Author: Lion's Den

Filipino singer-songwriter syd hartha returns to her roots on the stripped-down single “kung nag-aatubili.” The folk-pop tune will be part of her upcoming 5-track EP to be released in the first quarter of 2022, and serves as her first original material for 2021 after contributing vocals for Tokimeki Records’ city pop-inspired “Carnival” and participating in Coke Studio Season 4. According to the 19-year-old artist, “kung nag-aatubili” reflects her complicated attitude towards romantic relationships and intimacy, which stemmed from the traumatic experiences that she endured during her younger years. “I wrote this song a long time ago when I realized that…

Heeding the call of Filipino consumers for more affordable data promos, DITO Telecommunity announced the launch of its DITO 39 and DITO Starter Pack offers. Available from October 15, 2021 to January 31, 2022, these two ‘sulit’ deals provide high-speed data and more at value-for-money prices so that everyone can enjoy stronger connectivity for all their surfing needs. For those who are looking to move to DITO, the DITO Starter Pack is for you! For only P49, you can get your DITO SIM card and 3GB of high-speed, open data, unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited DITO-to-DITO calls, and 100…

In line with its commitment to environmental and community sustainability, upscale real estate developer Landco Pacific Corporation together with Aplaya Laiya Corporation initiated the mangrove reforestation at an estuary in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas through a recent series of planting of about 3,000 saplings. The project was held in collaboration with Laiya’s local community, barangay and municipal officials, representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and volunteers from Landco executives and staff. The mangrove tree planting is part of the coastal conservation of Landco to benefit the communities near and around its premium leisure developments in Laiya…

Filipino electronic soul duo Bajula has finally released the highly anticipated music video for their new single “Catching You.” The unabashedly funny music video finds Alvin “Vertigo” Guanlao and Jolo “Frazier” Juatco awkwardly grooving to their own music, while doing their best impersonation of an R&B boyband from the ‘90s. “The concept was basically just us introducing our style and music to the public; it’s just the two of us singing and showing our awkward dancing skills mixed with some retro 80’s vibe,” Vertigo explains in a statement. “It’s a DIY music video directed by us and Hennie Ken Avila.…

Historically, the last quarter of the year is when most Filipino online sellers make the most sales. By now, most Pinoys are already in a Christmas-y mood, so you better make sure you’re there when shopping activity starts to pick up. With more and more Filipinos shopping online, you can be sure the season is going to be crazy. Preparing for the holiday rush? To end the year strong, here are some tips from Ninja Van! 1. Prepare your storefront Ensure that your product descriptions are accurate and detailed enough for customers to make an informed decision – this will…

The search for the Philippines’ top startup team reaches fever pitch, as the PLDT and Smart Start Up Innovation Challenge narrows its applicants to 10 hopefuls. The 10 finalists are Nudgyt, Packetworx, Uproot Urban Farms, Lyon.com.ph, KargaX, @steer platform, Olivia Technology Group, Inc., DaliPay, Wela School Systems, and MetroCity AI. “We want to congratulate the 10 teams for making it as finalists in our PLDT & Smart Startup Innovation Challenge. It’s been a fierce competition yet, as we have received entries across all the focus areas and we would like to thank everyong for bringing your best to us. We…

We are more than prepared for some scares this Halloween season and what better way to immerse in the frights than to curl up under the covers and watch some of the best horror flicks. From psychological to sci-fi to remakes of the classics, there are a bunch of horror films to choose from that can commence your screaming-slash-streaming fest through GMovies, the leading online ticketing platform, and UPSTREAM.PH, a new online transactional video on demand (TVOD) platform. Grab yourself something to hold on to because here’s our list of thrillers which includes the 2018 blockbuster and critically acclaimed haunted…

Fear is a normal emotion that can protect you from danger. But letting fear control and dictate your actions can limit your experiences. This Saturday (October 30), I-Witness host Mariz Umali tests her inner strength as she enters an abandoned hospital up in a hill which has gained a reputation for being haunted. This old structure is surrounded by huge Ficus trees. The roots have begun to engulf portions of the hospital that has been abandoned for about 30 years. Adding to its mystery is the fact that nobody knows much about the history of this hospital, but the residents…

