Monday, May 05, 2003
Catholics told to cut body contact during Mass
Legazpi City–Catholic parishioners and clergy in the Archdiocese of Legazpi are no longer allowed to kiss, hug and shake hands during concelebrated Masses to prevent the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
Legazpi City–Catholic parishioners and clergy in the Archdiocese of Legazpi are no longer allowed to kiss, hug and shake hands during concelebrated Masses to prevent the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
Sunday, May 04, 2003
On-line gambling proliferating in QC cafes; closure order poised
A QUEZON City government official has expressed alarm over the proliferation of on-line gambling, which he said is available to anyone with access to the Internet.
“Many Internet cafes and even bars with computer units are hooked to Sage, which operates on-line gambling such as slot machines, blackjack and poker. Sage sells prepaid cards worth P100, P500 and P1,000 to anyone who wants to gamble,” he pointed out.
A QUEZON City government official has expressed alarm over the proliferation of on-line gambling, which he said is available to anyone with access to the Internet.
“Many Internet cafes and even bars with computer units are hooked to Sage, which operates on-line gambling such as slot machines, blackjack and poker. Sage sells prepaid cards worth P100, P500 and P1,000 to anyone who wants to gamble,” he pointed out.
