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Infographic: Safety tips for Holy Week 2019

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April 17, 2019 | 10:48am
Infographic: Safety tips for Holy Week 2019
Catholic devotees wave their palm fronds as a church layman blesses palms during Palm Sunday celebrations at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto church in Bulacan, north of Manila on April 14, 2019. Palm Sunday marks the sixth and last Sunday of the Christian Holy month of Lent and the beginning of holy Week.
AFP / Noel Celis

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government recently issued safety measures for those who are set to travel during the Holy Week break.

Malacañang earlier declared Maundy Thursday, April 18, and Good Friday, April 19, as regular non-working holidays. It also announced that Black Saturday, April 20, is a special non-working holiday.

The holidays will fall on a long weekend, hence some Filipinos are expected to travel during the Lenten break.

Here are some reminders to ensure your safety and prevent untoward incidents during the Holy Week:

— Text by Rosette Adel

HOLY WEEK 2019

LENTEN SEASON

SAFETY MEASURES
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