Manila archdiocese opens schools to house homeless during ECQ

Parochial schools in the Archdiocese of Manila have opened their facilities to provide temporary shelter for the homeless and street dwellers affected by the enhanced community quarantine.

Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo, Apostolic Administrator of the Manila archdiocese, expressed gratitude to the school directors for agreeing to house these individuals.

Schools such as Malate Catholic School, Paco Catholic School, Espiritu Santo Parochial Schools, and Holy Trinity Academy are among those providing shelter.

Paco Catholic School is accommodating homeless families, while Nazarene Catholic School will house healthcare workers from San Lazaro Hospital.

The Arnold Janssen KALINGA Center and its volunteers are coordinating the transfer of the homeless and will provide for their basic needs.

The schools will adhere to safety measures recommended by the Department of Health and the World Health Organization to ensure the safety of the temporary residents.

Several other institutions, including De La Salle University, College of Saint Benilde, and St. Scholastica's College, have also opened their campuses to provide refuge.