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.
Going to another press conference with Melai Cantiveros Francisco made me so excited, I thought I didn't get enough sleep. First off, it's the 5th season of her digital show KUAN ON ONE where she often guests Visayan speaking artists and individuals to the delight of the public. Aside from that, I got to see her again in person (since the last time I caught her was during the 4th season of the same show). I am so happy that the show has already transcended YouTube and are being shown on streaming platforms and free to air TV via Kapamilya Channel, IWantTFC and more. This brought her show to an even large audience, and people are appreciating it even more because being Bisaya is different. Just because you're from the same region, you immediately feel familiar, which is why they were able to talk non-stop!
Drag Queen Hana Beshie hosted the event!
Melai was super excited to share the episodes they prepared for this epic season because one of her dream interviews finally came true in the person of Ellen Adarna. Quite elusive to see being interviewed by the press, Melai was able to do it because she's going to talk about non trivial things which Ellen probably was also excited to do. Melai also told us that because they were talking about non showbiz things, they lost all track of time and did it for hours, that it already qualified for an episode the next week. This is the first time that they are also doing it so they're pretty nervous how folks at home would receive what they plan to do come June 9. She also divulged that they will be guesting Paul Jake Castillo and Mark Bautista in the weeks after that (plus a lot more to look forward to!).
Melai has really become so attractive for endorsements including her family which she's so glad about. She also told us how they became so engrossed with Korea, and said their whole family is being tapped by the Korean Tourism Organization again (they have been for several years!), and they'd gladly go there for much needed family time too.
Here's our interview with her yesterday at the ELJ building inside the ABSCBN compund:
All the success she says has always been attributed to God, and she promised that everytime she got to talk, she's always going to mention how thankful she is for the blessings. Evidently, she has been blessed, but has never changed since the day I saw her come out of the PBB house. She also acknowledged me and her fans (yes Melason!) for believing in them, and continuing to support them all these years.
I asked her about her family and she said Jason is involved in businesses right now and would rather keep it private. The kids are also doing well, but she teases that they probably have an idea on how famous they are and enjoying it. Sometimes Mela even initiates photo opportunities, because people tend to be shy around them. Super cute!
Melai may have gotten accolades and success in her career but has never changed who she is as a person. She's still that kind, happy lady, who's going to make sure you won't leave her show without laughing crazy! Thank you Melai for always being like that!
Make sure you watch KUAN ON ONE Season 5 starting June 9 on all ABSCBN platforms, including YouTube, digital and free TV!
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!
