Author: Lion's Den

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) celebrates another milestone for the food export industry as the Philippines’ hybrid event participation in the Chinese International Import Expo (CIIE) held last November 5-10, 2021 at the National Exhibition Center in Shanghai, China delivered over USD597.34 Million worth of onsite export sales. China stands as the leading export trade partner of the Philippines representing approximately 27% of the country’s total exports. Last year, the trade show participation grossed USD462 Million worth of onsite export sales, of which USD455.689 Million worth of export deals came from signings and commitments and USD6.17…

Globe Studios and Epicmedia Productions bagged numerous citations from local and international award-giving bodies for their critically-acclaimed futuristic horror film Midnight in a Perfect World, proving its worth as both an entertainment masterpiece and an artwork. The provocative, must-see motion picture was nominated for 11 categories in the 44th Gawad Urian and won the Best Sound for Corinne De San Jose. It also brought home 10 top awards from the Filipino Arts & Cinema International (FACINE) 28th Annual Filipino International Cine Festival, including Best Film Gold and Best Direction Gold for Dodo Dayao. “Despite being one of the favorites of…

Known for his art of figures that express movement, Keith Haring was a popular artist and activist during the 1980s. His art spoke to many, his words even more. Keith Haring expressed social messages with his art and made it accessible to interact with a wider, and diverse audience. He used his fame to tackle issues that he believed in, including the AIDS epidemic. Through his fearlessness, he harmoniously combined fun and colorful imagery with activism that up to this date is still universally recognized. Like Keith, many Filipinas are continuously being fearless in their own ways. Two fearless hearts…

Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation’s (RCBC) financial inclusion super app DiskarTech bagged the Special Award for Digital Resiliency at the 2021 IDC Future Enterprise Asia Pacific Regional Awards for displaying its ability to adapt to business disruptions especially during the pandemic. “As we move towards a better normal, DiskarTech remains committed in its mission to democratize banking and financial services for Filipinos by breaking down barriers and serving the millions of unbanked and underserved Filipinos. The recognition from IDC proves that making digitalization accessible, resilient, and flexible in addressing disruptions is the way to future-proof our banking system,” said Lito…

There’s a new Italian pizza shop that is taking the city by the helm as Rodolfo Pizzeria serves up fresh and delicious Italian dishes that consumers keep coming back to. Opened just a few months ago, Rodolfo Pizzeria serves classic Neapolitan pizzas and Italian dishes that bring out everyone’s love for excellent comfort food. Jerick Magadia, owner and chef of Rodolfo Pizzeria, shares his inspiration in launching his pizza shop during the pandemic. “I put up Rodolfo Pizzeria because cooking has always been a passion of mine. But more importantly, I put it up because I wanted to make handmade…

In line with Converge ICT Solutions, Inc.’s commitment to defying the status quo and disrupting the Philippine market, the company continues to make a mark in the telecommunications industry through its multi-awarded product, Time of Day. Seven months after its launch, Time of Day bags recognitions from international awarding bodies 2021 Asian Technology Excellence Awards, 2021 International Business Magazine Excellence Awards, and 2021 International Finance Awards. Converge Time of Day uplifts the experience of residential, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs), and large-scale enterprises with customizable connectivity that adheres to their varying needs. With digitalization paving the way for a more…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And no one can stop us from giving gifts and sharing our blessings for our family and friends. But the pandemic has caused us to shift the way we think of gifts. No mass gatherings. No family reunions. No seeing each other on this joyous occasion. So how would you know what to give to someone if you can’t see them personally? We know clothes are not the best gifts because we don’t know their sizes, jewelry too because we don’t know their types, but food is always the best go-to gift!…

Coming into the Holiday season, we’re looking forward to celebrating the year that was! With (virtual) get-togethers on the horizon, thinking of ways to elevate our daily looks becomes top of mind. Lip gloss is undoubtedly a go-to for occasions – something that gives our makeup effortless glam. But anyone who wears lip gloss knows that even if it makes our lips look full and plump momentarily, it can get sticky seconds after application and even dry out our lips for the rest of the night! Well, what about a no-nonsense lip gloss that can actually nourish your lips from…

