Author: Lion's Den

AirAsia Philippines and vivo are coming together once again to drum up the return of face-to-face celebration of local festivals, starting with Zamboanga City’s Hermosa Festival. The world’s best low-cost airline and vivo also aim to spur demand for domestic and inbound international travel through aggregated online content and special promos and deals. The travel and tech giants hero the importance of organic online content in the rebound of tourism demand. In attaining this goal, the industry leaders partnered with Miss Earth Philippines 2020 Roxie Smith to share with her audience an immersive experience at Hermosa Festival’s Celebracion de Colores…

Just this October 8, GMA Public Affairs’ “The Atom Araullo Specials” won Best Asian Documentary in the 4th Asia Contents Awards (ACA) at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) Theater in Busan, South Korea. “The Atom Araullo Specials”’ “Munting Bisig (Young Arms),” which was the only Philippine entry shortlisted in the said festival, bested other Asian shows produced by Netflix, Asian Boss (YouTube), and TV Asahi Production (YouTube). This is the second international award that “The Atom Araullo Specials” won this year. Last April, the same episode gave the Philippines a Gold World Medal at the prestigious 2022 New York…

Alorica, one of the largest BPOs in the industry, has achieved its 7,000 monthly recruitment target last month, entering an early peak ramp season driven by the acquisition of new global clients from the consumer goods, retail, healthcare and financial services industries. Alorica’s usual Q4 client demands and opportunities started in as early as Q3 of this year as businesses start to open and adapt to the post-pandemic “new economy”, achieving normalcy faster than other industries. “The 7,000 hiring target per month is something we’ve come close to before, but not in a consecutive series of months. Our highest was…

Columbia Pictures has just unveiled the video of Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto covering Shawn Mendes’ Top of the World from Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. The video is a collaboration with UMUSIC PH to celebrate the release of the movie and the original motion picture soundtrack featuring Shawn Mendes. Top of the World is one of the original songs from the musical comedy with Mendes as the singing voice of Lyle, the croc with a heart of gold. Espanto said he “had so much fun” shooting the video and invited fans to sing along, and go on top of the world…

There isn’t anything that this local bakeshop won’t do to help put the Philippine baking industry on the global map. For over 40 years since its establishment in Manila, Tinapayan Festival has offered its slew of soft and sweet baked products ranging from bread, cakes, and to pastries. This time around, they celebrate not only World Bread Day but also four decades of commitment to the Filipino community it is a part of, with the aim of further cementing its roots in the founder’s hometown of Cuenca, Batangas. “40 years is no easy feat and we are very grateful to…

Nanette Medved-Po, founder and chairwoman of HOPE and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX), will be named this year’s Asia Society Game Changer Award Honoree. The prestigious award giving body recognizes individuals, organizations, and movements that have inspired, enlightened, and shown true leadership in areas that reflect Asia Society’s core pillars of policy and business, arts and culture, and education. The award was given to Medved-Po for impacting many through her initiatives that improve public school education, providing agriculture interventions for smallholder farmers, and creating environmental programs that address the problem of plastic waste and carbon sequestration. Previous honorees include His Highness…

Newest telco player DITO Telecommunity invites everyone to check out its flagship store on Saturday, October 15 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. Committed to making its innovative products more accessible to Filipinos, DITO is all set to welcome subscribers and new customers to a fun place where everyone can get to know more about DITO products and promos in real time. With a strong vision of weaving Filipino communities together, DITO will launch a flagship store that will serve as a venue for people to come together to pursue their shared interests and passions. DITO envisions the store to…

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gavin Haley will be performing in the “Nightcap” event this Thursday (October 13), 8 pm at The Keg in BGC. Gavin is an American artist behind the hits “The Way I Am” and “Tati” who is currently promoting his latest album “i hate you, Don’t Leave Me.” This month’s “Nightcap,” a series of gigs around the Metro led by ABS-CBN’s Tarsier Records, will also feature Filipino artists Gessie, Jeremy G, Zion Aguirre, and Recio who will be performing their latest music. An after-party with DJ Bandit follows the main show.

