Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Vendors weave palm fronds in Quiapo, Manila and Quezon City on April 10, 2025 to be sold to Catholic devotees on Palm Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the life, passion and death of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where he was met by crowds waving palms as a sign of greeting. The palms are brought home after Mass as these are believed to ward off evil spirits. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

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