If there is one question na never nauubos every single day, it’s this:
“Mommy, ano ulam?”
And as a mom, you know the pressure:
Gusto mo masarap, affordable, healthy-ish, at syempre hindi paulit-ulit.
This year, I promised myself to create a Filipino Meal Planner 2025 series — something real moms can use weekly without breaking the budget or burning out.
Meal planning has saved my sanity so many times.
Nabawasan food waste, nabawasan impulsive spending, at mas naging peaceful ang weekdays namin kasi alam ko na agad what to cook.
So here it is, mommies — your Daily Filipino Meal Planner 2025 (with budget guide!)
Simple dishes, realistic portions, and a mix of Filipino comfort food + quick international meals.
⭐ WHAT TO COOK THIS WEEK (7-DAY MEAL PLAN)
Budget estimate is based on 4 servings per family.
DAY 1 – Monday
Ulam: Chicken Adobo with Boiled Egg
Side: Sautéed Pechay
Budget: ₱220–₱260
Why it works:
Adobo is always a good start to the week — easy, no-fail, and perfect for leftovers.
Mommy Tip:
Extra rice guaranteed. 😂
DAY 2 – Tuesday
Ulam: Pork Giniling (with green peas + carrots)
Side: Fried Tokwa
Budget: ₱230–₱280
Why it works:
Very budget-friendly, and the kids love anything na may konting sweetness.
Stretching hack:
Add sayote instead of extra pork — healthy + cheaper.
DAY 3 – Wednesday
Ulam: Ginisang Sardinas with Misua (comfort food!!)
Side: Tortang Talong
Budget: ₱140–₱180
Why it works:
Midweek usually means pagod ka na — this is the fastest “rescue meal.”
Mommy story:
Honest, this is my “save me” recipe when I’m tired from errands.
DAY 4 – Thursday
Ulam: Beef With Broccoli (Budget Version)
— Use beef sirloin trimmings + lots of broccoli stems
Side: Garlic Fried Rice
Budget: ₱300–₱350
Why it works:
Restaurant vibes pero tipid version.
Perfect to perk up the Thursday slump.
Tip:
Broccoli stems are cheaper and perfect for stir-fries.
DAY 5 – Friday
Ulam: Garlic Butter Shrimp (Quick 12-min recipe!)
Side: Atchara
Budget: ₱280–₱350
Why it works:
Fridays need something special pero mabilis lutuin.
This one is always a hit with the kids.
Tip:
Use frozen shrimp — cheaper pero same sarap.
DAY 6 – Saturday
Meal: One-Pan Baked Chicken & Potatoes
Side: Corn & Carrots Butter Mix
Budget: ₱280–₱350
Why it works:
Weekend = more bonding time, less kusina time.
One-pan meals = happiness.
Story:
I love doing this on Saturdays while the kids are watching cartoons. Dinner is ready without me hovering.
DAY 7 – Sunday
Meal: Filipino Spaghetti + Fried Chicken (Home Jollibee vibes!)
Budget: ₱350–₱420
Why it works:
Sunday feels incomplete without a “happy” meal.
Tip:
Use Purefoods Tender Juicy, Clara Olé sweet-style sauce, and lots of cheese.
Weekly Grocery Guide (Budget Range: ₱2,800–₱3,400)
Here’s a quick summary para hindi ka ma-overwhelm:
✔ Proteins
- 1 whole chicken
- ½ kg pork giniling
- ¼ kg beef trimmings
- ½ kg shrimp
- 1 pack hotdogs
- 1 tray eggs
- 1–2 cans sardinas
✔ Veggies
- Pechay
- Broccoli
- Sayote
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Eggplant
- Misua
- Garlic + onion
✔ Pantry essentials
- Soy sauce, vinegar
- Cooking oil
- Oyster sauce
- Tomato sauce
- Broth cube
This list already covers the entire week’s recipes.
Meal planning is one of the best gifts you can give yourself this 2025.
It saves time, money, and mental energy — and lets you enjoy cooking again instead of stressing over it.
