IN PHOTOS: 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

Catholics perform self-flagellation, known as an act of penitence during Holy Week, in Bangkulasi, Navotas City. Punpun via Rappler Communities

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