Author: Lion's Den

More Filipino youth are discovering brands through non-digital formats while Gen X are increasingly finding out about new brands on mobile games and online ads, according to a recent report from the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP). During the association’s first General Membership Meeting at The Atrium at Enderun in Taguig, DMAP President Miko David shared that billboard ads (+30.8%) and word of mouth (+22.4%) saw a surge among Filipinos aged 16 to 24 years old for brand discovery. Similarly, ads on mobile games (+45.4%) and search engine queries (+37.2%) have seen an exponential growth for brand discovery…

Girl and child rights organizations Plan International Pilipinas and Consuelo Foundation warned of escalating artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled online abuse targeting children, as they convene lawmakers, tech companies, youth leaders, and civil society groups at a Safer Internet Day Celebration on February 24, 2026. The groups flagged the rapid proliferation of AI tools capable of generating hyper-realistic images, videos, and voice recordings, which are increasingly being weaponized to exploit, harass, and extort children online. These include AI-generated sexual images, “deepfake” content, impersonation scams, and grooming tactics that are more difficult for parents and authorities to detect. “We are facing a reality…

Today, Brooklyn legends They Might Be Giants proudly announce the arrival of their highly anticipated new LP, “The World Is to Dig”. The 18-song album arrives April 14 in all formats at TMBGshop.com and on streaming services; plus an exclusive 180-gram vinyl color variant will be available at indie retail shops on April 17. This is the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Grammy-nominated “BOOK”, and the project blends sharp songwriting and bold experimentation into a refreshingly original collection. The album’s lead single, “Wu-Tang,” is out now. While the song’s lyrics celebrate the power of Wu-Tang Clan over a fan…

LG Electronics (LG) will be showcasing its new home robot, LG CLOiD, for the first time at CES 2026, held in Las Vegas from January 6-9. Representing LG’s continued progress in home robotics, LG CLOiD is designed to perform a wide range of indoor household tasks, enhancing everyday convenience and improving quality of life by making home management more efficient and intuitive. Positioned as a home assistant, LG CLOiD embodies LG’s vision of the “Zero Labor Home, Makes Quality Time” – a future where technology meaningfully reduces the burden of daily chores, allowing customers to focus more on the people…

Chinese New Year marks a season of fresh beginnings and good fortune. This February, OPPO brings the festive spirit to its Service Centers nationwide with a special promotion that rewards loyal customers and makes device care more rewarding. From February 16 to 22, 2026, customers who avail of out-of-warranty repair services at any OPPO Service Center nationwide will automatically qualify for the OPPO Chinese New Year Lucky Draw. After their device repair is completed, customers can pick a red envelope and instantly receive a prize. Customers with a repair cost of PHP1,500 below are eligible for Minor prizes such as:…

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, successfully delivered over 20,000 pounds of hot air balloons and drones from Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the United States for the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF). This year’s event, themed “A Weekend of Everything that Flies” took place from February 13 to 15, 2026, at New Clark City in Tarlac. “The Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is all about imagination taking flight, and we’re proud that FedEx helped make that magic possible,” said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director, FedEx Philippines. “Our global network, specialized freight…

Days move fast. For daily commuters, they are a constant juggle—beating the rush, staying on schedule, and making sure you get from home to work as quickly as possible.Which is why nothing spikes commuter stress like realizing you’re low on balance—right when you’re already in line, already late, and already surrounded by equally rushed strangers. Suddenly, it’s a scramble: searching for a top-up station, queuing behind others, or dealing with reloading machines that seem to break only during peak hours or even the ticket booths where card top-up lines merge with single-journey ticket purchases. In the middle of rush hour,…

As Chinese New Year approaches, Filipinos are turning cultural traditions and ‘suwerte’ (luck) into a shopping list, fueling a sales surge in sari-sari stores nationwide as families prepare to welcome prosperity for the year ahead. Filipino tech startup Packworks, through its business intelligence tool Sari IQ, analyzed over a million monthly transactions across its network of 300,000 stores over a three-year period. The study compared sales trends for holiday-related items two weeks before and after Chinese New Year from 2023 to 2025. The data reveals that items linked to abundance and luck, such as hopia, Chinese wine, and Asian noodles,…

