Lenten Dining Made Easy with foodpanda

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This Lenten season, people often opt to look for healthier meals. Luckily, foodpanda has your back. Navigating meatless dining during this season has become more accessible than ever making it easier to start your meat-abstaining journey.

foodpanda offers numerous meat-free choices to cater to different tastes. From simple favorites to creative dishes, there's something to satisfy every palate from foodpanda's restaurants. 

What to eat for breakfast, or as a light meal

Start the day with the light and refreshing taste of Som Tum Kai Khem, a papaya salad with salted egg from Simply Thai. Or enjoy the seafood goodness of the Pomelo Shrimp Salad from Pho Hoa. You can use the voucher code SUNDAY for a ₱500 cashback on your food delivery and start the week with your money back.

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What to eat for lunch

For the rice lovers, don't worry, meatless rice meals are also available in foodpanda. Savor the delicious taste of the Crispy Shrimp with Rice from Bonchon. Have a mouthful of ocean goodness with Keizo’s Chirashi Don. Enjoy your lunch even more by using the code voucher LUNCH to get ₱100 cashback on your food delivery.

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What to snack on for the day

Looking for healthy snacks for the day? Then choose Healthy To Go and the fresh flavors of the Asian Shrimp Taco. Have a fill with the rich flavors of the Egg in Tamarind Sauce from Soi Restaurant.  Go to the foodpanda app, select pick-up and get an automatic ₱250 cashback on your third pick-up order as an extra treat from foodpanda.

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What to have for dinner

End the day with sweet delight of enjoying Soi Restaurant’s Mango Salad and delectable Fresh Spring Roll to restore your energy and end the day filled with happiness and deliciousness.

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Embrace guilt-free dining with foodpanda's diverse selection of delicious and satisfying options. No more wasting time looking for places to eat and thinking about your next meal, foodpanda makes it easy to enjoy meatless meals that are both flavorful and fulfilling, all done at the palm of your hand. 

Discover Lenten dining with foodpanda vouchers, enjoying a range of tasty meals delivered to you. Enjoy these savings as you savor the flavors of your meatless feast.

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Download the app and let foodpanda now to take yourself on a meat-free meal journey this Lenten season. For more information about foodpanda and the great offers available, visit the official website at https://www.foodpanda.ph and like and follow the official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.  

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About foodpanda:

foodpanda is dedicated to bringing food lovers their favorite meals from curated local restaurants in the Philippines. Since its creation, the on-demand food and grocery marketplace has grown to more than 170,000 partner restaurants in more than 400 cities across 11 Asian markets. foodpanda Philippines currently operates in 150 cities and municipalities across the Philippines and continuously expanding. foodpanda is a subsidiary under Delivery Hero, a worldwide leader of the food delivery industry. For more information, visit www.foodpanda.ph. 

 

How it works:

Through the foodpanda website or via the new iOS and Android apps, customers can enter their address and view a curated list of restaurants and shops serving their neighborhood. Once they have found their choice, they can place an order in the comfort of their home or office, paying online through foodpanda’s secure platform or via cash-on-delivery The order is then carefully prepared by the restaurant or shop, picked up by the foodpanda delivery partner and delivered straight to their doorstep.

 

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GrabFood Has Exciting Lent-Friendly Food Choices That You’ll Actually Crave All Year!

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Lent-friendly options from vegetarian, vegan, and pescetarian food will be easily accessible on GrabFood for those observing the season

With many Filipinos currently observing the 40 days of Lent and preparing for Holy Week, this means paying much closer attention to our meal selections for many of us. And along with the challenge of temporarily abstaining from our favorite indulgences, trying to figure out what to eat and serve on the table can also be quite difficult. But fret not—GrabFood has got you covered, even throughout the Lenten season!

With GrabFood’s wide selection of sulit, delicious, Lent-friendly meals, you can easily stick to your fast and help curb your craving. Simply tap on the Lenten Choices icon on GrabFood and order away!

