Good Friday and Issues in the Philippines

Good Friday no reason to avoid bath, Catholic church tells Filipinos (there is a belief among some that it is bad luck to do so)

And..

Church frowns on flagellation, crucifixion:

"We are doubtful that these activities outside the parishes are real expressions of Christian faith," Monsignor Pedro Quitorio, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines spokesman, told reporters Monday.