LOOK: How local celebrities are spending Holy Week 2026
Beyond acts of devotion and reflection, the holiday is an opportunity to pause from busy schedules.
This year, many individuals, including Filipino celebrities, used the time to enjoy quality moments with family, honor loved ones, or celebrate special occasions.
From overseas trips, heartfelt remembrances, to family gatherings, here’s a look at how local celebrities spent their Holy Week.
Aeriel Garcia and Patrick Sugui
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Patrick Sugui and Aeriel Garcia have officially welcomed their baby boy!
The couple announced that they're now a family of four through a video shared on their Instagram pages on Friday, April 3.
Pat and Aeriel tied the knot at the Forest Crest Hotel and Resort in Batangas in April 2022. They welcomed their firstborn, Olivia, the following year.
Sandara Park
K-pop idol and the Philippines’ “Pambansang Krung Krung,” Sandara Park, is back in the country this Holy Week.
In a series of Instagram posts, she was seen strolling through the streets of Manila, going on a grocery run, enjoying a café date with a friend, and even dancing by the pool.
Sofia Andres
Sofia Andres spent a quiet Holy Week with her family on a beach getaway. In her posts, she was seen enjoying a boat ride at sea, sharing a meal with her family, and riding a jet ski.
Kathryn Bernardo
"Box Office Queen" Kathryn Bernardo went on a Holy Week trip to Thailand with her friends.
The actress and her rumored beau, Mark Alcala, were also spotted holding hands while at a public establishment in Thailand.
Photos shared by fan pages showed the actress and the Lucena City mayor walking down an escalator hand in hand. They were joined by several companions, including Bernardo’s glam team, all smiles as they chatted with the group.
Katrina Halili and Kris Lawrence
Katrina Halili and Kris Lawrence spark rekindling rumors after El Nido trip with daughter Katie.
In her Instagram post, Katrina shared a sneak peek of her upcoming vlog showing clips of herself strolling and running along the seashore. Toward the end of the clip, Kris briefly appears in the frame.
“Barefoot in the sand. Ocean air. No noise, no stress, just freedom in motion. This is where everything resets,” she wrote.
In a separate Instagram post, Kris uploaded a photo of them looking sweetly at each other. “Grabe… ang ganda naman ng view,” Kris wrote.
The two welcomed Katie in 2012, before breaking up two years later.
Kyle Echarri
Pamilya Sagrado star Kyle Echarri remembered his late sister, Bella, on Maundy Thursday.
"3 years in heaven today, 15 Years my angel. Will never not remind the world of god’s creation…my beautiful sister," he wrote.
"Have a great Holy Week ahead and don’t forget to remember [G]od’s blessings and always remember the people you love most. I hope you feel His presence this week," he added.
Bella passed away in 2023 after a battle with a brain tumor. She was only 12.
Kim and Jerald Napoles
Actors Kim and Jerald Napoles celebrated their first month of married life in Ko Samet, Thailand, visiting places like the Heart Tree and Ao Wai Beach.
Apart from their individual projects, the longtime couple has also worked on movies together, including Ikaw At Ako At Ang Ending, Girlfriend na Pwede Na, and Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam.