Different Cuisines

It may be the season to remove meat from your diets for a little while, but that surely doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a great meal either. With cuisines ranging from Japanese, Greek, to Italian and even more, GrabFood has a wide diversity of cuisines to choose from ranging from sulit-busog options, to hearty indulgences. Whatever your craving may be during this time of the year, eat light with gastronomic favorites Tim Ho Wan, Cyma, Peri-Peri, and Tokyo Tokyo all on GrabFood.

Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Fish Fillet with Tofu, & Fishball with Noodle Soup from Tim Ho Wan

Healthier, Greener Options

For health buffs and for those wanting to start a greener diet, how about some healthy and refreshing ways to cleanse your palate during the Holy Week, whether as a starter, a great side dish, or the tasty main event of your meal? And listen—salads aren't just piles of boring leafy greens; they can be so much more, and GrabFood shows you just how many ways you can stock up on nutrition while still enjoying your greens! 

Take your pick from GrabFood’s available list of restaurants featuring the freshest fruits and vegetables in town like Something Healthy, SaladStop!, and Juju Eats. You can even choose among meatless options in places such as Goldilocks, with lighter options such as their fresh lumpia and meatless laing! 

And even more to look forward to – Something Healthy and Healthy To Go will both be open for 24 hours for the duration of Holy Week – giving you the option to satisfy those late-night cravings whenever they come around!

Quinoa Gold Salad from Juju Eats, Thai Chicken from Something Healthy 

Fresh Lumpia from Goldilocks

Hearty Soups and Meals

Switch things up and order a meatless yet very satisfying meal for Lent, with both vegetarian and seafood soups available on GrabFood. GrabFood features slurpable, soothing soups guaranteed to suit all tastes, alongside other Lent-friendly dishes, with partner restaurants such as Sen-Ryo Philippines, Manna, and Pho Hoa.

Fried Rice Paper Rolls

Chili Shrimps with Rice from Pho Hoa

Towering, Delicious Sandwiches

Packed with flavors and a nutritional punch, a sandwich has always been a classic and convenient way to get all your desired flavors in just one grab! 

Not only can they be filling and offer a nice change from the ordinary, but they are also especially versatile as the ingredients you can experiment and fill sandwiches with are virtually endless! Experience this first-hand on GrabFood, with the tastiest sandwich choices from Subway, Banh Mi Kitchen, and Route 27 Gourmet Sandwiches. 

Seafood Galore

Seafood has long been a classic guilty pleasure for many Filipinos – and luckily for us, seafood is considered Lent-friendly! Whether you’re looking for scrumptious shrimp, savory crabs, easy-to-eat sushi, or nutritious fish meals, seafood will make sure you get a satisfying meatless yet protein-packed meal in time for Lent! 

For those wishing to get their seafood mix, Kuya J’s Restaurant, Dampa Express, and Red’s Fish Heads all have dishes you can dine on heartily during the holy season. 

Bilao Shrimp from Dampa Express & Grilled Scallops from Kuya J’s 

A Dessert Light on the Tummy and the Soul

The perfect Lenten meal wouldn’t be complete without something sweet to top it off. For most of us always craving for delectable desserts following a hearty meal, Grab ensures this craving will be met while still remaining sinless and suitable for the Lenten season!

Let refreshing milk tea beverages from Hey Henry!, and sweets from Forget Me Not Cafe cap off your day on a soothing and relaxing note, only on GrabFood.

No matter the season or craving, GrabFood is the greatest go-to app for culinary adventurers. Plan out your everyday Lent meals with GrabFood's sulit Lenten Choices, featuring dishes from merchants such as Bowlsome, Mean Greens, Manna, Go! Salads, and more!

In observance of Lenten Season and Holy Week, please be guided with GrabFood’s merchants’ operating hours from April 1–4:

● April 1 (Maundy Thursday): Regular hours (10 AM–8:30 PM)

● April 2 (Good Friday): Closed

● April 3 (Black Saturday): Regular hours (10 AM–8:30 PM)

● April 4 (Easter Sunday): Regular hours (10 AM–8:30 PM)

For more information on the operating hours of GrabFood merchants for Holy Week, you may also visit the GrabFood app.

