58-Year-Old Woman Continues Crucifixion Tradition on Good Friday 

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58-Year-Old Woman Took Part in Crucifixion Tradition on Good Friday  A 58-year-old woman once again took part in a long-standing Holy Week tradition, continuing the practice of crucifixion on Good Friday.  On Friday (April 3, 2026), a woman named Engracia Jumaquio Valencia, also known as Precy, was nailed to a wooden cross at exactly 12:03 p.m in Barangay Kapitangan, Paombong, Bulacan, as her way … Read more

Are Spirits Really More Active During Good Friday? 

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Explore Filipino beliefs about increased spirit activity during Good Friday, including stories from traditional healers.  Aside from All Souls’ Day, many Filipinos believe that Holy Week, especially Good Friday, is a time when unseen beings become more active. In many provinces, stories about creatures like tikbalang, kapre, and duwende often resurface during this day.  There are also stories about … Read more

Bongbong Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Faith & Compassion This Good Friday

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Bongbong Marcos Sends Powerful Good Friday Message BONGBONG MARCOS – As Filipinos mark the solemn observance of Good Friday, a heartfelt message from President Marcos is capturing widespread attention. During the solemn observance of Good Friday, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a meaningful message to the faithful, calling for deeper reflection and renewed spiritual values. In … Read more

Good Friday Tragedy in Bacolod: Drunk Driver Plows Through Procession, 1 Dead, 12 Injured

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Good Friday Tragedy: Vehicle Plows Through Procession; 1 Dead, Several Injured GOOD FRIDAY – In a tragic turn of events on Good Friday in Bacolod, a reportedly drunk driver plowed through a religious procession, leaving one dead and twelve others injured. A solemn Good Friday observance turned into a horrific tragedy in Barangay Alangilan, Bacolod … Read more

Filipino Superstitions Still Followed During Holy Week 

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LENTEN SEASON – Here are some common Filipino superstitions that are still followed during Holy Week.  Holy Week is a special time for many Christians around the world. It is the week leading up to Easter Sunday and is meant to remember the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Holy Week has long been … Read more