Every Holy Week, streets across the Philippines transform into open-air stages for one of the country’s most unique and deeply rooted Catholic traditions: the “Senákulo,” a dramatic ...

MANILA, Philippines — Devotees practice Holy Week traditions inside the San Bartolome Parish in Concepcion, Tarlac. The Tarlac municipality is the same town where Fr. Severino Mallari ...

Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of the southern Philippine town ... his vow during the holy week because of family problems ...

Photo by: Bernadette Berboso “As a Filipino who left the Philippines 30 years ago, I found myself practicing the Holy Week traditions more than when I was in the Philippines. I have become more aware ...

The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reminded the public to prioritize safety on the road and guard against foodborne ...

KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP ... says he offers his vow during Holy Week because of family problems and to pray for good health. The penitents, mostly residents, walk under the scorching heat ...

KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this ...

Devotees hold an evening procession with statues depicting the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ as part of their lenten practice to mark Holy Wednesday in Paete, Laguna province, Philippines ...