The Miss Supranational 2027, Miss Tourism, Miss Eco Teen Philippines, and Miss Teen Universe queens dropped by the Honor Philippines store in SM North Edsa Annex in Quezon City. The ladies are here for a special occasion as Honor starts the official selling of the Honor Magic V6 5G, their lightest foldable phone.
Honor actually has 3 stores in this venue (all are steadily earning) and people have been going here to capture their own Honor phones. Honor is known for durability, AI, dust and waterproofing their handsets which caters to Filipinos as they've increased sales year on year, despite the huge challenge in the market.
During the event, Eason de Guzman of Honor Philippines says "We have been together for a few months because of the Honor Magic V6, it's the most durable one, and we keep on pushing its limits every time. It can take your body weight, get along with your lifestyle and do your productivity requirements when it matters most. We partnered with Globe too to make this available nationwide. The Honor Magic V6 is now available in the Philippines!"
So don't just stand there, go visit Honor stores and partner brands to get them now!
There's no stopping MEGA Prime Foods as they take homegrown Filipino brand Mega Sardines in more territories in the US as part of their global expansion efforts, and certainly, these are exciting times!
They've been concentrating in the US market and now they're rolling out their products into 2,750 stores of Kroger and their affiliates. This also includes Mariano's, Fry's, Dillon's, Pick and Save, to hopefully have everything in place by mid September.
That means a Filipino brand is competing, growing in the world stage and that is BIG news. Kroger has #2 market share and is a 180 Billion Dollar listed company. The products they have usually are in Asian stores are n various countries but this time, they're going to be in grocery stores US wide, and worldwide.
Marvin Tiu Lim, MEGA Prime Foods Chief Growth and Development Officer says "As we look further ahead, our dream is to become the world's number one brand of sardines!".
CEO of MEGA Prime Foods Michelle Chan says "Today is an important milestone for us. The US is the biggest consumer markets in the world. There is a demand for healthier, more affordable brands. We believe the humble sardines has a better opportunity in America. Kroger has millions of customers around the US and we came there with a dream. We met with them and learned how to place our product in their shelves. That was in Cincinnati, and Alex Eala was playing in the tournament in the same state at the same time. Filipinos can compete in one of the US biggest retailers. We can only say "Thank you Lord!". Mega Sardines is a Filipino brand , and this is just the beginning."
International Market Partner of Turnaround Artists James Michael Lafferty says "The Philippines then was great, and I told my students to not put your head down with those that have a Harvard MBA. I tell EJ to think beyond the SEA Games, like him, this is a world class company. I flew to Cincinnati and introduced them Mega Sardines. A French lead said it was great, the best he's tasted. This is a great moment, I'm glad to be able to be part of it."
Founders William and Marylou Tiu Lim adds "It's very hard to penetrate the US, usually in the ethnic aisle, but now we can have our fresh catch sardines in the shelves from here on. We are the only ones who have their own ships, and the nutrition you can get is great. With your help, this will happen. When we started, we didn't know how we will introduce the Philippine brand to the US market. Now we have a low cost, sufficient raw materials, and is going to be available in the global market. We have the supply, thanks to Jim for telling us how we can be globally known. Having good sardines and being certified by the WMA, we are the fishing company that can catch, can and distribute quality products. We are exceptional, not just ordinary food, but health benefits are good. The direction is expanding worldwide, and we are proud to represent the Philippines."
Fresh fish, lovely sauce, that's what Filipino people want on their table. Now that there's a bigger opportunity in the US, this in turn will be a good thing and will supplement the price for production in the local market. They also have assured that there will be ample supply as they follow a fishing band made by the government agency. The only way is up, so congratulations to MEGA Prime Foods and Mega Sardines! You definitely are going to get that number one spot soon!
Good news to those who love KDramas, action flicks and worthy series as the film called "THE GUARDIAN" will be shown this September 2nd in cinemas nationwide. This film by Jeong Jang-Hwan stars KPOP Idol Nam Woo Hyun, Park Eun-Hye, Han Jae-Suk, our very own Yassi Pressman, Wilbert Ross and Eric Ejercito.
