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Already battling great odds against a disease that has killed close to a thousand people, including several doctors and nurses, health workers also face severe mental health stress.

Like medical workers, aid givers also struggle with the fear of infection. "If this virus is in the air, we have a daily exposure to it," said Father Danny Pilario, CM.

Church leaders reminded the faithful that "one cannot do evil so that good may come out," adding that the country "cannot set aside human rights to attain peace and order."

Brutal sanctions against quarantine violators, combined with a 24/7 news cycle and social media virality, have worsened mental health problems in the country.

"Claim everything in Jesus’ name, and it will be given to you," said the Philippine Bar topnotcher, adding that one should "never limit what God can give you."

A church-based choir in the central Philippines has released an online cover version of a church classic to remind people to remain calm amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Most affected by the pandemic are the freelancers, especially provincial reporters and photographers who are paid for every story or photograph used

On May 3, 2000, Claretian missionary priest Rhoel Gallardo, a quiet, simple missionary died in a crossfire between the bandit Abu Sayyaf group and the Philippine military.

Being a Catholic is not just about going to church. It is not about priests and bishops. It is about following the teachings of Jesus Christ, and living it every day, even in the midst of a pandemic.

During the quarantine period, the nun believes that it is God's call for them to sew masks for the poor, saying that "He will keep bothering you."