Filipino Catholics self-flagellate for penance during Holy Week<br /><br />Filipino Catholic devotees walk barefoot and flagellate themselves in Manila on April 2, 2026 as an expression of penance during Holy Week. Devotees whipped their backs with bamboo sticks under the hot sun while some carry heavy wooden crosses, assisted by fellow devotees, in a re‑enactment of Jesus Christ’s suffering. Some devotees believe self‑flagellation can cleanse sins, cure illness or answer prayers. Despite opposition from the Roman Catholic Church, the practice continues in parts of predominantly Catholic Philippines.<br /><br />REUTERS VIDEO<br /><br />Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/<br /><br />Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe<br /><br />Visit our website at [https://www.manilatimes.net](https://www.manilatimes.net/)<br /><br />Follow us:<br />Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook<br />Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram<br />Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter<br />DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion<br /><br />Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital<br /><br />Check out our Podcasts:<br />Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify<br />Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts<br />Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic<br />Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer<br />Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br /><br />#TheManilaTimes<br />#TMTNews<br />#penitensya<br />#Philippines
