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The impact of the coronavirus outbreak in a Catholic parish might have been worse but for the help of small Christian communities.

Bishop Crispin Varquez of Borongan is appealing for more aid to reach several towns affected by the strong storm that hit the province on May 14.

Several dioceses across the Philippines have yet to resume the public celebration of religious activities as they await for guidelines from the government.

The proposed program appears to be no different from the relocation programs for informal settlers implemented by successive administrations.

Religious gatherings will resume with certain safety rules. Bars, cinemas and gyms re-opened earlier this month.

Economic fallout from the pandemic means many could be jobless for a long time, putting pressure on their home countries to step in.

Archbishop Romulo Valles of Davao called on the faithful to be more patient over the restrictions imposed by the government on religious activities.

The Diocese of Borangan in the central Philippines has stretched its remaining social action funds to aid typhoon-affected communities.

This year's observance of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial also remembered those who fell victim to the coronavirus pandemic.

Members of the clergy in the Archdiocese of Manila will be holding their annual spiritual retreat online later this month.