Author: Lion's Den

You can now bring the ultimate summer vibe everywhere! The young Cebuano singer-songwriter Will Mikhael has unveiled his new original single “Swing By To You” to the world and it’s a bop indeed! According to the Cebu-based artist, the summer season inspired him to do this song. Will recalls “this song came about when I was having a blast one summertime. I experienced what it felt like to be on a pristine, beautiful beach and having a wonderful time with my family. And while I was enjoying myself, I thought of a record that would get people to dance and…

Filipino singer-songwriter MONA channels the inner thoughts of a fan girl on “Tagahanga,” her official second single under Sony Music Entertainment. The song tells the story of a passionate fan who rallies around her idol, hoping to connect with them in a meaningful way and get noticed. It was also penned by MONA herself, who admitted that her experiences as a fan inspired the storytelling. “To an extent, I’d say that these memories come from a place of love and adoration,” MONA shares. “I took the experience to heart when I decided to start a career in music, because at…

Since the announcement of mandatory SIM registration last year, many have been confused about what is it for and why is it important for us Filipinos. Surely, you have read some articles, heard radio commercials, and even seen TV ads encouraging you to go to your telco’s website or app and register your SIM. Still, you and your friends refuse to comply with the government mandate thinking how something as simple as an unregistered SIM can disrupt our lives. In this article, we will tell you why it is relevant and what will happen if you fail to register your…

GrabFood partners with Riot Games for VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific League 2023, making it the official Online Food Delivery Partner of the esports event in the Philippines. The highlight of the partnership is the GrabUnlimited (GU) Unli-Buhat Challenge, where four lucky players and their chosen companions get the experience of a lifetime: a trip to Seoul, South Korea to witness the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific League 2023 during the finals week happening in May. Grand winners of the challenge are going to receive round-trip tickets for two, accommodation allowance, and exclusive backstage and event passes. To get started, participants…

Leading broadcast company GMA Network once again sets the bar high as role models for education through recognitions from the University of the East (UE) Caloocan and De La Salle University (DLSU). GMA News Pillar Mel Tiangco was recently named as “Gawad Bagani sa Larangan ng Telebisyon” at the Seventh Gawad Bagani Sa Komunikasyon: Para sa Makabagong Mandirigma sa Radyo at Telebisyon. The awarding ceremony was held last March 13 at the UE Caloocan Campus. Tiangco won in the Television Program Category for GMA Network’s primetime newscast 24 Oras. She was conferred with the same award in 2016 and 2018.…

Krispy Kreme is making the summer season more delightful with two creations that will bring happiness to you. To celebrate the joyous and festive period, Krispy Kreme is introducing their new Easter Doughnuts which are best paired with a refreshing sip of their Frozen Lemonades. A basket full of happiness is coming up with the new Easter Doughnuts and Minis collection. Inspired by Easter’s famous icons, put these little doughs of happiness in your basket starting off with Blue Easter Chick, White Easter Chick, and Pink Rabbit. The Blue Easter Chick is an egg shell doughnut filled with dark choco,…

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes makes his biggest and highly-anticipated comeback to the small screen in the upcoming series, “Royal Blood.” From the creator of Widows’ Web, Ken de Leon, and the brilliant mind of RJ Nuevas, GMA Network is proud to present another murder mystery drama that will surely keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. “Royal Blood” follows the story of Napoy (Dingdong), a loving single father who struggles to provide for his daughter’s needs by working as a motorcycle rider. He is also the bastard son of a business tycoon. But despite facing financial problems,…

Rising alt-rock artist LØREN has released his debut EP, “Put Up a Fight,” out now via 88rising and THEBLACKLABEL. The 5-song EP was written and produced by LØREN. Along with the EP, LØREN released a stunning video for EP track “Folks”. “Put Up a Fight” highlights LØREN’s unique strengths as a musician – the Korean artist wrote, produced, and played each instrument for all the songs on the EP by himself. https://open.spotify.com/album/3drwQJIp5YRtjFIIPishWG LØREN’s grungy vocals cascade over roaring guitar riffs and powerful drums throughout the project, ranging from the pop-punk angst of “Panic” to the indie-rock inspired “Sticks And Stones.”…

