Author: Lion's Den

GMA Network’s Telebabad shows continue to top the ratings charts, beating other rival programs including ‘Ang Probinsyano’ in nationwide television ratings. Based on Nielsen Philippines’ NUTAM ratings data, ‘Legal Wives,’ ‘I Left My Heart in Sorsogon,’ and ‘The World Between Us’ were the most watched drama programs on primetime for November. The family drama series ‘Legal Wives’ ended on a very high note with an average People rating of 15.4 percent. On social media, netizens were quick to send congratulatory messages and praises to the entire cast and production team for the incredible work they put into the series. Led…

On Christmas Day (December 25), Kapuso actress Max Collins tries to free herself from the spell of a love potion in Gayuma—the last installment of “Pasko ng Pag-asa: The Wish Ko Lang Christmas Specials.” Joining Max in this latest episode of Wish are Jak Roberto, Dave Bornea, Tanya Gomez, Bench Hipolito, and Bernicular. Max portrays Regina, a woman who lives by the river whose beauty attracts a lot of men–including her childhood friend, Adan (Dave). “Isa siyang simpleng babae at mai-in love sa kanya ang kanyang kababata, si Dave, at gagamit siya ng gayuma para mapunta sa kanya si Regina,”…

The pandemic continued to keep Filipinos confined to their homes in 2021, especially with the emergence of new COVID-19 variants. Thankfully, many amazing digital events have brightened their moods and given them new experiences through platforms like KTX.ph For producers and artists who want to communicate with their fans during these difficult times, KTX.PH has been a collaborator since the pandemic began. Check out the information and activities that KTX.PH brought to Filipinos this year. 1. Digital concerts with top OPM artists Various production companies continued to stream their events on KTX.PH. Sarah Geronimo, Vice Ganda, Maymay Entrata, SB19, BGYO,…

Tarsier Records’ Class of 2021 signs off with a gift to music fans worldwide, showcasing live performances as they spread gratitude and say thank you to the year that has passed. “TY 2021”—which references the label’s Class of 2021 execution earlier this year (Tarsier Yearbook 2021) as well as simply being a way of saying “Thank You 2021”—is streaming live on December 29 (Wednesday), 8PM on the YouTube channels of Tarsier Records, ABS-CBN Star Music, and One Music PH. The line-up is top billed by legends such as Asia’s Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan, Bugoy Drilon, and Sam Concepcion and completed…

Tirso Cruz III and his daughter Djanin Cruz had a lucky day last Friday (Dec.18), as they correctly predicted all of the home viewers’ replies and won the P150,000 jackpot prize in “Madlang Pi-Poll” (Dec.17). Tirso expressed gratitude to her daughter Djanin for selecting the correct answers. “Salamat sa anak ko maraming maraming salamat. Kung hindi dahil sa kanya, hindi kami makaka-sweep malamang baka mali mali ang isagot ko kung siya wala,” he explained. After Kim Chiu stated that she will offer P10,000 to each of the lucky viewers, home viewers were just as happy as the father-daughter duo. Kim…

Twenty-five Filipino artists have come together for a special song called “Bayaning Tunay” dedicated to the many frontliners who have become today’s real-life heroes. Performed by Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, Lani Misalucha, Noel Cabangon, Piolo Pascual, Bamboo, Ely Buendia, Rico Blanco, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, Jed Madela, Nyoy Volante, Angeline Quinto, KZ Tandingan, Morissette, Klarisse, Janine Berdin, Jason Dy, Sam Concepcion and Lara Maigue, “Bayaning Tunay” is meant to honor the frontliners’ courage and commitment during the pandemic. “The cases of COVID-19 are going down. Praise the Lord! Let…

The spirit of Christmas was felt by Filipinos all over the world last Saturday (December 18) as ABS-CBN went all out in bringing joy and hope to viewers through the star-studded “Andito Tayo Para Sa Isa’t Isa: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021” that also paid tribute to heroic frontliners and sectors and their sacrifices for the country. The show’s official hashtag generated over 1 million tweets remained among the trending topics throughout the night as netizens watched the performances of over 100 Kapamilya artists, and the inspiring stories of everyday heroes in our society on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Kapamilya Online…

As the year comes to a close, Twitter looks back today on all the products that were rolled out in 2021. We introduced new ways for Filipinos to connect, monetize their exclusive content only on Twitter, and also invested efforts into keeping Twitter safe and inclusive. Embracing experimentation, we tested features that make it easier for people to join and follow conversations, and evaluated their feedback on what worked and what didn’t. We said goodbye to Fleets and Periscope and used the insights and lessons learned to better serve public conversation. And as people continue to crave for close connections…

