.DOHgovph discourages 'penitensya', kissing images in Holy Week rites
The Department of Health on Friday discouraged the public from engaging in “penitensya” and kissing images in next week's observance of the Holy Week.
At a press conference, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire warned that “penitensya” or acts of penance such as self-flagellation, flogging, crucifixion, among others may result in infection of wounds. “Kung maari lang po sana na maiiwasan natin ang mga aktibidad kagaya po ng pagpepenitensya sa paraan ng pagpapako sa krus at iba pa upang maiwasan natin ang tetanus at nang pagkakaroon ng sugat at impeksyon,” she said.“Iwasan po natin ang paghalik sa santo at santa at iba pang imahen o poon sa ating mga simbahan dahil maari pong itong maging paraan ng virus transmission,” she said.
During the observance of the Holy Week, Vergeire reminded the public to wear face masks and get vaccinated against COVID-19.nationwide to secure the observance of the Holy Week, its spokesperson, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo, said. “Nakapuwesto na po yung ating mga kapulisan lalung-lalo na po dyan sa mga area na inaasahan natin na dadagsain ng ating mga kababayan lalo po itong papalapit na Semana Santa,” she said.
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