Philippine Society and Culture

  Beginning Sunday, March 28 to Saturday, April 3, 2021, the Filipino Catholics will once again observe the Holy Week. In the Philippines, the observance of the Holy Week will be highlighted by week-long religious activities such as Church Masses, Visita Iglesia, or the visit of seven Churches, the station of the Cross, and it culminates with the Siete Palabras ( The 7 last words of Jesus hours before His painful death on the cross), and other religious activities associated with the observance of the Holy Week.  Sadly, this year’s Holy Week may not be the same as compared to past years due to the Some of these religious activities may not be observed because of the current global health crisis. Local government units have imposed restrictions that may hinder the observance of the Holy Week.  Aside from the Holy Week activities, and as part of the religious traditions, the Filipinos also prepare and cook different delicious native delicacies to be served during the Holy Week particular