Mother’s Day 2026: Different ways to celebrate different kinds of moms

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This story has also been published by ABS-CBN.com.

Mother’s Day doesn’t look the same for everyone because motherhood itself doesn’t come in one form. It can be a mom, a lola, a tita who stepped in, or anyone who took on the role in their own way.

That range carries over into how the day is celebrated. Across Metro Manila, this year’s options reflect that same variety, from full family spreads to simple desserts and unhurried meals out.

A centerpiece that doubles as a gift

For those who still gravitate toward flowers on Mother’s Day but want something more lasting, Max’s Corner Bakery offers a version you can bring straight to the table.

Max’s Corner Bakery Spring Bouquet Vanilla Cream Cake, topped with handcrafted buttercream tulips in yellow, white, and pink, arranged like a floral bouquet for Mother’s Day.

Underneath, it stays light and easy to share, built on vanilla chiffon layered with strawberry cream and finished with a smooth cream cheese frosting. The cake is available for a limited time at Max’s Restaurant locations across Luzon, with orders open until May 10 through GrabFood, Foodpanda, and Max’s delivery channels.

A no-fuss family spread

For families who prefer to keep things traditional, Max’s Restaurant offers a straightforward way to gather.

Max’s Restaurant Mother’s Day Bundle, featuring signature fried chicken, deboned pata, chicken canton, rice, creamy mushroom soup, and sago’t gulaman, served as a family-style feast for sharing.

Its Mother’s Day Bundle brings together signature fried chicken, deboned pata, chicken canton, a large serving of rice, creamy mushroom soup, and sago’t gulaman in one set designed for sharing. The bundle is suited for around four people.

Available for dine-in, takeout, or delivery for a limited time, it keeps the focus on the gathering, not the planning.

A break from hosting

For those planning to take mom out, Sicilian Roast offers a setting that encourages staying a little longer.

Sicilian Roast spread featuring Truffle Prosciutto pizza, creamy pasta, and Italian comfort dishes, served for a relaxed, dine-in Mother’s Day meal.

All four Metro Manila branches are open for lunch and dinner on Mother’s Day, with moms dining in receiving flowers. The menu includes Truffle Prosciutto pizza, Frutti di Mare, and Nonna’s Chocolate Cake, among others.

For dessert, the restaurant is also serving a Frozen Tiramisu Bar, available until May 31. It is a handheld version of the classic, layered with espresso-soaked cream and mascarpone and finished with cocoa, designed to be served cold.

Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner service.

A return to familiar flavors

For quieter celebrations, Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant focuses on a flavor many already connect with home.

Conti’s Ube Custard Cake, featuring layers of ube sponge and creamy custard, finished with smooth purple frosting and topped with rose petals for Mother’s Day

Its Ube Custard Cake combines ube sponge, real purple yam, and creamy custard layers. It is available in mini and regular sizes across all stores, as well as through delivery and pickup channels.

For Mother’s Day weekend, the cake can be finished with rose petals and a “Mom” topper available in stores starting May 8.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to Mother’s Day. The only rule: make it meaningful to her, whether she brought you into the world or stepped into the role and made it her own.

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