The temporary seating arrangement imposed by Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez was intended to ensure the safety of those who attend Masses in all churches in the diocese. “And we are happy that this seating arrangement, which is in compliance with the social distancing measure, is positively welcomed by the parishioners. Neil Tenefrancia, assistant director of the diocesan commission on mass media of the Borongan Diocese in a phone interview. Apart from the seating arrangement, the diocese also opted to lessen the duration of its Masses. During Sunday Masses, Tenefrancia said they requested priests to limit the Eucharistic celebration to 45 minutes instead of an hour and 30 minutes.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 15, 2020 08:37 UTC