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...
Mom Violy had informed me that she was craving for steak and would like to eat for lunch. Mom Violy was busy doing her errands. Carmina went to check where there was a steak restaurant near our location. Mom Violy said, she remembered she saw Gulliver's Prime Ribs of Beef long time ago but couldn't remember the location. Upon entering Great Eastern Hotel I had asked the person outside where Gulliver's Prime Ribs of Beef he had informed me to take the elevator it is on the 8th floor. Mom Violy started remembering the last time she went there was when her cousin Pera was still alive bringing her to parties. Reaching the 8th floor there is a brown door that say's Gulliver's leading to a fine dining room with so many tables. The place looks fancy with a lot of friendly staff approaching you showing you to your table and handing you the menu. Mom Violy was very hungry she kept asking where her clam chowder soup. The server went to follow up her clam chowder and gave u...