Primetime King Coco Martin is filled with gratitude as “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” celebrates its third anniversary, marking three years of shared journey with Filipinos nationwide who religiously followed the story and struggles of Tanggol every night. In a series of plugs released by Dreamscape Entertainment, loyal viewers wished the show a happy anniversary and thanked Tanggol for giving them all-out action, drama, joy, and inspiration throughout the years. “Tatlong taon mo na kaming napapasaya, napapahanga, at napapaiyak sa bawat eksena,” shared one avid fan. While another ka-Batang Quiapo viewer said, “Maraming salamat sa patuloy na pagbibigay inspirasyon at saya sa…

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Chinese-Filipino families uphold traditions filled with purpose and meaning. Homes are carefully cleaned to sweep away bad luck, red decorations are displayed to invite joy and prosperity, and mandarin oranges are shared as symbols of abundance. Elders give angpao with wishes of health and wealth, each gesture reflecting hope for a promising year ahead. With the arrival of the Year of the Horse, gold stands as a fitting symbol of strength and good fortune. Whether given as a Lunar New Year blessing or kept as a personal keepsake, 24K gold carries wishes for long-term…

The new trailer for Andrew Stanton’s “In The Blink of An Eye” is now available. The film will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ Philippines on February 27, 2026. From the 2016 Black List script by Colby Day (“Spaceman”), Andrew Stanton (“WALL·E,” “Finding Nemo”) crafts an interwoven triptych that contemplates the essence of humanity throughout time. Across these millennia, one constant has remained: our desire to connect with each other and the world that sustains us. In the distant past, a Neanderthal family (Jorge Vargas, Tanaya Beatty), displaced from their home, struggles to survive – protecting their children and…

Chowking welcomes Chinese New Year 2026 with a flavorful celebration, headlined by its newest festive offerings, including the NEW Coco Mango Halo-Halo and the Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Lauriat, perfect for sharing with family and barkada. This year, Chowking invites Filipinos to welcome the Year of the Horse with a festive spread featuring Chinese-Style Fried Chicken, Pancit Canton, Siomai, Buchi, Egg Fried Rice, and Chicharap, alongside a refreshing new dessert that adds a bright, tropical twist to the season. To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Horse, Chowking is hosting its nationwide CHOWlubong festivities on February 16, 2026. Rising…

Araneta City celebrates Chinese New Year with exciting offerings and lucky strides to usher in an auspicious year on February 17. With the theme, Gallop in Prosperity, Araneta City presents a fiery tradition filled with festivities and celebration of Chinese culture to welcome a prosperous year ahead. Immerse yourself in a visual spectacle of luminous lanterns, Chinese Zodiac Horoscopes, energetic dances, and a bounty of the finest and most authentic oriental cuisines. These curated offerings will bring the spirit of the Chinese New Year to life across Araneta City. Experience it as the City of Firsts transforms into a vibrant…

The Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines, Inc. (CCIP) is set to host its first General Membership Meeting (GMM) for 2026 on February 26, 2026 (Thursday),at the Edsa Shangri-La, Manila – Garden Ballroom. CCIP to hold its 1st 2026 General Membership Meeting This milestone event brings together CCIP’s diverse and influential membership base—composed of cosmetics brand owners, manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, and allied service providers—for an afternoon of high-level discussions on regulation, competitiveness, and global expansion in the Philippine cosmetics industry. Distinguished Speaker Line-Up The first GMM of 2026 will feature four prominent speakers from key government agencies, offering…

Like mother, like daughter. In Scream 7, when a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all. Get ready for a bloody good time when Scream 7, directed by creator Kevin Williamson and also starring Courteney Cox, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Ethan Embry and Mark Consuelos, slashes its way into…

For 30 lucky Pasigueño couples, today was the most memorable Valentine’s Day of their lives. Not only did they solemnize and legalize their union on this day, but they also got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be serenaded by the country’s top folk-pop band Ben&Ben. As a special treat for Pasigueño couples who tied the knot today during Pasig City’s annual Kasalang Bayan, the nine-piece band surprised the newlyweds and their guests with a heartfelt performance of their latest single Duyan. It was a fitting song for the occasion, as it was originally the wedding vow of Ben&Ben frontman Miguel Benjamin,…