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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Why not? This was the statement of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on the recommendations of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the return of traditional Lenten activities this year. The EOC will…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama said people should expect something unique in the Buhing Kalbaryo, a play he organized for Holy Week 24 years ago, for its online streaming on Good Friday,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The yearly Buhing Kalbaryo play organized by Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama will take another year off the streets due to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The Buhing Kalbaryo is…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The modern-day Senaculo-styled Cebuano street play of the Passion of Christ dubbed “Buhing Kalbaryo” has drawn thousands to its procession each year. In Good Friday 2019, alone, the play gathered almost 2,000 spectators…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Buhing Kalbaryo: the musical. This is what Project Director, Niel Odchigue, of the Buhing Kalbaryo envisioned for the street play on 2020. Odchigue said he would propose a new format for the play…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The street play, Buhing Kalbaryo drew a crowd of at least 1,800 people on its 22nd year of bringing the Passion of Christ to downtown Cebu’s streets. The Guadalupe Police Station and San…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — On Good Friday, Catholics around the world reflect on the passion of Christ. In Cebu, some of the faithful celebrate this day by doing the Way of the Cross in churches or in…
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Gilbert Bargayo isn’t afraid of being nailed to the cross anymore. Not after doing in 26 times before. But it isn’t because he’s used to it already. It’s because he has complete trust in…
With tears in her eyes, 57-year-old Helen Jacaban watched scenes of Jesus’ crucifixion unfold before her. From the streets of Cebu City, on Good Friday, March 30, Jacaban joined the hundreds of people who watched the…
CEBU CITY- At least 2,000 people watched the annual Buhing Kalbaryo play, which started at past 10 a.m. on Good Friday. This was the estimated number provided by Chief Insp. Allan Rosario of San Nicolas police station. There…
A change in venue and limited preparations resulted to a smaller crowd who watched the annual Buhing Kalbaryo in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City last Good Friday. Director Elmer Labella said they only have over 2,000 people who…
Ian Fuentes was only 16 years old when he first joined Buhing Kalbaryo, an annual reenactment of the passion and death of Jesus Christ. He first played the role of a Roman soldier who tormented Jesus. Eventually,…
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