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House leaders want March 22 declared as nat'l day of prayer
House leaders have formally requested President Rodrigo Duterte to declare March 22 as a National Day of Prayer to address the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
The appeal, sent in a letter dated March 16, highlights the "extraordinarily challenging times" the Philippines is facing due to the virus.
As of the article's publication, the Philippines had over 200 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 17 fatalities.
The House leadership emphasized that while social distancing measures restrict religious gatherings, faith remains a vital source of strength during this crisis.
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