Mentor Mike Launches Books on Life, Entrepreneurship with Purpose

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)

Making Milestones in 2025: Forest Lake

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.

Top Smart Toilet Brand MGS Releases New Collection

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!