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All the Egg-citing Easter Sunday Activities at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls

Easter has always been a special time of the year for families all over the world. Being the country’s leading lifestyle destination, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls is celebrating the cheerful season with special Easter events across its lifestyle malls with fun-filled events, activities, and promos that the whole family, especially the kids, can enjoy. Check out this list and plan your egg-hunting, face-painting, and more fun adventures this Easter weekend!

Easter Teepee Party at Uptown Bonifacio

Experience a kiddie glamping Easter celebration with egg hunt, games, and more activities at the Easter Teepee Party at Uptown Bonifacio. To join the festivities, simply present a single or accumulated receipt/s worth ₱2,500 from any Uptown Bonifacio establishment. Race with other kids in the Easter Egg Hunt to find as many eggs as you can and get a chance to win prizes. Visit the tattoo tent and get your own Easter-themed face paint. Join a series of kiddie glamping games and receive Easter treats.

Easter Wonderland: Jungle Safari at Eastwood City

Embark on a journey in the wilderness this Easter and join the Easter Wonderland: Jungle Safari at Eastwood City. Come in costume as a ferocious creature of the jungle or as a brave explorer of the safari and enjoy a variety of games to win special prizes. Test your skills in a series of motion sensor games at the Virtual Safari Games and take home the prize. Join the crew and make your own party headgear at the Easter Art Odyssey. Gather your mates and play all day in the inflatables and arcade machines at Jungle Thrills. Shop for toys and kids’ essentials from our wide array of pop-ups and stores at the Kids’ Fun Fair. End the day with a souvenir of your awesome adventure at the safari from the Photo Expedition booth.

Easter Dino World at McKinley Hill

Get ready for a dino-tastic adventure with kiddie parades, mascot meet-and-greets, egg hunt, workshops, costume contest and more at the Easter Dino World at McKinley Hill. Paint dino eggs or different ceramic figures and enjoy other creative activities at the Roar-tastic Workshops booth. Play a game of kiddie archeology as you unearth and examine dinosaur fossils at the Dino Dig and Hatch. During the Dino Scavenger Hunt, you can hunt for eggs around the mall and get prizes from our partner shops. Find the giant dino eggs to get a bonus treat. Join a fun and interactive storytelling session featuring dino-stories and be wowed by the thrilling dino-themed magic show at the Dino Interactive Storytelling Show and Roarsome Magic Show. Hop on eggshilarating rides at the Jurassic Adventure and dress in your best dino-costume for a chance to win prizes at the Rawrsome Costume Contest. Interact with your favorite dinosaurs, characters, and mascots at the Easter Dino Parade.

Hoppy Easter Playville at Lucky Chinatown
Hop to a playful Easter with colorful inflatables, egg hunt, sweet treats and mascot meet-and-greets at the Hoppy Easter Playville at Lucky Chinatown. Get ready to bounce in the Hoppy Jump Playville inflatable giant ball pits, balloon dome, and more. Sweeten your Easter celebration with Eggstra Special Treats – candies, chocolates, and more. Dress up in your best storybook-inspired costume and join Hip Hop Hooray Easter Costume Contest and Easterville Parade. Catch our friendly mascots for a fun meet and greet interaction. Be egg-cellent by diving into the giant ball pit Easter Eggscape Hunt and look for an egg to receive a surprise gift.

Easter Eggscapes at Newport Mall
Enjoy endless adventures filled with toys, egg hunting, costume contests, and games at the Easter Eggscapes at Newport Mall! Start your journey shopping at the Easter Toy Fair and catch the best deals on toys and goodies from Toys R US! Be on the lookout for exciting surprises from your favorite stores as you hop around the mall for the Easter Egg Hunt. Don’t be late for the Easter Party for tons of games, special performances, meet and greets, and more! Gear up with your best outfit for the Easter Costume Contest and get a chance to win special prizes.

