Wednesday, September 24, 2025

From Janitor to Entrepreneur: Mike Cerantes' Journey from Poverty to Purpose


 Born in Masbate to a farming family with limited education, Mike Cerantes knew hardship from an early age. At just eight years old, he was already helping plant rice to support his family. After high school, he worked as a porter in the local market—despite suffering from asthma—and later moved to Manila at 17, determined to change his future.

In Manila, he took on menial jobs—as a lugawan crew member, car wash boy, and janitor—often surviving on scraps and spoiled food. Despite the physical toll, he remained focused on his dream.

At 19, Mike discovered Redinc, a turning point that came with skepticism from family and friends. Yet through persistence, he gradually built a career that would take him far beyond expectations. 

By 24, he had purchased his first car. He later traveled to Papua New Guinea for business, built international teams across Africa and among OFWs, and became a consistent top earner. His work led him to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau, and he eventually returned to Masbate—not in struggle, but in success—driving his own vehicle and providing his parents with the life he once only imagined.

From living in a rundown apartment, Mike now resides in a condominium and has built a family home. His ambition today is larger than personal success: to produce 100 millionaires within his team and prove that one's beginnings never define their destination.

“What holds most people back isn’t poverty—it’s the fear of starting,” he says.

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How to Make XRP Sustained Profits with DEAL Mining Cloud Mining


 Amid the surge in cryptocurrency adoption, XRP is increasingly being adopted by institutions due to its efficient and low-cost cross-border payments. It's not only shining a bright spot in the payment sector, but also offering new insights for individual investors: how can holding cryptocurrencies generate substantial daily returns, rather than simply waiting for appreciation?

This is the value of DEAL Mining cloud mining.

Cloud Mining: A Simpler Way to Passive Income

Traditional mining requires expensive mining machines, huge electricity costs, and professional maintenance, making it prohibitively expensive for most people. In contrast, cloud mining offloads the complex process to the platform. Users simply register an account, select a contract, and mining runs automatically in the background, generating daily returns.

DEAL Mining makes everything easier and more transparent.

Why is XRP so popular for both cross-border payments and cloud mining?

XRP is widely used in cross-border payments due to its fast transaction speed and low fees. Institutions are increasingly using XRP for global transfers and settlements.

However, for individual investors, simply holding XRP isn't enough to generate stable returns. In a volatile market, cloud mining offers an alternative: allowing idle cryptocurrencies to generate daily returns.

DEAL Mining's Core Advantages

Stable Returns: XRP contracts offer daily returns of up to 3%, with principal returned upon maturity.

Signup Bonus: New users receive $15 of free hashrate, allowing you to start mining with zero barriers to entry.

Multi-Currency Support: Supports major cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, DOGE, LTC, XRP, and USDT.

Security and Compliance: Cold wallet storage with McAfee® and Cloudflare® protection; US FinCEN MSB license obtained.

Green Energy: Mining data centers are powered by solar, wind, and hydropower, ensuring energy conservation and environmental friendliness.

Community Incentives: Invite friends to earn up to 4.5% commission.

Benefit Example Comparison

As you can see, whether it’s a small experiment or a large investment, users can achieve predictable and transparent returns through the DEAL Mining cloud mining platform.

How to get started with DEAL Mining?

Register an account → Visit https://dealmining.com, it takes minutes.

Claim Rewards → New users automatically receive $15 in free hashrate and experience real returns immediately.

Choose a Contract → From short-term contracts of 2 days to long-term contracts of 45 days, flexible to meet your needs.

Start Earning → Daily profits are automatically settled and can be withdrawn or reinvested. 

Company representative speaks

"Our goal is to make cloud mining as easy as logging into your email.

Whether you're a novice investor or a professional crypto user, DEAL Mining offers transparent, secure, and sustainable returns."

—DEAL Mining spokesperson

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the yield on XRP cloud mining?

A: Some contracts can generate up to 3% daily returns, with principal returned upon contract expiration.

Q2: Do new users need to deposit funds?

A: No, register and receive $15 in free computing power, allowing you to experience cloud mining risk-free.

Q3: How is fund security guaranteed?

A: The platform uses cold wallets with multiple encryption and is protected by McAfee and Cloudflare.

Q4: Does it support other cryptocurrencies?

