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Pinoy Catholics observe Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week
Filipino Catholics trooped to churches around the country to observe Palm Sunday, the start of the Holy Week.
At Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City, devotees were there early to attend the Mass and afterward wave their palaspas or palm fronds for the priest's blessing, according to a report by Carlo Mateo on Super Radyo dzBB.
Banal ng misa sa Sto. Domingo Church sa Quezon City, dinagsa ng mga mananampalata ngayong Linggo ng Palaspas. | via @SurfaceCarlo pic.twitter.com/LBclNpbvLT
— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) March 28, 2026
Since Wednesday last week, palaspas makers showed off their palm fronds for sale to church goers.
On Sunday, palaspas were being sold outside the church at P50 each.
The waving of the palaspas reenacts the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem before his crucifixion.
Members of the Quezon City Police District and barangay tanods were in the area to provide security as churchgoers continue to arrive.
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— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) March 28, 2026
Banal ng misa sa Sto. Domingo Church sa Quezon City, dinagsa ng mga mananampalata ngayong Linggo ng Palaspas. | via @SurfaceCarlo pic.twitter.com/FtaTtsHyU1
At Baclaran Church (National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help or Redemptorist Church) in Parañaque City, many churchgoers were seen waving their palaspas as a priest walked by blessing them, according to a report by Mao dela Cruz on Super Radyo dzBB.
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— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) March 28, 2026
Mga palaspas, binasbasan sa Baclaran Church sa Parañaque City ngayong Palm Sunday. | via Mao Dela Cruz pic.twitter.com/g9Ir0GlwSu
In Valenzuela City, devotees did the same at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima as shared by YouScooper Daniel Benlot.
In his homily during Palm Sunday Mass at the Manila Cathedral, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Sunday challenged the faithful to shift their perspective on surrender, as doing so to God is a form of redemption, not defeat.
“In our world today, we are often told never to give up, to keep striving, pushing, competing, asserting ourselves. Surrender is often seen as weakness or defeat. We are taught that success comes from control and strength. But the Passion of Jesus reveals a different wisdom,” Advincula said.
“To fall into the hands of God to surrender ourselves completely to Him is not defeat. It is the beginning of redemption,” he added.
Meanwhile, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Sunday underscored the values of compassion and service as he welcomed the observance of Holy Week.
In a message from Malacañang, Marcos said he stood in solidarity with Filipinos taking time to pause and reflect on the Passion of Christ.
“In this solemn season, we remember the immeasurable love of Jesus Christ, who offered His life in perfect obedience to the will of the Father," he said.
"The Passion of Christ reminds us that true greatness is not found in power, but in sacrifice; not in privilege, but in service; and not in comfort, but in the courage to carry the burdens of others,” Marcos added.
The President urged the public to renew their commitment to love, service, and faith, drawing inspiration from Christ’s example of humility and hope.
“For in every act of compassion, every hand extended to those in need, and every sacrifice made for the good of others, we keep alive the spirit of His message,” he said.
“May this Holy Week strengthen our resolve to become a nation guided by faith, united in purpose, and inspired by selfless service,” he added.
The Holy Week is the time to commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which begins on Palm Sunday and concludes on Easter Sunday.
For Fr. Francis Gustilo, president of Don Bosco School of Theology in Parañaque City, the week is the perfect time to visit the church and nurture God’s presence.
He said that compared to seeing the president, the Pope, or a celebrity, meeting Jesus is easier, as it requires no appointment.
“They're sikat. At, ito oh, Jesus Christ. With you, accessible. Anytime in a church,” Gustilo told GMA News Online. —KG, GMA Integrated News
