Author: Lion's Den

Priding itself on a brand promise of ‘Fly Better’, Emirates is investing over US$ 2 billion to enhance its inflight customer experience, including a massive program to retrofit over 120 aircraft with the latest interiors, plus an array of other service improvements across all cabins starting in 2022. “While others respond to industry pressures with cost cuts, Emirates is flying against the grain and investing to deliver ever better experiences to our customers. Through the pandemic we’ve continued to launch new services and initiatives to ensure our customers travel with the assurance and ease, including digital initiatives to improve customer…

ABS-CBN Film Restoration brings today’s viewers another classic hit from Star Cinema with the online showing of the 1996 award-winning family-drama film, “Madrasta,” now streaming on KTX. Helmed by veteran writer-director Olivia Lamasan and co-written with National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee, the film explores how a stepmother’s love knows no boundaries despite struggling to seek affection and favor from her new family. As “Madrasta” premieres anew in its digitally restored version, meet the characters who have breathed life to its heartwrenching drama that is sure to touch audiences’ hearts. 1) Mariel, the devoted wife and stepmother…

Filmmaker Jordan Peele, also known for Get Out and Us that disrupted and redefined the horror genre, reinvents the sci-fi horror genre this time in his latest film Nope. Shot with large-format and IMAX cameras, Peele, along with the film’s director of photography Hoyte Van Hoytema (whose work includes Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk and Tenet) teamed up to capture the impossible on camera. Peele was eager to expand his cinematic canvas and embraced a new challenge unlike any in his filmmaking career so far and tackle the granddaddy of genre movies: the summer event film. The film is both a spectacle…

Mang Inasal sponsored the first leg of Coco Martin’s Pasasalamat Tour for a recently concluded, highly-popular TV series. The event was held at the Vista Mall Taguig Open Parking Grounds. “Just like how Mang Inasal takes pride in having Coco Martin as our endorser since 2016, we also recognize how Coco’s character in the series has become a source of inspiration among its viewers and even to our very own Mang Inasal customers for the past seven years,” said Mang Inasal Business Unit Head Mike V. Castro. Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest updates, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph…

Capture your best moments and express yourselves freely at night as global smart device brand OPPO is set to officially launch the much-anticipated addition to the Reno series line, the Reno8 Series 5G. Catch the livestream launch on September 1, Thursday via OPPO Philippines’ Facebook, YouTube, and Tiktok, and be treated to exciting performances and guest appearances. “OPPO continues its commitment for every addition to the Reno series, constantly challenging the boundaries of AI camera technology. With the upcoming launch, upwardly mobile and savvy professionals now have a smartphone to creatively express themselves. They can capture the best and clearest…

Jeepney TV has unveiled the latest group of categories for its inaugural “Fan Favorite Awards,” which includes a stacked list of nominees for the “Fave Supporting Actor and Actress” awards as well as other fun recognitions such as “Fave Beshie” and “Fave Twins/Triplets.” Kapamilya fans can now vote which among the performances of Aaron Villaflor, Dominic Ochoa, Enchong Dee, Joel Torre, John Arcilla, John Estrada, RK Bagatsing, and Tirso Cruz III in various series deserves the honor of “Fave Supporting Actor.” Meanwhile, respected artists Agot Isidro, Angel Aquino, Beauty Gonzales, Cherry Pie Picache, Janice De Belen, Mylene Dizon, Shaina Magdayao,…

EY, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and consulting services, announced the establishment of the Power & Utilities Center of Excellence (CoE) in the EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Philippines office, including plans to expand its team of practitioners experienced in enterprise applications and digital transformation this year. The new Power & Utilities CoE will be a pivotal expansion of the power and utilities services to support and provide innovative and strategic business services to EY member firms and assist them in their client services across the globe. Over 600 professionals with skills and experience in power and utilities,…

Bannering the best customer experience that subscribers enjoy on the Smart network, multi-hyphenate star Anne Curtis and rising actress Jane de Leon have suited up as two powerful superheroes in Smart’s latest campaign video, revealing its groundbreaking “Best Mobile Network” recognition from Ookla®, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence. A first for a mobile operator in the Philippines, the “Best Mobile Network” award was given to Smart after winning Fastest Mobile Network and Best Mobile Coverage for Q1 to Q2 2022. “We want to celebrate this milestone by putting together two of today’s remarkable women—this generation’s Dyosa…

