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Archdiocese of Manila to defy ban on gatherings on Holy Week | Evening wRap

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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque warns the Archdiocese of Manila that the government can exercise police powers and order churches closed, after it says it will continue religious services at 10% church capacity for the Holy Week despite a ban on religious gatherings until April 4.

Senator Imee Marcos does the unthinkable – criticize the ‘one horrific year’ of a badly managed coronavirus pandemic under her close ally President Rodrigo Duterte. 

The Supreme Court en banc condemns the killings of lawyers, judges, and prosecutors, and vows to look into institutional changes to better protect them.

Philippine senator Risa Hontiveros slams China for ‘lying’ about its military presence near a reef in the West Philippine Sea.

State volcanologists warn the public that the chance of a magmatic eruption of Taal Volcano is increasing after more earthquakes are monitored in the area. – Rappler.com

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