This is produced by GV Labs and Will Studios of Korea, and Ovation Productions, Parallax Studio, Robosheep Studios and Viva Films of the Philippines. The film will be distributed by Noori Pictures in South Korea and Viva Films here in the Philippines. In a nutshell, this is BIG!
What's good is that this film is entirely shot and made in the Philippines which means we are more than capable of doing it. The film tells a story of a son (played by Nam Woo Hyun) who sacrificed going to the Philippines to be with his mom who then got kidnapped by Korean gangsters. He needs to save her within 48 hours, a feat that may prove to be difficult within that time frame.
Actor Eric Ejercito says "They work on Korean time and they accomplish everything they have on paper. It's a different system but Filipinos could adapt to it. I've done a few action films but we switched with Wilbert, I did the romcom part. We are both nerds and we got to bond off cam. I am also very organized going to this character because it needs a month long shoot, I prepared for it. We also had them try Filipino food, sisig. They had fun here "
Wilbert says "In the action role, I had to go to Davao but I couldn't because I had to train for it. I worked out and did training, had to push my self because I had no martial arts background. The action sequence went smooth. We went out with the Korean actors, even though there was a language barrier, we got to let them experience night life. The character was new to me, I always play dumb roles but being a villain was so much fun."
Here's the media conference on video:
Producers Wesley Villarica of Parallax Studio Inc. and Micah Fernandez of Robosheep Studios just confirmed today that the film will also be released by Lionsgate for international distribution. They also shared some appreciation on both sides as they learned a lot on this opportunity to not only line produce, but become actual producers of the film. They also mentioned some issues regarding some issues with other LGU's (which they kept secret) who made the production experience miserable. Good thing Quezon City gave them help, a place to do their work more liberally, and an LGU that really cares when they needed it (permits and locations included) which they hope won't happen if they plan to do movies here again soon. Yes, they plan to do more of these productions now that it has been done. Hopefully, it'll be easier to do (with them in the cast maybe?) but who knows, they might be making one already.
THE GUARDIAN will be out on theaters this September 2, make sure you watch and support them!
Mentor Mike aka Dr. Michael V. Maranan, LCB, MMLSM, DBA, DHUM just got his books released. It's a collection of his experiences in the lines of building businesses, education and mentoring. He is the man behind Windfreight Express Total Logistics Incorporated and 88 Sunfreight Express Corporation, and is its President and CEO. He wears many hats as a licensed Customs Broker, Professor, Public Speaker and Entrepreneur. He also got his DBA in Thames, and his Master's in Logistics and Supply Chain in PCU. He also got his Honorary Doctors of Humanities from United College of Brazil, plus a recognition from Lyceum Batangas as an Outstanding Alumnus. It has always been his dream to have education accessible for all which is why he wants to educate, empower and inspire others especially those who are already good at their craft (professionals and leaders).
His Books:
From Eight to Infinity: Secret Stories and Lessons from the life of Dr. Mike Maranan is more of a memoir, where he explains his experiences from when he started to the time he was leading corps.
Confessions of a Licensed Customs Broker is about how to weave through the complicated world of customs brokerage. He gives practical ways if you are doing a venture like his and will show you have leadership, perseverance, discipline and faith could help you make it a successful one.
The Business That Fits You and the Tagalog version "Ang Negosyong Swak Sayo Challenge" on the other hand will give you excellent entrepreneurship advice, and how to sustain trend driven businesses so you can make it into a long term one through building practical plans and framework. He wants it to be understood and digested easily by Filipinos and dedicate it to aspiring ones including importers, exporters, pros and students across the country. It won't be just theoretical as he made sure to include his real life experiences, tells you straight what would be profitable or not. Show you the ropes too.
Here's some clips from the event a few days ago:
The event was also graced by some of Mentor Mike's celebrity friends who swear by the practical tips they got from the books he put out.
The books are currently available via his website mentormikebooklaunch.com or his social media channels. You can also expect the release to be done in digital shopping apps and platforms very soon.
(Photos and videos on this article are from Rain de Ocampo of Raincheck, covering for KUMAGCOW.COM)
You certainly can't stop a bullish run as Forest Lake Development Incorporated made 2025 their biggest year yet by recording a whopping 5.5 Billion in Sales Production. That's a 45 percent jump from the year prior, thanks to the countless Filipino families who have put their trust in them. This stems from their service with compassion, accessible memorial care and dedication of the men and women of Forest Lake according to their CEO Alfred Xerez Burgos.