Eggstra Eggciting Easter at Southwoods Mall
Experience the mystical rabbit hole of Easter festivities as you dive into an Eggstra Eggciting Easter at Southwoods Mall. Come in your best Easter-inspired costume and get a chance to win prizes at the Hoppy Bunnies Costume Contest. Go on a wild adventure as you go on the Easter Egg Hunt. Join the Easter Paint Party, a face painting event, and transform into bunnies and other colorful characters. Celebrate with the whole family and enjoy the Eggchanted Show, an Easter-themed magic show. Shop from an array of Easter treats including unique gifts, gourmet snacks, handmade jewelry and more at the Easter Market.

Easter Treat at Arcovia City

Experience a delightful celebration full of exciting activities, Easter specials, and more in year’s Easter Treat at Arcovia City. Spend this holiday with the kids and enjoy a pre-summer party, filled with different Easter-themed treats and activities. Search for golden eggs at the Doggo Easter Hunt with your furry companions for a chance to win awesome prizes. Bond with the fluffy bunnies and be amazed by the mind-blowing illusions of our magician.

Soaring Easter at Forbes Town

This year, Forbes Town is celebrating the Easter holiday with exciting new shows and activity stations at the Soaring Easter event. So, be sure to register to secure a guaranteed first class experience. Join the Cabin Crew Egg Hunt and win eggstraordinary prizes. Start your flight with a quick snap at the aviation-themed photo stations. Fasten your seatbelts for the In-Flight Activities including the Art Station, Plane Toss Game, Balloon Twisting, Face Painting, and Cotton Candy Cart. Don’t forget to drop by the Baggage Claim for all the treats and loot bags, and bring home extra souvenirs from the Frequent Flyer Market for all the sweets, toys, merchandise, and other gift items.

Hop Hop Hooray at Twin Lakes Shopping Village
Delight in a fun Easter season, filled with egg-citing activities, fun decorations, dining deals, and more at Hop Hop Hooray at Twin Lakes Shopping Village. Let your imagination run free as you transform into mystic creatures, playful animals, or your favorite cartoon characters during the face painting activity. Decorate your very own easter eggs with colorful patterns and intricate designs. Catch the easter bunny and look for mystery eggs for a chance to win awesome prizes. Never forget this Easterrific Holiday when you snap a pic with our fun egg-themed displays.

Easter Eggscapade at Alabang West Parade

Gear up for a rollicking Easter Sunday filled with surprises and fun activities at the Easter Eggscapade at Alabang West Parade. Take home tons of exciting treats when you collect hidden mystical eggs scattered across the Easter Egg Trail. Have An Artsy Easter painting colorful designs and create beautiful egg masterpieces. Enjoy outdoor activities for the little ones at the exciting Easter-themed play area. Grab your baskets and shop for toys, merchandise, and other collectibles at the Easter Toy Fair.

Easter Candy Land at Festive Walk Iloilo
Celebrate Easter and hop into sweet holiday surprises at the Easter Candy Land at Festive Walk Iloilo. Get your supply of luscious sweets from our Sweet Easter Surprise candy fair. Transform into your favorite characters and animals at the Colors of Easter face painting booth. Witness a display of enchanting magic tricks that kids of all ages will enjoy at the Easterrific Magic Show. Guests can explore Looney World for FREE for 30 minutes when they present a single-receipt worth P500 from any Festive Walk Iloilo establishments, or a P1000 minimum purchase receipt from Festive Market or The Marketplace.

Easter Island at Newcoast Beachwalk

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Easter Island at Newcoast Beachwalk in Boracay. Experience the magic of the season with dining specials you can enjoy with charming, easter-themed decorations. Take full advantage of Easter Treats with limited special promos on all the best food spots.

March 31, 2023
‘Easter Sunday’: Jo Koy’s Journey to Hollywood is No Joke

Jo Koy has made his name in stand-up comedy for his hilarious routines rooted in his Filipino-American heritage and experiences growing up. But beyond his relatable jokes about Vicks VapoRub, lost lunchboxes, and munggo, Jo Koy is now making Hollywood history with his film Easter Sunday.