A: Yes, in addition to XRP, we also support mainstream assets such as BTC, ETH, DOGE, LTC, USDT, and USDC.

Let your XRP grow every day.

XRP plays a vital role in cross-border payments, and with the DEAL Mining cloud mining platform, it can also be converted into a stable daily passive income.

Don't let your cryptocurrency sit idle. Register now at https://dealmining.com to receive $15 in free computing power. Join a global cloud mining network of 6.8 million users and truly maximize the value of your digital assets.

DEAL Mining — A globally trusted cloud mining platform, earn stable daily returns and easily earn cryptocurrency.

DEAL Mining has been featured on GlobeNewswire — read the full article here.

Company official website: https://dealmining.com

Download App: Available on iOS & Android

Contact: info@dealmining.com

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

TradingPRO Launches TradingPLUS, a Global Prop Trading Firm

  

TradingPRO launches TradingPLUS, a next-generation prop trading firm offering funded trading accounts, scaling plans, and instant funding for global forex, indices, commodities, and crypto traders in the Philippines. Empowering traders to grow without risking personal capital.

TradingPRO, an award-winning global broker recognized for its transparency and innovation, proudly announces the launch of TradingPLUS, its proprietary trading firm (prop firm) designed to empower traders in the Philippines with funded accounts, instant funding, and performance-based scaling opportunities.

About TradingPLUS

TradingPLUS is a prop trading firm powered by TradingPRO, created to help traders access professional-level funding without risking personal capital. By combining cutting-edge trading technology with a supportive growth environment, TradingPLUS provides Filipino traders with a clear path to trading success.

The program is open to forex, indices, commodities, and crypto traders, providing a diverse gateway for ambitious traders around the globe.

Key Features of TradingPLUS

- Funded Accounts up to $200,000 – Grow your trading career with scalable capital.

- Two-Step Evaluation Challenge – A fair and transparent assessment model.

- Fast-Track Option – Accelerate your evaluation and reach a funded account faster

- Instant Funding Option – For experienced traders who want to start immediately.

- Profit Splits – Competitive payouts designed to reward trader performance.

- Risk Management & Transparency – Proprietary tools and policies supporting sustainable success.

Why TradingPLUS Stands Out

Backed by TradingPRO’s reputation as an award-winning broker, TradingPLUS is built on trust, transparency, and a trader-first philosophy. Filipino traders can now access global markets, institutional-grade funding, and structured growth programs, giving them the opportunity to compete at a professional level.

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Stay connected with TradingPLUS and TradingPRO for the exclusive campaigns, promotions, trading events, and the latest updates:

Facebook: TradingPRO / TradingPLUS

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Threads: TradingPRO / TradingPLUS

About Trading PRO

TradingPRO is a globally recognized Forex broker regulated by the FSCA and FSC, committed to empowering traders with secure access to global markets, institutional-grade tools, and a client-first approach built on transparency and education. The company offers a wide range of instruments including Forex, metals, commodities, indices, and crypto CFDs, combined with ultra-tight spreads, rapid execution, and multilingual support across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

With platforms such as MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, a mobile trading app, and API access for professionals, TradingPRO delivers an intuitive trading experience for both beginners and advanced traders. Its Telegram ecosystem provides real-time signals, education, and market updates, while value-added benefits like deposit bonuses and cashback programs support trader growth. Above all, TradingPRO prioritizes safety and compliance, ensuring a trusted and regulation-backed trading journey.

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AIKONIC Launches Revolutionary Voice AI Ecosystem with Debut Hardware Device: The AIKONIC AI NOTE

 


 SINGAPORE, 21 SEPTEMBER 2025 — Imagine a world where speaking naturally translates into completed tasks. Today, AIKONIC is turning that vision into reality. As a pioneering innovator in voice-first AI solutions, AIKONIC is officially launching its groundbreaking full-stack voice productivity ecosystem alongside its flagship hardware device, the AIKONIC AI NOTE. This marks not just a product launch, but the dawn of a fundamental transformation in how we work.

For more details, visit our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYqVFWpcf9Zn7_dwbyr01RwdxF3CPOCG

Making Work as Simple as a Conversation: The AIKONIC Voice AI

At the core of our ecosystem is the Voice AI, designed to function as your round-the-clock "AI smart partner." Its mission is straightforward: to understand your spoken words, grasp your true intent, and generate actionable summaries, tasks, and schedules instantly.

