Author: Lion's Den

Great things are ahead for highly-talented Kapuso artists Gil Cuerva, Kate Valdez, and Kelvin Miranda as they renewed their ties with GMA Artist Center last November 18. Senior Vice President for GMA Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, First Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari Abacan, First Vice President for Business Development Department III Darling de Jesus-Bodegon, First Vice President and Head of Regional TV and Synergy Oliver B. Amoroso, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, GMAAC Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun S. Ferrer, Senior Talent Managers for GMA Artist…

Revisit some of the remarkable episodes of Sylvia Sanchez, Jane Oineza, and Yves Flores in the longest drama anthology of the country, “MMK,” this December. Viewers are in a treat this month as the show re-airs the 2013 iEmmy Awards Best Drama Series Finalist titled “Manika,” headlined by the 2013 New York Festival Best Performance by an Actress finalist, Jane Oineza, this Saturday (Dec.11). Many people wish for a beautiful face, but Nene (Jane) found it to be the opposite, causing her trauma. Her stepfather sexually abused her several times, and her mother did nothing to help her. She even…

SKY brings an all-out slugfest to fight fans this holiday season with high-octane boxing bouts featuring top Pinoy prizefighters in “Probellum: Revolution” in Dubai and “Saludar vs. Rosa” in the Dominican Republic, all live on SKY Pay-Per-View’s Filipino Boxing Bundle. On December 12 (Sunday), it’s a gold rush in Dubai as Pinoy fighters John Riel Casimero, Jayson Mama, and Donnie “Ahas” Nietes look to claim the spoils against some of the toughest fighters in the world in “Probellum: Revolution.” Catch as former three-division champion Casimero (31W–4L) defends his WBO bantamweight belt against Englishman Paul Butler (33W–2L), while the undefeated Mama…

The newest McDonald’s Green and Good store in Mandaluyong City isn’t just built with sustainability in mind, it was also designed to cater to the growing population of cyclists in Metro Manila by offering convenient bike-friendly features. Aside from supporting the riding public, McDonald’s Green & Good stores allow the QSR giant to test and learn sustainable practices with its green building construction and utility efficient solutions. The new store, McDonald’s Shaw Wack Wack features a Bike and Dine area where cyclists can comfortably enjoy their McDonald’s favorites in the company of their bikes. The innovative outdoor dining area features…

Today’s forecast calls for a 100% chance of adventure! Check out the new trailer for Paramount Pictures’ Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and see it only in Philippine cinemas in 2022. The world’s favorite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails,…

After being publicly launched last month by ShowBT Philippines, the global entertainment company responsible for catapulting SB19 into global stardom, P-Pop girl group KAIA is now ready to seize the spotlight with the release of their pre-debut single “KAYA”—out today on December 10 (Friday) via Sony Music Philippines. Derived from the Filipino word which means finding one’s own courage, the upbeat electro-pop track tackles the importance of coping with the turbulent times, and being able to bounce back stronger amidst the adversities in life. The song is written by Maegan Adriano and KAIA themselves, who took inspiration from the hardships that…

This December, I Juander is celebrating 10 colorful years of dishing out stories that satisfy Filipinos’ inherent curiosity about their identity and culture. And what better way to do this than having a two-part special airing on December 12 and 19 on GTV. Veteran broadcast journalist and the show’s pioneering host Susan Enriquez is happy to celebrate this feat with the show’s loyal ka-Juander. “Nakaka-inspire na umabot na sa isang dekada ang programa,” she shared. “Patunay lamang na patuloy na tinatangkilik ng mga manonood ang makabuluhang kaalaman at impormasyon na inihahatid ng I Juander. Taos pusong pasasalamat sa mga loyal…

GARY Valenciano continues his advocacy to spread happiness and inspiration through prayer and music as he is set to perform in two international events this December – in Gawad Kalinga USA’s riSingTogether and in the upcoming Celebrate Christmas In Singapore (CCIS) holiday special that is set to premiere on YouTube on December 19, 8:00 p.m. riSing Together is a virtual celebration of hope through music a world-class Filipino artists such as Ryan Cayabyab and The Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Kiana Valenciano, AJ Rafael, and Gary V lending their voices to inspire, encourage, and move people during this most precious season of…

