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Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Joeal Calupitian, Aaron Favila And María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this event are available from KSAT 12, a local ABC affiliate.
In the Philippines, a unique display of faith took place in the village of Bibiclat. Catholic devotees participated in a festival honoring St. John the Baptist.
The festival, known as Taong Putik or Mud People, is an annual event. Devotees wrapped their bodies in dried banana leaves and covered themselves in mud as part of the celebration. Further details about this event are available from KSAT 12, a local ABC affiliate.
They have reported on the festival, which showcases the devotion of hundreds of participants in the Philippine village of Bibiclat.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Philippines, a unique display of faith took place in the village of Bibiclat. Catholic devotees participated in a festival honoring St. John the Baptist. The festival, known as Taong Putik or…
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