LOOK: Long line of churchgoers waiting to enter the Manila Cathedral to attend Ash Wednesday mass.
Churches are now allowed to operate at full capacity under Alert Level 1, subject to minimum public health standards. | @meltlopez
Those looking to enter Manila Cathedral must present proof of vaccination. Temperatures are checked and they are given seat assignments to properly monitor headcount. | @meltlopez
Outside Comelec, Fr. Robert Reyes leads a group for an Ash Wednesday reminder: “Huwag niyong sunugin ang aming boto,” as they call for the integrity of the May 2022 elections. | @meltlopez
Fr. Reyes reminds Comelec commissioners: Lilipas din kayo, Abo tungo sa abo… Kayo ba ay tumayo sa ngalan ng marangal na eleksyon? Do not prostitute our votes. | @meltlopez
@meltlopez Catholics unable to enter the Manila Cathedral attend the noontime mass from outside the church | @meltlopez
@meltlopez Fr. Reyes, who endorses VP Leni Robredo’s bid, says: Sana ang Comelec ay hindi maging isang crony establishment na ang pinaglilingkuran ay yung magbibigay ng makapal na envelope.
I appeal to Filipinos: watch Comelec every single day from now until the elections | @meltlopez
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