DOH shares tips for a safe and healthy Holy Week
MANILA, Philippines — As Filipino Christians observe the Lent, the Department of Health on Monday issued reminders to keep the Holy Week safe and healthy.
During the Holy Week, many Filipinos go home to their provinces or travel to tourist destinations. Others perform religious penance, believing the practice would cleanse sins and grant wishes.
The DOH urged those staying at home to do the following:
Amid the summer heat, people who will head out and conduct Visita Iglesia — or the practice of visiting at least seven Catholic churches on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday — should keep in mind the following:
The health department has these pieces of advice to devotees who will perform religious penance:
— Gaea Katreena Cabico