Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith

June 24, 2026
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Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Catholic faith and local customs | 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA

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