Now showing in Philippine cinemas nationwide, Easter Sunday is the first film with an all-Filipino lead cast to be produced by a major Hollywood studio. And it was Amblin’s Steven Spielberg himself, who wanted to put Jo Koy and his movie pitch on the big screen after seeing his Netflix special Comin’ In Hot.

The film follows the struggling comedian Joe Valencia who joins his Filipino family for Easter Sunday, but with his quarreling mother and tita, a TV show opportunity at bay, a son he can’t seem to make time for, and a cousin caught up with dangerous gangsters, Joe is up for a chaotic holiday.

Last Tuesday, August 30, Jo Koy joined the Philippine media at the press conference for Easter Sunday. Here, Jo Koy talked about his journey as a stand-up comedian, from getting into Netflix to turning his dream film into a reality in Hollywood which has long snubbed specificity in Asian characters. Here are some highlights of the press conference.

A rough road of rejections

Jo Koy may all be smiles and funny faces whenever we see him on stage, but the comedian’s rise to fame wasn’t an easy one, as he revealed during the press conference. The Comedy Central channel really kicked off his career as a comedian on TV, but Jo Koy also shared one of his most discouraging moments when he performed for the network.

“[It was like 2009], it was a long time ago, and I thought personally it was an incredible routine and I was hurt because they didn’t even air it,” shared Jo Koy. “And I was just like, ‘Hey, what’s going on right now?’ Like, they shot all of these specials and for some reason, mine just got buried. I was like, ‘Why is it not being played?’ There were times when I just wanted to quit, like ‘Why am I even doing this?’”

But the comedian kept going, citing his love for the art form of stand-up comedy. “I just love what it takes to get in front of people and make them laugh and tell a story,” he said. Of course, all of this paid off.

Jo Koy gained even more popularity when his comedy specials dropped on streaming platforms, most especially on Netflix. But getting that Netflix fame wasn’t easy either, because he was faced with multiple rejections before he finally got that spot on the streaming platform.

“My first special, Live From Seattle, they turned that down like eight times. They kept saying no to me, to the point where I was like, ‘Okay I’ll fund it myself and I’ll shoot it myself’ and I paid for that special and I sold it to Netflix,” explained the comedian. “If that didn’t happen, then Steven Spielberg would have never seen the second one, and that’s the one that Steven brought me in and asked me if I had a movie idea. You know what I mean? I was gonna do it no matter what.”

The comedian further shared that he also had to pull money from his own pockets for his second and third specials, just so he could produce them at the venues that he wanted but Netflix wouldn’t approve of. Jo Koy persisted and we got Comin’ In Hot which was shot in Hawaii and In His Elements shot right here in the Philippines.

“I wanted to showcase Filipinos. I wanted to show what the islands look like. I wanted to show what our people look like. I wanted to show how talented we are. I wanted to show Filipinos that are in the Philippines and give them a chance to shine on a platform like Netflix, and then have Filipinos from America and bring them to the Motherland and let them perform in front of Filipinos,” shared Jo Koy about making In His Elements.

Darren Espanto and more Filipino talents were showcased at the Philippine red carpet premiere of ‘Easter Sunday’.

But Jo Koy also noted that he now has a beautiful relationship with Netflix and the new people from the platform who he gets to make deals with. He even announced his fourth Netflix special shot at the Great Western Forum, which will be released this September 13.

An opportunity from Amblin

While it was a rough road getting his routines into Netflix, it seemed like Jo Koy finally caught a break when he was called in to pitch a film to Amblin. As it would appear, he just charmed the Steven Spielberg with his humor. According to Jo Koy, he thought it would just be another opportunity where he would give a pitch and nothing happens, because “that’s what happens in Hollywood,” but nope– Spielberg was intent on getting Jo Koy’s idea out there.

Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures PH

“What happened was I walked into Amblin and everybody’s like ‘Oh Steven loves you, Steven thinks you’re very funny, Steven this, Steven that,’ and you hear that and you’re like ‘Are you talking about Steven from accounting? [laughs] Like this can’t be Steven Spielberg, there’s just no way!”

But it was indeed Spielberg, and they agreed on producing a film that will have a global theatrical release. The comedian also noted that the renowned filmmaker only made two movies from that meeting, Easter Sunday and Jurassic World.

Filling in the Filipino representation in Hollywood

Easter Sunday isn’t just borne out of Jo Koy’s struggles, he makes this clear. The long journey to have Filipinos really represented on the big screen was also the struggle of many Hollywood actors and artists from the Motherland. This is why Jo Koy was certain that he wanted the veteran Hollywood actors Lou Diamond Phillips and Tia Carrere to be part of Easter Sunday.

“Back in the day, if you’re Filipino– it doesn’t even matter if you’re Filipino– if you’re just Asian, they’ll [round] you up in a group. That’s how racist Hollywood was,” said Jo Koy. “One thing [Tia Carrere] said to me, she said ‘You know I used to go out for roles? And the description would be Asian with a thick accent…’ That’s the kind of characters that she has to go in for, and [Easter Sunday] was the first movie where she got to play a Filipino, in her 42 years in Hollywood.”

It was these actors that had to go “to the trenches” so that a film like Easter Sunday would become a reality today. “They were there before anybody, they had to go through the hard Hollywood,” said Jo Koy.

Tia Carrere and Lydia Gaston. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures PH

Jo Koy on future film prospects

Easter Sunday gives Filipinos a first in Hollywood history, and we can’t help but wonder, what’s next? For Jo Koy, he wants to make more opportunities for everyone in terms of representation in Hollywood, not just as an actor but also from behind the scenes.

“Most importantly, for me, I want to also have my hand not only in front of the camera but behind the camera. I also want to open doors, to not just specific roles,” explained Jo Koy, also citing how the Filipino stereotypes he would often joke about remain prominent in Hollywood. “‘Oh, that’s a nurse, that has to be a Filipino,’ I don’t want that anymore. I want it to be anybody, a CEO of a business– Filipino; a cop, a singer, I don’t care. Let’s just have these roles for everybody, and I just don’t want to open doors for Filipinos, I want to open doors for everybody. So yes, I want to create more, I want to produce more.”

Eugene Cordero and Jo Koy with Lou Diamond Philips. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures PH.

So besides his comedy specials, Filipinos can also expect Jo Koy’s further foray into the film industry. As Jo Koy’s journey had proven, getting there was no joke, but we can expect that the comedian will continue to persevere.

“Don’t close the door on anybody, if you have the light, share it. If you have the stage, open it up and let other people on it. There’s enough light for everybody, just remember that,” Jo Koy tells everyone in the room as the program ended.

Easter Sunday is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. Also part of the cast are Lydia Gaston, Brandon Wardell, Eva Noblezada, Elena Juatco, Rodney To, Eugene Cordero, Melody Butui, Joey Guila, Tiffany Hadish, and Jimmy O. Yang. The film is now showing in cinemas nationwide, buy your tickets here.

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Film Facts: 5 Things to Know About Jo Koy’s ‘Easter Sunday’

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy who is best known for his jokes about his Filipino upbringing is heading to the big screen through the film Easter Sunday. It tells the story of struggling comedian and single father Joe Valencia, who reunites with his dysfunctional Filipino family to celebrate Easter Sunday.

Watch the trailer for Easter Sunday below:

If you’re planning to see Easter Sunday in theaters this week, then we’ve got some fun facts for you to check out! Here are some details about the new comedy film you might want to know about.

