when is holy week celebrated in the philippines
Holy Week in the Philippines It begins on Palm Sunday and continues on through to Black Saturday. Many communities observe Spanish-influenced Catholic rituals such as processions, that have been syncretised with elements of pre-Hispanic beliefs. This is evident in some ritual practices not sanctioned by the universal Church and the many superstitions associated with the occasion.
Father's Day In the Philippines, Father's Day is officially celebrated every first Monday of December, but it is not a public holiday.[66] It is more widely observed by the public on the 3rd Sunday of June perhaps due to American influence.
Nativity of Mary The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Nativity of Mary, or the Birth of the Virgin Mary, refers to a Christian feast day celebrating the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Religio The Latin term
Independence Day (Philippines) Independence Day (Filipino: Araw ng Kasarinlan; also known as Araw ng Kalayaan, (or "Day of Freedom") is an annual national holiday in the Philippines observed on June 12, commemorating the independence of the Philippines from Spain.
Capital of the Philippines The current capital city, Manila, was established by presidential order on June 24, 1976.