The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
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
Last on our Semana Santa Tradition list is Hudas-Hudas, a Holy Week tradition observed in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. “Hudas-Hudas” takes place on the eve of Easter Sunday when an effigy of Judas Iscariot is paraded around town, hanged at the town plaza, and burned, setting off firecrackers in a festive manner. The ritual … 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
Guiuan Church or the Immaculate Conception Parish Church Next on our Visita Iglesia list is a church from the eastern part of the Visayas region. The Guiuan Church or the Immaculate Conception Parish Church located in Eastern Samar is considered a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum. Built by the Jesuits for the Virgin … Read more
Servientes de Fuga is a Holy Week tradition in Fuga Island in Aparri, Cagayan. Fuga Island in Aparri is one of the most archaeologically significant places in Cagayan Province. However, it is also known for its unique Holy Week tradition of the Liturgy of the Hours through the chanting of revered Latin texts. This is … Read more