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Church backs Simbang Gabi, novena Masses in gyms, other venues
Church backs Simbang Gabi, novena Masses in gyms, other venues
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Published Dec 02, 2020 10:36 AM PHT
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Updated Dec 02, 2020 10:37 AM PHT
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MANILA - The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has made adjustments to the traditional celebration of the Aguinaldo Masses, Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi, even encouraging local government units to hold the nine-day novena Masses outside churches to accommodate more people while still observing social distancing.
MANILA - The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has made adjustments to the traditional celebration of the Aguinaldo Masses, Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi, even encouraging local government units to hold the nine-day novena Masses outside churches to accommodate more people while still observing social distancing.
The CBCP guidelines, signed by CBCP president and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles, said the adjustments to the traditional practice of novena Masses from December 16 to 24 is only during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CBCP guidelines, signed by CBCP president and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles, said the adjustments to the traditional practice of novena Masses from December 16 to 24 is only during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Kami po sa simbahan ay nagpapatupad din ng health protocols at wala po tayong nilalabag d'yan kaya po napakahalaga din ang ugnayan ng simbahan pati rin ng barangay, ng PNP para mapanatili natin yung kaayusan at pagtupad ng mga tao sa health protocols,” said Fr. Jerome Secillano, Executive Secretary of CBCP’s Committee on Public Affairs.
“Kami po sa simbahan ay nagpapatupad din ng health protocols at wala po tayong nilalabag d'yan kaya po napakahalaga din ang ugnayan ng simbahan pati rin ng barangay, ng PNP para mapanatili natin yung kaayusan at pagtupad ng mga tao sa health protocols,” said Fr. Jerome Secillano, Executive Secretary of CBCP’s Committee on Public Affairs.
In an interview on TeleRadyo on Wednesday, Secillano said Masses in the evening can start as early as 6 p.m. and the last Aguinaldo masses, Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi can be at 6 a.m.
In an interview on TeleRadyo on Wednesday, Secillano said Masses in the evening can start as early as 6 p.m. and the last Aguinaldo masses, Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi can be at 6 a.m.
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“Meron po tayong December 25 na misa. Pwede naman po 'yang madagdagan dahil 'yan po naman talaga 'yung Pasko ng Kapanganakan. 'Yun pong mga tao usually dumadagsa naman po 'yan kaya sigurado po yung mga Simbahan mas magdadagdag pa parang Sunday schedule po tawag namin dyan,” he said.
“Meron po tayong December 25 na misa. Pwede naman po 'yang madagdagan dahil 'yan po naman talaga 'yung Pasko ng Kapanganakan. 'Yun pong mga tao usually dumadagsa naman po 'yan kaya sigurado po yung mga Simbahan mas magdadagdag pa parang Sunday schedule po tawag namin dyan,” he said.
The COVID-19 pandemic has limited the number of mass-goers because of the strict protocol on social distancing in compliance with the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force against the spread of the virus.
The COVID-19 pandemic has limited the number of mass-goers because of the strict protocol on social distancing in compliance with the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force against the spread of the virus.
The CBCP guidelines also stated that the Bishop of the place in consultation with pastors of parishes and the local government units could schedule more Simbang Gabi Masses in different venues to accommodate more people.
The CBCP guidelines also stated that the Bishop of the place in consultation with pastors of parishes and the local government units could schedule more Simbang Gabi Masses in different venues to accommodate more people.
“Sa Simbahan 30 percent lang ang ina-accommodate na mass goers kaya pwede sa gymnasium 'yan,” said Secillano.
“Sa Simbahan 30 percent lang ang ina-accommodate na mass goers kaya pwede sa gymnasium 'yan,” said Secillano.
Secillano said the Bishop, Parish Priest will be the ones who will coordinate with the LGUs for the possible holding of Simbang Gabi in bigger venues outside churches.
Secillano said the Bishop, Parish Priest will be the ones who will coordinate with the LGUs for the possible holding of Simbang Gabi in bigger venues outside churches.
The Church still encourages live streaming of liturgical celebrations for those who are still unable to attend Mass physically.
The Church still encourages live streaming of liturgical celebrations for those who are still unable to attend Mass physically.
Meanwhile, Secillano said churches could install more television screens outside for people who cannot be accommodate inside to hear Masses.
Meanwhile, Secillano said churches could install more television screens outside for people who cannot be accommodate inside to hear Masses.
