Palm Sunday (2026)

Today, which is Palm Sunday (Linggo ng Palaspas), millions of Filipino Catholics flock to churches with elaborately woven palm fronds (palaspas) to have them blessed, indicating the start of Holy Week. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ entry to Jerusalem. After the Sunday Holy mass, devotees will be waving the palm fronds while being blessed with holy water by the priest. They will bring the blessed palms to their homes, hang them on doors or altars. This act is a configuration of protection, deemed  to fend off evil spirits, fire, and protect home from lightning.

A Special Mremory (2026 Film)

A Special Memory is the third movie I watched this month of March 2026. It is a Filipino film starring Bela Padilla and Carlo Aquino. The film is an adaptation of the 2001 Japanese TV series Pure Soul. It concentrates on a couple whose love affair is tried by the early-onset of Alzheimer's disease, changing from a romantic relationship to a poignant passage of memory loss. The movie is considered a tearjerker. If you are a fan of drama movies and will watch A Special Memory, it is recommended to bring tissues or handkerchief because of it's strong emotional impact to the viewers.

Hoppers (2026 Film)

Hoppers is the second animated film I watched for 2026 (Avatar: Fire and Ash is the first one) Produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Disney Pictures. The story is about Mabel Tanaka who is an animal lover, whose mind was shifted into a highly realistic robotic beaver to contact or converse with animals and save their natural environment from human devastation. The movie focuses on environmental conservation and to protect the natural habitat of animals. The movie is funny, charming, and powerful because of it's theme of environmental protection. It is still showing in the Philippines and now on it's second week. If you have time during the weekend, bring your children to watch it and for sure they will enjoy it.

City of Imus Park - Maharlika

The new City of Imus Park Maharlika was opened last February 16, 2026 to the public. It is located along Belarmino Street, Barangay Maharlika, Imus, Cavite. The park is free for children and adults to enjoy kiddie slides, see-saw, swing, outdoor fitness equipments, outdoor gym cycle, pavilion, grass carpet area for picnic, benches and table. The park is open 6am to 7pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Monday is close for maintenance and cleaning. 

The Love One (2026 Film)

The Love One, is the first Filipino film I watched for 2026. The Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales movie is about two former lovers who are reunited after 15 years, directly deal unresolved emotions, previous heartbreak, and  remaining feelings. Jericho Rosales proves once again that he is one of the best actors of his generation providing a nuanced acting. I had watched numerous films of Jericho Rosales in the past, and he always never disappoints me.  This is the second time I watched Anne Curtis in a movie (the first one is "Aurora" during the December 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival ). She delivered a very strong performance in this film. Overall, I simply enjoyed the movie especially it's non-linear narrative structure. The movie is still showing in some theatres which was release last February 11, 2026. 

National Shrine of Our Lady of La Sallete

I visited last February 17, 2026 and attended the afternoon mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Sallete located at Biga II, Silang, Cavite. This is my first time to visit the Shrine. The place is peaceful and brings a sense of calm. Those who are seeking a refuge of religious retreat like a quiet place for reflection, meditation, prayer, and reconnection with God, the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette is a place to visit. The shrine is easy to locate because it is along Aguinaldo Highway in Silang, Cavite. If you are coming from Manila, you can take a bus going to Tagaytay, Alfonso, Mendez, and Nasugbo route from PITX and inform the bus conductor to drop you at Our Lady of La Salette.