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...
When I use to live in California my family and close friends would always request me to make them turon which is like a lumpia , but has banana, jack fruit and brown sugar inside. This is a very easy Filipino dessert that is very easy and simple to make. I learn to make a lot and store it in a Tupperware with wax paper and place it in a freezer. When you decide to have an unexpected guest come over you can easily fry it when they are at your home. Ingredient for those who don't live in the Philippines: 1 - Package of frozen lumpia wrapper (can be found in the Asian Store in the freezer section) 6 pieces of ripe saba (banana) (cut in half lengthwise) 1 - Can of jack fruit in Tagalog it is Langka (drain the jack fruit and slice) 1 1/2 cup Brown sugar 2 cups cooking oil 1 small soup bowl with half water Vanilla Ice-cream (optional) For those living in the Philippines you will be using fresh lumpia wrapper and langka. Instructions : Place the brown ...