PLDT and Smart, together with the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), have partnered with Donate A Bike, Save A Job Founder Gretchen Ho by providing Bikes for Livelihood to the Province of La Union. Bikes for Livelihood started in 2021 with the support of MVP Group Chairman Manuel V Pangilinan, who provided 500 bicycles to Donate A Bike, Save A Job which aims to deploy bicycles to essential and frontline workers amid the pandemic. PSF has also been actively supporting the initiative and has since turned over bicycles to a number of local government units. “We believe in the extraordinary ways that…

As the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines) celebrates its 120th founding anniversary, the organization commemorates more than a century of empowering Philippine and American enterprises in achieving their business goals and contributing to the Philippines’ civic and economic development. AmCham Philippines traces its history back to the simple round table discussions of four Manila Coffee Club members and one member of the Manila Merchants Association in 1902. With common business objectives and advocacies, these five men met regularly and eventually formed AmCham Philippines, the first American Chamber in Asia. A century and two decades later, AmCham…

To celebrate this year’s Buwan ng Wika, Linya-Linya is partnering up with Fully Booked to bring you the best of Filipino writers and artists. Collaborating with renowned figures like National Artist Ricky Lee, award-winning fictionist Lualhati Bautista, poet and novelist Edgar Samar, legendary creator of Pugad Baboy Pol Medina Jr., the mind behind Kikomachine Komix Manix Abrera, esteemed graphic novelist Rob Cham, and the man who brought Tarantadong Kalbo into life Kevin Raymundo. Linya-Linya celebrates these artists because they did not just elevate the standards of their craft, they also made an impact with the lives of Filipinos. From influencing…

For many kids, the reopening of face-to-face classes will be their first time going to school in person. There might be mixed emotions about leaving home but sending them with good baon cannot only keep them well-fed but also excited about their new learning environment. Having delicious and healthy food for lunch break and merienda will fuel them with energy to play and learn in school. Here are some ideas to make sure your kids get the nutrients they need while keeping them excited when they open their baon: • Play with color and shapes Bringing colors and shapes to…

After making a mark on pop culture as the longest-running action-drama series in the Philippines, “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” concluded with an action-packed and emotion-filled finale that glued viewers to see the fate of the iconic hero cop Cardo Dalisay, played by Coco Martin. The nearly two-hour finale hit a new all-time high record of 536,543 live concurrent views on Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube and garnered multiple trending topics on Twitter in the Philippines such as #FPJAP7MissionAccomplished, #FPJsAngProbinsyano, Coco Martin, Susan Roces, Cardo, Julia Montes, Lola Flora, Onyok, John Arcilla, Angel Aquino, Agila, and Hipolito. The episode saw Cardo’s Task…

The internet is teeming with thousands of content creators such as vloggers, influencers, and podcasters. And with some achieving celebrity status and earning considerable income, it’s not surprising that more and more people are being drawn to the idea of becoming content creators themselves. Besides, all it takes is an idea and a smartphone to start uploading your own content online whenever you wish to. However, the journey is not always smooth sailing, especially for starters. Espie, a 25-year-old Filipino content creator who loves to do covers of anime soundtracks, started small with a few followers on various social media…

Automotive industry leader, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) inaugurated today Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines, Inc. (TMSPH), a wholly owned subsidiary that will be a provider of mobility-related services. TMSPH ventures into the development and offering of a range of ‘new mobility solutions’ that will enhance Toyota as a brand that creates value for society through a service business model. Along with automotive manufacturing and distribution businesses, TMP furthers its effort to provide safety and comfort for Filipinos with TMSPH’s Vehicle Usership (VU) platforms, available for individuals and the business sector. According to TMP president Atsuhiro Okamoto, this new venture will…

Karl Bautista, who is known on Tiktok as an athlete, artist and architect, tries his luck in dating as he was announced as the ‘searcher’ of the country’s first boys love dating game show, “Hello Searcher ” produced by Blacksheep. According to him, he was shocked to be chosen as the searcher for the game show as he rarely gets a shot in his past auditions. “Honestly, hindi ko inexpect. Hindi naman ako artista pa talaga pero I sent auditions here and there. I rarely get a callback. Sabi ko na lang, ‘I will try to audition because Mela (Habijan)…