Author: Lion's Den

Tirso Cruz III and his daughter Djanin Cruz had a lucky day last Friday (Dec.18), as they correctly predicted all of the home viewers’ replies and won the P150,000 jackpot prize in “Madlang Pi-Poll” (Dec.17). Tirso expressed gratitude to her daughter Djanin for selecting the correct answers. “Salamat sa anak ko maraming maraming salamat. Kung hindi dahil sa kanya, hindi kami makaka-sweep malamang baka mali mali ang isagot ko kung siya wala,” he explained. After Kim Chiu stated that she will offer P10,000 to each of the lucky viewers, home viewers were just as happy as the father-daughter duo. Kim…

Twenty-five Filipino artists have come together for a special song called “Bayaning Tunay” dedicated to the many frontliners who have become today’s real-life heroes. Performed by Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, Lani Misalucha, Noel Cabangon, Piolo Pascual, Bamboo, Ely Buendia, Rico Blanco, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, Jed Madela, Nyoy Volante, Angeline Quinto, KZ Tandingan, Morissette, Klarisse, Janine Berdin, Jason Dy, Sam Concepcion and Lara Maigue, “Bayaning Tunay” is meant to honor the frontliners’ courage and commitment during the pandemic. “The cases of COVID-19 are going down. Praise the Lord! Let…

The spirit of Christmas was felt by Filipinos all over the world last Saturday (December 18) as ABS-CBN went all out in bringing joy and hope to viewers through the star-studded “Andito Tayo Para Sa Isa’t Isa: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021” that also paid tribute to heroic frontliners and sectors and their sacrifices for the country. The show’s official hashtag generated over 1 million tweets remained among the trending topics throughout the night as netizens watched the performances of over 100 Kapamilya artists, and the inspiring stories of everyday heroes in our society on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Kapamilya Online…

As the year comes to a close, Twitter looks back today on all the products that were rolled out in 2021. We introduced new ways for Filipinos to connect, monetize their exclusive content only on Twitter, and also invested efforts into keeping Twitter safe and inclusive. Embracing experimentation, we tested features that make it easier for people to join and follow conversations, and evaluated their feedback on what worked and what didn’t. We said goodbye to Fleets and Periscope and used the insights and lessons learned to better serve public conversation. And as people continue to crave for close connections…

Today sees rising star bbno$ [baby-no-money] team up with Grammy award-winning DJ and producer Diplo to release the Edamame (ft. Rich Brian) Diplo Remix, out now via the bbno$ label in partnership with mtheory. Following the global success of the ‘Edamame’ ft. Rich Brian, which has amassed over 153m streams across DSPs, reached #78 on the Spotify Global Top 200 Chart, trended on both TikTok and Shazam with 505k+ creations and over 1.4m Shazams, as well as being championed by both Capital FM and BBC R1’s Jack Saunders as his ‘Tune of The Week’; bbno$ is back with a huge…

The most awaited holiday of the year is just around the corner! For a country that celebrates one of the longest Christmases, many Filipinos have already decorated their houses, snagged their presents and started arranging festive get-togethers with family and friends. If you’ve been wanting to travel with your loved ones this yuletide season, then traveling up north to the country’s Christmas capital — Pampanga — may just be the perfect idea! The distinctly Pinoy parols do not come grander than they do every December in San Fernando, Pampanga. This year’s Ligligan Parul’s theme, ‘Sparkling Holiday,’ will again feature rows…

FKA twigs returns with “Tears In The Club” featuring The Weeknd, new song and video out now. The song is produced by Cirkut, Arca and El Guincho and official video is directed by Amber Grace Johnson (Rihanna, J. Cole, Kali Uchis). “I’m always pushing to level up to MY best self, and I’ve pushed so hard to find my capri sun,” noted FKA twigs, “I’m so proud of this music.” “Tears In The Club” marks an evolution and expansion for this prolific artist who continues to thoughtfully push at the edges of her art. A collection of new songs from…

Elise (Andrea Brillantes) is finally helping Ricky (Seth Fedelin) tick off his bucket list as they grapple with his imminent death in iQYi’s original Filipino series “Saying Goodbye.” After Ricky found out that years of treatment failed to keep his heart condition under control, he sticks to his habit of living life to the fullest whatever the circumstances. Elise, however, has a hard time accepting that she could lose her best friend soon. Her own fear of death stems from the trauma of her father’s unexpected death, which is one of the reasons she decided to study medicine. Realizing that…