“Pero kahit nasa labas ng simbahan inaasahan pa rin natin na merong physical distancing, may suot na mask at face shield,” he said.
“Pero kahit nasa labas ng simbahan inaasahan pa rin natin na merong physical distancing, may suot na mask at face shield,” he said.
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Carpio warns public against voting for ‘pro-China’ candidates
Carpio warns public against voting for ‘pro-China’ candidates
MANILA – Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has urged the public to be wary in voting for “pro-China” candidates in this year’s elections, saying these candidates would rather push for the Beijing's interests if elected into office.
MANILA – Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has urged the public to be wary in voting for “pro-China” candidates in this year’s elections, saying these candidates would rather push for the Beijing's interests if elected into office.
Carpio, without naming persons, said that these candidates have China’s financial backing.
Carpio, without naming persons, said that these candidates have China’s financial backing.
China, he said, might also be fueling disinformation online to further divide the public.
China, he said, might also be fueling disinformation online to further divide the public.
“This election is not purely about internal politics, about internal matters, because there is a country that wants to grab our maritime zones and island territories. So, we should be careful not to vote for Manchurian candidates, candidates who will do China's bidding,” Carpio said in a statement released by Stratbase ADR Institute.
“This election is not purely about internal politics, about internal matters, because there is a country that wants to grab our maritime zones and island territories. So, we should be careful not to vote for Manchurian candidates, candidates who will do China's bidding,” Carpio said in a statement released by Stratbase ADR Institute.
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“They can come out with their own social media campaign,” the former SC magistrate said.
“They can come out with their own social media campaign,” the former SC magistrate said.
“As we have seen in the past, recent past, that there have been candidates, who, when they won, were favoring China against our national interest,” he added
“As we have seen in the past, recent past, that there have been candidates, who, when they won, were favoring China against our national interest,” he added
Carpio also said the West Philippine Sea could be at stake if pro-China candidates would win in this year’s polls.
Carpio also said the West Philippine Sea could be at stake if pro-China candidates would win in this year’s polls.
“Those who are pro-China, they [China] can give campaign funds to. That's usually what other countries do if they want to destabilize a certain state. I expect China to do that... Once elected, they will say, the Philippines has no right to name the West Philippine Sea as West Philippine Sea,” according to Carpio.
“Those who are pro-China, they [China] can give campaign funds to. That's usually what other countries do if they want to destabilize a certain state. I expect China to do that... Once elected, they will say, the Philippines has no right to name the West Philippine Sea as West Philippine Sea,” according to Carpio.
For his part, Dindo Manhit, president of the Stratbase ADR Institute, cautioned voters from patronizing candidates who downplay the 2016 The Hague ruling on the West Philippine Sea.
For his part, Dindo Manhit, president of the Stratbase ADR Institute, cautioned voters from patronizing candidates who downplay the 2016 The Hague ruling on the West Philippine Sea.
“Upholding our arbitral victory is not just a matter of policy but a fundamental duty of any leader who claims to serve the nation. Ignoring it means turning a blind eye to our territorial integrity,” said Manhit.
“Upholding our arbitral victory is not just a matter of policy but a fundamental duty of any leader who claims to serve the nation. Ignoring it means turning a blind eye to our territorial integrity,” said Manhit.
“Vote for leaders who are patriotic and will fight for the Philippines. A true leader must stand firm in defending what is rightfully ours and not succumb to foreign pressure. The West Philippine Sea is a vital part of our national identity, economy, and security,” he said.
“Vote for leaders who are patriotic and will fight for the Philippines. A true leader must stand firm in defending what is rightfully ours and not succumb to foreign pressure. The West Philippine Sea is a vital part of our national identity, economy, and security,” he said.
Sought for comment on the issue, the Chinese Embassy said Philippine elections are an internal matter.
Sought for comment on the issue, the Chinese Embassy said Philippine elections are an internal matter.
Chinese vessels have engaged in a series of high-profile confrontations with Philippine ships in disputed waters of the South China Sea claimed by Beijing despite an international ruling that their assertion has no legal basis.
Chinese vessels have engaged in a series of high-profile confrontations with Philippine ships in disputed waters of the South China Sea claimed by Beijing despite an international ruling that their assertion has no legal basis.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in kicking off the campaign season, had brought up the West Philippine Sea to differentiate the administration slate from other candidates.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in kicking off the campaign season, had brought up the West Philippine Sea to differentiate the administration slate from other candidates.
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