About Grab

Grab is the leading super app platform in Southeast Asia, providing everyday services that matter to consumers. Today, the Grab app has been downloaded onto over 214 million mobile devices, giving users access to millions of drivers, merchants, and agents. Grab offers a wide range of on-demand services in the region, including mobility, food, package and grocery delivery services, mobile payments, and financial services across 397 cities in eight countries. 

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Pizza Hut serves meat-free meals for Lent Season

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The Season of Lent is an opportunity for all of us to remember the sacrifices of Christ for humanity.  

 

This season, a lot of us will be staying away from meat as our form of sacrifice. Good thing, Pizza Hut has several wholesome, meat-free options that are perfect for those commemorating Lent and abstaining from eating meat.  

 

For pizza fans, you can choose between Veggie Lovers Pan Pizza and Cheese Lovers Pan Pizza. The Veggie Lovers Pan Pizza is topped with crunchy bell peppers, mushrooms, chunky onions, and juicy pineapples, all laid on a bed of double layers of mozzarella cheese. Cheese Lovers Pizza, on the other hand, is made with mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar cheese for those who want something simple yet delightful.  

 

Pizza Hut also has other offerings like Mozzarella Sticks that are served with chunky tomato dip; Garlic Bread toasted to perfection; Crab Salad Roll which is made with crab sticks, cucumber, and lettuce wrapped in rice paper and comes with sesame soy dressing; Tomato Herb pasta; and KitKat Pops for dessert.  

 

These Pizza Hut specialties are the perfect treats to indulge in during the Lenten season. So, enjoy it today until April 3 (Black Saturday) through dine-in or take-out. 

You may also have it delivered straight to your doorstep by logging on to www.pizzahut.com.ph or by calling 8911-11-11.  

 

For more information about Pizza Hut’s operating schedule this Lent season, please visit their website or like and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

Catholic Church appeals to #ResurrectLove

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Fr. Anton C.T. Pascual 

‘As Jesus has risen, let us also #ResurrectLove in our relationships, our society and our lives.’

This is the Easter message that Radio Veritas 846, TV Maria, Catholic Media Network and Caritas Manila want to convey in their social experiment video titled, “The Lazarus Project”.

Launched on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, the Lazarus Project shows the reaction of people seeing typically subject to judgment: An escort, a gay couple, a homeless man, and a transgender attending a Holy Mass.

In the video, Radio Veritas President and Caritas Manila Executive Director Rev. Fr. Anton C.T. Pascual explained the true meaning of Jesus Christ’s resurrection in his Easter homily. “First of all, God rose from the dead for all of mankind: men, women, even gays. Christ’s resurrection was for all of us. Rich or poor, young or old, in all walks of life, whether you have had an education or not, Christ was resurrected for all of us, most especially for those who have sinned,” Fr. Pascual said. He then said that the Lord is calling everyone to resurrect the capacity to forgive and love especially to those who need it most.

“God who loves us unconditionally, the Lord who loves us eternally and has risen from the dead is now calling upon us to come to Him. We who are tired, who are troubled in this world, who are lost, who have done wrong and have sinned, let us all come to the Lord. Whatever sin we have committed, that is all in the past. The Lord has forgiven you. Offered his life for you and has risen again so you may live in comfort, joy, and freedom,” Fr. Pascual added.

This initiative aims to reach and remind all people of different walks of life, regardless of race, color, gender, or social status that they belong, andthat God and the Church accepts and loves everyone without judgement.As what Pope Francis said, “The Church is a place of mercy and hope where everyone is welcomed, loved, and forgiven.”

His Eminence Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, D.D., in his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in April 9, 2017 at the Manila Cathedral, said that the acceptance of Jesus Christ means acceptance of His presence among the poor and the oppressed.

