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'Kristo' in Pampanga to retire from crucifixions after 30 years

By Kristofer Purnell | March 17, 2023 - 5:46pm

The 62-year-old has been reenacting the Passion of Christ every Good Friday since 1986 as part of a "vow sacrifice" —...

Arts and Culture

27 nailed to crosses in Pampanga, Bulacan

By Ding Cervantes | April 8, 2012 - 12:00am

Twenty-seven penitents in Pampanga and Bulacan fulfilled their vow to have themselves crucified on Good Friday despite admonitions from the Church.

Headlines

Following the way of the cross

By Verns Joven and Cris Cayanan | April 22, 2011 - 10:24pm

The observance of Lent in Pampanga is characterized with remembering the Passion of Christ through Senakulo, Pabasa and offering...

Video Features

Politics shunned in 'Maleldo'

By Ding Cervantes | March 29, 2010 - 12:00am

No campaigning politicians, no penitential foreigners, please.

Nation

Pampanga preparing crucifixion tours

March 9, 2007 - 12:00am

SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – This early, tour packages can be arranged for foreign and local tourists who would like to witness the "Maleldo," a one-week...

News Commentary