The Kuwaresma or Lenten season is a highly important religious celebration of the Catholic faith. Meditate and reflect this holy season through this special episode of Tuko Chronicles—where we invited several elders to perform the final section of Pabasa, the traditional singing of the Pasiong Mahal. The Pabasa was recorded in April 2022 in San Nicolas, one of the Batangas towns surrounding Taal lake.


Singers of the Pasion: Mely Balba, Mary Balba, Mar Balba, Ligaya Bereña, Semie Comia, Cora Casalme, Floring Landicho


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Created by: Jesus Federico "Tuting" Hernandez


Executive Producers: Madilene B. Landicho & Jem R. Javier


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Special thanks to Mikko Quizon, our audio consultant for this episode.