BARBECUE NIGHT at Wyndham Garden Manila Bay

Freshly cooked, surf and turf barbecue cravings satisfied!

Journeyed down south for a little dinner with creator friends as we experienced "BARBECUE NIGHT" in Wyndham Garden Manila Bay. I've never been here, and the place is pretty new as they opened last January as part of the Wyndham chain of properties. It's got a noticeable bridge that sits across Nobu COD, and you wouldn't miss it because the name of the hotel is also displayed across it (Roxas Boulevard). If you're a healthy chap, you can go down on the right side and just climb up, else, just take the next u-turn in Seaside Drive if you're coming from Manila. 

After alighting my carriage (ha?), we just asked the concierge located at the lobby about the Barbecue Night, they just mentioned it's at the second floor so we took the elevator on the right side and turned left at the pool area. That's where their main dining area is called Garden by the Bay. A stones throw away is their poolside bar called Al Fresco which serves drinks, cocktails and mocktails. We went there for the barbecue and true enough, we could already smell what's cooking!

Seafood, chicken, tuna, salmon and pork skewers were available to consume! Just put it in a plate and hand it over to the good looking chef and wait for it to cook.

Here's a short tour of the food and the place, please enjoy!

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I'd gladly suggest you do take advantage of the meat, the pasta, salads and desserts. They've got a pretty mean Crunchy Pork, but I'd suggest you to indulge in the grill area where everything gets prepared ala minute.  

According to Chef Andrew Ko who heads the hotel's F&B, this Barbecue Night is open for all, not just those that stay in the hotel. This is done every Fridays and Saturdays, and only costs Php 1288++. Please reserve in advanced (call +63 939 921 1771) so you don't run out of space since it gets packed at times. Service is good, the food is also great. What more can you ask for?

JANE OINEZA and IAN VENERACION Shine in DRUG WAR: A Conspiracy of Silence Finale

Took the trip to Uptown Mall in BGC to watch the screening for the finale episode of the movie DRUG WAR: A Conspiracy of Silence release by Rein Entertainment and streamed on their YouTube channel every Thursdays. 

The episode starts with the onset of corruption and the consequences of  being linked to old circles. With money trails being found, and people are being treated like animals, the conspiracy of silencing them didn't really go far. Sergeant Yana (Jane Oineza) and Father Tom Carillo (Ian Veneracion) discovered who the culprit is. The previous cases became clear once the hidden paper trails resurfaced. This starts another round of effort to cover up the crimes when the same people heard them discovering it. 

The violence ensued, and those who kept getting caught in the web of becomes running targets. Will they survive this ordeal or will they get the same fate as those who got their demise in this campaign? When will the truth come out? Do they deserve becoming a statistic? Will justice be on their side?

The film teaches us that one incident affects a whole community, those who still fight despite the  huge imbalance in power, people still believe that there are folks who would one day stand behind them, be their voice, and will never be forgotten. 

Unfortunately, these stories are based on true events. The extra judicial incidents happened, and here's hoping their families never falter, have strength to seek justice til the end. Make sure you watch the series on YouTube at the Rein Entertainment channel. 

Sturdy Growth Seen with Forest Lake

Forest Lake Development Inc. has been in the industry for 3 decades now. For those who know, doing business with real estate and memorial parks need to always start with reputation, reliability and better business acumen because once the time you need it, they have to exist, bring you the services promised and stay to maintain it. 

Forest Lake doesn't only make their finances strong, they build relationships with even stronger financial institutions to sustain their growth. They recently did this with ATRAM, China Bank, BDO, BPI, Unionbank, Bank of Florida, Bank of Makati, and Top Bank. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Doing this with them means they also commit to great financial performance, and want to honor their word for most of the individuals and families that they cater to. They do this without alienating their customer base, the Filipino family. This way, they get access to capital, thinking long term as they continue to expand. This plus their Total Memorial Care ecosystem which they have serviced for years now. This makes them more mature to future investments, have access to loans and funding without sacrificing their fundamentals and financial standing. You will be seeing more Forest Lake properties nationwide. Visit forestlakeparks.com and their social channels by searching for @ForestLakeMemorialParks where available as they continue to be the leading memorial park developer in this side of the world. 

Play, Learn, Grow with OATSIDE Kids

Parenting ain't a chore for most that are raising kids the right way. They want them to be well rounded, to not just stare at screens and tablets the whole day, but have ample time to also play outside, talk to other kids and build relationships too. 

According to Fred Rogers and Maria Montessori, play is like work for kids. This activity makes them learn things, like socialization, good manners, right conduct, and do simple research. It is also where human intelligence unfolds, form their imagination, and more. Powering them during these times require energy and nutrition that can be found in OATSIDE Kids. Their OATSIDE Kids Original Milk Drink alone has been fortified with calcium, Vitamin D, E, B1, B3, B6, B12 for their bones, muscles, joints, nerves, to get the nourishment they need before they go out and play.

Millennial Moms PH founder Bernadette Zulueta wants to make sure that her daughters would get the right amount of nutrition they need. She also stresses how one should give them ample amount of time for it, and would in turn become important for them as they grow. In the Philippines and clubs, OATSIDE Kids have been trusted by Moms. If you want them equipped before they go out and play, you know what to get off the shelves right?!