The fast-paced growth for digital demand globally and locally compels businesses to keep up and run on data and information. This makes proper cloud management crucial to achieve productivity and prevent security issues, data loss, and untimely downtime from impeding the shift to digital. To make digital transformation more accessible in the Philippines, Sangfor Technologies, leading global vendor of IT infrastructure solutions, has launched the much-awaited Managed Cloud Services (MCS) with IT Depot, an established distribution organization for Network Security and infrastructure with wide customer base across the Filipino market. The Sangfor MCS will ensure to make the most of…

The recent launch of SM Supermalls’ SM Start-Up Package has ignited new hope and inspiration for MSMEs in the country, most especially those affected by the pandemic and prolonged lockdowns. Considered the backbone of the economy, MSMEs account for 99.5% of all enterprises and employ 63.2% of the labor force as of the end of 2018 per a 2020 Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. In SM alone, almost 70% of their partners are MSMEs, many of which were start-ups that found success in SM malls. “We have a 60-year legacy with MSMEs. Our founder Mr. Henry Sy, or ‘Tatang’ as…

Filipinos have always considered Christmas as the grandest fiesta. For a community that celebrates the longest Christmas in the world, the usual grand family reunions, public palooza and exchange of holiday greetings after the Simbang Gabi have been sorely missed since last year. This year, GCash, the undisputed leading financial app in the Philippines, is bringing us a lot of reasons to celebrate the merriest season in a truly Filipino way wherever you or your loved ones are in the Philippines, or even the world. GCash is teaming up with proudly Filipino P-Pop group SB19 in ushering the merriest season…

The public has a better understanding on the importance of mental health as “PBB Kumunity Season 10” Celebrity Edition continues to shed light on the struggles of housemates like Albie Casino, Alexa Ilacad, and KD Estrada. With the help of resident “PBB Kumunity” psychologist-psychiatrist Dr. Randy Dellosa, celebrity housemates and the public have a better grasp of various conditions that affect mental health like anxiety, ADHD, and body dysmorphia and how people can deal with it. According to Dr. Dellosa, his initial diagnosis for Alexa is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), which is based on Alexa’s revelation that she has a…

Leading Philippine media and entertainment company ABS-CBN and global streaming service iQiyi are joining forces to bring the stories and talent of Filipinos to the global stage. The two content giants announced today (November 23) their first major partnership for the production of original shows for iQiyi’s subscribers worldwide. ABS-CBN COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes and iQiyi Philippines country manager Sherwin Dela Cruz signed the multi-title content deal that includes “Saying Goodbye,” “Hello, Heart,” and “Lyric and Beat,” the first local originals of iQiyi in Southeast Asia. They were joined by Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal and iQiyi Philippines marketing…

The hottest and brightest OPM performers led by Maymay Entrata, Angeline Quinto, SB19, Ben & Ben, BGYO, BINI are ready to light up the holidays with exciting concerts that will be streamed on KTX.PH. Coming fresh from the success of her single, “Amakabogera,” Maymay headlines her first digital concert, “MPowered on Friday (Nov.26) where she will showcase her uniqueness and newfound confidence in the concert. SVIP tickets are already sold-out, but VIP tickets are still available for P899. Fans of Angeline can still watch the remaining concerts of “10Q: Ten Years of Angeline Quinto at the Metropolitan Theater” until February.…

Grab unique finds and enjoy great savings at the Greenhills Community Yard Sale on November 27 & 28, 2021! Buy and sell your preloved items from 4 to 11 PM, experience barter trading from 6 to 7 PM, or join the charity auction for the benefit of the Independent Production Workers Group (IPWG) from 7 to 8:30 PM. All attendees must sign up for the Ortigas Community Card to enter the event. Download the Ortigas Malls app on the App Store or Play Store to register. Visitors can be assured that safety remains the main priority for both customers and…

Following the October release of his critically acclaimed album, The Atlas Underground Fire, Rock & Roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello surprised fans with the announcement of his latest project, a sister album entitled The Atlas Underground Flood. Morello has spoken at length in recent interviews that the collaborative process led to countless songs created during the pandemic, and a second album seemed almost inevitable. Featuring a slew of all-star collaborators including Nathaniel Rateliff, Jim James, IDLES, Ben Harper, Alex Lifeson, Kirk Hammett, X Ambassadors, Barns Courtney, Manchester Orchestra, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and more, Morello will…