Here are some of ‘panata’ Filipino Catholic faithful do every Holy Week

Holy Week is one of the most important times for Roman Catholics. It begins with Palm Sunday and culminates in Easter Sunday, celebrating Jesus' resurrection. This year, the observance of Holy Week begins on March 24 and ends on March 31.

Holy Week is one of the most important times for Roman Catholics. It begins with Palm Sunday and culminates in Easter Sunday, celebrating Jesus' resurrection. This year, the observance of Holy Week begins on March 24 and ends on March 31.In the Philippines, the Catholic faithful commemorate this sacred week not only by praying and reflecting but also by doing a panata.

These days, going to seven churches is acceptable.Penance or Feasting Penance and Fasting are done every Good Friday. Fasting often means restricting food intake and having only one full meal a day.Meanwhile, penance is observed by abstaining from eating meat, such as beef, pork, or chicken. In place of meat, Catholics are encouraged to eat vegetables and fish. Eggs, milk, grains, and fruits are also recommended.

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