Author: Lion's Den

PLDT, Smart, and the Makati Medical Center Foundation are working together to build more mentally resilient communities and creating a safe space to support the country’s Health Heroes in the frontline service through the Better Today Conversations on Mental Health Awareness. The session took a deep dive into mental health by discussing how the pandemic has affected the mental well-being of frontline health and military workers. Dr. Geraldine Mayor led the session. She is the President of Neurogenesis LCC, a Diplomate in Psychiatry, and part of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Some of the topics discussed by Dr.…

Netflix and Shondaland celebrated the anniversary of the hit series premiere by unwrapping the news that Bridgerton returns for a second season on March 25, 2022. On Christmas Day 2020, audiences were captivated and swept off their feet when introduced to the Bridgerton family and the toils of the ton. In keeping with the tradition of the novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love. Bridgerton comes to Netflix from Shondaland and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen also serves as creator and showrunner. From Shondaland…

Shopee starts 2022 in a spectacular fashion with its first sale of the year, the 1.1 New Year Sale! At Shopee’s 1.1 New Year Sale, get a head start on your shopping as early as January 1 and enjoy a wide selection of products and exciting promos such as ₱1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 11% off vouchers. Enjoy themed days, new games, and Shopee’s latest TV commercial Leading up to January 1, look forward to themed sales such as Fashion Sale on December 27, Electronics Sale on December 28, Home Sale on December 29, Payday Sale…

So, you’re planning to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a nurse or doctor? That’s an excellent choice as the country is known for its thriving medical industry. However, with the many hospitals and clinics in the KSA, it might be a struggle to know where to start applying. Luckily, TrueProfile.io, a platform that provides Filipino healthcare professionals around the world with the tools they need to secure a lucrative career abroad, shares some useful avenues that will lead you to legitimate job opportunities. Through the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration The Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is…

Canon Philippines announced their Crazy Holideals for its best-in-class and award-winning printers, cameras, and other lifestyle products – just in time for the holiday season. Launched during the “Delightful 2021” Holiday Virtual Event, the brand kicked off the celebrations on a high note with exciting promos and limited offers made especially for photographers, serious content creators, businessmen, professionals, small and big business owners, students, and work-from-home individuals to name a few. “Delightful 2021” was the company’s first-ever virtual event in the Philippines that combined the exciting elements of live selling with Canon product specialists, live entertainment performances, and interactive games.…

Local news matters on-air and online. This is why GMA Regional TV (RTV) is extending its reach of serving the latest news and information from various areas of the Philippines to a wider range of audiences by making waves in the popular video-sharing app TikTok. “In GMA Network, we remain steadfast to our commitment to deliver Serbisyong Totoo on-air, on-ground, and even online. This is why GMA Regional TV continues to find ways to bring local news and information to more Kapuso and these include tapping popular social media platforms such as TikTok which is very popular to the young…

After gaining recognition in the Southeast Asian region with the release of “Suara Hati,” a reimagining of her 2015 acoustic ballad in Bahasa Indonesia, Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin conquers music on her own terms with brand new single “blink”—out on all digital music platforms worldwide via OFFMUTE. On her first original single under the international record label, Benin honors memories like it’s a fundamental aspect of human nature. She finds refuge in reliving the past without any hint of regret, treating it as part of her personal journey. “I had a series of sleepless nights just recollecting and reliving different…

Digital financial services leader PayMaya recently paid it forward to the frontlines of the National Center for Mental Health. The company distributed 100 Christmas food baskets to the NCMH Crisis Hotline responders and the Emergency Room and Psychiatric Acute Unit staff. “Promoting mental health is important, especially among our young people during this pandemic. We are paying it forward to our mental health frontliners who have been helping fight this silent battle. We admire them for bravely dedicating their time and effort to help those suffering from mental health issues,” said Nick Wilwayco, Head of Public Affairs and Communications at…

Conti’s Bakeshop and Restaurant continue to spread hope and delight to those who need them most. Taking inspiration from the Conti’s Founder’s advocacy on education, the management of Conti’s has been supportive of NGOs who espouse education. Conti’s Management headed by its President Joey R. Garcia and General Manager as well as second-generation Conti, Ms. Patricia Tan, served fifty street kids, under the care of Child Hope Foundation, cakes made from the heart. In celebration of the Christmas Season, Conti’s wanted to grant wishes of the kids to be able to have a delightful merry Christmas. Fifty street children received…

