Author: Lion's Den

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – JUNE 2021. Moneymax, one of the country’s leading financial comparison platforms, partners with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), recognized as a digital trailblazer in Asia Pacific, to enable Filipinos to get a UnionBank credit card entirely online. This tie-up strengthens Moneymax’s commitment to help Filipinos find the right financial products and improve their access to them. Simplifying Credit Card Comparison in the New Normal Given the shift of financial transactions to online, both UnionBank and Moneymax aim to increase the penetration of credit cards in the Philippines. Through the Moneymax website, users can conveniently compare UnionBank…

In 2018, David Gordon Green’s Halloween, starring icon Jamie Lee Curtis, killed at the box office, earning more than $250 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing chapter in the four-decade franchise and setting a new record for the biggest opening weekend in history for a horror film starring a woman. Evil isn’t over yet this year, from the returning filmmaking team responsible for the 2018 global phenomenon comes “Halloween Kills,” written by Scott Teems (SundanceTV’s Rectify) and Danny Mc Bride and David Gordon Green based on characters created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. In “Halloween Kills,” minutes after Laurie Strode…

After a fun and exciting competition run, Philippine Normal University-Manila (PNU), University of the Cordilleras (UC-BCF), and Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) emerged as the top winners in the EU Whiz Online Competition, the “My Space, My Rights” video competition, and the “Green ECO I See” digital art competition respectively at the recently concluded EU Whiz: Filipino Youth of the FEUture. A total of 1,132 students from 146 colleges and universities all over the Philippines participated in the three main competition categories–the biggest turnout in the history of the EU Whiz since its inception in 2006. PNU composed of Robert…

Cebuana Lhuillier, the country’s largest micro-financial services company has just launched its new and improved loyalty program, highlighting the capability of Cebuana Lhuillier clients to sign up for a virtual card online, for free. The launch of the new 24k loyalty program likewise introduces a 24/7 online accessibility to its members, giving them unbridled access, whenever and wherever they may be. “Our thrust to move with the future is strengthened by our desire to provide our clients with convenience when accessing our services. The launch of the powered-up 24k loyalty program is just one of the many advancements that we…

Last June 26, KFC transformed its Bonifacio Triangle Branch into a venue of a one-of-a-kind march to support Metro Manila Pride. The iconic fast food restaurant is a corporate sponsor of the non-profit behind the annual Metro Manila Pride March. But with no large physical gatherings allowed, KFC instead turned its drive-thru branch into a safe space for LGBTQIA+ members and allies so they could go out and be heard. Posters at the venue showed how “Love is the Original Recipe,” and called for people to “Drive out the hate.” KFC dresses up its store in celebration of Pride Visitors…

The salon experience is something that has undeniably been missed after a year of days mostly spent at home. After long hours of sitting down day in and day out, it’s not a mystery why we crave for the feeling of being pampered and yearn for a great hair day to boost our mood. This phenomenon and the unpredictable availability of salons has lead millions, just like you, to take on DIY hair treatments at home. Those who are used to having salon treatments can easily notice the difference in their hair after a few months when the treatment effect…

Maine Mendoza’s music video of her dreamy romantic love song entitled Lost With You is out now on Universal Records Youtube Channel. The phenomenal star follows her latest single with an equally enchanting video that made it to the trending music chart on Youtube just 24 hours after its official launch. Kapuso star Vince Crisostomo and Sofia Jahrling, starred in the video that tells a story of love that transcends time. The narrative parallels Maine Mendoza’s soft and endearing vocal delivery. She describes her music as something “that you’d want to listen to when you’re alone or driving”. Her recent…

Rome wasn’t built in a day—neither was it built alone. In a way, this is what the most recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among Meralco, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is all about. By pledging to work together for the public good and institutionalizing their work process, these entities hope to resolve common public concerns that affect Meralco’s services, and ultimately, its customers: Illegal connections which include services of some government and public structures Delay in the issuance of permits that affect our access…

