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The Metro Manila community quarantine is in effect starting today, March 15 until April 14 as a measure to contain the spread of the contagious COVID-19.
For the next 30 days, residents in the National Capital Region (NCR) must limit their activities to only those considered “essential,” such as reporting to work or buying necessities like food and medicine.
Mass gatherings are also being limited, including fiestas and graduations. Religious organizations in the metro have turned to live-streaming services in accordance with the quarantine.
In the time of a health emergency, technology presents services that could make staying at home more convenient. The following is a list of links to online services available in Metro Manila:
Groceries
Stores: Robinsons Supermarket, S&R, Rustan’s, Shopwise, Family Mart, National Bookstore and more
Delivery schedule: Depends on store partner
Products: Same as stocks in brick-and-mortar stores
Delivery schedule: From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Stores: Puregold, Fisher Supermarket, Ever Supermarket and more
Delivery schedule: Same day or customized time
Products: Organic produce, natural meat, dairy products, deli and more
Delivery schedule: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
Products: Frozen vegan food, vegan desserts, beauty and wellness products and more
Delivery schedule: Same day via Grab or Lalamove
Medicine
Delivery time: Within four hours if within delivery schedule cut-off in Metro Manila
Delivery fee: Minimum order for delivery is P250 with P50 delivery fee; free delivery for minimum purchase of P1,000
Delivery time: two to seven days within NCR
Delivery fee: Free shipping with minimum order of P1,200. If below minimum, shipping fee is P50
Catholic masses
The guidelines on attending an online mass, according to the Diocesan Ministry for Liturgical Affairs, are as follows:
- Prepare table with cover, candles, crucifix or images of saints
- Dress up and participate as if you are there physically
- Make spiritual act of communion
- Remove distractions (e.g. food, phones, noise)
Monday to Sunday – 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Monday to Friday – 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
Saturday – 7:30 a.m.
Sunday – 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 6 p.m.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao
Monday to Saturday – 8 a.m.
Sunday – 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalookan
Sunday – 6:30 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 3 p.m., 4:15 p.m, 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 8 p.m.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig
Monday to Saturday – 6 a.m, 9 a.m., 12 p.m, 6 p.m.
Sunday – 6 a.m, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m, 3 p.m, 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Monday to Saturday – 6:15 a.m., 5 p.m. (Sunday anticipated mass)
Santísimo Rosario Parish – University of Santo Tomas
Monday to Sunday – 10 a.m.
Santuario de San Antonio Parish
Monday to Saturday – 8 a.m., 6 p.m. (Sunday anticipated mass)
Sunday – 8 a.m., 12 p.m., 6 p.m.
Shrine of Mary, Queen Of Peace, Our Lady of EDSA
Monday to Sunday – 12:15 p.m.
Worship services
Online worship service per church is collated here.
Greenhills Christian Fellowship
Sunday – Video upload of service done by 8 p.m.
JB
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