Beliefs and Practices 

Don't Go Straight Home After a Wake ('Pagpag'):

It's usual to go somewhere else after attending a wake before going home. This is thought to stop the deceased person's ghost from pursuing you. This custom demonstrates a great regard for the afterlife and the spiritual world.

Holy week superstition:

Many Filipinos refrain from loud activities and eating meat during Holy Week because they think that showing devotion at this time of year brings rewards. This custom shows how local customs and Catholic dogma are blended together, as well as how everyone respects holy days.

Siblings Should Not Marry Within the Same Year (‘Sukob’):

 This superstition advises against siblings marrying in the same year to avoid dividing the luck between marriages. It reflects the belief in shared familial fortunes and misfortunes.

Simbang gabi:

The practice of Simbang Gabi originated in the Philippines during the 16th century, when Spanish missionaries brought the Catholic faith to the country. Nine Masses are celebrated on the nine days leading up to Christmas, thus residents of Roxas get up early to attend mass before heading for work.

All Souls' Day practices: 

Families go to cemeteries on this day to clean graves and pay respects to loved ones who have passed away by bringing food, flowers, and prayers. The practice illustrates the blending of indigenous ideas about ancestor worship and the afterlife with Catholic beliefs.