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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...

Palitaw Recipe



Palitaw is made of glutinous flour the meaning of palitaw comes from surface which is made flat topped with toppings with shredded fresh coconut, sugar and sesame seeds.

I will give you a secret seasoning we also put to add flavoring to this dish that will make it healthy for you as you are eating this dessert.

Palitaw Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Kilo - Glutinous Flour
  • 2 Cups - Fresh shredded coconut
  • 1/2 Cup - Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup - Sesame Seeds
  • Banana Leaf (cut size of an one cup)
  • Water

Preparing Palitaw

  • In a bowl you will add the glutinous and pour some water until it will stick together to form into a small ball
  • Place each ball on a plate

Steaming Bath

  • In a medium pot boil water once hot flatten the palitaw place inside the boiling water until it begins to float remove it place on the banana leaf do the same on remaining until done.

Cooking Sesame Seeds

  • In a frying pan place on stove top when hot add sesame seeds and toast it for short time than place in a bowl

Topping Preparation:

  • In a bowl add shredded coconut, brown sugar and sesame seeds together mix well

The secret ingredients are adding 1 Tablespoon cinnamon powder to the coconut, brown sugar and sesame seeds.

Final Step

  1. Each palitaw you will add a tablespoon of topping and spread using a spoon and place on a serving plate and ready to eat

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