The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Saint Augustine Parish Church For another Good Friday Visita Iglesia feature, let’s take a trip back to the North to the historical province of Bulacan to visit the Saint Augustine Parish Church in the municipality of Baliuag. The Saint Augustine Parish Church in Baliuag, Bulacan is striking for its imposing facade and towering belfry. The … Read more
Panaad On Good Friday, pilgrims embark on a 64-kilometer walk along the circumference of the island of Camiguin, either as an act of penance or in fulfillment of a promise to God for an answered prayer. Some pilgrims climb up the steps of Mt. Old Vulcan, along a trail lined up with life-size images of … Read more
The Healing Festival (Siquijor) The island province of Siquijor is known for its mystic traditions and traditional healing processes. For this Maundy Thursday, we will feature the Holy Week tradition of Siquijor Island, The Healing Festival. During Lent, the province holds the Healing Festival at Mt. Bandilaan, showcasing Siquijor’s resident faith healers and their indigenous … Read more
Saint James The Greater Church The last batch of our Visita Iglesia will be coming from the island of Mindanao. The sixth church of our Visita Iglesia is the St. James the Greater Church located in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. “St. James the Greater Church symbolizes the early Christianization of Dapitan built in the honor … Read more
Our Lady of Atocha Church Visita Iglesia from the North in Alicia, Isabela. Declared as one of the national-religious tourist attractions in the Philippines by the Department of Tourism, the Our Lady of Atocha Church is a pilgrimage site for Catholics during Holy Week. This church located in Alicia, Isabela was built by Fr. Tomas … Read more