Author: Lion's Den

MSI, a world leader in gaming, content creation, and AIoT solutions is bringing its gaming arena closer to students in the Philippines with its first-ever University Championship. Filipino esports fans, gamers, and enthusiasts will be able to witness the intense battles between collegiate teams in Riot Game’s popular first-person shooter, VALORANT. The tournament will run from October 30 to December 4, but registration will start as early as October 7. The MSI Gaming Arena (MGA) University Championship have spanned to the countries of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and now the Philippines. The tournament aims to recognize the emergence of…

To say customization is a trend is an understatement. From shampoo formulas to vitamins in personalised packets — these days, almost anything can be made to your liking. It can be said it has become increasingly important because it puts the needs of consumers first. This is why Globe is launching GoCREATE which allows Globe Prepaid to create and customise their own promos according to their needs, letting them take control of how much data they want to use, how long they want it for, and what content to use it on. “Value and flexibility are two very important things…

A K-pop party is happening on iWantTFC as it premieres two documentaries that celebrate the world’s biggest musical idols, “The Rise of K-pop” and “BTS: Global Takeover,” in the Philippines on September 17 at 10 AM. Fans can now purchase a ticket for only P499 to watch the back-to-back documentaries on the iWantTFC app or website (iwanttfc.com). “The Rise of K-Pop” takes an inside look at how Korean pop music’s catchy songs, polished choreography, and high-concept production became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, with groups such as BTS, Blackpink, iKON, EXO, VIXX, NCT, and G-idle amassing millions of ‘stans’ globally. “BTS:…

Manila, Philippines – The end of this heist is coming! To celebrate the final part of La Casa De Papel, Netflix has teamed up with four Filipino artists to create artwork inspired by some of the most iconic imagery and moments from all four parts of the hit series. The artwork, called #LaCasaDePapelChallenge, is a tribute to some of the greatest and most memorable moments of the show. Each artist created their paper artwork in their own signature style. Patrick Cabral – The Royal Mint of Spain (La Casa De Papel: Part 1 and 2) How did you discover your…

All signs point to the ICT sector as one of the fastest growing industries in the country today, buoyed by the rapid digitalization across the Philippines. At this critical time of recovery when businesses are pivoting their operations to leverage technology and adapt to shifting consumer behavior, mentorship and guidance from experts is valued. Responding to this call, Globe Business announced the recent appointment of Jonathan De Luzuriaga as its brand ambassador for Information & Communication Technology (ICT). “With an entrepreneur’s keen understanding of how successful businesses operate, and a clear vision of the spaces where the ICT industry needs to play…

Manila ― Global life insurer Manulife recently turned over Php 10 million insurance coverage to Olympic gold medalist and Manulife Philippines brand ambassador Hidilyn Diaz, to celebrate her historic win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Olympic champion has received Manulife Horizons, an investment-linked insurance product that provides both life insurance protection and the potential for policyholders to grow their money. Diaz’s journey with Manulife started in 2019, after she posted a call on her social media account for private sector support, as she prepared for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Manulife responded and named Diaz as one of their brand…

PANTHEPACK, the super music group that features Jackson Wang, Karencici, ICE and J.Sheon, officially releases the audio of their latest single “BUZZ.” From their upcoming debut project, the track comes on the heels of PANTHEPACK’s announcement of its members earlier this week. It also follows the successful releases of “DNA” and “Transmit,” both of which received critical acclaim from around the world and high praises from fans online. For “BUZZ,” PANTHEPACK fuses each member’s unique style, creating a refreshing sound that showcases the revolutionary, youthful and daring spirits of the four Chinese artists. Ever since PANTHEPACK publicly launched in April,…

When it comes to skin care, Hada Labo has two basic rules. One is Never Scrimp on Hydration. Two, You Do You, which means there aren’t any rules. You don’t need to follow a number of steps. You just need to use products that hydrate your skin to give it that soft, bouncy and youthful look. At the heart of Hada Labo’s Perfect x Simple skincare philosophy is the iconic Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion, the brand’s flagship product and the No. 1 Lotion in Japan for 14 consecutive years. The Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Lotion is packed with four types…