Aside from that, they've got a 20 percent revenue growth amounting to 3.26 Billion and a net income of 20 percent sans tax (789 Million), figures they've also been surprised with and gained SEC's trust to expand capital stock (initially 1 Billion, now 4 Billion pesos!).
This will translate to even more facilities starting with their columbariums, Churches, Parks, and services which makes their Total Memorial care possible in years beyond. This is a milestone they proudly announced, to hopefully touch on their corporation's value.
To date, they now have 42 memorial parks across the country plus over 41 partner funeral homes in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. These are all peaceful venues of families who want services that are hassle free, compassionate in the most troubling times of their lives. Visit forestlakeparks.com to know more about it.
The Philippines has gotten an Upper Middle Income Economy rating according to its Gross National Income per capita (GNI), and folks have been investing in properties and making them liveable. That includes interior design and making their place a smart home. Luxury condos usually get equipped with premium stuff, all for the love of hygiene and convenience. This is why they are choosing smart toilets these days, I wouldn't be surprised if you have one in your home.
Smart toilets are clean, always a better alternative to the usual toilet paper driven restrooms. It is also more comfy especially if you get the ones with heating, no more surprised cold moments when going in the loo. It also uses less water, as it employs smarter flushing technology on top of functionality that MGS offers.
MGS Smart Toilets are way better. They're market leaders for a reason, because among other brands, they provide various models that would fit the meticulous ones in the country. It is also designed well, built right and always assured that it is of high quality.
It is after all their flagship smart toilet. It's got all the nice things one would want in hygiene tech like auto flushing, remote control, waterproof protection, one touch operation, and eco mode. This spells a very premium experience if you are looking for something luxurious, all advanced like the MGS line.
The Vanta Pro has user memory settings (so you have your own when you need to use it.) They also have Aero, Nevo, Luxa if you want something smart and convenient. This would also make your property increase in value, it surely is the time to invest in good toilets!
If you want to take a look, visit their official website mgshome.ai if you need Smart Toilets, Smart Locks, Smart Kitchen solutions and more! It was so cool seeing this!
Proud Mom Yasmine and Dad (multi awarded actor) Alfred Vargas just posted super good news on their socials as their son Cristiano got back on the tank, something he's been looking forward to doing after the bullying ordeal he went through months ago.
Ms. Yasmine described the time as lost opportunities since their young kid wasn't able to compete in his favorite sport, and they knew how he felt disheartened (at the time), but now surprised how he came back ready, better than ever!
This was during the recent Milo Swim Competition where he raced with bigger kids at the 9-10 year old event. He was able to improve his previous time in different events, and came back clocking new personal bests, a feat which surprised even those who have been supporting him. They (Mom and Dad) dubbed him as their "Comeback Kid", and proudly saw how the fruits of his labor have all come true. In the meet, he was given the Most Outstanding Swimmer award in his category (Category A), this is also his second one as he won the same thing last year.
Councilor Alfred and Ms. Yasmine credits Cristiano's new coach Mr. Manny Thruelen who went back from years of retirement just to make sure he gets the needed training for the sport. His previous team and the swim community at that time also showed their support for the kid. They were overjoyed at the sight of people, including his previous coaches Gary and JM who were there and supported him too.
They're extremely happy and profess this as the handy work of God, and give all praises to the one above for doing this after the ordeal he went through. Congratulations Cristiano! Mom and Dad will SURELY stay behind you, and continue to LOVE you no matter what!
PS. Quezon City has programs against bullying together with the Department of Education to make sure there are enough safe and inclusive spaces so please ask about it with your LGU's if you need help!
Social Media Vlogging royalty Mam Elma was found crying at the Maddox Jewelry showroom when she visited Ms. Charo Cordial in Marikina a few days ago. She's the long time girlfriend of Ser Geybin (aka Gavin Capinpin) and a former educator, who's also been in entertainment news recently.
