Pertanika J. Soc. Sci. & Hum. 29 (1): 689 - 705 (2021) ISSN: 0128-7702 e-ISSN 2231-8534 SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES Journal homepage: http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/ © Universiti Putra Malaysia Press E-mail addresses: nes_svd@yahoo.com (Nestor Lambino Sibug) pjsarmiento@hau.edu.ph (Philip Joseph David Sarmiento) csamia@hau.edu.ph (Cristina Canlas Samia) plumanlan@ched.gov.ph (Paolo Tayag Lumanlan) bethmbonus@gmail.com (Benita Malonzo Bonus) * Corresponding author Article history: Received: 28 April 2020 Accepted: 07 October 2020 Published: 26 March 2021 ARTICLE INFO DOI: https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.29.1.38 Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Experiences of Kapampangan Flagellants – Kristos Nestor Lambino Sibug 1 , Philip Joseph David Sarmiento 2 *, Cristina Canlas Samia 2 , Paolo Tayag Lumanlan 3 and Benita Malonzo Bonus 4 1 Psychology Department, School of Arts and Sciences, Holy Angel University, Angeles City, 2009, Philippines 2 Christian Living Education Department, Institute for Christian Formation and Social Integration, Holy Angel University, Angeles City, 2009, Philippines 3 Commission on Higher Education Regional Ofce III, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, 2000, Philippines 4 School of Education, Holy Angel University, Angeles City, 2009, Philippines ABSTRACT In the province of Pampanga, Philippines, Holy Week is one of the highlighted seasons of the year. Seemingly, during this time, there are a number of fagellants (called ‘Kristos’) who want to be crucifed as a form of penitence and supplication. However, after a thorough search of published literature, the researchers found a dearth in the body of knowledge focusing on the experiences of these fagellants. Therefore, this interpretative phenomenological study sought to unearth and interpret the lived experiences of Kapampangan Kristos. Five (5) Kristos voluntarily participated in the individual face-to- face interview using semi-structured questions. Findings revealed that there are three (3) superordinate themes namely: prosaic family life, spiritual drift, and looking back-moving forward refection. Recommendation for future research undertakings to consider in-depth psychological analysis on the lived experiences of Kristos. Keywords: Kapampangan, Kristos, lived experiences, Pamagdarame, phenomenology INTRODUCTION Refecting on the passage “It is fnished” coming from the Gospel of John ( New American Bible Revised Edition, 2011, John 19:30) is one of the so called “Seven Last Words” of Jesus Christ while he was crucifed on the cross. These words of Christ expressed that “he was able to accomplish the very role of saving humanity from the