Ruben Enaje

Ruben Enaje

participant Philippines

Ruben Enaje, a 64-year-old laborer from San Pedro Cutud in San Fernando, Philippines, is a renowned participant in the country's unique Holy Week tradition involving crucifixions. This year marked his 36th crucifixion, a practice he began as an act of gratitude for surviving a near-fatal fall. Enaje's participation has drawn both admiration and criticism, as he embodies a deeply rooted cultural and religious expression that attracts thousands of spectators, both local and foreign, each year.

Born on Jan 01, 1959 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
49,621
Power
151$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 10,847,910 6,164 $89,000 51$
Bolivia 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 11,673,021 5,284 $40,000 18$
Ghana 1 7.00 0.12% +0% 31,072,945 38,173 $67,000 82$
Totals 3 53,593,876 49,621 $196,000 151$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Ruben Enaje is a well-known participant in the crucifixion tradition in the Philippines. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Filipinos se flagelan o clavan sus manos en madera para conmemorar crucifixión de Jesús

Ghana Ghana: Ruben Enaje, 64, took the lead role in the tradition in San Pedro Cutud and was nailed to the cross for the 36th time after carrying a wooden cross weighing 27kg. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Meet the Philippine man nailed to cross for 36th time to mark Good Friday

Bolivia Bolivia: Ruben Enaje is a well-known participant in the crucifixions tradition in the Philippines. 7

El Deber: Filipinas conmemora con crucifixiones, flagelaciones y largas procesiones el Viernes Santo