An announcement pinned on the gate of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan informs the public that the church has been temporarily closed since March 10 up until April 20. The closure comes amid a surge in Covid-19 infections in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, including Bulacan, forcing Church authorities to either scrap or limit religious gatherings and services for the Holy Week. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

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