Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Archdiocese of Cebu has ordered churches under its jurisdiction that all Masses on Friday would be offered for the victims of the Binaliw landfill tragedy as the local government declares Jan. 16 a day of mourning.

"We ask all parishes in the Archdiocese to offer all Masses on this day for the victims of the tragedy and for the grieving families and loved ones," Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy said in a social media post Wednesday.

"May the Lord grant eternal rest to those who have died and comfort to those who mourn," it added.

On Tuesday, the Cebu City government declared Jan. 16 as a "Day of Mourning" due to the Jan. 8 incident.

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