Yes! We Will Have A Long Weekend !
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
April 12, 2017 12:48am CST
It’s Holy Week this week, for us Catholics here in the Philippines. Thus, tomorrow , Holy Thursday and the next day Black Friday , holidays. We will have a long weekend since the next two days is Saturday and Sunday .
I have done the general cleaning of our bedroom last Sunday. I changed the curtains, bedsheets and wiped every nook and place and cleaned our bedroom thoroughly. I did it for 4 hours and was so tired !
So, this week , I have the long weekend to enjoy ! 
I guess, this feeling is natural for those who have full -time jobs on weekdays like me - excited when there is a holiday or long weekend like this .
Good afternoon, from the province of Albay where Mayon Volcano is. Unfortunately , she is hidden yesterday by clouds , but I was able to take a picture of our downtown Legazpi city for everyone here to see.
So, this week , I have the long weekend to enjoy !
I guess, this feeling is natural for those who have full -time jobs on weekdays like me - excited when there is a holiday or long weekend like this .
Good afternoon, from the province of Albay where Mayon Volcano is. Unfortunately , she is hidden yesterday by clouds , but I was able to take a picture of our downtown Legazpi city for everyone here to see.26 people like this
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
Long weekends is not favorable for us biz people because that means banks would be close for a long time and we cannot get payments or advanced payments, ATMS are empty or off line so we better conserve our cash or withdraw early if we plan to go on vacation.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
12 Apr 17
It is better to withdraw the money in advance, when we are aware that there is an extended weekend.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
@louievill Precisely. When it is a long weekend, one should be prepared if ever he is going somewhere. Better withdraw money two days before the last banking days, because for sure banks will be filled with people on the last day as it is also again on the first day of the banking week.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
@dpk262006 Yes. It should be that way. Yesterday , there were already long lines of people withdrawing from ATMs . So, I went to the bank itself where it has two ATMs outside. I was surprised when I saw that each ATM only have one each. ha ha ha
Lucky me. Perhaps they don't want to encounter the heat outside, since at the mall it is airconditioned.
What is good is I was able to take a picture of downtown Legazpi City which I posted today, while I stand for a bit to wait for my turn on the ATM.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
12 Apr 17
It is good to hear that you have completed your cleanliness drive last week and now you are all set to enjoy the long weekend. What are you doing to do during your long weekend?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
Just be at home , read the bible and do some praying. On Friday, I shall go to my parents house and be there until Saturday. I have to be back home on Saturday afternoon.
Easter Sunday will mean going to the Easter Sunday mass ,then we will attend a thanksgiving lunch by a cousin-in-law.
But most people go to the beach on EAster Sunday to have fun by the sea.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
12 Apr 17
@SIMPLYD So you have detailed plans to spend your weekend and you are going to enjoy your Easter Sunday. All the best.
What makes people go to beach on Easter Sunday, I think on every Sunday beaches over there would be crowded. Is not it?
What makes people go to beach on Easter Sunday, I think on every Sunday beaches over there would be crowded. Is not it?2 people like this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
@dpk262006 Precisely. All beaches are really filled with people on EAster Sunday.
It's the most common way of celebrating Easter and it is also the easiest way for families to bond. My borther-in-law asked me if we can all go to the beach also on Easter Sunday. I told him, we have already committed to going to the Thanksgiving lunch party of their cousin.
I told him to better schedule it next week's Sunday so I can reserve a cottage for us at my clan's beach.
It's the most common way of celebrating Easter and it is also the easiest way for families to bond. My borther-in-law asked me if we can all go to the beach also on Easter Sunday. I told him, we have already committed to going to the Thanksgiving lunch party of their cousin.
I told him to better schedule it next week's Sunday so I can reserve a cottage for us at my clan's beach.1 person likes this
@changjiangzhibin89 (16542)
• China
12 Apr 17
It is great you will take four days off! Your downtown is bustling with people and in a holiday mood.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
Yes, in fact, today , it's Maundy Thursday and we are just at home. But I will be goping home to tomorrow to our hometown where my parents and sisters and their families are.
I will be back here by Saturday afternoon.
That area is indeed filled with people especially when it's already evening.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
@changjiangzhibin89 No, one of my sisters lives in Manila. But all of us are just here in Albay, so we will be gathered as we always do whenever I go there to visit. We will have our reunion , my sister and family plus cousins from Manila might be coming for my father's joint birthday party celebration on May.
Yes, these are legal holidays.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16542)
• China
13 Apr 17
@SIMPLYD Your whole family will reunion by the time you visit your parents.By the way,it is your statutory holiday?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
Yes, it's actually called Good Friday too here. I just misnamed it. he he he Here too, the shops are shot for the Catholic owners. But not for the malls whose owners are not Catholics. Though Monday after Easter isn't a holiday anymore here.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
That is very true. Most malls are open on Good Friday, so those young generations especially would flock to the mall.