Say goodbye to tedious manual tasks. This "smart partner" transforms your voice into powerful commands that handle all the groundwork. It intelligently generates meeting agendas, drafts email responses, and creates CRM entries based on your instructions. It also distills lengthy conversations into key summaries, converting complex manual processes into simple, one-step review and send workflows.

This seamless experience is powered by our revolutionary three-step process: Listen → Understand → Act. First, it captures your voice commands through devices like the AIKONIC AI NOTE, your mobile phone, or Apple Watch. Next, its "AI Brain" goes beyond basic transcription to deeply comprehend your intent. Finally, it acts autonomously, integrating with platforms like Gmail, Outlook, and Google Calendar to complete delegated tasks and provide real-time feedback.

The entire ecosystem is built on a core philosophy of Voice + Efficiency + Automation, making information processing as natural as conversation and unlocking tenfold productivity gains.


AIKONIC AI NOTE: The Ultimate Voice AI Companion

To ensure your "voice secretary" is always at hand, we've created the AIKONIC AI SYSTEM — an all-in-one personal voice device that seamlessly integrates recording, transcription, summarization, to-do list management, AI podcast generation, and proactive AI assistance. Featuring advanced bone conduction microphone sensors, it delivers high-quality recording of calls and voice communications from platforms like WhatsApp, Line, and WeChat, genuinely multiplying your efficiency.

Engineered for Portability and Performance:

Ultra-Portable: At just 28 grams and credit card-sized, it slips effortlessly into any pocketExtended Battery Life: 40-hour operation supports a full week of intensive useGenerous Storage: 64GB built-in capacity stores approximately 800 hours of valuable audioRapid Charging: 1.5-hour fast charging returns you to full power quickly


Powered by the AIKONIC AI ecosystem, the NOTE delivers game-changing features:

A Proactive "AI Brain" That Anticipates Your Needs Its Proactive AI features "cross-temporal long-term memory," maintaining context across all your conversations. Think of it as a colleague with perfect recall — when you revisit a project months later, it instantly retrieves all relevant historical records. Beyond just remembering, it proactively identifies tasks and conducts background research, truly understanding your needs.

Seamless Capture Across All Scenarios and Devices This is the world's first product featuring synergistic "Apple Watch + AI NOTE bone conduction technology." What does this mean in practice?

The AI NOTE's built-in bone conduction technology ensures crystal-clear capture of all parties during callsDeep Apple Watch integration enables recording directly from your wrist, syncing seamlessly to the AIKONIC AI App when your phone isn't convenientCreates a powerful trinity between your phone, APPLE WATCH, and AI NOTE for a truly unified experience

Transform Meetings into Podcasts with One Tap The device's innovative one-tap AI Podcast generation eliminates the need to read lengthy meeting minutes. AIKONIC AI intelligently synthesizes key points and delivers them through natural, human-like voice narration. Catch up on meeting highlights during your commute or workout, just like listening to your favorite podcast.

Auto-Sync That Integrates with Your Workflow The integrated Meeting Co-pilot (MCP) function connects seamlessly with mainstream CRM and productivity platforms. Client requirements and action items mentioned during calls automatically update in your work systems, eliminating manual data entry entirely.

Hardware and Subscription

AIKONIC AI NOTE Hardware: US$129 per unit

Subscription Services: Flexible multi-tier plans cater to diverse user needs, from casual users to professionals requiring extensive transcription services. Available plans include the Starter Plan, Note Plus, Pro Plan, and Unlimited Plan.

Users can subscribe or upgrade directly through the AIKONIC official website and mobile application.

Purchase Link: https://www.aikonic.me

About AIKONIC FUTURE TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.
AIKONIC is an innovation and technology company headquartered in Singapore. Rooted in Singapore's vibrant innovation ecosystem, we leverage deep local expertise and global vision to demonstrate the boundless possibilities of next-generation AI hardware and ecosystems. We are committed to empowering professionals worldwide by seamlessly merging artificial intelligence with innovative hardware, co-creating a smarter, more efficient future of work.

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Xpress Expands Salaried Driver Model With Full Benefits as MMDA Reports Over 62,000 Road Crashes in Metro Manila

    Manila, Philippines — February 2026 —  The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recorded 62,723 road crash incidents in Metr...