These are expressions of superstitious beliefs and usually done for tourism purposes,” the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said in a 2015 statement.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/496670/self-flagellation-and-crucifixion-as-extreme-expression-of-faith

“Today, all together, we are collaborating as one family as inhabitants of creation–of the whole world–to work together to save our planet,” said Robert Samson of the CBCP ECEA.

Source: https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2023/08/31/259355/catholic-movement-awaits-second-papal-document-on-environment/