Gone are those days when malls are closed and most people are in church. I miss those days. Although, it is still observed by some people here but not much anymore.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
it looks like there several malls that don't close during holy week based on this article. times have really changed.
Most shopping malls in the country have adjusted their operating hours in observance of the Holy Week, with most establishments closed on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
@hereandthere So even Savemore. Well, those workers are paid double since they are holidays. Maybe they have the option to make a leave or do overtime.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
@SIMPLYD i was at savemore yesterday because i thought it would be closed thurs and fri, then saw the announcement that they will be open both days. i pity the workers more because they don't get to enjoy holidays.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
12 Apr 17
Greg and I explored that part of the city when we were there ..
Happy Easter and enjoy the long weekend ..
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Happy Easter and enjoy the long weekend ..1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
Did you go inside the mall? Didn't you take a picture of it with Mayon on the background?
There's a Starbucks at the third floor, where Mayon Volcano is so visible. One day , i will go there with friends and have a picture inside with Mayon on the background , by it's veranda.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
15 Apr 17
@SIMPLYD Yes we went inside the mall .. but I took pictures outside showing the Mayon on the background..
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
@epiffanie Maybe you should post it also here. 
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@Letranknight2015 (51537)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
I hope you enjoy your holy week vacation. Unfortunately, it's just hot right now.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
We will just be at home and then visit my parents by Friday to Saturday. Then, attend mass and thanksgiving party of a cousin-in-law.
The heat is expected. That's how hot it is when it's the Holy Week. How about you, where will you be spending your Holy week?
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Apr 17
@ridingbet Yes, same here too. It was the first time that the Good Friday was gloomy unlike the past many years where it is so sunny and so hot, that you can see the leaves on the trees , not moving at all. But I like it that way because it wasn't so hot.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
14 Apr 17
@SIMPLYD gloomy since yesterday and today; seems the weather is also connected to the Holy days.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
A blessed observance of the Holy Week to you, Ms. LT.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
@sunrisefan Before I am attending the mass for that. But since it is too hot for me to bear at the church now that I am havin hot flushes triggered by the heat, we just attend mass on Easter Sunday.
Here at home, I will be praying the rosary tonight. We are just here at home, with hubby snoring already on his side of the bed. 
Enjoy the washing of the feet, friend. Who amongst the disciples are you? Judas? 
Oops sorry, I laughed. We are supposed to mourn today. 
Enjoy the washing of the feet, friend. Who amongst the disciples are you? Judas?
Oops sorry, I laughed. We are supposed to mourn today. 1 person likes this
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
@SIMPLYD Preparing for church in a while. Will do the Visita Iglesia after the mass for the washing of the feet and institution of the Hioy Eucharist. Are you doing it too?
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
12 Apr 17
I also have a long weekend and I am looking forward to it.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
14 Apr 17
@Happy2BeMe Oh I see. At least , we both have Lenten season holidays.
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
13 Apr 17
@SIMPLYD No just Good Friday and the children are off school and all government offices are closed for Easter Monday but I work on Monday.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
12 Apr 17
Enjoy your long weekend. It sounds as if you worked hard last weekend cleaning.
Thank you for sharing the picture of Legazpi City. It looks very interesting.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
19 Apr 17
@SIMPLYD I hope you enjoyed your time with your family. I would love to travel to the Philippines!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
Thank you. Indeed I already cleaned our bedroom so today, the start of our holiday , I will just be relaxing , and so is the rest of the weekend.
I will be going to my parents house tomorrow until Saturday. Hubby will just be here at home.
It's good you find Legazpi City interesting. I know it is not as developed as your country.
Indeed I already cleaned our bedroom so today, the start of our holiday , I will just be relaxing , and so is the rest of the weekend.
I will be going to my parents house tomorrow until Saturday. Hubby will just be here at home.
It's good you find Legazpi City interesting. I know it is not as developed as your country. 1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Apr 17
@Shellyann36 Yes, we really enjoyed the long weekend.
Really. Well, you won't be sorry if you get to visit Philippines. It has lots of beautiful places and beaches so beautiful, with white, black , pink and golden colored sand.
Really. Well, you won't be sorry if you get to visit Philippines. It has lots of beautiful places and beaches so beautiful, with white, black , pink and golden colored sand.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
You mean the business establishment you are working is also closed
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
@ilocosboy Actually, our company manages the mall that the owners of our company owns. They also have 3 hotels including Misibis Bay Resort aside from their realty and construction business. So, we have many affiliate companies.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
12 Apr 17
@SIMPLYD oh, you're working in mall? I thought that you are working in resort.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Mar 18
Yes, and iam spending it at our hometown until Easter Sunday.
