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Dive into a culinary journey at Ocho Seafood & Grill, where traditional Filipino seafood dishes transform family dinners into unforgettable feasts.

It’s not often we get to spend time with relatives visiting from the Philippines for a family member’s wedding. Carmina's father was getting married in Tacloban , and everyone flew miles to attend the big day. On the first day of our arrival, before the event began, my cousin Mariles suggested we have dinner together. Mariles asked if we enjoy eating seafood, and I told her we do. Carmina messaged all the family members Mariles wanted to invite and asked if they were free for dinner. Mariles had informed everyone we'll be having dinner at  Ocho Seafood & Grill  located in Tacloban. My dad arranged for a driver so we could all ride together in a van. Upon entering, Mariles informed all the family members that she had already preordered our meals. The only thing we had to order was our beverages. Crispy Kangkong with dipping sauce Calamaries with dipping sauce Sisig Pork Nilaga   Fish Chicken Inasal   Crab Shrimp Grilled Squid We also enjoyed pinakbet , though I ...

Carmina's Story How She Met Mary Ann Eleven Years Ago



Carmina was communicating with Mary Ann showing our old photos taken years ago when we began going outside going to the beach, restaurants and shopping mall.

Our friendship began when a family member referred Carmina for Mary Ann to try her out to do home service massage.

Eleven years ago, Mary Ann and Carmina have kept in touch through Facebook Messenger.


Mary Ann no longer had her old photos due to having a new phone. She had no way to save it on her computer.

Carmina had mentioned to Mary Ann that I have all our photos you've sent to me when we went out. Photos I took of you Mary Ann requested Carmina to send it through her Facebook Messenger.

After taking a glance of the old photos when Mary Ann was skinny, she realized looking at it gave her motivation she can go back looking healthy. Not too thin how she was before yet enough her to fit inside her rash guard for the Swimsuit Challenge Summer 2023.

Carmina asked Mary Ann what the first impression of me was when you had met me. Through our friendship what did you like about me.

Mary Ann replied and said I like you because you're a true friend not plastic with a good heart and funny.

You have talent taking pictures with your phone.

Mary Ann said, her photo in the beach gives an alluring while she began laughing.


Taken at Calayo Nasugbu in Batangas year 2020.

Mary Ann said this is the best shot with her daughter Weng at Mother's Day in Caliraya Ecoville year 2019.


The good thing Carmina likes about Mary Ann she is hard working, caring and takes care of her daughter and friends who are close to her.

Mary Ann has a lot of talent she was once an actress in the Philippines and has done commercials in the past.

Mary Ann can also be funny and do silly things, yet we have something in common we love using a selfie monopod when we take our photos.

Every friendship has a good and bad, but we always had a way to pass that stage and no longer get mad with one another.

Even if our status in life from being middle class and just being average doesn't bother us one bit because Carmina doesn't care of what class you are. I may have a lot of friends who are not the same level as me. I don't judge them what type of life they live. I am willing to help them support them by having an income.

To Mary Ann I am her V.I.P client every time she would come from vacation, I'd make sure I was her first client.

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