Penitents practice flagellation and even crucifixion on Good Friday, April 7 in Barangay San Pedro Cutud in San Fernando, Pampanga.<br /><br />Flagellation and crucifixion are discouraged by the Catholic Church. Most of the Philippines' Catholic faithful observe the Holy Week through prayer and fasting.<br /><br />Read: https://www.rappler.com/nation/luzon/pampanga-folk-cling-spectacles-church-disapproval-holy-week-2023/
