Photos show Philippine Catholics smearing mud on their bodies for festival honoring John the Baptist
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-06-24 17:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Philippines, Asia Pacific
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Melencio Neuda, center, and other devotees who participated in the mud people festival raise their hands during a mass on the feast day of Saint John the Baptist at Bibiclat, Nueva Ecija province, northern Philippines, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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