1. The Steven Spielberg produced the film out of love for Jo Koy.

Steven Spielberg, who brought life to some of the biggest movie franchises in cinema history such as Jurassic Parks, JAWS, and Indiana Jones just to name a few, produced the film because he loved Jo Koy’s performance in the Netflix special Comin’ in Hot.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the comedian recalled how he walked into Amblin and was told that the director loved him. Shares Jo Koy in the interview, “[Steven] wanted to know what kind of movie idea I had and I pitched this one. From the minute he said, ‘We’ll buy it’ to this day right here, he’s had his hand in every step of the way. I love you, Steven.”

2. It’s the first film with an all-Filipino ensemble produced by a major Hollywood studio.

While there have been other US films depicting the Filipino-American experience, Easter Sunday will be the first title produced by a major Hollywood studio, Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, alongside Dan Lin’s Rideback. The latter is known for producing The Lego Movie franchise and the IT franchise. Amblin Partners and Universal Pictures share Easter Sunday’s international distribution rights.

Photo: Universal Pictures website

3. Other stand-up comedians join Jo Koy in the new film.

Jo Koy isn’t the only veteran comic to star in the film, as other popular stand-up comedians join him on Easter Sunday. These include Brandon Wardell who plays his son, Joe Valencia Jr.; Tiffany Hadish who plays Vanessa, a police officer that Joe shares a history with; and Jimmy O. Yang, who stars as the hustler Marvin on top of being an executive producer for the film.

Speaking about producing the movie, Yang told Slash Film in an interview: “Of course, I’m like, ‘What about else I can do to bring value to help as an actor?’ And I wanted to play an even bigger part, but I couldn’t because of my schedule with Space Force, so I ended up, still able to do this cameo and was there on the first day of the shoot, which is very special.”

4. Even the director is a stand-up comedian.

The film’s director, Jay Chandrasekhar, is also a stand-up comedian and is best known for directing the Super Troopers film franchise, The Dukes of Hazzard, and episodes of Community and The Goldbergs. Aside from being in the director’s chair, Chandrasekhar is also part of the cast. In an interview with Collider, the director shared how he approached the movie.

“I’m a standup, [Jo Koy] is a standup. So I said to him, ‘We got to make a really funny movie because people are going to expect it to be …’ They’re not like, ‘Hey, Filipinos are in it, it’s great.’ They’re going to want to be a really funny movie. Then we’ll also have all these Filipinos in it, and then that part will advance the cause. So we agreed to just make sure we’ve made a full-on, funny movie,” explained Chandrasekhar.

5. Veteran Hollywood actors Lou Diamond Phillips and Tia Carrere are also part of the cast.

Also joining Joe Valencia’s Filipino cast in the film are veteran actors Lou Diamond Phillips and Tia Carrere. Phillips has starred in multiple movies and shows since the ’80s including La Bamba, Miami Vice, Criminal Minds, and Courage Under Fire just to name a few. He also voiced Mayor Sancho Santamaria in Netflix’s animated series Trese. Meanwhile, Tia Carrere has starred in films and shows such as Wayne’s World, True Lies, Rising Sun, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

“I’ve played Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, everything under the sun, including the silent Asian girl in the corner that looks lovingly at her white boyfriend and says nothing. It’s been a long road to where we get to be front and center,” Carrere told EW in an interview about the new film.

Photos: Easter Sunday on Twitter

Also part of the cast are Eva Noblezada, Lydia Gaston, Elena Juatco, Rodney To, Eugene Cordero, Melody Butui, and Joey Guila.

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Easter Sunday opens in cinemas nationwide this Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Book your seats in advance and buy your tickets here.

August 29, 2022
Jo Koy’s “Easter Sunday” Celebrates Pinoy Culture, Opens August 31

Easter Sunday features an all-star Fil-Am comedic cast who have made a name for themselves globally including Lou Diamond Phillips (Courage Under Fire), Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Broadway’s Hadestown), Tia Carrere (True Lies, Wayne’s World films), Lydia Gaston (Broadway’s The King and I), Eugene Cordero (The Good Place series), Rodney To (Parks and Recreation series), Brandon Wardell (Curb Your Enthusiasm series) and stand-up comedian Joey Guila.

