Filipino Catholics Observe Holy Week Amid Rising 'Palaspas' Costs
Filipino Catholics have begun observing Holy Week, with Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy encouraging acts of charity, while devotees across the country noted higher costs for 'palaspas' (palm fronds) during Palm Sunday blessing rites.
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‘Palaspas’ costs rise amid fuel crisis
LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — As church bells tolled for Palm Sunday and devotees raised woven palm fronds in blessing rites across the country, this year’s quiet ritual of buying “palaspas” came at a higher cost. Filipino Catholics marked the start of Holy Week yesterday with the traditional blessing of palms, commemorating Jesus Christ’s triumphant
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In observance of the Holy Week, Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy yesterday encouraged parishes to walk with Jesus through the cross, resurrection and ascension to heaven by performing acts of charity and kindness to those in need.
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