Catholics across the PHL observe Good Friday

Devout Catholics across the nation are observing Good Friday, the day Jesus Christ died on the cross in Calvary. 

The "good" in Good Friday is more synonymous with "holy" or "pious." Some theologians also argue that it is derived from "God's Friday." Etymology aside, the day is memorializes the suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross and his death in Calvary. In the Philippines, Christ's suffering is reenacted in the Senakulo or Passion Play. 

^{Parishioners of San Isidro Parish in Upi, Maguindanao follow the live senakulo started at around 5 a.m.  this morning. Photo by Amiel Cagayan}

The passion play began at 5 a.m. in Upi, Maguindanao, with throngs of people following the main actors as they weave across town.

^{Jesus carries the cross on the 6th station. On-going live Way of the Cross in Upi, Maguindanao. Photo by Amiel Cagayan}

The Senakulo is an often bloody affair, attracting the attention of outsiders. On the streets, some devotees also engage in self-flagellation or "penitensya" despite health warnings from authorities.

The Department of Health issued a new advisory on Thursday, reminding actors who will be crucified to get anti-tetanus shots. 

Across the country, devotees continue to engage in the Good Friday traditions. 

BULACAN:

Pagpepenitensiya sa Obando, Bulacan. Kuha ni YouScooper @vcb08 #SemanaSanta2016 pic.twitter.com/ZeVdzn5Hwh

— YouScoop (@YouScoop) March 25, 2016

TARLAC:

Penitensiya sa Brgy. Binauganan, Tarlac City. Ulat ni YouScooper Mark Bermudo #SemanaSanta2016 pic.twitter.com/QQmiDwb4lG

— YouScoop (@YouScoop) March 25, 2016

CALAUAG, QUEZON:

Traditional penitensiya on #GoodFriday in Cabanatuan City. #SemanaSanta2016 via @janelapaguio pic.twitter.com/4L9RzsVYIn

— GMA News Breaking (@gmanewsbreaking) March 25, 2016

— TJD, GMA News