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Carmina's review on Summit Hotel in Tacloban

Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at  Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference.  As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...

Filipino Chicken Afritada with Eggplant Salad Recipe


This has always been my favorite dish my mom cooks for me when I was young. She would match it with eggplant salad.

Filipino Chicken Apritada Recipe:

Ingredient:
  • Cooking oil
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic crushed
  • 2 Tbsp while or red onion sliced
  • 1 pack with either leg, thigh or wings of your choice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp fish sauce (Patis)
  • 2 pieces potato peel and cut into chunks
  • 1 piece of carrot peel and cut into chunks
  • 1 Del Monte Tomato Sauce
  • 1 small red bell pepper sliced 2-inch strips
Step 1:
  • In a pot you will pour a small amount of cooking oil sauté the garlic and onion with patis.
  • Add the chicken
  • Add the water
  • Simmer until boiled for 10 minutes
Step 2:
  • Add the potato and carrot
  • Add the Del Monte Tomato Sauce until potato and carrot are cooked
Eggplant Salad Recipe:

Ingredient:
  • 2 pieces eggplant
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
Step 1:
  • Grill eggplant on your stove flip back and forth
  • Remove the skin after being cooked
Step 2:
  • Slice eggplant into 3-inch length
  • Add white vinegar, black pepper and salt
  • Mix together
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