At Maddox Jewelry in Marikina, they pleasantly talked not about her personal life, but her dreams and how she shows her love for her family. Because Ms. Charo was easy to talk to, she opened up about how she wished to earn a doctorate degree in education and still make it successful in the content creation field. It's where she began to cry.
See, it was a very hard decision to actually leave her regular job as a teacher, more so because her parents were strongly against it. But she wanted to delve into content creation years ago, so she went ahead and did it. Even so, she plans to continue her studies so she had something to fall back on. She didn't want her family to worry.
Mam Elma and Ms Charo also talked about her relationship with social media phenom Ser Geybin. Particularly the things they're enjoying before they begin thinking of getting married. It's a serious step and felt the need to still prioritize education as said by their parents.
Here's their conversation on video:
If you're keen in watching the heartwarming story, subscribe to their YouTube channel Maddox_Jewelry and their official social media accounts. You'll love watching their exciting live streams and interaction with celebrities.
June is Pride Month and with the way things are now, it has to be reiterated, that the occasion is and still is a protest.
It was an opportune time to talk about what the current status of primary concerns are of the community. This is why the folks from Verde Creatives held an event called "Rainbow Voices: Mga Mukha at Boses ng Bahaghari" (The Faces and Voices of the Rainbow). The platform seeks to have a place for community members to talk about what is important, like the good and bad things about what is happening with the LGBTQIA+, brothers and sisters, and the phenomenal horrors on why the SOGIESC Equality bill is still not approved.
I asked them bluntly about how it might have been all frustrating, and they said a resounding YES. Though they assured me, they never will get tired. They promise to continue the fight, but it has to be an effort done with YOU, me and the rest of the community. It'll have a huge impact when we do things together, and I've seen it happen in recent years. I'm glad it's not just the bad things that were discussed, but the good things too.
Here's the talk on video, this was held at the Dark Roast Coffee House in Maginhawa Street, so listen in!
Verde Creatives very own Ms. Bemz Benedito, Ms. Gigi Marie Garcia of the Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP), Mx. Patrick Espino of LADLAD Partylist, Ms. Venus Ancheta-Lane, an HR Professional who is also part of the Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP), and Atty. Juliane Paul Tabarangao shared their expertise on the topic to explain where we are and how we are with regards to the causes we need to support.
Ms. Bemz reiterated "LGBT rights, trans rights are human rights. It is still not being accepted, just tolerated. It is important to celebrate Pride, it is a protest, it is important to discuss it, in platforms like Verde, to have a place to discuss things that may not be allowed in public. Thanks for giving us the voice, for letting us fight, to give solutions, but even if the faces have changed, we need to support the cause to protect LGBT or us Filipinos."
Ms. Gigi Marie Garcia adds "It's time for Trans people to change their name, markers and legal ID's for legal gender recognition. This would be a big help and our coalition will be pushing for legislation, government support for the passage of SOGIE bill. We hope this would be enacted as law, while we partner with more people to support our cause. Preferred names and gender identity is important for government transactions, and with it, we get recognized including the non binary individuals too. Our trans sisters even get offloaded because of it. STRAP hold sessions and hear so many stories about it, but names affirm the persona of the person."
Patrick Espino also shared "June is Pride month, but it has been used so many times that it is starting to be used. At times, they still call us names, but where are we now, still not where we want to be. Hate must be eradicated, it must be stopped."
While we are making progress as a society, there is still a long way to go. This effort by Verde Creatives is a really huge help to make those issues and put those points across. I hope this would put an even better perspective on letting all us know where we are, and perhaps find more ways on how we can help. I love how they pointed out that these issues are not designed to mock or put aside the fun during Pride events, because we need to celebrate our huge and small wins.
It felt good seeing Forest Lake Development Inc. hold recognition for their sales people at Okada Manila last April 21st. It was their National Sales Convention, with over 550 attendees and the theme "THRIVE: Ani ng Tagumpay". At a record breaking 5.5 Billion in sales this year compared to 3.8 Billion last year, there definitely is a reason to celebrate for this big corp. All their employees, partners and stakeholders from around the country went there including their CEO Alfred Xerez Burgos III.