Three Filipino groundbreaking projects received high commendations at this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2021, one of the world’s most prestigious annual festival and annual awards ceremony dedicated to architecture and development industry. This year, the crit presentations were done and judged virtually, with the shortlist of winners viewable on the official World Architecture Festival website. Ar. William Ti of WTA Architecture and Design Studio was declared the Project of the Year at the World Architecture Futures (WAFX) for his Horizon Manila reclamation masterplan. The WAFX Prize “heralds the world’s most forward-looking architectural concepts and is awarded to future projects…

Are you an Architecture and Design student who’s at second-year college or higher and has an eye for purposeful and transformative design? This might be your chance to showcase your talents across the Asia Pacific. LIXIL Water Technology, maker of pioneering water and housing products, is inviting Architecture and Design students to join the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) Asia-Pacific 2022, a competition that enjoins the design community across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to develop purposeful and thoughtful designs through innovations that address daily consumer issues. With the theme “Purposeful Design – Transforming the Way We Live,” the ASDA 2022…

The Vaccine Task Force (VTF) of the group of companies chaired by Manuel V. Pangilinan shared that 98% of its nationwide workforce has been vaccinated against COVID-19, with over 60,000 company-procured Moderna jabs administered under its own MVP Group #WeGotYourVac Immunization Program by mid-December. Inoculation of the Group’s registered dependents, household members, and extended workforce is also nearing completion. Vaccinations for employees’ registered 12 to 17-year-old dependents are also underway, with the MVP Group VTF closely monitoring government approval for the inoculation of 5 to 11-year-old minors by January 2022. Booster vaccines The MVP Group also began COVID-19 booster vaccinations…

The LausGroup of Companies (LGC), owner of dealer principal Global Cars Philippines, is the pilot Ford dealership to fully implement the Balik Baterya Program, in partnership with Ford Philippines, Motolite, and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). First launched by Motolite in 2006, the battery recycling program aims to collect used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) from PBSP’s member companies for proper recycling and production of new automotive and industrial batteries. In turn, the participating companies and partners may allocate the proceeds of the sale of their ULABs for CSR projects in health and education, or for their chosen beneficiaries. As…

Global technology leader Xiaomi recently inaugurated its first exclusive service center in the Philippines as part of its commitment to ramp up its after-sales program in the country. Located at the ground floor, Serendra Wing of Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City, the Xiaomi Exclusive Service Center aims to provide its customers VIP treatment and a seamless experience, starting from the purchase of the products and up to the time after-sales support for the gadgets are needed. “The unwavering support of Xiaomi fans has been a crucial factor in our growth this year and we want to make sure we…

GRAMMY® Award-winning and 9x GRAMMY® Award-nominated Roddy Ricch drops his sophomore album LIVE LIFE FAST. It arrives alongside the official “25 million” video, the second visual from LIVE LIFE FAST. The album’s cinematic trailer dropped last week, directed by child. Ricch celebrated the second anniversary of his two-time RIAA-certified platinum debut album PLEASE EXCUSE ME FOR BEING ANTISOCIAL with official RIAA diamond certification of “The Box.” LIVE LIFE FAST TRACK LIST: llf thailand all good (ft. Future) rollercoastin hibachi (ft. Kodak Black & 21 Savage) paid my dues (ft. Takeoff) crash the party no way (ft. Jamie Foxx) slow it…

Cap off the 2021 weekend with a must-watch best-of-the-best yearend party featuring sought-after acts from your favorite Kapamilya idols, including must-see collabs from the brightest OPM stars, Lovi Poe’s “Candy” performance, a TikTok hits dance showdown, a power ballads showdown, and more this Sunday (December 26) on “ASAP Natin ‘To” on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5. Strap in for the trending ASAP collabs of 2021, starting with a pure energy trio performance from Gary Valenciano, Inigo Pascual, and Kyle Echarri; a powerhouse tandem act from Bamboo and Concert King Martin Nievera; and a sentimental jamming session from Moira dela Torre,…