Palace to Filipinos: Persevere with faith ----the title speaks of the Filipinos being faithful individuals amidst the

pandemic as they
commemorate Lenten season.

ByCatherine S. Valente, TMT April 2, 202

1 Malacañang on Thursday enjoined Filipinos to reflect on faith and peace during the observance of the Holy Week as the
Philippines reels from the devastation of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We are one with the whole Catholic community in the Philippines and in the world in observing the Lenten season. Amid the
Covid-19 pandemic, let us remind ourselves of the ultimate sacrifice, rooted in love and compassion, by our Lord Jesus Christ for
the salvation of all,” Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said in a statement. ---- as Secretary of the
Presidential Communications andanar explained, Philippines is known to be a Christian country and that even a
pandemic cannot shatter the faith of Filipinos. Being a Filipino, Lenten season reminds everyone the sacrifices of
Jesus Christ —his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial, and resurrection

“May it further inspire us to persevere with faith and peace in our hearts, and to help bring significant changes in our society,
especially as we continue recovering from this pandemic,” he added. For the second straight year, Filipinos spent Holy Week at
Christians focus on relationship with
home without the traditional religious rites and gatherings. -------
God, growing as disciples and extending ourselves, as in some ways it helps
from holding on the challenges the pandemic has bought.
A virus spike early March prompted authorities to put Metro Manila and nearby provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal
under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until Easter Sunday, subject to further review. “

We also ask those in the areas that have been placed under ECQ to stay at home as religious gatherings have been prohibited
and to adhere to the 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew hours. We wish everyone a safe observance of Holy Week,” Andanar said.

------ and as Secretary of the Presidential Communications andanar further advice the Filipino people to stay safe
and stay home as we commemorate lent season.