The Philippines is one of the countries that is most vulnerable to climate change. Extreme rainfall and drought will affect availability of water and food; rising sea levels will flood coastal areas and dislocate millions of people. However, simple acts done every day by millions of people can help reduce climate change. This is the principle behind the SM Green Movement—a collective effort among customers, communities, and partners to make “greener choices” that will protect people and the planet. Here are some easy and affordable changes you can make right now to make your home and your lifestyle more environmentally…

Kapuso Network’s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV remains true to its promise of bringing Filipinos all over the world Stronger Together through engaging and innovative content beyond its on-air platforms. Making the full Kapuso abroad experience at best, GMA Pinoy TV’s programming is complemented by its events and digital shows. Just last month, the Filipino community in the US was thrilled with GMA Pinoy TV’s highly successful return via “Together Again: A GMA Pinoy TV @ 17 Concert.” The channel’s biggest 17th anniversary treat starring Bea Alonzo, Aiai Delas Alas, Lani Misalucha, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, and…

Good vibes and a heartwarming story about friendship and aspirations delighted viewers as iWantTFC’s youth-oriented series “Tara, G!” premiered on the streaming platform and made it to the list of the Top 10 most watched shows. The pilot episode introduced viewers to Team WISE – Anthony Jennings, Kaori Oinuma, JC Alcantara, Vivoree Esclito, Zach Castañeda, and CJ Salonga. They are a solid barkada with different quirks but they are united with the shared goal of bringing back the glory of La Guerta by making a living as coffee farmers. Team WISE, who relies heavily on their coffee business for their…

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) is the first hospital in the country to receive platinum accreditation from Investors in People (IiP). This also makes Cardinal Santos the fifth institution to receive the highest possible accolade from the international accrediting body. CSMC now ranks fourth among 69 organizations in the Human Health & Medical Activities Category and 83 of 1074 organizations globally that have taken part in the accreditation process. The certification is valid from 2022 to 2025 and is the culmination of a re-accreditation process that has seen the hospital receive the highest-possible approval that IiP hands out. Platinum accreditation…

Pretend plays have been one of the playtime activities loved by kids because they can be whoever they want. This is why parents these days are more into toys that allow their little ones to unleash their imagination. Good thing McDonald’s released its newest Happy Meal collection, Play McDonald’s, which makes pretend play time more fun and exciting with the 8 miniature toys that lets them have the complete McDo experience. With this month’s Happy Meal O’Clock, parents and kids will have the opportunity to have more interactive bonding moments together after a long day at work or school. McDonald’s…

NEW YORK  — Diamond certified multi-platinum selling rock band Nickelback debuted the second single from their highly anticipated new album Get Rollin’, which is set for release on November 18th via BMG. Set against an anthemic guitar melody, “Those Days” reminisces about youthful adventures. “The time we’d waste, cause life could wait… What we’d give to relive just a single day,” frontman Chad Kroeger sings. From staying out past curfew to falling in love for the first time, Nickelback’s newest single is a sincere and honest ode to the good times had. A contrast to the band’s edgier new single “San…

Love is not always about the sweet, spice, and everything nice. It also deals with conflicts, heartbreaks, and moving forward. If you are looking for the right background music to get lost in your feelings after ending a toxic relationship, here are new releases from ABS-CBN’s rising music stars: 1. When you want to yell at your ex for wasting someone like you Sinayang Mo – Jeremy G (Lyrics) Jeremy G’s latest single “Sinayang Mo” is his first release under Star Music and serves as the first taste of his new album coming out next year. The upbeat track, which…

The unexpected and unforgettable tandem of Hyun Bin (Crash Landing on You, The Swindlers) as North Korean detective Lim Cheol-ryung and Yoo Hai Jin (Lucky Key, A Taxi Driver) as South Korean detective Kang Jin-tae returns for another “Confidential Assignment”. And this time, they are going international! “Confidential Assignment 2: International”, according to director Lee Seok Hoon (The Himalayas, The Pirates), had been created with a tremendous amount of hard work “to show that (this) sequel is a step forward in every way.” The characters are funnier, the story is twice more thrilling, and the action is definitely on a…