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Churches open doors to serve as temporary shelter for evacuees
Several churches under the Dioceses of Cubao, Novaliches, and Pasig have opened their doors as temporary evacuation centers for residents displaced by heavy monsoon rains.
In the Diocese of Cubao, Bishop Honesto Ongtioco directed priests to allow evacuees into church facilities, with specific parishes like Holy Family Parish and Our Lady of Pentecost Parish offering shelter.
The Novaliches diocese reported that at least 4,747 families are currently sheltered in their parishes and chapels.
These churches are providing safe shelter, along with food, water, and medical assistance to affected individuals and families.
The Quezon City government had previously reported evacuating 25,867 individuals due to widespread flooding and designated over 150 evacuation centers.
Despite serving as shelters, some churches within the Diocese of Cubao also experienced flooding.
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