Published April 18, 2021, 10:51 AM
A priest cited the recent declaration of the Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño De Cebu as a National Culture Treasure as vital to the preservation of the historic church.
Photo shows a huge crowd of churchgoers at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño in Cebu City before the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis. (PNA file photo by John Rey Saavedra)
“This is for the betterment of the church. The government and the basilica can now work hand in hand in its preservation. The declaration will also help deepen the faith and witnessing of the faithful,” Rev. Fr. Ric Anthony Reyes said over Radio Veritas.