Mariel Padilla, ibinahagi ang makabuluhang 'Holy Week Experience' kasama ang pamilya

Published 7 Apr 2026 at 8:43 AM

by Rose Dabu

4 min read

Mariel Padilla recently shared a heartfelt post about her Holy Week observance, highlighting her renewed appreciation for her faith
The TV host expressed gratitude for being able to practice her beliefs alongside family members from different religious backgrounds
She detailed her participation in several Holy Week traditions, including Visita Iglesia, Stations of the Cross, and Easter Mass
The celebrity mom also reflected on how the experience reminded her of the true meaning of the religious season

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Mariel Padilla took to social media to share a meaningful reflection on her Holy Week experience, giving followers a glimpse of how she observed the important religious season with her family.

In her post, the TV host spoke about the diversity of beliefs within the Padilla household. She emphasized that despite differences in religion, there is mutual respect and understanding among them. According to the celebrity mom, their family includes Muslims, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Buddhists, and Catholics, all coexisting in harmony.

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"In the Padilla family, all faiths are embraced with respect and understanding—Muslims, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Buddhists, and Catholics, united in harmony. This Holy Week, I am deeply grateful to be able to practice my faith alongside Ate Rowena, Kuya Thad and Analyn. From the washing of the feet, Visita Iglesia at Cathedral-Shrine of the Good Shepherd, Mary the Queen Parish, Divine Savior Parish, Holy Trinity Parish, St. Peter Parish – Shrine of Leaders, St. Benedict Parish, and Our Lady of Consolation Parish, to the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Stations of the Cross, Salubong, and Easter Mass—we were able to do it all. It was my first time to fully experience it again as an adult… a reminder of the true essence of Holy Week."

The actress expressed deep gratitude for being able to practice her faith with some of her loved ones this year. She mentioned joining Ate Rowena, Kuya Thad, and Analyn during various religious activities. For her, the opportunity to observe these traditions together made the experience even more meaningful.

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She also shared details of their Holy Week journey, which included visiting several churches as part of Visita Iglesia. Among the places they visited were the Cathedral-Shrine of the Good Shepherd, Mary the Queen Parish, Divine Savior Parish, Holy Trinity Parish, St. Peter Parish, Shrine of Leaders, St. Benedict Parish, and Our Lady of Consolation Parish.

Aside from the church visits, the star participated in key Holy Week events such as the washing of the feet, the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, the Stations of the Cross, Salubong, and Easter Mass. These activities are commonly observed by Catholics during the Lenten season, particularly in the Philippines.

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The TV personality noted that it was her first time to fully experience these traditions again as an adult. She admitted that the experience gave her a deeper understanding of the significance of Holy Week. For her, it served as a reminder of the true essence of the season, which centers on faith, reflection, and spiritual renewal.

See Mariel's post below:

Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla, a familiar face in Philippine television, rose to prominence as a host on Wowowee and later became part of It’s Showtime. Over the years, she has appeared in numerous programs across ABS-CBN and TV5, earning a reputation for her engaging personality and natural connection with audiences. In 2010, she married Robin Padilla, marking the beginning of her life within one of the country’s most prominent showbiz and political families.

In a previous social media post, Mariel honored her late grandmother, May Panlilio Sazon, during International Women’s Month. She shared clips and photos from a vlog featuring her grandmother, including a portion of her eulogy. In her caption, she reflected on how she and her sister were raised with love by their grandparents, crediting them for shaping many of their cherished childhood memories. She also highlighted the enduring influence of her grandmother’s kindness, strength, and wisdom.