They are the leading memorial park developer and now have transformed into an entity providing total memorial care. With services like Libre Burol, Libing Anywhere, Memorial Chapels, Columbarium a d Cremation, they've surpassed their goals and continue to partner with 41 funeral homes to this day. They now have 42 memorial parks all over the Philippines and plan to launch a few more in the near future. They also got SEC approve their capital stock fom 1 Billion to 4 Billion as they plan to expand and invest in tech for their properties too.
They were also entertained by Gary Valenciano.anf PPOP boy group AZTER which got the folks excited. Top performers were also given incentives like trips to Bangkok that is all expense paid. They are now 29 years in the business, and plan to have their services make an impact in the years to come.
Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano just got on Showtime today to promote his upcoming tour in North America, specifically in Yaamava Resort in Highland California on June 14, Thunder Valley Resort in Lincoln California on the 19th and Heinz C. Preacher Educational and Performing Arts Theater in Taylor Michigan on the 21st and Durham Convention Center in Durham North Carolina on the 27th.
INSPIRED is Gary's musical journey designed to uplift hearts no matter what age and showcase Filipino talent on the global stage as he's been doing in the past decades.
Gary will also be doing this tour with SUPER talented son Gabriel Valenciano. He will also be releasing a video on the 8th at 12 noon called UNSHAKEN with GARY V so there's a lot to watch out for on this tour!
Gorgeous daughter Kiama will join in on a few dates, on the 14th and 19th which you have to see. Her awards speak for itself so that's another thing to see. This will be directed by Mon Faustino. He will also be performing with Alyssa Quijano, Elke Saison Ortiz, and drummer Jonathan Regalado. Aside from that, he's also appearing on The 700 Club with Gordon Robertson on June 24th in Virginia. He is being supported by PAL, TFC, ABSCBN, ASAP XP, Tancino Law Offices, Sendwave. If you want to get tickets, call 9096802905 or email allaccessconcerts@gmail.con or thundervalleyresort.com/entertainment/events/gary-valenciano#gsc.tab=0 or call 7348469552, 5178851340, 7345162960, 7348650999 or via buy tickets.at/garyv/2180534. You can also inquire at 14158121372 or info@garyv.com.
The country is experiencing a circus over at the Senate and countless Filipinos are still experiencing poverty, high gas prices and commodities have gone up. Vincent Co, the President of top market brand PUREGOLD is making sure they're putting their priorities right by committing themselves to make sure that affordable and basic necessities are within reach in all their stores nationwide.
They just launched "Always Price Packs", to help you and I with matters concerning inflation, something that has risen in the past few years. I'm these packs, products are being sold below 100 pesos and are going to be fixed so people have something affordable to get at tough times like these. Vincent says this is their mission, to serve Filipino consumers at difficult times and add how they understand what we're going. through, and take all efforts to reach the larger population in these times. Always Price Packs are designed to help ease the burden of consumers wherever they are in the country. He hopes this would also help their loyal customers to manage their budgets, but still get something of quality.
This is their mission, to help those in the Filipino homes in these tough times. Go visit one near you to get them deals!
This week, we've been very busy covering several movies, events and runs among others. For starters, some of the country's brightest love teams are having their first movie out, something their fans are raring to show up for. Then there's the Sparkle Run over at Luneta Park that had GMA's biggest stars doing it to fund various charities that they support. This also is a time for them to personally interact with their fans, something they'd been looking forward to do every year. With this schedule, we're so excited to take a few days off to get some needed rest and recreation. I wanted to watch stars where it's more private, air conditioned, and got to use our LUMOS FLOAT EVO Home Cinema Projector.
This is a smart projector, pretty much installed with YouTube, Netflix, and several TV Box Apps. It is also 4K video capable, and can do 270 degree rotation to get those movies projected from different view points. It's also got auto Keystone + auto focus that can check your walls and angles, and automatically adjust views when needed. I watched with it on my projector screen, but if I'm a little lazy, do it with our bare wall or ceiling.
This can also connect to 5G, has Bluetooth, USB and in built applications such as Netflix, YouTube, and a whole lot more. If you're a little meticulous, you can watch 4K videos on it and see sharper videos, more lively colors and better details on 4500 lumens brightness. They also delivered this quite fast, quite affordable at Php 9,999.00, as they got 50% Off its original price. Get the LUMOS FLOAT EVO Home Cinema Projector here.
