Author: Lion's Den

Knowledge Channel Foundation’s (KCFI) “School at Home” campaign, which made possible distance learning during the pandemic using Knowledge Channel’s platforms on-air, online, and offline was adjudged “Outstanding CSR Project in Education” in the recently concluded 2021 League of Corporate Foundations- Corporate Social Responsibility (LCF-CSR) Guild Awards. The “School at Home Project” provided children who were forced to stay home during the pandemic the chance to continue learning via shows that tackle various school subjects, including Math, Science, Filipino, English, Araling Panlipunan, Values, Arts, and Physical Education. These videos are aligned with the Most Essential Learning Competencies or MELCs set by…

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded everyone that reliable and uninterrupted energy supply is critical to managing the crisis. For Meralco, this means that there can be no return to a business-as-usual mindset. “In order for us to bounce back, we simply cannot afford to return to business as usual and continue to pursue a high carbon, unsustainable growth template. Rather, a global recovery measure should target a green and resilient future,” said Ferdinand O. Geluz, Meralco First Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Last year, Meralco pledged to source 1,500 megawatts of its power requirements for the next five years…

Catriona Gray adds a funky twist to her music as she introduces “R.Y.F NU-Disco,” a groovier version of her “R.Y.F” single freshly released under Star Music and CS Music. “R.Y.F’s” latest rendition features a dance music beat evocative of the 1970’s disco sound. At the launch of “R.Y.F” last month, Catriona talked about the track’s significance and her wish that it will motivate listeners to never give up on their dreams. “I hope that the song could really be a reflection that life isn’t easy, getting to a dream isn’t easy,” she said, citing the part of the song lyrics…

Laugh out loud to the grand and wacky wedding of 2006 as ABS-CBN Film Restoration presents the digitally restored and remastered version of Star Cinema’s romantic-comedy hit “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo,” starring real-life partners Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo, starting July 15 (Thursday) on the Sagip Pelikula Festival on KTX.ph. With its original story written and directed by veteran filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes and inspired by the screenplay of Mary Ann Bautista, the film revolves around Angie and Jed (Judy Ann and Ryan), an unlikely couple who are about to tie the knot following Jed’s impulsive decision to marry Angie.…

Lucky players can win up to P1 million in cash prize by playing in Jeepney TV’s “Game KNB?” in its season 3 finale episode this Friday (July 16) on kumu, culminating the interactive game show’s “Road to 1 Million” campaign. “Abangan dahil magle-level up tayo this Friday. Ang papremyo natin ay tumataginting na P1 million, back-to-back-to-back-to-back all Fridays kaya ipabalita niyo na sa lahat ng mga Kapamilya at kumunizen ang naglalakihan nating premyo,” game master Robi Domingo teased. During last Friday’s (July 9) episode, 153 players who vied for the cash prize of up to P300,000 were able to ace…

GMA Network’s second free-to-air channel GTV is indeed keeping it good as it further widens its coverage areas in Northern Luzon. True to the Kapuso Network’s goal of reaching every Filipino household, residents located in Benguet, La Union, Pangasinan, Tarlac, as well as portions of Nueva Ecija and Ilocos Sur can now expect a sharper, more vibrant, and high-quality TV viewing experience that they can enjoy while watching the colorful line-up of GTV programs. Continue watching the news you trust with newscasts “Dobol B TV,” “Balitanghali,” “24 Oras,” “24 Oras Weekend,” “State of the Nation (SONA),” as well as “GMA…

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, July 13, 2021–YouTube announced today the arrival of the beta version of YouTube Shorts in the Philippines. Shorts is the platform’s new short-form video experience to create short, catchy videos from mobile phones. First announced in September 2020, YouTube has since expanded the feature to 26 countries including the Philippines, making it available across more than 100 countries where YouTube is available. While short form videos were already viewable in the platform, users will now be able to access Shorts’ creation tools which include a multi-segment camera to string multiple video clips together, the ability to record with…

Devoted family man Ray Cooper, vows justice against the pharmaceutical company responsible for pulling a potentially life saving drug from the market just before his wife (Adria Arjona) dies from cancer. But when his search for the truth leads to a deadly encounter that puts Ray and his daughter Rachel (Isabela Merced) in harm’s way, Ray’s mission turns into a quest for vengeance in order to protect the only family he has left. SWEET GIRL is directed by Brian Andrew Mendoza and stars Justin Bartha, Amy Brenneman, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Raza Jaffrey, Lex Scott Davis and Michael Raymond-James. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNyZ7z2EYIk