Today sees rising star bbno$ [baby-no-money] team up with Grammy award-winning DJ and producer Diplo to release the Edamame (ft. Rich Brian) Diplo Remix, out now via the bbno$ label in partnership with mtheory. Following the global success of the ‘Edamame’ ft. Rich Brian, which has amassed over 153m streams across DSPs, reached #78 on the Spotify Global Top 200 Chart, trended on both TikTok and Shazam with 505k+ creations and over 1.4m Shazams, as well as being championed by both Capital FM and BBC R1’s Jack Saunders as his ‘Tune of The Week’; bbno$ is back with a huge…

The most awaited holiday of the year is just around the corner! For a country that celebrates one of the longest Christmases, many Filipinos have already decorated their houses, snagged their presents and started arranging festive get-togethers with family and friends. If you’ve been wanting to travel with your loved ones this yuletide season, then traveling up north to the country’s Christmas capital — Pampanga — may just be the perfect idea! The distinctly Pinoy parols do not come grander than they do every December in San Fernando, Pampanga. This year’s Ligligan Parul’s theme, ‘Sparkling Holiday,’ will again feature rows…

FKA twigs returns with “Tears In The Club” featuring The Weeknd, new song and video out now. The song is produced by Cirkut, Arca and El Guincho and official video is directed by Amber Grace Johnson (Rihanna, J. Cole, Kali Uchis). “I’m always pushing to level up to MY best self, and I’ve pushed so hard to find my capri sun,” noted FKA twigs, “I’m so proud of this music.” “Tears In The Club” marks an evolution and expansion for this prolific artist who continues to thoughtfully push at the edges of her art. A collection of new songs from…

Elise (Andrea Brillantes) is finally helping Ricky (Seth Fedelin) tick off his bucket list as they grapple with his imminent death in iQYi’s original Filipino series “Saying Goodbye.” After Ricky found out that years of treatment failed to keep his heart condition under control, he sticks to his habit of living life to the fullest whatever the circumstances. Elise, however, has a hard time accepting that she could lose her best friend soon. Her own fear of death stems from the trauma of her father’s unexpected death, which is one of the reasons she decided to study medicine. Realizing that…

After many missed homecomings and heartrending challenges, especially of the past year, many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are finally able to return home and spend this year’s Christmas season with their loved ones. To make their much-anticipated reunion with their families extra special, Globe gave them the warm and meaningful welcome that they truly deserve. At the peak of the holiday rush at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Globe greeted arriving OFWs with the “Atin ang Masaganang Pasko” celebration, a festive array designed to make their Pinoy Christmas truly special. Unaware OFWs were first met with gift boxes together with…

Lemon-Dou®, one of Japan’s growing chu-hi drinks, is now available in the Philippines in three different variants. The entry of Lemon-Dou® in the country is seen as a response to the increasing demand for refreshing lemon alcoholic drinks and marks the first alcoholic beverage brand in the growing beverage portfolio of Coca-Cola in the Philippines. “At Coca-Cola, we’ve always strived to deliver innovations that center around what our consumers want, while ensuring that we evolve our business responsibly and sustainably as well. We continue to be bullish on our business here in the Philippines amidst the ongoing challenges of the…

realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand and the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021, officially unveiled three world’s-first technologies at the realme GT 2 Series Special Event held today, December 20. Relentless tech and design innovations have always been the cornerstones of realme’s rapid growth globally. As the brand’s first and most premium flagship lineup, the GT 2 series features three industry firsts: a back cover made of bio-polymer material, a 150° ultra-wide camera, and realme’s Innovation Forward communication. World’s first bio-polymer material with Master Design The realme GT 2 Pro features a minimalist, sustainability-focused design inspired by…

After proving her incredible vocal prowess and rising above the intense battles, Ultimate Siren of Iligan Mariane Osabel was named The Clash 2021 Grand Champion during The Final Clash held last December 19. “The feeling is still so surreal. I’ve never been this proud of myself. Totoo ba ‘to? I’m loving this new chapter of my life. Thank you, Panginoon! Thank you for listening. Thank you for all those experiences in the past. Thank you for giving me this wonderful talent. Thank you for anointing me,” she shared. Her winning song during The Final Clash was Harish Joya’s “Bakit Mahal…