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...
The years growing up as a kid I remember my dad would ask my mom to cook for his friends who would come by and hang out in our home. The favorite Filipino dish my dad's friends would request from my mom was Chicharon Bulaklak that is made from a pig the inner tissue of the membrane that contains a lot of fat. Now that my parents have been separated for many years we've decided upon ordering it at Ha-Inan a favorite restaurant of my mom right now. We've been exploring and order their other dishes that they are cooking a great way to see what other specialties they may have that we haven't yet discovered. Chicharon Bulaklak is eaten with a night with alcohol with your friends but for my mom since she doesn't drink any she prefer drinking with soft drinks. Chicharon Bulaklak from Ha-inan sold for PHP 295.00 enough to feed 2 - 3 people noted down when you place you're order. It comes with spicy vinegar and calamansi to dip it with your Chicharon Bulaklak. You can ...