Penitensya | the Flagelantes of Marinduque

Penitensya is a Filipino Lenten tradition of self-flagellation in public places as a form of penance. This is observed by devout Roman Catholics in the Philippines during Good Friday, starting at around noon, the hottest time of the day.

Moriones Festival | Via Crucis in Marinduque

The Moriones Festival is celebrated every Holy Week by Roman Catholics in the province of Marindque. Just like many festivals in the Philippines, the Moriones Festival is a colorful celebration that centers on the costumes and masks worn by penitents who march around the towns of the province as Roman soldiers.

Senakulo | a Lenten Tradition in Marinduque

Senakulo is one of the highlights of the observance of Holy Week in the Philippines. It is a Passion Play that re-enacts the passion of Jesus Christ in a theatrical setting and performed by members of the community. This tradition is well observed in the provinces such as the town of Boac, the capital of the province of Marinduque.

Holy Week Staycation at Pan Pacific Manila

Holy Week is spent by most Filipinos with their families reflecting and praying together either at home or while visiting churches. Some would even travel to nearby provinces to observe their Lenten traditions. Choices of destination are mostly towns with a lot of old churches such as Batangas, Pampanga, Laguna, Rizal, Albay and Ilocos.

Visita Iglesia in Makati

Makati has a multitude of Roman Catholic churches which you can consider for your upcoming Visita Iglesia. Within the vicinity of the Makati Central Business District alone, there is good mix of old and new churches to visit. Here are seven churches perfect for your Visita Iglesia. They are located so near to each other, you can complete your Visita Iglesia in just two to three hours.

Staycation Packages for Holy Week & Easter 2016

Planning a staycation with your family this coming Holy Week? We have compiled some of the best Hotel Staycation Packages in major cities around the Philippines to make it easier for you to decide where to spend this coming long weekend. Prices are quoted below and list all the inclusions of the packages. Contact numbers and email addresses are also provided below. Happy Staycation!

Windows by the Bay | Chill Out Lounge at Hotel Jen Manila

The Club Lounge of Hotel Jen Manila is certainly the best viewing spot of the whole stretch of the Manila Bay area. Every night at 7:30pm, the Club Lounge transforms into Windows by the Bay, a chill out lounge where everyone, whether checked-in guests or walk-in guests, can enjoy light bites paired with carefully selected wines or deliciously mixed cocktails, while watching the breathtaking night views of the city.

Salad Lunch Bar at Seda BGC | Light & Satisfying Indulgence

We Filipinos love buffet. We always find a reason to celebrate over food which is central to our social interaction with family and friends. With summer fast approaching, does it mean we have to give up our next visit to buffet restaurants in order to achieve that beach body? Definitely not!

Weekday Craze at Cucina, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Cucina, the all-day dining restaurant of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, introduces an all-new set of featured cuisines and dishes for its 7 Days, Seven Reasons buffet offerings. For a limited time only, Cucina will be offering a special limited discounted price for its lunch and dinner buffet on all Mondays to Thursdays of March.

Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila

Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila is the newest Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts property in the Philippines which opened last March 1, 2016. While the hotel was on soft-opening, there was limited room available in this most sought after hotel in Metro Manila. We were very lucky to be one of the first guests to experience this sparkling new property when we had a staycation at Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila on its opening day.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center

Novotel Manila Araneta Center is a first class mid-scale hotel located at the Araneta Center in Quezon City, near retail and dining outlets, BPO offices, as well as major thoroughfares and transport hubs. It features 401 contemporary and stylish guestrooms and suites which cater to the needs of international and local business and leisure travelers.

Have a Taste of Authentic Singaporean Dishes at Seven Corners Restaurant

Seven Corners Restaurant, the premier buffet restaurant of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, brings the Flavors of Singapore on March 1-13, 2016. To ensure that guests enjoy the authentic taste of Singaporean cuisine, Crowne Plaza Manila Ortigas has flow in Chef Chua Yew Hock, the Executive Chef of Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium.