Showing posts with label Holy Week 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holy Week 2015. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Take a tour of San Sebastian Basilica this Holy Week


MANILA – Planning your Visita Iglesia in Manila this Holy Week? You might want to join the free guided tour of the San Sebastian Basilica on Maundy Thursday.

Parishioners and pilgrims can take part in the quick tours starting at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The San Sebastian Basilica will hold a mass for the Lord’s Supper at 5 p.m. and confessions from 7 to 10 p.m.

The all-metal church will hold the Encuentro (5 a.m.) and Siete Palabras (12 p.m.) on Good Friday and an Easter Vigil (8 p.m.) on Black Saturday.

On Easter Sunday, a Salubong (4 a.m.) will be held followed by a solemn mass, Agape and egg hunting at the Basilica Garden.

Fr. Rene Paglinawan of the Parish of San Sebastian and the Order of Augustinian Recollects, who are custodians of the San Sebastian Basilica, said: “While we focus on restoring our spirits this Holy Week, we would also like to draw attention to the need for restoring our important buildings.”

“This church symbolizes the foundation of our lives, our society, our culture and our faith,” he added.

Inaugurated in 1891, the San Sebastian Basilica features the design of Spanish architect Genaro Palacios and the steel of Belgian contractors Societe Anonyme de Travaux Publics.

The interior artwork was done by Academia de Dibujo, Pintura y Arte of Manila under the leadership of Lorenzo Rocha, with the stained glass windows made by German firm Heinrich Oidtmann.

For more information about the tour, contact Cora Delicana at (0915) 284-2440 or Maricel Gavan at (0905) 109-1890, or call (02) 734-8908 or 734-8931 local 120.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Monday, March 30, 2015

7 more staycation packages for Holy Week 2015


MANILA – Can’t go out of town during the Holy Week break? Here are more staycation packages offered by hotels in Metro Manila for the long holiday.

Holy week starts on March 29 (Palm Sunday) and ends on April 4 (Easter Sunday).

These are not endorsed by ABS-CBNnews.com.

Amelie Hotel Manila

The newly opened Amelie Hotel Manila is offering a special package of P2,600 net per night for a minimum of three night’s stay starting April 1.

The package, which is valid until June 15, also includes breakfast for two at the hotel’s Galleon Restaurant, daily bottled water, daily newspaper, free Wi-Fi access and use of the gym.

Amelie Hotel Manila is located at 1667 J. Bocobo in Malate, Manila. For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 875-7888 or e-mail inquiry@ameliehotelmanila.com.

Discovery Primea

The newly launched Discovery Primea is offering two-night and three-night room packages until April 5.

Each room package includes breakfast at Restaurant Tapenade for two persons in a Business Flat and Executive Suite, and for two persons in a Primea Suite; free breakfast for two children below 12 years sharing a room with parents in a Business Flat/Executive Suite and three children in a Primea Suite; use of the pool and fitness center; 15% discount on food and beverage; free parking for one car per suite; and a signature Primea Easter gift.

Rates for a two-night stay are P15,760 (Business Flat), P22,000 (Executive Suite) and Primea Suite (P28,700), while rates for a three-night stay include P20,640 (Business Flat), Executive Suite (P31,350) and Primea Suite (P40,800).

Discovery Primea is located at 6749 Ayala Avenue in Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 955-8888 or e-mail dp.rsvn@discovery.com.ph.

Edsa Shangri-La

This Holy Week break, Edsa Shangri-La is offering overnight accommodation at P8,000 net for a minimum two-night stay, and P7,000 net to guests who will book at least three nights at the hotel’s newly renovated Tower Deluxe Room. The rates include breakfast for two adults and two kids below six years old at HEAT and are valid from March 29 to April 15, 2015.

Kids can also take part at Edsa Shangri-La’s Easter event on April 5 which includes performances by Dibo and Friends, a s’mores station, cupcake decorating, a kiddie salon, coloring activities, a lunch set and other giveaways. Tickets are at P1,550 per person.

Edsa Shangri-La is located at 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 633-8888 or e-mail reservations.esl@shangri-la.com.

F1 Hotel Manila

Families can spend the Holy Week break at F1 Hotel Manila for as low as P5,999 net. Valid until April 5, the room package includes an overnight stay in a City Suite with buffet breakfast for two at F All Day Dining Restaurant and two free tickets to the Easter Sports Camp, the hotel’s Easter Sunday activity.

F1 Hotel Manila is located at 32nd Street at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 928-9888 or visit www.f1hotelmanila.com.

Holiday Inn Manila Galleria

For only P2,015++, guests can spend a night at Holiday Inn Manila Galleria this Holy Week break. The rate, which is valid until April 5, includes a 15% discount on spa services as well as complimentary Internet access.

Add P1,000 net so one adult and one child can participate in the hotel’s Easter Spring Party on April 5.
Holiday Inn Manila Galleria is located at One ADB Avenue in Ortigas Center, Pasig. For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 633-7111.

Nobu Hotel

Get immersed in the “Nobu experience” this Holy Week by booking a Deluxe Room overnight package for two at P7,000 net until April 5.

Nobu Premier, Nobu Executive and Nobu Suite accommodations are priced at P8,000, P10,000 and P15,000, respectively, inclusive of taxes and service charge as well as breakfast for two at Nobu Manila.
Nobu Hotel is located at City of Dreams Manila in ParaƱaque City. For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com.


Diamond Hotel

Enjoy an Easter staycation at Diamond Hotel for P4,000 nett per night. This includes: overnight stay in a Deluxe Room for two, use of Health Club and Spa facilities and 20% off on massage.

Diamond Hotel is located on Roxas Boulevard, Manila. For inquiries and reservation, call (02) 528-3000 or book at www.diamondhotel.com and use the special code 497280 to avail of the Easter Room Package.
For part 1 of the Holy Week staycation guide, click here.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

PH banks' schedule during Holy Week 2015


MANILA, Philippines – Wondering which banks will be open during Holy Week?

Several banks have issued their Holy Week advisory, saying they will only be open until April 1 (Wednesday).

However, the banks assured their ATMs and electronic channels will be ready to handle transactions and other banking services.

Bank of the Philippine Islands

All branches and kiosks of BPI and BPI Family Savings Bank will be closed from April 2, Thursday to April 5, Sunday. Regular banking operations shall resume on Monday, April 6.

BDO Unibank

All BDO branches will be open to service the banking needs of the clients and the general public until Wednesday (April 1). Regular banking operations will resume on April 6.

Philippine Savings Bank

PSBank said its 246 branches will be closed after regular banking hours on April 1, Wednesday, and will resume regular operations on April 6, Monday.

“We ensure that our ATMs will have adequate cash for the long weekend. A dedicated team will also monitor and make sure that all ATMs will remain fully functional and accessible,” said PSBank Branch Banking Group Head/FVP Francis Llanera.

UCPB

UCPB branches will be closed from April 2 to 4 (Thursday to Saturday). Banking operations will resume on April 6, Monday.

Security Bank

Security Bank branches will be closed starting April 2, Thursday, and normal operations will resume on April 6, Monday. Exception to this schedule are Security Bank NAIA Branch which will be open from April 2 to 4 and Security Bank Sta. Elena Branch at 168 Shopping Mall, Binondo, Manila which will be open on April 5.

During these days, Security Bank Online and all Security Bank ATMs are available to serve customers’ banking needs.

Philippine Veterans Bank

Philippine Veterans Bank branches will be closed from April 2, Thursday up to April 4, Saturday. Its ATMs, however, will be fully stocked for the long weekend. Banking operations will resume on April 6, Monday.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com