A Philippine Navy chaplain sprinkles holy water to bless the Navy’s six new small-unit riverine crafts donated by the US government, during a handover ceremony at navy headquarters in Manila on Wednesday, 25 September 2013. Photo: Reuters

“The Philippine Army Chaplain Service offers mass for the souls of the fallen soldiers, heroes and martyrs interred at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig City. (Photo by: SSgt Nilo Marcelino/OACPA)” (Photo from the Philippine Army Public Affairs website)

“The Philippine Army Chaplain Service offers mass for the souls of the fallen soldiers, heroes and martyrs interred at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig City. (Photo by: SSgt Nilo Marcelino/OACPA)” (Photo from the Philippine Army Public Affairs website)

“A Priest from the Army Chaplain Service prays for the soul of a soldier interred at the Libingan ng mga Bayani during the observance of All Saints’ Day. (Photo by: PFC Cesar Lopez/OACPA)” (photo from the Philippine Army Public Affairs website)