It’s nearing summer and of course, the much awaited long holiday – Holy Week.  If you want to experience Holy Week like you’ve never had before, you might want to try this out!

All over the Philippines, towns are dotted with old Spanish colonial churches that have stood the test of time. More than houses of worship and prayer, our beautiful and magnificent churches are living testaments to the unique and profound Filipino culture and artistry.All over the Philippines, towns are dotted with old Spanish colonial churches that have stood the test of time. More than houses of worship and prayer, our beautiful and magnificent churches are living testaments to the unique and profound Filipino culture and artistry.

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Laguna de Bay Visita Iglesia Heritage Tour

50% OFF Laguna de Bay Holy Week Visita Iglesia Heritage Guided Group Tour. April 5-6, 2012.

Value: P 9,320

Highlights

• Tour Inclusions:
• Guided tour to fifteen (15) churches in Laguna and Rizal:
  • San Geronimo Parish Church, Morong, Rizal
  • San Jose Parish Church, Baras, Rizal
  • San Ildefonso de Toledo Parish Church, Tanay, Rizal (National Cultural Treasure)
  • Nuestra Sra. de Candelaria Parish Church, Mabitac, Laguna
  • Nuestra Sra. de la O Parish Church, Pangil, Laguna
  • San Pedro de Alcantara Parish Church, Pakil, Laguna
  • Santiago Apostol Parish Church, Paete, Laguna (National Historical Landmark)
  • San Juan Bautista Parish Church, Kalayaan, Laguna
  • San Sebastian Parish Church, Lumban, Laguna
  • Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe Parish Church, Pagsanjan, Laguna
  • Sta. Maria Magdalena Parish Church, Magdalena, Laguna
  • San Gregorio Magno Parish Church, Majayjay, Laguna (National Cultural Treasure)
  • San Juan Bautista Parish Church, Liliw, Laguna
  • San Bartolome Parish Church, Nagcarlan, Laguna
  • San Antonio de Padua Parish Church, Pila, Laguna
• Overnight Accommodation at Tropical Inn Resort, Pagsanjan (twin-sharing).
• Fees include van transfers, Pagsanjan Falls Boat Ride, tour facilitator fees, insurance and other effects.
• Meals, souvenirs and other personal expenses on client’s account.

Golden Rules

• Purchase Period: February 3 to 17, 2012.
• Redemption Period: April 5, 2012.
• After purchasing the deal, customers are required to completely fill out the Tour Registration Form <CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD>, then send the form to illuminatitoursphilippines@gmail.com.
• It is encouraged that customers should email the form on the same day when they purchased the deal. Missing or incomplete forms may result to forfeiture of the deal without refund.
• See Universal Golden Rules.
• Illuminati Tours and Advocacies – (Joel Aldor – 0917-4797015)

Ilocos Visita Iglesia Heritage Tour

Awesome 50% OFF Ilocos Visita Iglesia Heritage Guided Group Tour, March 10-11, 2012. Pay only P6,140.

Value: P 12,280

Highlights

• Tour Inclusions:
• Guided tour to seven (7) churches in Ilocos:
  • Santa Catalina de Alejandria Parish Church, Luna, La Union (National Cultural Treasure)
  • San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church, Candon City, Ilocos Sur
  • Nuestra Sra. de Asuncion Parish Church, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • La Conversion de San Pablo Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur
  • San Guillermo Parish Church, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur (National Cultural Treasure)
  • San Agustin Parish Church, Paoay, Ilocos Norte (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • San Guillermo Cathedral, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 2 hours late afternoon walking tour in Vigan
• Overnight Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Salcedo de Vigan (twin-sharing)
• With lunch and dinner stops at Bistro Restaurant in Candon City, Café Leona in Vigan, and Herencia de Paoay in Paoay
• Fees include van transfers, tour facilitator fees, insurance and other effects
• Meals during lunch & dinner, souvenirs and other personal expenses on client’s account
• Other noteworthy churches in Ilocos to be visited (Bangar, Sta. Lucia, Bantay, Sinait, Sarrat, etc.), if time permits.

Golden Rules

• Purchase Period: February 3 to 17, 2012.
• Redemption Period: March 10, 2012.
• After purchasing the deal, customers are required to completely fill out the Tour Registration Form <CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD>, then send the form to illuminatitoursphilippines@gmail.com.
• It is encouraged that customers should email the form on the same day when they purchased the deal. Missing or incomplete forms may result to forfeiture of the deal without refund.
• See Universal Golden Rules.
• Illuminati Tours and Advocacies – (Joel Aldor – 0917-4797015)

However, some restaurants are open on Good Friday.

Here are the Schedule of the malls.

AYALA MALLS

Glorietta
Holy Thursday – closed
Holy Friday -closed
Black Saturday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 10pm
Easter Sunday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 9pm

Greenbelt 1-5
Holy Thursday – closed
Holy Friday -closed

Greenbelt 1
Black Saturday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 9pm
Easter Sunday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 8m

Greenbelt 2,3 and 5
Black Saturday – Regular mall hours: 11am to 10pm
Easter Sunday – Regular mall hours: 11am to 9pm

Greenbelt 4
Black Saturday – Regular mall hours: 11am to 10pm
Easter Sunday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 9pm

Alabang Town Center
Holy Thursday – closed
Holy Friday -closed
Black Saturday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 10pm
Easter Sunday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 10pm

Market Market
Holy Thursday – closed
Holy Friday -closed
Black Saturday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 10pm
Easter Sunday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 10pm

TriNoma
Holy Thursday – closed
Holy Friday -closed
Black Saturday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 10pm
Easter Sunday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 10pm

EASTWOOD 

Eastwood Mall
March 28 – Palm Sunday Mass – 4pm at 2/F of Eastwood Mall
April 1 and 2 – Maundy Thursday and Good Friday – All shops are closed, but some restaurants will open
April 3 – Black Saturday – normal operating hours – 11am to 11pm
April 4 – Easter Sunday – normal operating hours – 10am to 10pm
April 4 – Easter Wonderland – 3-8pm, registration starts 1pm

Eastwood City Walk
April 1 and 2 – Maundy Thursday and Good Friday – All shops are closed, but some restaurants will open
April 3 – Black Saturday – normal operating hours – 12noon to 12mn
April 4 – Easter Sunday – normal operating hours – 12noon to 11pm

All SM Malls
Holy Thursday – closed
Holy Friday -closed
Black Saturday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 10pm
Easter Sunday – Regular mall hours: 10am to 10pm

Bonifacio High Street and Serendra
April 1 and 2 – Maundy Thursday and Good Friday – All shops are closed, but some restaurants will open
April 3 – Black Saturday – normal operating hours – 12noon to 12mn
April 4 – Easter Sunday – normal operating hours – 12noon to 11pm

source: abs-cbn news

Now, if you are bored, like me and there is nothing to do, you can visit Manila Ocean Park as it is open even on Friday.  Here’s the schedule of Manila Ocean Park on Holy Week 2010:

March 29, 2010 Monday OPEN 9am to 9pm
March 30, 2010 Tuesday OPEN 9am to 9pm
March 31, 2010 Wednesday OPEN 9am to 9pm
April 1, 2010 Maundy Thursday OPEN 9am to 9pm
April 2, 2010 Good Friday OPEN 9am to 9pm
April 3, 2010 Black Saturday OPEN 9am to 9pm
April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday OPEN 9am to 9pm

Note: Normal operating hours of Manila Ocean Park is 9am to 9pm.

Manila Ocean Park Entrance Fee is PhP 400.00 for adults and PhP 350.00 for children below four feet in height