“Accepting the real Jesus is accepting His presence among the poor; those who get spat at and insulted in the society; those who kept silent even when they are being slapped. But they are the ones who have dignity because only God knows the truth. And that’s how Jesus is, and that’s how we should follow Him,” the Cardinal said.

Currently, the video has a total of 370, 000 views, 8,100 reactions, and over 7,600 shares from the Veritas Facebook page alone. The public may view the social experiment video at the Radio Veritas 846 Facebook page, Veritas846.ph, and share it using the official hashtag, #ResurrectLove.

Video link: https://www.facebook.com/Veritasph/videos/1362151387161477

CEB PEAK SEASON TRAVEL ADVISORY

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Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Cebgo remind all passengers to allot ample time to check-in, go through security and immigration checks, and process pre-departure requirements, to avoid long queues at the check-in and immigration counters.

CEB Domestic Check-in counters are open three (3) hours before the scheduled time of departure and four (4) hours for International flights. All check-in counters close 45 minutes before the scheduled time of flights, except those exiting the Middle East (one hour) and Shanghai (50 minutes).

 To cut the waiting time, CEB and Cebgo passengers are encouraged to use the following check-in options:

• CEB Mobile Check-in. Download the official Cebu Pacific Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play and tap on the Check-In option. CEB Mobile Check-in is available from seven (7) days to four (4) hours before an international flight, and up to one (1) hour before a domestic flight.
   
• CEB Web Check-in. Visit the Manage Booking section of the Cebu Pacific website (http://www.cebupacificair.com). For international flights, web check-in is available from seven (7) days up to four (4) hours before scheduled flight departure. Those taking domestic flights can do web check-in up to one (1) hour before their scheduled departure. 

• Self Check-in Kiosks. Passengers at NAIA Terminals 3 and 4 and selected domestic airports can use these kiosks to check-in their flights eight (8) hours up to one (1) hour before the scheduled flight departure.

Domestic Airports with CEB Self Check-in Kiosks

Bacolod	Bacolod – Silay International Airport
Busuanga (Coron)	Francisco B. Reyes Airport
Cagayan de Oro	Laguindingan Airport
Clark	Clark International Airport
Davao	Francisco Bangoy International Airport
Dipolog	Dipolog Airport
General Santos	General Santos International Airport
Iloilo	Iloilo International Airport
Kalibo	Kalibo International Airport
Legazpi	Legazpi International Airport
Ozamiz	Labo Ozamiz City Airport
Roxas	Roxas Airport
Pagadian	Pagadian Airport
Puerto Princesa	Puerto Princesa International Airport
Tagbilaran	Tagbilaran Airport
Zamboanga	Zamboanga International Airport

Domestic web or mobile check-in guests with check-in luggage can drop these off at the bag drop counter at least 45 minutes before the flight, except those exiting the Middle East (one hour) and Shanghai (50 minutes). International web or mobile check-in guests still need to show up at check-in or bag drop counter at least one (1) hour before the flight to present valid travel documents.

Here are other reminders for all CEB and Cebgo passengers:

• Mind the weight of your hand-carry. CEB allows only ONE (1) hand carry bag  with maximum weight of 7 kilos) for all flights
• Liquids, aerosols and gels inside a hand-carry bag should be in a container (100 ml or less) and they should be placed in a clear, resealable plastic bag.
• Purchase baggage allowance upon booking, with options ranging from 15 to 40 kilos. This lets you save as much as 71% compared to paying excess baggage fees at the airport.
• Be security-conscious. When possible, lock and seal your luggage and easily identifiable markers on your check-in baggage. We advise guests to hand-carry valuable items. 
• Proceed to the boarding gate immediately after completing check-in requirements. Guests should be at the gate 30 minutes before the scheduled time of departure.

City of Dreams Manila Marks the Lenten Season and Easter with Various Offers

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Luxury integrated resort City of Dreams Manila gears itself for the Lenten and Easter holiday season with a host of activities to suit various inclinations, from church visits to exciting Easter-themed promotions for rooms, dining and events during the Holy Week. 

