With the beginning of the anticipated Simbang Gabi on Thursday, December 15, 2022, most church buildings are already at full capability. However, mass-goers are nonetheless required to comply with well being and security protocols resembling social distancing and carrying facemasks.
Mariz Umali reported on “24 Oras” that some church buildings, such because the Manila Cathedral and Quiapo Church, anticipate extra folks to attend mass this 12 months in comparison with final 12 months.
Meanwhile, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and the Philippine National Police Air Unit (PNP-Au) carried out strict safety measures in varied church buildings in Metro Manila.
“Kasama na yan sa pagbabantay namin sa security coverage sa pagpasok ng simbang gabi,” stated NCRPO spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Dexter Versola.
(We additionally monitor the safety protection for Simbang Gabi.)
About 4,000 policemen might be deployed in Metro Manila, significantly in church buildings and locations the place folks collect.
Simbang Gabi, which has at all times been an necessary custom to Filipinos, is a part of preparations for the beginning of Jesus.
“Ang ating pong mga celebration o mga pagdiriwang na Misa de Gallo ay paghahanda hindi lang sa darating na kapaskuhan , dahil parang ito na rin yung mismong novena leading to Christmas day. Most importantly ito na rin yung ating devotion sa ating Mahal na Ina,” stated Father Earl Valdez, Quiapo Church spokesperson.
(Our celebration or the Misa de Gallo is held in preparation not simply of the Christmas season however that is additionally a (nine-day) novena that result in Christmas Day. Most importantly, that is additionally an expression of our devotion to our Blessed Mother.)
The anticipated Simbang Gabi in Manila Cathedral began at 8 p.m. Thursday tonight till December 23.
The Misa de Gallo or daybreak lots will begin tomorrow at 4:30 a.m. till December 24. The first daybreak mass might be led by Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose F. Advincula.
In Quiapo Church, anticipated Simbang Gabi begins at 8 p.m., with 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. schedules for Misa de Gallo. — Sherylin Untalan/BAP, GMA Integrated News
