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Lighting candles amid pandemic

Filipino Catholics and candle vendors transact with a metal barrier in between them along Carriedo Street in Quiapo, Manila on Friday, the same day Philippine health authorities logged a record-high 9,838 newly-reported COVID-19 infections. The country also logged its highest ever record of active cases at 109,018 as new infections breached the 8,000 mark for the third time this week. 

• NEW RECORD HIGH: PH reports 9,838 more COVID-19 cases, total breaches 700,000-mark
• IATF allows limited religious gatherings in 'NCR Plus' from April 1-4