Families looking to unwind amidst a modern and vibrant oasis can avail of a staycation at Nobu Hotel Manila that also offers a complimentary scheduled shuttle service to the nearby Shrine of Jesus church from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday. The Holy Week Retreat package, which is available from April 9 to 16, consists of a two-night stay at P18,300 net or three nights at P24,800 net and includes: a luxurious accommodation for two persons with buffet breakfast at Nobu restaurant, DreamPlay passes for 2 adults and 2 children, daily Aqua Zumba classes, gym and pool access. Children under 12 years old are free of charge, if sharing room with parents. Daily breakfast at Nobu is complimentary for 2 adults and 2 children, 5 years old and below. For children ages 6-12 years old, buffet breakfast is 50% off the adult rate.

The young ones and the young at heart in the family will have a grand time at DreamPlay’s Easter Sunday Celebration on April 16, from11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. With the Easter VIP package, guests at this DreamWorks-inspired play space are entitled to an enticing Easter brunch buffet at Chez Gingy, all day park access, fun-filled Easter activities, special Easter bag with goodies, and “Secret of the Master” movie pass at the Dream Theatre. Guests can join Kung Fu Panda’s Po and other Dreamworks characters in Easter fun activities such as Egg-stravagant Egg Hunt, photo op with Po, Gingy’s “Baking is Colorful” cooking class and dance routines by well-loved DreamWorks characters with the DreamPlay Dreamers. The Easter VIP pass is at P1,799 net per child (80 cm. & above, up to 17 years old) and P1,499 net per adult.

Guests and families who love Nobu’s new-style Japanese-Peruvian fusion artistry, can complete their holiday dining experience on April 16 at the restaurant’s Easter Sunday brunch buffet highlighting Roasted US Prime Ribeye, Authentic Kobe Beef Fried Rice, Chicken Foie Gras Gyoza, Whole Fish New Style and Nobu Style Roasted Chicken. The Easter brunch buffet also features a variety of appetizers, hot dishes, sushi, sashimi, cut rolls, grilled skewered meats and vegetables, breakfast pastries and desserts.

A complimentary green tea-white chocolate Japanese Easter bunny exclusive to Nobu diners is provided per table. The Nobu Easter brunch buffet is open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at P3,880++ per person. An additional P990++ or P1,990++ per person applies for the standard alcohol drink package and premium champagne drink package, respectively.

At the Wave poolside bar and restaurant, a barbecue dinner buffet makes for a refreshing al fresco Easter Sunday celebration from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are treated to freshly-grilled Angus beef burgers and Frankfurt and Hungarian hotdogs served with choice of cheddar cheese, tomatoes, mustard and barbecue sauce, and sidings of baked potatoes, grilled corn and vegetable skewers. The Easter barbecue buffet, which also features Paella Negra, Halo-halo station and a dessert corner with local rice cakes and cake rolls is at P999++ per person and includes one round of iced tea, soft drinks, fresh juices or shakes. Guests who opt for free-flowing non-alcoholic drinks, local beers and cocktails pay a supplement of P700++ per person. Easter chocolate goodies as sweet tokens complete the Easter barbecue buffet experience.

Throughout April, Red Ginger showcases the “Unbeatable Egg” and its versatility with Southeast Asian flavors in an a la carte menu consisting of: Cha Thrung, Vietnamese style baked egg meatloaf; Red Ginger’s Egg Benedict; Telur Masak Merah, Malaysian style spicy braised eggs, Sate Telur Puyuh, char-grilled quail egg skewers; Angus Beef Short Ribs with sunny side up spicy egg white fried rice; and coconut pudding with mango yolk and palm sugar caramel. 

