Marinduque's Moriones first appear on the streets on Palm Sunday of the Holy Week. From then they would roam the streets, join in processions and parades, take part in the liturgical celebrations, and draw people from around the Philippines and the world into the country's colorful yet solemn commemoration of the Easter holidays. Filipino Catholics begin Lent next week, Ash Wednesday. And in Santa Cruz, Marinduque, preparations for the annual Moryonan (Moriones Rites) are now well underway. #phi