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How Filipinos commemorated Good Friday 2025


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Here’s how members of Rappler’s faith chat room observe Good Friday, which commemorates the death of Jesus on the cross

MANILA, Philippines — “It is finished.”

Christians around the world remember Jesus’ death at Calvary on Good Friday, April 18.

Aside from prayer and reflection, Filipinos also mark the occasion with unique local traditions — like flagellation and reenactments of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion — among others.

Here are some photos from this year’s Good Friday commemorations:

Via Crusis

Catholic faithful from various parts of the Philippines begin Good Friday, April 18, by participating in the Via Crusis or the Way of the Cross.

AREVALO, ILOILO CITY. Daniel Rey Sayno via Rappler Communities
BALANGA CITY, BATAAN. Joseph Andrei Crisostomo via Rappler Communities
OSLOB, CEBU. Pipoy Bonpua via Rappler Communities
CAINTA, RIZAL. Francis Stowie Macalink via Rappler Communities
DONSOL, SORSOGON. JB Abitria via Rappler Communities
MAG-ASAWANG ILAT, TAGAYTAY CITY. Rev. Fr. Bernard via Rappler Communities
LEON, ILOILO. Keneth Gadian via Rappler Communities
PARAÑAQUE CITY. Our Lady of Peace Parish Social Communications via Rappler Communities
Penitence
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Catholics perform self-flagellation, known as an act of penitence during Holy Week, in Bangkulasi, Navotas City. Punpun via Rappler Communities

Got photos of Holy Week traditions in your community? Share them with us in the faith chat room of the Rappler Communities app. — Rappler.com

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