Lasing, nanggulo sa namamanata sa Pampanga; latigo ng deboto, ipinangdepensa sa lasing
- An alleged intoxicated man disrupted a Holy Week penance in Pampanga on Maundy Thursday
- A video, captured by a netizen and shared by GMA News, showed the chaotic scene while devotees are self-flagellating
- The video also showed the devotees using whips they use for self-flaggelation for protection against the said intoxicated man
- The intoxicated man was later apprehended, though both parties settled at the barangay with no formal complaint filed after discussion
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An alleged disruptive, intoxicated man interrupted religious devotees engaged in self-flagellation in Mabalacat, Pampanga, during Holy Thursday observances.
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The incident, captured on video by a netizen and later shared by GMA News, showed how the whips used by the penitents for their religious practice were turned into defensive tools against the unruly individual.
According to Micky Bells, the individual who uploaded the video, the intoxicated man began harassing the devotees while they were in the midst of their religious penance.
The disruption escalated, leading to a chase between the intoxicated man and the individuals performing their religious rites.
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The video also showed onlookers scattering as the man, wielding the whips typically used for striking their backs as part of the self-flagellation ritual, chased after the devotees.
Eyewitness accounts further detailed that prior to the chase, the intoxicated man allegedly threw bottles at the kneeling devotees.
Bells explained, “may lasing po na nangti-trip sa mga nagpepenitensya. Hanggang nakarating po sila sa may Pabasa (reading of the Passion). Habang nakaluhod po 'yung mga namamanata, bigla na lang daw silang hinagisan ng bote nu'ng lasing. Du'n na po nagkagulo.”
Initially, the devotees reportedly attempted to ignore the disruptive behavior. However, their patience wore thin as the man persisted in taunting them and throwing bottles in their direction.
Local barangay authorities eventually apprehended the intoxicated man. He was subsequently taken to the police station.
Reports indicate that a settlement was reached between the man and the devotees he had disturbed.
The two parties reportedly engaged in discussions, and the devotees chose not to file a formal complaint against the intoxicated individual.
Authorities confirmed that no one sustained any injuries during the incident.
This event in Mabalacat highlights the tensions that can arise during public religious observances.
While the devotees were engaged in a deeply personal and solemn act of faith, the disruptive actions of an intoxicated individual led to an unexpected confrontation.
The use of religious implements as defensive weapons underscores the level of disturbance caused. The decision of the devotees to eventually settle the matter with the man reflects a desire to restore peace and focus back on the religious significance of Holy Week.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respect and order during religious practices, especially in public spaces where diverse individuals may be present.
The swift action of local authorities in apprehending the individual and facilitating a resolution helped to prevent further escalation of the situation.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable to just about simply everyone around.
In other news, the Department of Education came out with an official statement saying “DepEd policy does not prohibit the wearing of togas.” It can be recalled that a video of the principal of Col. Ruperto Abellon National School (CRANS) in Antique ordering students to remove their togas on the day of their graduation has gone viral. In the video, one can hear the CRANS principal, Ms. Venus Divinia Nietes, saying that wearing of togas “clearly violated the rules.” DepEd, in its official statement, said “the toga or sablay may be worn as an optional supplementary garment,” and emphasized the need for careful and respectful implementation of policies.
In related news, a video of a certain “Sir” seemingly confronting the Principal of Col. Ruperto Abellon National School (CRANS) after she ordered students to remove their toga has gone viral. In the video, one can also hear students egging the certain “Sir” as he appeared to reason out with the principal, Ms. Venus Divinia Nietes, on stage. The said “Sir,” was wearing a golden hued barong seem to be challenging the directive of Ms. Nietes during the graduation ceremony while students can be heard shouting “toga.” Guidelines for simple graduations met with resistance over timing and flexibility.
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