MANILA — The Archdiocese of Manila on Tuesday said it would open its churches for worship at limited capacity on Holy Week, a move that Malacañang said was against protocols to curb the surge of COVID-19 infections.
"Let the worshippers be spread apart within our churches, using the health protocols that we have been so consistently implementing," read the document. "We ask Bishop Pabillo not to encourage disregard of IATF rules. Ito naman po ay para sa kabutihan ng lahat," he said in a press briefing.If churches push through with their opening, Roque said, "in the exercise of police powers, we can order the churches closed." "Huwag sana pong dumating doon, Bishop Pabillo. Wala po tayong makakamit na kahit anong objective if you will defy and you will force the state to close the doors of the church," he added.
Just open. But be responsible for any Covid attack. Is this a defiant act? Then penalise the violator regardless of who he is.
Agree with Archdiocese. There should be services. Doors can open for fresh air ventilation.
Tapos si Pabillo..banat ng banat sa Gobyerno dahil sa pagtaas ng covid
Why? Cant people pray in the safety of their homes? Why not encourage them to stay indoors instead? Is it because there will be more money collected if churches stay open? Why not open a donation account instead that's accessible via pay apps?