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Penetensiya or Penance is an act of self-mortification or devotion performed voluntarily to show sorrow for a sin or other wrongdoing.  It is a promise “PANATA” to one’s self and traditionally done for seven consecutive years.

It is a yearly event  held on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday.

This photo was taken in Limay, Bataan wherein a lot of men did the Penetensiya. Despite repetitive warnings from the Catholic leadership, many Filipinos continue to practice the tradition of lashing themselves to answer their prayers.