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...
I went to Cabanatuan City the home town of my mom where she grew up with her family. The drive takes 3 to 4 hours drive from Manila. Every time we visit her home town we eat either in Rustica Restaurant that serves Filipino and Asian dishes. Address : Maharlika Highway Across from Zulueta Street Cabanatuan City, Luzon 3100 Philippines Contact : +63 44 940 7927 Beef Sinigang with Gabi Soup Barbecue Pork Ribs Butter Garlic Shrimp Cabanatuan is known for garlic longganisa served for breakfast. Buro (ferment rice) is a common dish to buy in the Cabanatuan Public Market. I was able to discover someone selling smoked dried fish that is related to the person whom I just went to visit last Sunday in Balanga Bataan. What a small world the person who runs the one in Cabanatuan is the brother and the sister runs the one in Balanga, Bataan. Tip : Rainy season the dried fish are more expensive. ...