Eugene Cordero, Jo Koy and Lou Diamond Philips

World boxing icon and Philippines’ pride, Manny Pacquiao for his part has shown support for the film and uploaded a photo of the movie’s poster in his Instagram page, to quote, “Support tayo mga kababayan” using the hashtag #PinoyPride.

Rodney To, Joey Guila, Jo Koy and Eugene Cordero

A showcase of Filipino excellence on the global stage and bringing the Filipino culture to worldwide audience, Easter Sunday, from DreamWorks Pictures, is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, The Dukes of Hazzard, I Love You, Man), from a script by Ken Cheng (Sin City Saints series) and Kate Angelo (Sex Tape) based on a story by Ken Cheng.

Tia Carrere & Lydia Gaston

The film is produced by Rideback’s blockbuster producers Dan Lin (The Lego Movie franchise, It franchise) and Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin, The Two Popes), and is executive produced by Nick Reynolds, Joe Meloche, Jo Koy, Jessica Gao, Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Cheng and Seth William Meier.

Brandon Wardell, Jo Koy,, Rodney To, Melody Bitiu and Joey Guila

From Universal Pictures International, catch Easter Sunday with your family and friends starting August 31 in cinemas nationwide.

August 26, 2022
Holy Week 2022: Hotel Food and Dining Deals in Metro Manila

We’re just a few days away from Easter Sunday! After celebrating it at home for two years, the easing of the protocols will now also allow us to enjoy the occasion with the family at our favorite hotels. Aside from the fun activities they have in store for the whole family, we can also expect curated menus to satisfy our cravings for the season! Below are some of the hotel dining deals you can enjoy this Easter from hotels around the metro!

Crimson Hotel

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If you’re celebrating Easter Sunday at Crimson Hotel in Filinvest City, then you can enjoy a lavish Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet at Café Eight. Their culinary team will serve you with international and local buffet selections, brunch favorites, live cooking stations, salad bar and charcuterie station, a variety of meats to choose from, seafood, a kiddie corner, and an assortment of continental desserts. Access to the buffet is priced P1,900 net per person.

For bookings and inquiries, you may call 88632222, email info.alabang@crimsonhotel.com, or visit https://bit.ly/farmeasterville.

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EDSA Shangri-La

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This year, EDSA Shangri-La is set to hold an enchanting celebration dubbed La Casita Madrigal, inspired by Disney’s Encanto, this April 17. Enjoy HEAT’s Easter Lunch buffet which includes Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Mediterranean, and Filipino fare alongside their signature 36-hour roasted Angus beef leg. Rate is set at P2,950 net available from 12 nn to 2:30 pm.

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EDSA Shangri-La’s other offerings are: the Easter Afternoon Tea set available for the whole month of April; The Bakeshop’s Easter Cake priced P1,450 net and Easter Hamper priced P2,800 net available until the end of April; Senju’s Sunday buffet on April 17 priced P2,800 net; and the Easter Take-Me-Home sets available at P5,500 net (good for 5 persons) from April 11 to 17. Check out all of their offerings here.

The Peninsula Manila

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Peninsula Manila also has an exciting lineup of activities for Easter. As for their dining offerings, a Seafood Dinner Buffet will be available at Escolta on April 15 to 16, 6:30 PM to 10 PM, with a price of P3,500 for adults, and P1,400 for children under 12 years old. On April 17, 12 NN to 3 PM, Escolta will also have the Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet in Escolta with complimentary access to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt, available at P4,300 for adults and P1,700 for children under 12. Learn more about it here.

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Their other Easter offerings are: the Afternoon Tea at The Upper Lobby with a Crepe, Bibingka, and Puto Bumbong Live Station from April 14 to 17, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, priced P2,400 and P3,000 with one flute of champagne; Sweet Easter-themed treats at The Peninsula Botique from April 5 to 17; and Asian Delights for dining in and al fresco from Wednesday to Monday.

