, to whom Arrastia strongly advocates a devotion for. Though Tuason was already well-acquainted with religious work since the 1980s, in 2007, Tuason became involved with the Cenacle Group, a prayer group guided by Bishop Federico Escaler. In 2007, Tuason was granted the
Pax Award a title given to alumni Scholasticans for her charitable works and involvements. On October 2, 2009, Tuason presented her diplomatic and academic credentials to
Pope Benedict XVI in the summer residence of
Castel Gandolfo palace as the new
ambassador-extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Republic of the Philippines to the
Holy See. Tuason also holds concurrent jurisdiction over the Sovereign Military
Order of Malta as a
Dame of Magistral Grace. After presenting her credentials to
Pope Benedict XVI, Tuason was escorted to the
Blessed Sacrament chapel in
Saint Peter's Basilica and was given the rare privilege of visiting the underground,
tomb of Saint Peter. On May 23, 2012, Tuason was awarded by the Vatican with the Order of Pius IX, Class of Dame. The former Holy See's Chief of Protocol,
Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, assisted by Monsignor Guillermo Javier Karcher, 1st Class Attaché of the Secretariat of State, presented the award to Ambassador Tuason. Nwachukwu noted that
Pope Benedict XVI has decided to give the award to Tuason for her
"significant contributions in the advancement of bilateral relations between the Holy See and the Philippines". The award is signed by Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal
Tarcisio Bertone. On May 27, 2012, Tuason became a televised speaker at the
Lady of All Nations Prayer Day, held in
Amsterdam, Netherlands. In her speech before 1,200 attendees, Tuason emphasized the need for devotion to the
Blessed Virgin Mary and highlighted a specific Marian devotion unique to her preference,
Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces. On August 21, 2012, in an interview at the Office of the Ambassador of the Philippines to the Vatican, Tuason noted her feelings of happiness with the upcoming
canonization of Blessed
Pedro Calungsod. In addition, Tuason released an official press statement for a
Triduum Holy Mass beginning on October 18–20, 2012 at the
Basilica of Saint Augustine, followed by another at the
Church of the Gesu, and culminating in the
Basilica of Saint Mary Major in
Rome for various pilgrims that are coming to
Rome. Tuason further noted that many
Filipinos are expected to join the
canonization rites, especially the Filipino bishops of the
Catholic Church Tuason also noted that there are three images or statues, all contending to be chosen for the official image of Blessed
Pedro Calungsod for public veneration. On January 7, 2013, Tuason participated in the
Vatican Radio show discussing the diplomatic ties of the
Holy See with various global countries. In the interview, Tuason lamented the lack of
religious education among the youth. In particular, Tuason noted that the world and current forms of addictive media are responsible for the
introvert attitudes of Catholic youth with regards to physically engaging with others. ==Charitable Positions==