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...
Let me explain what bagoong is made of fermented fish and Bagoong shrimp is made of shrimp paste with salt. Why is bagoong shrimp color pink? When the bagoong fish and shrimp and mixed into with the salt the color changes into pink. Bagoong shrimp my mom buys in Cabanatuan City located in the Public Market in front of the entrance across the street from the bakery. Each sold individual for PHP 50.00 ($1.00) (Price may vary) It is best to cook the bagoong shrimp when it is newly purchased before it gets spoiled once it is fully cooked place in a Tupperware or jar to be place in the refrigerator . People often eat bagoong shrimp with kare kare, rice, pinakbet, green mango and binagoongan. Bagoong Shrimp Recipe Ingredients: Fresh Bagoong Shrimp 1 - Clove Garlic (peel and minced) Knorr Seasoning to your taste Water (Depends if you like with sauce or dry) Cooking Instructions: In a small pot pour small amount of cooking oil when hot add garlic to sauté a...