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

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Marco Polo Ortigas lets you flex your creativity with their Easter Surprise Kit from Café Pronto. The do-it-yourself dessert contains an oversized cookie, frosting, sprinkles, chocolate chips, and themed toppings that will bring out the artistic talents of kids and adults alike. It is available for P1,500 with a special rate of P1,200 for guests booking their stay in the hotel until Easter Sunday, April 17. Orders for the Easter Surprise Kit may be placed via (632) 7720 7777 or through direct message on the hotel’s official social media accounts.

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Novotel Manila

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Have an eggcellent Easter by dining at Novotel’s Food Exchange Manila on April 17, and you can get exclusive access to a fun decorate-your-cupcake activity that you can enjoy with your kids for only P2,488 nett/person. The Cultural Palates Sunday Brunch theme is Kalye Pop (Asian Streetfood) on April 17. You can also get a chance to take home exciting treats like Indulge Gelato or buffet vouchers when you buy our Easter chocolate eggs and bunnies.

For inquiries or table reservations, please call +632 8990 7888 or email H7090-FB1@accor.com.

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Sofitel Manila

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A sweet Easter Sunday awaits with Sofitel Manila’s Spiral at Home Easter Chocolate Set! The set includes a cronut kit, an Easter bunny chocolate, twelve pralines, and a homemade chocolate bar. It is available for the whole month of April and is priced at P2,500 net. They also have the Spiral 2 Go Easter Goodies which include chocolates, cakes, and candies. It is available until April 30.

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Dusit Thani Manila

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Dusit Thani Manila’s The Pantry will have a healthy makeover just in time for Easter. Its new Clean Cuisine selection will offer wholesome fare including a salad bar, healthy bowls, fresh seafood on ice, compound salads, dietary desserts, and an extensive juice bar. Other offerings are their signature lechon, Thai street food, Japanese corner, pizza and pasta, Western hot dishes, Asian noodle soup, and more. Sunday Brunch is priced at P2,500 on Easter with 20% off for Dusit Lifestyle members. For reservations, call 7238-8888.

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The Manila Hotel

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Have a BEAR-Y HAPPY EASTER at The Manila Hotel with their Easter Sunday event at the Fiesta Pavilion happening this April 17, 1:30 PM to 5 PM. The even includes an Easter Egg Hunt, Kiddie Workshops, cupcake decorating, a magic show, and a family Easter photo booth. Families can join with their kids by booking an Easter Room Package or by booking an Easter Lunch at Cafe Ilang-Ilang on April 17, with a minimum single-receipt food bill of P5,000 nett. For more information, call 8527-0011 or email resvn@themanilahotel.com for rooms, or restaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com for dining.

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Hilton Manila

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This Easter, Hilton Manila offers Easter-themed Bring Hilton Home selections fit for two to three diners. Guests may choose between: Herb-marinated Lamb Chop platter coupled with roasted vegetables, mint jelly, or the equally mouthwatering 11-spices Roast Chicken with Basmati rice. Both platters are complemented by a Signature ‘Easter Basket’ Carrot Cake. Prices start at Php 4,000 nett.

The hotel’s Madison Lounge and Bar also treats diners to Easter Goodies with premium chocolate animal designs; Hot cross buns; and Signature Cakes including favorites such as the Pinoy Kendi-inspired selections and
Rainbow layered cake, among others. Kids and kids’ at heart may also have a little fun with a ‘Design your own Easter Egg’ paint kit complete with Easter Egg cookie, colored ganache, paint palette, brush. Prices start at 300 nett.

On Easter Sunday, April 17, Kusina Sea Kitchens offers a rich and flavorful menu including the famed Housemade Kare-Kare, Lechon Belly, and succulent seafood from the Dampa Marketplace. The little ones are also treated to fun and egg-citing Kiddie Easter Activities, Kusina’s Easter Sunday Brunch is priced at Php 2,480 nett per person, from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 917 826 6442, send an email to
MNLPH_F&Binquiries@hilton.com or visit www.hilton.com.

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