After many missed homecomings and heartrending challenges, especially of the past year, many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are finally able to return home and spend this year’s Christmas season with their loved ones. To make their much-anticipated reunion with their families extra special, Globe gave them the warm and meaningful welcome that they truly deserve. At the peak of the holiday rush at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Globe greeted arriving OFWs with the “Atin ang Masaganang Pasko” celebration, a festive array designed to make their Pinoy Christmas truly special. Unaware OFWs were first met with gift boxes together with…

Lemon-Dou®, one of Japan’s growing chu-hi drinks, is now available in the Philippines in three different variants. The entry of Lemon-Dou® in the country is seen as a response to the increasing demand for refreshing lemon alcoholic drinks and marks the first alcoholic beverage brand in the growing beverage portfolio of Coca-Cola in the Philippines. “At Coca-Cola, we’ve always strived to deliver innovations that center around what our consumers want, while ensuring that we evolve our business responsibly and sustainably as well. We continue to be bullish on our business here in the Philippines amidst the ongoing challenges of the…

realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand and the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021, officially unveiled three world’s-first technologies at the realme GT 2 Series Special Event held today, December 20. Relentless tech and design innovations have always been the cornerstones of realme’s rapid growth globally. As the brand’s first and most premium flagship lineup, the GT 2 series features three industry firsts: a back cover made of bio-polymer material, a 150° ultra-wide camera, and realme’s Innovation Forward communication. World’s first bio-polymer material with Master Design The realme GT 2 Pro features a minimalist, sustainability-focused design inspired by…

After proving her incredible vocal prowess and rising above the intense battles, Ultimate Siren of Iligan Mariane Osabel was named The Clash 2021 Grand Champion during The Final Clash held last December 19. “The feeling is still so surreal. I’ve never been this proud of myself. Totoo ba ‘to? I’m loving this new chapter of my life. Thank you, Panginoon! Thank you for listening. Thank you for all those experiences in the past. Thank you for giving me this wonderful talent. Thank you for anointing me,” she shared. Her winning song during The Final Clash was Harish Joya’s “Bakit Mahal…

With the country facing the onslaught brought about by Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) – considered as the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year – GMA Network continues to deliver not only news and information, but much-needed public service as well, most especially to those who are in Visayas and Mindanao. GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) proactively pre-positioned its teams and is now distributing relief packs in Leyte, Surigao, Bohol, and Cebu. Together with its long time service partner, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, GMAKF is able to deliver speedy aid to those who need it most. The…

Back in 2019, the telco giant revolutionized the industry when it introduced the eSIM technology in the country. The move laid the foundation in transforming and improving the digital lifestyle of Filipinos, who were able to take advantage of the full power of the eSIM with their mobile devices. Once again, Globe is trailblazing with the launch of the first Apple Watch (GPS+Cellular) in the country, powered by ONENUMBER199, the country’s first eSIM technology that lets customers do more with Apple’s rich, interconnected ecosystem of devices. With Globe, the latest Apple Watch (GPS+Cellular) on your wrist can do more than…

To extend the thrill of the epic season finale of Netflix’s hit original series Money Heist (La Casa De Papel), mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and game organizer Mystery Manila have teamed up once again to bring the themed virtual escape room called “The Professor’s Puzzle” for all fans of the show. Experience the excitement and fun as you race against time in solving puzzles, answering riddles, and figuring out the clues left by The Professor to escape the heist in this virtual escape room. To make it more exciting, players who have the fastest time in solving…

For OFWs and their families back home, the best present to give and receive this holiday season is the gift of peace of mind. Knowing that your loved ones are being looked after by the government while they are abroad and have a way of contacting authorities anytime, they need helps ease a lot of worries. The ABIZO OFW mobile app is an innovative solution that uses mobile and social networking technology to aid relevant government agencies in the management and facilitation of Overseas Filipino Workers’ (OFWs’) activities. Backed by the Philippine Overseas Workers Administration (POEA), the app addresses the…