As schools remain closed and with the new school year fast approaching, the need for a conducive learn-from-home space is crucial. The good news is, HP and Mandaue Foam are teaming up to create the perfect learning environment at home. Grab the chance to upgrade to the 14-inch HP Pavilion x360 Convertible PC and the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1200w printer and receive Php 6,000 worth of Mandaue Foam online vouchers valid until July 31, 2021. Take online classes and accomplishing school tasks with ease with the 14-inch HP x360 convertible PC, which comes with an 10th generation Intel® Core™…

ABS-CBN’s Star Music is primed to dominate the 2021 PMPC Star Awards for Music with over 60 nominations, including multiple nods for Kapamilya artists like Daniel Padilla, Moira dela Torre, KZ Tandingan, and Inigo Pascual. Daniel and Moira are nominated for Male Recording Artist of the Year and Female Recording Artist of the Year, respectively, for their performance in the song “Mabagal,” which is also nominated for Collaboration of the Year, Song of the Year, and Music Video of the Year. Moira received another nomination for Song of the Year for her song “Patawad, Paalam” with I Belong to the…

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Fitbit, the leading global wearables brand, aims to drive inclusivity this Pride Month with their diverse line up of products. With Fitbit, It All Fits Together. The brand aims to drive inclusivity and make holistic health and fitness more accessible to every type of person through its most affordable wearables to date – the Luxe, Ace 3, Sense, Versa 3, and Inspire 2. In celebration of Pride Month this June, Fitbit is taking their message It All Fits Together one step further by showing their support for the LGBTQIA+ community through their #FitForPride initiative. The brand has…

Every child deserves clean water to drink and for handwashing to help keep them healthy. For some people in rural areas living in vulnerable conditions, it takes a long walk to be able to get them. A study released by World Vision revealed that six kilometers (3.7 miles) is the average distance people in developing areas would have to walk for water. This journey for clean water takes hours every single day. This is why World Vision is launching the Global 6K Run, a virtual running event that aims to promote fitness and health during the pandemic while raising funds…

iWantTFC users in the Philippines can now binge-watch 10,000 hours’ worth of local and international movies and shows and enjoy original offerings as the streaming service gives free access to its library starting June 30. Just download the iWantTFC app or visit iwanttfc.com to watch the advanced episodes of ABS-CBN’s current primetime shows “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” “Init Sa Magdamag,” and “La Vida Lena” two days before their TV broadcast. Aside from the existing iWantTFC originals on the platform, users can expect more new titles arriving this year, such as Charlie Dizon’s romance drama “My Sunset Girl.” Sylvia…

Beijing, CHINA, June 2021 – Xiaomi today completed its Security and Privacy Awareness Month at the Xiaomi Science and Technology Park. During the activities in June, Xiaomi highlighted its information security and privacy protection practices to its employees, industry executives, industry experts and the public. It also distributed white papers on security and privacy as well as a transparency report about data security. This is the second year for Xiaomi’s Security and Privacy Awareness Month. This year, the theme was “Security is our shared responsibility. Always think before you act.” The goal was to show Xiaomi’s determination to pursue industry-leading…

MANILA, Philippines, 29 June 2021 – RedDoorz, Southeast Asia’s (SEA) fastest-growing technology-driven hotel management brand, announced its new line of accommodations – Sans Hotels. Launched in a time when the entire tourism industry is still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, the introduction of this latest lifestyle economy concept marks a new chapter for RedDoorz as it successfully maneuvers towards becoming a multi-brand accommodation platform. In the recent launch event with the Department of Tourism (DOT), RedDoorz and the DOT are anticipating strong local travel demands as the economy begins to reopen. Being one of the recognised standard tourism business in…

June 2021, Manila, Philippines – UNIQLO, the Japanese global apparel retailer, today announces that it will release the Mamoru Hosoda Animation Works UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection on Monday, August 30. The new offering is a collaboration with Japanese film director Mamoru Hosoda (from Studio Chizu), who has earned acclaim domestically and abroad for his work. The collection comprises three designs that commemorate Belle, an animated feature film that will premiere in Japan on July 16. It also includes one design each highlighting Mamoru’s most popular films. They are The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, and The Boy and…