In Case You Missed It: Did you know that during Holy Week in the Philippines, familiar favorites like pork adobo and beef caldereta are set aside for simpler meals such as grilled sili-sili, fried paka, and swake, which reflect the creativity and cultural heritage of Negros Occidental's culinary traditions?

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https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/negros-occidental-dishes-savor-holy-week/

HOLY WEEK READS: Places to go on your next holiday break
Plan your next holiday break with these Rappler guides

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https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/suggested-reads-2025-places-next-holiday-break/

‘Secret ingredient’ rimas, an everyday Malaynon staple during Lent
Abundant in Aklan, the breadfruit more popularly knows as rimas transforms from an underutilized tropical fruit to a nutrient-dense alternative

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https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/rimas-breadfruit-everyday-staple-lent-aklan/

Birthday perk alert! Tokyo Tokyo cooks up a special surprise for April 22 celebrants
The beloved JaPinoy restaurant celebrates its 40th anniversary! Join the celebration on April 22, and discover a delicious way to commemorate this milestone

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/tokyo-tokyo-surprise-birthday-celebrants-april-22-2025/

LIST: Restaurants open for Holy Week 2025
If you're staying in the city for the long weekend, some of these restaurants are open even on Good Friday

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https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/restaurants-philippines-open-holy-week-2025/

LIST: Easter 2025 events, activities in Metro Manila for the family to enjoy
From egg hunts to live performances and meet-and-greets — there's an Easter celebration in every corner this year

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https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/easter-weekend-2025-events-activities-metro-manila-family/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that Mount Polis, located in Barangay Bagnen near Sagada, rises to an elevation of 1,847 meters and offers a serene alternative to the bustling tourist spots in the area?

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https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/climbing-mount-polis-cordilleras/

Selçuk and İzmir: Finding Virgin Mary’s house, ancient wonders
If you're a history buff, you'll love exploring Türkiye’s Selçuk and İzmir, home to some of the world’s ancient ruins, all with an eclectic mix of Christian, Roman, Greek, and Islamic influence

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https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/turkey-selcuk-izmir-finding-virgin-mary-house-ancient-wonders/

Safety warning issued for journalists traveling to the US
The Committee to Protect Journalists says the Trump administration’s proposed travel ban will not exempt journalists, who should anticipate potential restrictions

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https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/safety-warning-issues-journalists-traveling-united-states-april-2025/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that Jamba Juice has partnered with actress Nadine Lustre and entrepreneur Chris Bariou's coconut milk brand Dehusk to create a series of tropical drinks called Loco for Coco, inspired by their life in Siargao?

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https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/nadine-lustre-coconut-milk-dehusk-jamba-juice-local-collaboration/