Dramatic Kapuso actress Max Collins remains a loyal Kapuso as she renewed her contract with GMA Network last Friday, July 9. Present during the virtual signing ceremony were GMA Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, Senior Vice President for GMA Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, First Vice President and Head of Regional TV and Synergy Oliver B. Amoroso, First Vice President For Drama Productions Redgie A. Magno, Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier Cruz, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, Senior Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, GMA Artist Center Assistant…

Girls Planet 999, an original Korean reality show produced by CJ ENM and presented by iQiyi will have its global premiere on August 6 at 7:20pm on iQiyi international service (outside of Mainland China, Japan and South Korea). The competition’s exciting lineup of masters and host include Sunmi from Wonder Girls and Tiffany from Girls’ Generation as K-pop masters, and actor Yeo Jin-goo (Hotel Del Luna) as host. This groundbreaking team will select and train a new global girl group, with aspiring contestants from China, Korea, and Japan. K-pop fans are in for a delightful time with the official K-pop…

Manila, Philippines – Teleperformance in the Philippines continues to be a strong advocate for health and safety as the company began implementation of its employee vaccination program called TPVac on July 10 at Solaire Vaccine Center in Paranaque. The first team members to receive the vaccines were the most at risk population front line employees. As a people company, Teleperformance procured vaccines for employees based out of its 22 business sites across the National Capital Region, Antipolo, Cavite, Baguio, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao who opted to participate in TPVac. This initiative likewise affirms the commitment of Teleperformance,…

Social media exploded with an overwhelming amount of love and support for “ASAP Natin ‘To” last Sunday (July 11) after its official hashtag, #ASAPKapamilyaForever, became the most trending topic nationwide, amassing over 327,000 tweets throughout the episode’s airing as ABS-CBN gave thanks to its avid viewers for their utmost support during difficult times. This was on top of the other ASAP-related trending topics online—nationwide and worldwide, which included Kapamilya loveteams “DonBelle” of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, Gold Squad’s “KyCine” of Kyle Echarri and Francine Diaz and “SethDrea” of Seth Fedelin and Andrea Brillantes; the return of Liza Soberano, Enrique…

MANILA, JULY 12, 2021 – ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, now offers users an easier way to pay for their DragonLoans, Home Credit, SkyPay, and Cashalo loans. Shopee aims to provide more convenient and rewarding payment options to its customers through the app, saving them the effort of paying for loans through over-the-counter bank deposits and automated machines. As more people adopt digital payments for better convenience, it’s expected that a majority of Filipinos will rely on online payment platforms. A survey conducted in December 2020 by global analytics software firm FICO, revealed that 56 percent of Filipino consumers prefer…

Breakout actor JC Alcantara has also taken the plunge into recording with his debut solo single “Please Na Miss Kita,” released under ABS-CBN’s Star Pop label. A song inducing warmness through its acoustic pop sound and JC’s soft vocals, “Please Na Miss Kita” talks about one’s strong desire to reunite with a loved one after a long time of being separated. Fellow Star Pop artist and former “PBB Otso” housemate Jem Macatuno wrote and composed the song, with arrangement by Tommy Katigbak, and production by Star Pop label head Rox Santos. A RISE artist, JC also recently inked a contract…

Witness the story of a diving champion in the brink of madness in Diva, a South Korean mystery thriller premiering on Vivamax this July 15, 2021, from Viva International Pictures and MVP Entertainment. Lee-young is hailed as the “Diva of the Diving World”, being a consistent gold medalist. Her best friend, Su-jin, is also doing well in this sport, but next to the swan-like Lee-young, Su-jin feels like an ugly duckling. Willing to share the limelight with Su-jin, Lee-young changes her event to synchronized diving where she and Su-jin can compete together. While preparing for the Olympics selection practice, they…

Staying updated on news stories that matter is now a lot easier for Filipinos as they can now listen to the articles being read and search for stories using their voice while using the ABS-CBN News App. The app is now able to read news stories to users who may not have the time or capability to read the articles, like those who are on the go or are multitasking. To activate the feature, they simply need to click on the “Listen to article” icon in the menu located at the top of the screen and a voice will immediately…