Basilica to impose additional measures for Misa de Gallo

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Church officials in one of Cebu’s most prominent churches will be imposing additional measures to respond to concerns arising from crowd gathering for the Misa de Gallo (dawn Masses). Fr. Ric Anthony Reyes, spokesperson of…

Gullas to churches: Place more speakers outside

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas is urging the churches in the city to place more speakers outside so parishioners who can’t  join the mass inside the churches due to limited capacity…

EOC: Still no Misa de Gallo allowed in gyms

Delta Letigio 12/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Cebu City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will not reconsider its decision to prohibit the holding of dawn masses inside gymnasiums. Councilor Joel Garganera, the deputy chief implementor of the EOC, said that the decision…

Palma to Cebu City gov’t: Allow holding of Dawn Masses, Simbang Gabi in gyms

Futch Anthony Inso 12/10/2020

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma will ask the Cebu City government to allow Misa de Gallo and Simbang Gabi to be held in gymnasium and auditoriums. Palma said that instead of holding Dawn Masses…

Vendors will not be allowed outside churches for Misa de Gallo

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vendors selling kakanin, puto, sikwate, and other delicacies typical during the Misa de Gallo will not be allowed to sell in areas near churches from December 16 to December 24, 2020. According to Councilor…

Quarantine passes not needed to attend Misa De Gallo in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Quarantine passes won’t be required for those attending the Misa de Gallo starting December 16, 2020. This was the pronouncement of Mayor Edgardo Labella on Monday, December 7, 2020. The final guidelines for…

Archdiocese of Cebu yet to finalize guidelines for Misa de Gallo

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 12/04/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Cebu is yet to finalize the guidelines for the conduct of the Dawn Masses or Misa de Gallo in Cebu City ten days prior to the first of nine masses…

Capitol ‘OK’ with Misa de Gallo but will seek Church advice first

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Cebu Provincial Government is inclined to allow Misa de Gallo (dawn Masses) amid threats of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said she would have to consult and discuss how…

Chan to discuss Misa de Gallo policies with parish priests in Lapu-Lapu

Futch Anthony Inso 12/01/2020

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Lapu-Lapu City mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan is set to meet with parish priests in all five churches in the city on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, to discuss different policies that should be implemented during the…

Archdiocese of Cebu has several options in case Misa de Gallo is prohibited

Futch Anthony Inso 11/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Cebu has already prepared several alternatives in case the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases will not allow the holding of Misa de Gallo or…

Rama to IATF: Allow Misa de Gallo to push through

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama will be asking the Inter-Agency Task Force to allow the Misa de Gallo to push through this year especially in Cebu City. Rama said that the traditional…

Ahong backs holding of Misa de Gallo, police say they’re ready

Futch Anthony Inso 11/25/2020

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines– Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said he is in favor of holding the traditional Misa de Gallo starting on December 16, 2020, despite the threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). According to…

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