Attention, recruits! It’s time to lock and load, gamers of the Philippines, as Battlefield Mobile is inbound on your location right now! Pre-register today on the Google Play Store for a chance to participate in the upcoming Alpha Test of the game, providing crucial intel for the developers on how to provide the best experience come launch. As developer Industrial Toys’ Head of Studio, Alex Seropian, puts it: We are so excited to bring Battlefield Mobile to life! We’ve been fans of the franchise since Battlefield 1942, and we are thrilled to bring Battlefield’s All-Out Warfare to a whole new…

Did you know that a person consumes several lbs. of lip product, including lip balm, in her lifetime? Lip Pure by Mentholatum products are made with 100% food grade ingredients and natural extracts to protect and condition lips AND make them safe for you to wear and reapply several times a day. Mentholatum Lip Pure comes in two variants, which are in a minimalist-looking bullet format. Mentholatum Lip Pure Fragrance Free is made with 100% food grade ingredients, including natural beeswax that provide moisturizing care for the most sensitive lips. These balms also contain powerful antioxidants such as Royal Jelly…

Beginning September 12, be inspired to take a step forward to a better future as GMA Network and Knorr team up to showcase success stories of Filipinos who grew up eating nutritious and delicious meals in the newest cooking show ‘Knorr Nutri-Sarap Kitchen.’ Knorr has been part of every Filipino household for over 50 years now and has witnessed thousands of success stories of Filipinos who were “laki sa Knorr.” Hosted by Kapuso TV host-actress Camille Prats-Yambao, Knorr Nutri-Sarap Kitchen features these “malusog na bukas” success stories and pays tribute to Filipinos who have worked hard to achieve their dreams…

Members of dance group G-Force rejoiced as they made history on “It’s Showtime” by becoming the first batch of studio players to sweep all seven rounds of “Madlang Pi-Poll,” the Philippines’ first interactive game segment on TV, on Thursday (September 2). Jorge Marvin, Myka Gonzaga, and John Michael took home the jackpot prize of P105,000 plus an additional P45,000 for correctly guessing all of the answers of home viewers to seven poll-based questions. The final question was “Paano mo malalaman ‘pag nanlalamig na siya sa relasyon? (How will you know your relationship has turned cold?).” Out of the six choices,…

JC de Vera and Christian Bables will prove that the power to create luck in love lies in our own hands if we only try as they play JC and Iron, who once lost touch but reconnected and eventually fell in love with each other this Saturday (Sept. 4) on “MMK.” It was love at first sight for barista Iron (Christian) and coffee-lover Jay (JC) when they met in the coffee shop Iron was working in. But it was a case of wrong timing as each of them were still in their own complicated relationship. After months of losing contact…

ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet, expands its network of partner merchants. ShopeePay is now accepted at over 50,000 locations nationwide to cater to the evolving needs of the Filipino consumer, allowing users to enjoy a seamless and convenient experience when it comes to cashless payments. With this, ShopeePay adds merchants such as Lawson, Lander’s Central, UltraMega Supermarket, and Tiger Sugar to its roster. Ruoshan Tao, Head of ShopeePay Online Philippines, said, “We have seen a steady acceleration in the adoption of digital payments as Filipinos fulfil more daily needs online amidst the ongoing pandemic. Through ShopeePay, we strive to ensure that…

When the going gets tough, you need a reliable companion to get through the challenge. The same is true for drivers and vehicle owners. A car’s ability to deliver when it matters the most makes all the difference — be it on the rough terrains of an off-road adventure, or on the grind for a business, or even just for the demands of daily life. True to this idea, the Toyota Hilux, one of Toyota Motor Philippines’ most iconic vehicles and the country’s best-selling pickup, remains to be the quintessential heart and muscle vehicle that is ready for all of…

Lucas Garcia together with his other two iDolls co-artists Matty Juniosa and Enzo Almario, recently inked a contract under the Black Pen Day of Star Magic on June 19. The trio is the former contender of Idol Philippines 2019. Garcia mentioned that it felt surreal and fulfilling as he signed the contract with his fellow artists. Lucas revealed that his mother was so happy with his achievement. He looked up to his mother for most of the things in his life, and now that he got this, they were both overwhelmed with the blessing. They trust the management because they…