The world of play-to-earn (P2E) gaming has exploded in popularity as millions of people from all around the globe, particularly in the Philippines, become more interested to play and earn at the same time. P2E games give users the opportunity to earn money while playing, making them an enticing and effective way to obtain income. While some well-known P2E games require the purchase of prohibitively expensive nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in order to play, Will Deane and Victor Tan founded Rainmaker Games, a free global platform that gives users easy access to hundreds of P2E games. Born from a gaming guild…

We may be well into December, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get any holiday shopping done! In fact, it’s the opposite—there are a lot of December deals and sales on your favorite ecommerce platforms, and you can reclaim smart holiday spending by taking advantage of some exclusive perks and discounts when you shop with your EastWest credit card. Here are three exclusive promos you can enjoy this month: Lazada’s 12.12 Grand Christmas Sale Get everything you want and need on Lazada—and also get some discounts while you’re at it! Simply shop on Lazada’s 12.12 Grand Christmas Sale…

Shopping malls will be jam-packed with Filipino Christmas shoppers as we feel the holiday breeze. Filipinos definitely enjoy giving gifts and may even be considered obligatory. But if we think of it, it will always be rooted in love, kindness, and appreciation. That’s why it can be said that the spirit of gift-giving can be expressed in different ways and there are options to help you ease the burden of dealing with a huge swarm of people in congested shopping malls. It’s best to consider shopping online to avoid this and even catch the best deals with discounts and other…

The much anticipated teaser video for Love Team: Beyond Boys’ Lockdown, a spin-off of the 2020 hit boys’ Love series Boys’ Lockdown, dropped yesterday enthralling viewers as stars Ali King and Alec Kevin return as fictional versions of themselves as they live out a stranger than fiction scenario of developing “real” feelings while shooting on the set of their show. Award-winning news anchor and lifestyle purveyor Ces Oreña-Drilon joins the cast as the mother of Ali, a strong and independent woman with great maternal instincts. On playing the part, Drilon shares, “I am thrilled and excited. Like I said before,…

What started out as a heartbreaking tale has turned into a feel-good story, just in time for the holidays. A few days ago, a video went viral online, showing a foodpanda rider breaking down in tears after his prized bicycle—the one piece of equipment that he relies on for livelihood—got stolen while doing a food delivery. The video, taken at a mall in Laguna, showed the rider, Joshua Belen, crying inconsolably at his misfortune (he can be heard asking why this had to happen to him, when he was just trying to earn an honest living) while bystanders tried their…

What would you do if someone you love returns from the dead? This Sunday, December 12, witness how the past collides with the present in ‘Regal Studio Presents: Ethan’s Return.’ This episode stars Joaquin Domagoso as Ethan, Thea Tolentino as Grace, and Jolo Estrada as Clark. In 2011, 17-year-olds Ethan and Grace were young lovers who were so certain of their feelings that they promised to remain inseparable. Ethan’s best friend, Clark, even disapproved of their extreme closeness but eventually accepted that the two love each other sincerely. On their sixth-month anniversary, on December 24, Ethan was supposed to spend…

Before the year ends, be sure to get your hands on Infinix’s best smartphones. Fast growing and budget-friendly tech brand Infinix offers its hottest and biggest smartphones on sale for the last and largest sale of the year at the upcoming 12.12 sale on both Shopee and Lazada. Infinix offers its wide array of new and powerful smartphones and laptops with discounts reaching up to P2,000 off! Featured on the 12.12 on Shopee and Lazada are the biggest and fastest mobile devices from Infinix. All were already budget-friendly before, imagine how much you could save now. Here is the complete…

As of 2020, an estimated 70 million Filipinos are eligible to vote. However, only 81% or 57 million are registered according to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). With the election season fast approaching in May 2022, COMELEC needed to come up with a way to encourage more Filipinos to register, most especially half of the voting population which are made up of Millennials (36%) and Gen Zs (13%). “It became our main goal to persuade these young Filipinos to register without patronizing or intimidating them,” shares COMELEC Spokesperson and Director James Jimenez. “They are next in line to build the…