Earthquakes Prompt Closure of Churches and Schools in Davao Oriental
All parishes and Catholic schools in Davao Oriental have been ordered to stop using their churches and buildings until authorities declare them structurally safe.
This decision follows the magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes that struck in October. Bishop Abel Apigo of Mati emphasized that safety is the top priority.
"I am directing all the parish priests and parish administrators, especially those that were badly hit by the earthquake, not to use the church buildings until we receive clearance from the competent and designated team from the province, city or municipal office declaring that the buildings are safe,"
Bishop Apigo said in a news release posted by CBCP News.
Author's summary: Churches and schools closed due to earthquakes.
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