IN PHOTOS: How Filipinos commemorated Good Friday 2025

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rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-middle-1" );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 CrusisCatholic 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 CommunitiesBALANGA CITY, BATAAN. Joseph Andrei Crisostomo via Rappler CommunitiesOSLOB, CEBU. Pipoy Bonpua via Rappler CommunitiesCAINTA, RIZAL.

Francis Stowie Macalink via Rappler CommunitiesDONSOL, SORSOGON. JB Abitria via Rappler CommunitiesMAG-ASAWANG ILAT, TAGAYTAY CITY. Rev.

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Keneth Gadian via Rappler CommunitiesPARAÑAQUE CITY. Our Lady of Peace Parish Social Communications via Rappler CommunitiesPenitenceCatholics perform self-flagellation, known as an act of penitence during Holy Week, in Bangkulasi, Navotas City. Punpun via Rappler CommunitiesGot photos of Holy Week traditions in your community? Share them with us in the faith chat room of the Rappler Communities app.

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