Every Holy Week, streets across the Philippines transform into open-air stages for one of the country’s most unique and ...

Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the southern Philippine town of ...

Holy week in the Philippines is a unique juxtaposition of sacred devotion and secular activities, a testament to our country's dynamic culture. Whether through attending solemn rites or enjoying the ...

Christian devotees from the Philippines were nailed to a cross on Friday in a reenactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion in ...

During Holy Week, some devotees flog their backs repeatedly with bamboo whips in an act of self-flagellation to seek penance ...

Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments in places like Jerusalem, Brazil, Nigeria, India, ...

The age-old tradition of the Pabasa is slowly fading from many parts of the country but in some of Cebu's historical sites, ...

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has long suffered from a learning crisis. Recently, more unsettling figures about the ...

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 ...

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 ...