For Easter-rific treats to bring home and share, or give as gifts, guests can hop to Café Society from April 6 to 16, and choose from a selection of Easter-inspired chocolates and pastries, such as: the trio of pastel chocolate eggs and individual pastel chocolate eggs in various sizes, Easter carrot cake, assorted pastel chocolate and milk chocolate eggs, chicken people chocolates, duck and rabbit chocolates, hot cross buns, Easter egg breads, and Easter Ensaymadas with salted egg.

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call 8008080 or email guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit cityofdreams.com.

Advisory : PAL tells passengers: Be at airport 5 hours before departure

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MANILA - Philippine Airlines on Tuesday advised passengers of international flights to be at the airport up to five hours before departure in anticipation of long lines at immigration counters.

"Please come early in anticipation of long immigration lines," the flag carrier said.

Immigration officers have gone on mass leave to protest alleged non-payment of overtime work.

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre, who said more than 30 personnel have resigned and 50 others are on leave, admitted that the problem may extend until the Holy Week.

Read full advisory below:

"Tinatawagan ng pansin ang mga pasahero ng Philippine Airlines na paalis patungong ibang bansa: Sikaping makarating sa airport (NAIA Terminal 2) para makapag-check-in sa inyong flight ng apat hanggang limang (4-5) oras bago ang takdang oras ng lipad dahil sa kakulangan ng tauhan sa Immigration counters na nagdudulot ng mahabang pila. Agahan po ang pagpunta sa airport dahil mahaba ang pila sa Immigration. Salamat po."

Manila International Aviation Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal insisted, however, that they have a "contingency plan" to ensure normal operation despite the mass leave.

My Favorite Jollibee Tuna Pie: Your perfect snack for Lent

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My favorite  Jollibee Tuna Pie is a savory pie with a generous portion of chunky tuna flakes, peppery sauce, cheese, and vegetables, enveloped in a crunchy, golden pie crust.

A classic choice this Lenten season, the delicious and savory Jollibee Tuna Pie is available for dine-in, take out or delivery for P40 a piece.

Truly a classic choice this time of the year,  Jollibee Tuna Pie to satisfy your appetite for a tasty, filling snack this Lenten season.

Available for dine-in, take out or delivery for P40 apiece, the Jollibee Tuna Pie is a snack item that you can enjoy any day! 

The craveable Jollibee Tuna Pie is also available in a Trio Pack for P115 – best shared with friends on your get-togethers or road trips.

This crave-able pie is also available in a Trio Pack for P115 – best shared with friends on your get-togethers or road trips. What’s more, the newly introduced Jollibee Tuna Pie Value Meal with Fries and Drink for P80 pairs this delectable pie with the equally loved Jolly Crispy Fries and a refreshing drink.

Enjoy the new Jollibee Tuna Pie Value Meal with Fries and Drink for P80.

Truly, Jollibee’s Tuna Pie allows you to enjoy a delicious snack, making it much easier to go meat-less this season.

It's back! Savor the same tasty goodness of your favorite, the Jollibee Tuna Pie!

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The Jollibee Tuna Pie is back, a savory pie with a generous filling of ever-tasty chunky tuna flakes, creamy peppery sauce, cheese and vegetables, enveloped in a crunchy, golden pie crust – served fresh and hot. 

Some fast food offerings are so irresistibly delicious that they have established a huge following among loyal customers who crave for more of these palate-pleasing favorites. 

The Jollibee Tuna Pie is one such fast-food item.

Jollibee recently reintroduced this all-time favorite snack product, whose return customers eagerly await this time of the year since its launch in 2009. 

Chief Marketing Officer for Jollibee Global and Head of Marketing for Jollibee Philippines, Francis Flores, said, “We can almost hear Jollibee Tuna Pie lovers rejoicing over the return of the snack they’ve been craving for. Countless foodies and regular diners have indeed become loyal fans, and it is for them that we are bringing back this snack that makes fish taste so good.” 

Jollibee further delights customers with the introduction of the new Tuna Pie Value Meal that pairs the craveable pie with the equally well-loved Jolly Crispy Fries and a drink for only P80. What’s more, you can share this delectable treat with your family and friends with the return of the Tuna Pie Trio pack for only P115, making road trips and get-togethers even better.

