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EXCLUSIVE: How Gela Atayde, Jarlo Base, Jeremy G, Jason Dy, other stars find peace this Holy Week

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>For some Kapamilya stars, Holy Week does not only mean making grand vacation plans. Rather, it’s about gooing back to meaningful traditions, routines, and practices that give them a sense of peace amidst their busy lives. <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong></a> caught up with some Kapamilya stars to find out how they plan to spend their Holy Week this 2026.</p><p>Gela Atayde’s tradition during Holy Week includes attending Mass with her family. She has also found peace in journaling, a practice which has become her personal ritual for reflection.</p><p>“I love journaling,” she shared. “Even at work, as much as possible, I try to bring a journal. I write down everything. I used to write from my notes (app) but now I realized I wanna go back to writing. I also love stationary; I love pens, notebooks, just those things. That&#x27;s my favorite pastime too.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVbAzPzEoOS/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A510567.39999985695%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="723" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div><p>Singer-songwriter Jarlo Base highlighted the importance of slowing down and strengthening one’s relationship with God during the Lenten season “Pinakaimportanteng bagay dito, makapagrest ka. And if you have good relationship with God, magandang i-nurture mo pa ‘yun this Holy Week.</p><p>He also finds peace in solitude, opting to spend time in his room, with his dogs, or engaging in physical activities such as going to the gym.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUBIwV4jyaw/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A510574.19999980927%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="858" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div><p>Jeremy Glinoga welcomes the pause that the Holy Week brings, as it serves as a reminder for him to look beyond his career. “My life is basically going around work and writing music. But even if you are busy with everything, you have to remind yourself that you have a life too, and you have the right to live your life however you want. Though everything that you&#x27;re doing right now is a passion or whatever, just remember that you can enjoy a little bit.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWVvw0ACXk8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A510578.7999999523%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="903" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p>KD Estrada views Holy Week as both a spiritual and physical reset. He shared that he uses the time to adopt a healthier lifestyle. “I would eat healthier during Holy Week. I would take Holy Week as a time to cleanse my body and detoxify. So, I would eat mga less meat, less fatty food, and put vegetables on my diet. Kasi Holy Week is something that I can keep sacred din, not just spiritually but also physically and mentally.”</p><p>He also makes it a habit to reflect daily, practicing gratitude regardless of how his day unfolds. “I just try to think of the things that I&#x27;m grateful for. No matter how bad my day is or no matter how good my day is also, I would find things that I&#x27;m grateful for. It&#x27;s one thing to practice gratitude.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVI2jNbklx9/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A511589.69999980927%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="903" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Aside from finding peace through meditation and podcasts, Jason Dy looks forward to being with his family and doing simple traditions including cleaning the house and cooking classic Filipino kakanin such as ginataan, bilo-bilo, biko, and champorado.</p><p>“Stay in lang kami ng family namin, sa bahay lang just to spend the week with my family and somewhere chill. Kasi I know a lot of people are gonna go out of town or go sa mga destinations. This time, sa bahay lang kami, magluluto lang kami. ’Pag Holy Week nasa bahay kami. We like to clean the house. Talagang general cleaning,” he said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWkxkc9khyU/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A511619.59999990463%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="902" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div><p>Like many Filipinos, it is already tradition for Rain Celmar to go to different churches.  “Every Holy Week po, we always do Visita Iglesia. We would go to different churches for the Stations of the Cross.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWgIJaHjsRC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A511636.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="927" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p><strong></strong>She added that Having an intimate moment to converse with God is her way to observe peace. <strong></strong>“I think definitely to talk to God, like every night and every day, whenever you can. You can always talk to Him and it really brings out peace, because whatever goes on in your head or your heart, you can always let it out to Him.”</p>

<p><b>These celebrities see Holy Week as time to reflect, pause, and take time to renew their faith.</b></p>

These celebrities see Holy Week as time to reflect, pause, and take time to renew their faith.