Cagayan de Oro mayor prompts catastrophe response groups for Holy Week

Pilgrims cross a river to get to the Guadalupe Shrine in Cagayan de Oro Metropolis on Maundy Thursday. PHOTO FROM CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Cagayan de Oro Metropolis Mayor Rolando Uy has ordered the activation of catastrophe response groups in each barangay amid the anticipated convergence of individuals in church buildings and pilgrimage websites, in addition to in resorts and leisure locations owing to the lengthy vacation.

On Thursday, Catholic faithfuls trooped to the Guadalupe Shrine in Barangay Balubal, crossing a river simply to succeed in the non secular website.

There, rescuers from the police and native authorities, and volunteers, alongside village watchmen and officers, assisted the devotees.

Uy’s order banned smoking and the bringing of liquor into these websites, and in addition the entry of individuals who’re beneath 15 years previous. Bringing of weapons, lighters, matches, audio system, sound techniques and related gadgets are additionally prohibited within the pilgrimage websites.

The Guadalupe Shrine is ordered opened from 4 a.m. to five p.m. whereas one other pilgrimage website in Malasag village, from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. In a single day tenting is banned.

Uy additionally cited the necessity to preserve an in depth watch on seashores, rivers and creeks which will be convergence factors for leisure swimming, particularly on Easter Sunday. Non-public institutions that function seashores and swimming pools had been required to have lifeguards and security officers, and if potential, standby medical groups.

“These beneath the affect of liquor or any alcoholic drinks shall be prohibited from swimming,” Uy’s order learn. Ryan D. Rosauro, Inquirer Mindanao

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