SKYBIZ, the business solutions arm of SKY, treated its enterprise partners anew for their continuous patronage as it recently held a special screening of the DC Comics superhero blockbuster “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” at the Newport Cinema last March 18 as part of its signature Blue Carpet event. Among its corporate partners that attended the latest installment of the Blue Carpet gathering were representatives from renewable energy company First Gen Corp., multinational delivery conglomerate Federal Express Pacific LLC, IT service corporation Lgosoft Corp., steel fabricators iSteel, and local banks Landbank of the Philippines and Bank of Makati. SKYBIZ business…

Leading life insurer Pru Life UK is bringing back PRURide Philippines, the country’s biggest cycling festival, as part of its advocacy to help Filipinos live a healthier lifestyle through cycling. This year’s PRURide Philippines, which will be held on May 21 in Clark and May 28 in Cebu, is part of Prudential’s 175th anniversary celebration, including its 100 years in Asia. To launch this event and celebrate life for better health and wellness, Pru Life UK is doing a ceremonial fun ride around Bonifacio Global City with its employees, agency force, and partners from the government and private sectors. PRURide…

Health-ed start-up Mind You MHS (Mental Health Systems) has officially launched the “House of Healers,” an online platform designed to help address mental health challenges faced by young Filipinos. By utilizing inherent features in video games, the platform aims to create a safe space for conversations. Playing as famous “Healer” characters, Mind You’s team of licensed psychologists will be present in some of the most popular mobile and computer games to offer real-life healing in the form of free mental health education and consultation sessions to anyone who seeks it. Currently on its soft launch, House of Healers sessions are…

Shopee recently partnered with leading digital services provider PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), to educate local sellers endorsed by the local government unit (LGU) of Talavera, Nueva Ecija through Pilipinas: Aahon and Babangon, a learning caravan created by PLDT and Smart to help MSMEs expand their livelihood opportunities through technology. For this session, PLDT and Smart trained attendees on how to effectively take photos for their business, while Shopee helped the MSMEs in attendance learn how they can grow further by taking their business online. A Shopee seller was also present to share his experience growing…

ABS-CBN News’ “KBYN: Kaagapay Ng Bayan,” hosted by Kabayan Noli de Castro, made it to the shortlist of this year’s New York Festivals TV & Film Awards as the Philippines’ sole entrant in the News: Best Public Affairs Program category. The shortlist, which is composed of various TV and film entries from around the world, was released by the organization on its official website. “KBYN” served as Noli’s television comeback in April 2022 that featured inspiring success stories as well as the struggles of ordinary Filipinos every Sunday afternoon. Currently, the show has pivoted into a special segment in “TV…

The Itchyworms are back with an upbeat, retro-pop tune that deals with the dread of knowing that your loved one will be moving away to a different place for good. Their new single “Panic In My Mind” was specifically written for their bandmate Chino Singson, who moved to Canada with his family to start a new life. But according to Jazz Nicolas (lead vocals, drums, piano, keyboards, and keytar), who wrote the song based on a real-life event, the meaning behind “Panic In My Mind” can be taken in multiple ways. “The second half of the song shifts the narrative…

Whether it’s a chill and laid-back party, an outdoor and wild celebration, or a simple karaoke night, Sony is ready to bring out the best in the party this upcoming summer season with its SRS-XP500 portable Bluetooth speaker. The heat is definitely on with SRS-XP500’s speak and top-of-the-line features ideal for outdoor parties. Sing and dance your heart away without worrying about it getting splashed by water or drinks. SPS-XP500 has an IPX4 water-resistant rating, making it safe and secure from any sprinkle. Just snap the speaker’s cap on to ensure its safety even during outdoor parties. Speaking of the…

To fully enjoy a convenient city life, the location of the property where one lives and works is a crucial factor to consider. Keeping up with the modern on-the-go lifestyle, many Filipinos go for an easily accessible single setting for their residences, workplaces, and recreational activities. The daily grind becomes a lot easier when they are situated in an area that offers geographical connectivity, a safe community, and other conveniences. One of the places preferred by today’s urban dwellers is Mandaluyong, a small city with bustling economy in the middle of Metro Manila. At the heart of the Mandaluyong Central…