Devout in Philippines mark Holy Week with flagellations, processions, passion play

KALAYAAN, Laguna (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this largely Catholic country commemorate the passion and …

Miguel Gomes on his Cannes-winning historical drama ‘Grand Tour’ and the ‘My Way’ killings in the Philippines

(Credits: Far Out / MUBI) “So, it’s a long story,” Miguel Gomes says, “I’ll try to make it short.” The Portuguese director is sitting in what appears to be his home office, sipping a glass of wine and puffing on a cigarette. We are discussing his film …

US Greenlights Sale of Thrasher Helicopters to Philippines

The US State Department has approved a $120-million sale of AgustaWestland TH-73A Thrasher military training helicopters to the Philippines. The package includes a simulator, spare engines, fuel tanks, avionics, flight management systems, and related …

Faith On the Streets: Holy Week Plays in the Philippines Depict Passion of Jesus Christ

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 reenactment of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This …

Philippines devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact Christ’s crucifixion

By Adrian Portugal CUTID, Philippines (Reuters) – Christian devotees from the Philippines were nailed to a cross on Friday in a reenactment of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion in the predominantly Catholic nation. Hundreds of Filipinos and foreign tourists …

Photos of devout in the Philippines mark Holy Week with flagellations, processions and passion play

KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this largely Catholic country commemorate the passion and …

Philippines Good Friday Crucifixion

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Horror films and the Philippines inspire tartan designs

ShareSave Craig Taylor and Kayleigh Wyllie will see their work used in the end of term fashion show New tartans inspired by themes including horror movies and the Philippines have been designed by students at Heriot-Watt University's School of Textiles …

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Fanatics honor Good Friday with self-flagellation and crucifixion - not just in the Philippines

Every year on Good Friday, the world witnesses reenactments of the Passion of Christ. The scenes are steeped in drama and ritual. While the Philippines is best known for flagellation and crucifixions, similar rituals exist in other countries around the …