Moriones Procession

Drenched in the rays of the late afternoon, men in costume walk around the streets of Boac all day without revealing their identities as part of their penance during the Holy Week.

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Warm Welcome

March 23rd 2016
It all started with an invitation to see the Moriones. So for five days I find myself in the “Heart of the Philippines.” That’s what the residents of Marinduque call their province, a heart-shaped island separated from the coast of Quezon province by the Tayabas Bay, and is just about located in the center of the archipelago. Here, a 120-kilometer circumferential road snakes through scenic ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Marinduque

The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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