These delightful treats are available in all Jollibee branches nationwide for a limited time only. Hurry and savor your craveable favorites while they last!

Happy Easter Sunday

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Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death. The day symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and his triumph over the grave.

The holiday known around the world as Easter Sunday usually brings pleasant images, greetings, quotes, family gatherings, egg hunts, and visits from the Easter bunny.

The seven days before Easter Sunday is referred to as Holy Week, or the Passover season. These days are set aside to commemorate the brief life, death, and resurrection of Christ.

"Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!"

Thankful and we think about the new life that we have in Jesus.

Easter Bible verses help us to meditate on the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus.

These verses help us to focus on the risen Christ and bring us hope for our eternal home in Heaven.

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe in this?" John 11:25-26

"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Co 1:18

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3

"Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:8-11

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Co 15:55-57

"Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isa 53:4-5

"Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died---more than that, who was raised to life-- is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us." Romans 8:34

"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and become obedient to death --- even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Php 2: 5-11

"Heaven is for Real"

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"Heaven is for Real" movie, based on the No.1 New York Times best-selling book of the same name - HEAVEN IS FOR REAL, brings to the screen the true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world.

The movie Heaven Is For Real, a family drama starring Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Connor Corum, Margo Martindale, Thomas Haden Church and directed by Randall Wallace. Screenplay by also Randall Wallace and Christopher Parker.

"Heaven Is For Real" stars Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® award winning actor Greg Kinnear as Todd Burpo and co-stars Kelly Reilly as Sonja Burpo, the real-life couple whose son Colton (newcomer Connor Corum) claims to have visited Heaven during a near death experience, an emergency surgery.

Colton recounts the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth. Those are the things he couldn't possibly know. 

Todd is called upon by his congregation to explain the meaning of Colton's revelations, and he and his family are challenged to examine their faith and draw meaning from this remarkable event.

"Heaven Is For Real" movie hits theaters on April 16, 2014.

I have always faith in God. Life is not always easy but having faith gives me hope always. I believe that there is something beautiful out there for us all. I believe in God with all my heart and with all my soul.

That's true -  Heaven is for Real.

In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."

--- John 14:2-4

 #HeavenIsForRealMovie

Holy Week

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Holy Week is a Christian holiday that takes place on the last week of lent, and one week before Easter.

The holiday starts off with Palm Sunday (April 13), and includes Holy Thursday (April 17), Good Friday (April 18), and Holy Saturday (April 19).

Easter Sunday is on April 20, 2014. 

The Christian celebration of lent takes place 40 days before Easter, not including Sundays, and this year began on March 5, 2014 and will end on Thursday, April 17, 2014. 

Specific rituals and traditions, as well as set dates for observing lent, vary across denominations, as the Eastern Orthodox churches begins on a Monday and does not celebrate Ash Wednesday.

Just like during lent, during Holy Week, Christians typically abstain from meat and dairy, alcohol, and follow a stricter moral code.

Yesterday, April 13, is the Palm Sunday. A Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four canonical Gospels.

In many Christian churches, Palm Sunday includes a procession of the assembled worshipers carrying palms, representing the palm branches the crowd scattered in front of Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem.

Here's the Gospel for today Holy Monday: 

"Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there; Martha waited on them and Lazarus was among those at table. Mary brought in a pound of very costly ointment, pure nard, and with it anointed the feet of Jesus, wiping them with her hair; the house was filled with the scent of the ointment.

Then Judas Iscariot -- one of his disciples, the man who was to betray him-said, 'Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?'

He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he was in charge of the common fund and used to help himself to the contents.

So Jesus said, 'Leave her alone; let her keep it for the day of my burial. You have the poor with you always, you will not always have me.'

Meanwhile a large number of Jews heard that he was there and came not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazarus whom he had raised from the dead. Then the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus as well, since it was on his account that many of the Jews were leaving them and believing in Jesus."

- - -  John 12:1-11