AMID THE continued implementation of nationwide community quarantine, Malacañang asked the Catholic Church to remain patient and just continue doing “online” mass to keep the public safe from the deadly coronavirus disease.
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque advised the church to follow the latest and temporary guidelines on the conduct of religious gatherings in the country. “Pu-pwede naman po na mag-online tayo sa ngayon at obserbahan muna natin ‘yung 10 persons dahil ito naman po ay temporary lamang,” he said.
In July, the national government allowed the resumption of religious activities in areas placed under general community quarantine (GCQ), but only at 10 percent of seating capacity.
However, the request to impose a stricter GCQ until August 31 was approved last week, allowing the government to modify its omnibus guidelines on the implementation of community quarantine in the country.
Under the GCQ, only 10 persons are allowed to join mass gatherings, including religious activities.
Manila Archdiocese apostolic administrator Bishop Broderick Pabillo branded as “illogical” the government’s latest move to limit the number of people who can participate in religious services.
Roque, however, said the fresh directive on the conduct of religious gatherings was merely temporary. “Para lang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng Covid, eh sana po pasensiya lang muna. Hindi naman po ito forever,” he said, adding, the national government has to impose limitations on religious activities to prevent further transmission of Covid-19 infections.
“Katunayan lang po na talagang maraming kaso ng mga Covid na bigla na lang nagkahawahan dahil po dito sa mga religious worship,” he said.
GCQ is imposed in Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, and Talisay, as well as the municipalities of Minglanilla and Consolacion in Cebu province; and Iloilo, Metro-Manila and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Batangas and Modified GCQ is implemented in the rest of the country. (Cebu Examiner)
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque advised the church to follow the latest and temporary guidelines on the conduct of religious gatherings in the country. “Pu-pwede naman po na mag-online tayo sa ngayon at obserbahan muna natin ‘yung 10 persons dahil ito naman po ay temporary lamang,” he said.
In July, the national government allowed the resumption of religious activities in areas placed under general community quarantine (GCQ), but only at 10 percent of seating capacity.
However, the request to impose a stricter GCQ until August 31 was approved last week, allowing the government to modify its omnibus guidelines on the implementation of community quarantine in the country.
Under the GCQ, only 10 persons are allowed to join mass gatherings, including religious activities.
Manila Archdiocese apostolic administrator Bishop Broderick Pabillo branded as “illogical” the government’s latest move to limit the number of people who can participate in religious services.
Roque, however, said the fresh directive on the conduct of religious gatherings was merely temporary. “Para lang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng Covid, eh sana po pasensiya lang muna. Hindi naman po ito forever,” he said, adding, the national government has to impose limitations on religious activities to prevent further transmission of Covid-19 infections.
“Katunayan lang po na talagang maraming kaso ng mga Covid na bigla na lang nagkahawahan dahil po dito sa mga religious worship,” he said.
GCQ is imposed in Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, and Talisay, as well as the municipalities of Minglanilla and Consolacion in Cebu province; and Iloilo, Metro-Manila and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Batangas and Modified GCQ is implemented in the rest of the country. (Cebu Examiner)
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