Having this in my room means I get to enjoy all the content that I love. I get to watch things from a joe's point of view, including interviews we've done with stars recently. The LUMOS Float EVO Home Cinema Projector also has really good audio built in stereo speakers, all 5W without distortion. This is available in Silver and Gold (which I got) so if you're a little picky of design and things you put in your room, they've got you covered.
Whether you want to watch in the comforts of your own room, or with a few guests, or a whole room of people, the LUMOS Float EVO Home Cinema Projector can get you do that massive display up in seconds. I'm planning to put this as a permanent fixture in one of our rooms since I've been planning to do a theater, for personal use. I can watch ALL THE STARS in my own little refuge, because I think I deserve it. If you're thinking of getting one, see their website for the full specifications. They've also got it at a good price, so don't be too complacent! It's time you do yourself a favor and get it.
A man or a woman's self confidence can really make or break them. In the Philippines, people get shunned by the sight of dark underarms. While for most it's okay, a person's emotions sometimes get the best of you when you become the topic of conversations between friends or family. While it's not right, Filipinas have done a lot to make sure that it doesn't happen to them. Some become okay doing nothing at all, while others have to do magic or mumbo jumbo Most would prefer something au naturel. This is where Hailey's Body Essentials come in.
Recently, they launched a new product called Hailey's Brightening Tawas Powder. They made an FDA approved formula that combines the deo ability of natural Tawas, and a light brightening effect in one form. This is also free from parabens, and compliant with ASEAN standards.
It is also affordable at 18 pesos for a 50 gram tub. There's also a 12 piece pack which you can get for 216 pesos. They also got a promo going on at their TikTok and IG accounts, just use BRIGHTENNOW as your voucher to get 10 pesos off. You can also opt to buy the Buy 12 get 1 promo instead. They also have a running social media contest so read up on their posts. You could get a chance to win months of product supply, and as much as 5000 cash.
Go use it and see if it works, tons of women got their confidence back with it. Raise those arms and show them off, you deserve to glow!
When I read about this, I couldn't believe it exists! Best of all, it's made in the Philippines, which is why I'll get some for personal consumption and for my Mom. See, my Mom always complains about how it is super hot in the afternoons, and when she's even doing nothing, she becomes an easy target for mosquitoes, something that she has dreaded for years now.
Kuchi Kuchi has made a Kuchi Kuchi Cooling Powder that is a Citronella Variant. This means, you get to solve 2 things at the same time,.particularly if it's too HOT (as it gives you the cooling effect) and when there's mosquitoes (as Citronella plants are known for deterring mosquitoes naturally).
The product is also gentle, easily accessible as it is available in Shopee and Lazada. It comes in 50g and 100g bottles and cost less than a hundred pesos. For those who want a more mortar and pestle style of purchasing, fret not because it'll be available in pharmacies like Mercury Drug, Watsons, Rose Pharmacy, even stores like Puregold, SM Supermarket and Robinsons starting next month.
Now is the time to put Kuchi Kuchi Cooling Powder Citronella in your go bags, for your Mom or kids, it's FDA approved and safe! Isn't that a good thing?!
Looks like the good people from Zamboanga have a lot to be happy about this week as accolades came for Golden Haven Zamboanga Crematorium. They are the Gold Winner for the Outstanding Developer Category (Specialized/ Purpose Built) which was given at ceremonies held at Solaire Resort North in Quezon City. Because of their work in modern but culturally sensitive properties which addressed the needs in the region, they were given the award by FIABCI. The project was completed in 2024 and has become a center for services that accommodate families, spaces they need, rooms and crematorium services that Filipinos need.
This is just one of many locations they cater for, which now makes the burial services needed for others a primary service they can do. Their division head Ms. Emelia Lustado proudly said that they are so proud to service families and their loved ones in the most difficult circumstances and appreciate their trust with the Golden Haven brand. They promise to always uphold standards, and innovate even more in the coming years. They hold this as their responsibility for their clients, and the community they belong to around the country.
Congratulations on this win! May your trihe increase!
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