The Freudian Slip Of A Bacolodnon

It was my first time to stay in Hotel Alejandro here in Tacloban, the capital city of Leyte. Leyte island is historical considering the role it played during the World War II. It was in Palo, Leyte when General Douglas McArthur fulfilled his promise of "I Shall Return". When the Americans finally landed in Leyte and were able to defeat the Japanese, Tacloban City became the temporary seat of government of the Philippines. President Sergio Osmena landed with Gen. McArthur that fateful day of October 1944. Hotel Alejandro was formerly the house owned by Dr. Alejandro Montejo which was later converted by his heirs into a museum. It has survived the troubled years of the Japanese Occupation and housed many refugees who returned to Tacloban after the war. What is very nice about the hotel is the prized collection of war memorabilias and pictures. It is like a museum inside a hotel or a hotel inside a museum. Pictures of the Liberation of Leyte, Japanese Occupation of Tacloba...

If you happen to visit Tacloban City in Leyte, one place to dine and enjoy fresh sea food is Ocho Seafood and Grill. It is located at Senator Enage Street, Brgy. 54, Tacloban City. During our stop over in Tacloban last Sunday night, the Mayor of Calbiga (Samar) treated us to buttered shrimps, grilled fish and shellfish at Ocho Seafood and Grill. It is a small place but it does not lose its coziness and comfort. Upon arriving inside the restaurant, you will be brought to the main counter where all the fresh seafood are displayed, where you can choose your dish from squid to shrimps to all kinds of fish, from seaweed to scallops. After choosing your dish, you will be given a number and then brought to your table where you will be asked for your order of drinks. The service is very satisfactory and the food tastes very good as well. The serve their food quick and the waitresses make sure that you have everything you need. If you are into seafood, Ocho Grill in Tacloban is de...