The pandemic drastically changed the Filipinos’ daily lives—and perhaps one of the most riveting disruptions we have seen so far was the shift to distance learning for Filipino learners. As majority of schools remain closed for the second year, students are still finding it difficult to adjust to remote learning. Aside from struggling with resources, students are missing out on the whole school life ordeal as they remain cooped at home. For 20-year old students Catherine Labandaria and Mikhaella Santos, being a learner during the pandemic can be very challenging. “You can feel that you are missing out on the…

The stars of the upcoming Kapuso series Lolong, Ruru Madrid and Shaira Diaz, banner this Saturday’s (October 30) episode of Tadhana. In the two-part story entitled “Hulog ng Langit,” a mysterious girl (Shaira) with no memory appears at Vincent’s (Ruru) house. Even without any idea about the girl’s identity, he lets her stay at his residence. Vincent eventually falls in love with her. They name her Angel—the girl who fell from heaven. Soon, Angel’s memory returns. She is found by her mother as well as her fiancée Daniel (Luke Conde). Will Vincent let Angel go now that he is deeply…

With Christmas just around the corner, the hunt for the perfect gift has begun. Now that almost everything can be bought online, the challenge is finding the right shop that can deliver your purchases safely to your doorstep and cater to all your needs. Instead of spending on shipping fees from multiple stores to check off your Christmas shopping list, look no further than Lenovo’s Holiday Shopping Spree this October 31st. This year’s “Lenovo Presents: A Holiday Shopping Spree” features Lenovo premium items and over Php11,000 worth of online shopping vouchers from more than 40 premium brands like Tumi, Moleskin,…

Job-seeking Filipinos have another opportunity to find work right before the holidays as TrabaHanap holds a virtual career fair this Saturday (October 30) with host KaladKaren. The TrabaHanap Virtual Career Fair will start at 4 pm on the TrabaHanap Facebook page (@TrabaHanapOfficial), where KaladKaren does the online job-hunting show “Trabahanap Live.” To participate, TrabaHunters (job-seekers) only need to create an account and upload their resume on the website www.TrabaHanap.com, where they find and learn more about the job openings from different companies and industries. Recently, TrabaHanap.com debuted new site features that will help users in their job-hunting journey. These include…

As kids and teens spend more time online, it’s important to protect their experience while encouraging exploration. Anchored on its commitment to responsibility, YouTube invested heavily over the years to build YouTube Kids, a dedicated kids destination for a safer, family-friendly place for young ones to explore their imagination and curiosity. To live up to its responsibility as an open platform while protecting its community, YouTube’s principles are organized around four “Rs”: removing harmful content, raising authoritative voices, reducing borderline content, and rewarding trusted creators. These pillars are applied across a range of content, grounding its efforts to protect kids…

They say money makes the world go round – but in a time where movement is limited and contact with our loved ones paused, there is something else that weaves together our daily activities and helps us remain connected: deliveries. From getting that much-deserved food delivery to acquiring your latest budol, to even sending care packages to a friend, deliveries have served as a reliable answer in getting your essentials to your doorstep without a fuss. But when it comes to efficient, same-day, and affordable deliveries, one can be promised a worry-free and reliable journey with GrabExpress. Grab’s parcel and…

Jirisan, iQiyi Original Korean drama series starring Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-hoon, and created by director Lee Eung-bok (Descendants of The Sun, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) and writer Kim Eun-hee (Signal, Kingdom), follows its top rated premiere last weekend, with the debut of its character relationship map today. Jirisan revolves around the Jirisan National Park Haedong ranger station where star ranger Seo Yi-gang (Gianna Jun), rookie Kang Hyun-jo (Ju Ji-hoon), branch head Jo Dae-jin (Sung Dong-il), ranger Jung Gu-yeong (Oh Jung-se), administrative executive Lee Yang-sun (Ju Min-gyung), and new ranger Lee Da-won (Go Min-si) are based. At Jirisan…

Award-winning actor Piolo Pascual stars in the music video for Cheats’ melancholic new single “Hakbang,” the first single off their upcoming third studio album. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Quark Henares, the black and white visuals find Pascual dealing with a nervous breakdown in his own apartment, while the band members of Cheats are in the background, trying to cope with the challenging times by acting relaxed and normal. The music video ends with the Filipino actor joining Cheats in a dance sequence choreographed by PJ Rebullida. “I think everything about this thing happened at the perfect time,” says lead vocalist…