Tag: Philippines
Photos: Holy Week in the Philippines: ‘Pabása ng Pasyón’
The “Pabása ng Pasyón,” literally the “Reading of the Passion,” is a Catholic devotion in the Philippines and is popular during the Holy Week
The Philippines needs children’s courts
Protective empowerment therapeutic homes are a key element in the judicial system to deliver justice and implement the law
Survey says most Filipino Catholics perform religious obligations during Holy Week
Fasting was most difficult for 26 percent while 10 percent said almsgiving was difficult, and three percent said both abstinence and prayer
People’s display of piety, tradition keep Philippines’ Holy Week observance alive
Holy Week observance in the Philippines is a display of piety and popular religiosity anchored in the people’s faith in God
Photos: Filipinos celebrate Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the day Christians remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion
Photos: ‘Compassion and Healing in the New Normal’
Families of victims of drug-related and extrajudicial killings in the Philippines stage a play before representatives of the European Union
Masked ‘Roman soldiers’ to roam streets of Philippine island during Holy...
Holy Week observance in this laidback island features the retelling of the story of Longinus
Palm Sunday observance becomes ‘business opportunity’ in Catholic Philippines
The observance of the Holy Week in the predominantly Catholic country has become an opportunity for Filipinos to showcase their artistry
Ferry fire kills 12 in southern Philippines
Rescuers saved 195 passengers and 35 crew as the blaze ripped through the ferry off Baluk-Baluk Island in Basilan province
Philippine bishop assures cooperation in probe into alleged rape case involving...
The priest was denied bail by the judge and is currently under the custody of the police
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