deeply woven into local custom despite lacking official recognition from the Church. As a result, it has fueled widespread misconception that Bantayan Island celebrates a fiesta during Holy Week.

On Bantayan Island in northern Cebu ... issued by the Pope that authorizes an act not generally permitted under Church law. In Bantayan’s case, the request came through Fr.

Bantayan Island is comprised of three towns ... Saints Peter and Paul Church. Established during the 15th century, the Saints Peter and Paul Church, in Bantayan town, is noted to be the oldest ...

On the island of Bantayan in the central Philippines, artists were adding the finishing touches to a mural on the ceiling of the island's old church days before Holy Week. The church's priest, ...

It might still be undone, but a church on Bantayan Island in Cebu has been wowing parishioners and netizens for the amazing mural on its ceiling. St. Peter and Paul Parish features a multi-panel, ...

Bantayan Island is my favorite place on earth ... It’s a beautiful old church that sits at the head of the square, making it look like the town’s crowning jewel. The church, founded by ...

“The church is the first established parish outside ... Acknowledging Santa Fe as the primary tourism center in Bantayan Island, Escario said Bantayan town, being the next to the former, is ...

An example would be Bantayan Island. For several decades ... practices (i.e., did not work), the exemption was declared by Church officials in Spain; thus, allowing the people to eat meat.

Former Miss Universe Philippines titleholder Gazini Ganados flew to Bantayan Island on November 28, to visit some of its tourist spots including the Saints Peter and Paul Church and Virgin Island.

Experience the island’s inviting beaches and picturesque coastlines for just under P5,000. PAINTING. A ceiling painting at the Saints Peter and Paul Church in Bantayan. Wenilyn Sabalo/Rappler ...