Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco (File photo)
MANILA – The Diocese of Cubao is allowing priests to decide whether they will open their parishes to the faithful.
“The bishop of Cubao, Most Rev. Honesto Ongtioco, D.D. has left it to the discretion of the Parish Priests of Cubao whether to already open their parish church in compliance with the directive of the local government or to postpone the opening of the church for face to face worship,” the diocese said in a Facebook post on Monday.
This came after the Quezon City government allowed 10 percent seating capacity in religious gatherings following Metro Manila's shift to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
At the same time, it reminded parishes that will accept attendees to strictly observe the minimum health protocols and follow the curfew hours.
“For those who decide to open their parishes, the usual minimum health protocols must be observed, as well as the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for massgoers and volunteers. Utmost consideration on the situation of the spread of infection and its mitigation in the barangays where the parish is located need to be given careful thought,” it added.
Metro Manila, the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Abra, Quirino and Santiago City, Isabela will be under MECQ until April 30. (PNA)
