Author: Lion's Den

To fast-track economic recovery amid the pandemic, public and private sectors must unite and work together to achieve a more inclusive financial ecosystem for all Filipinos. This is the vision behind “One with the Nation: Forging Public-Private Partnerships Towards Digital Inclusion in the Philippines,” a webinar organized by GCash, the country’s no. 1 mobile wallet app in collaboration with various national government agencies and local government units (LGUs). The webinar featured distinguished speakers from both the  public  and private sectors led by  Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Gov. Benjamin Diokno, Makati Mayor Abby Binay, Congressman Jose Enrirque Garcia, DSWD Director…

“Alden’s Reality: The Virtual Reality Concert (AR)”—the first-ever virtual reality concert in the Philippines headlined by Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards—marks another milestone after it earned a finalist slot at the prestigious 2021 New York Festivals (NYF) “World’s Best TV and Films” Competition. The record-setting concert produced by Synergy: A GMA Collaboration and held as part of Alden’s 10th anniversary in the entertainment industry last December has been shortlisted under the Entertainment Special: Special Event category. It is up against entries from the USA, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, South Korea, Singapore, Spain, and Norway. This is the first-ever international nomination of the said…

Star Cinema’s series “He’s Into Her” starring two of today’s hottest young stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano continues to rake in online viewers as it stayed on top of the most watched shows on iWantTFC for the fourth straight week since it premiered. The recent episode saw Deib (Donny) putting an end to his bullying of Maxpein (Belle). The two mortal enemies eventually got to know each other better as they planned for a school project that their principal forced them work on together. Soon, Maxpein began praising Deib in front of his mother, making him realize that she…

Getting connected online becomes more convenient as new subscribers of SKY Fiber Super Speed Plans from June 25 to July 31, 2021, will be able to save P500 on their installment fee with the Flash 500 Off Promo. The offer is available to all residential subscribers nationwide when they subscribe to either an Unli Broadband Plan or Unli Broadband + HD Cable TV Plan. Those who will avail of a standalone plan of 40Mbps or above will only have to pay P500, instead of P1000, to get their high-speed modem installed. Meanwhile, a 30Mbps or above Bundle Plan, which has…

Manila, Philippines—When times are difficult, people usually look at the lighter side of things and what makes them happy. Keeping people of all ages entertained is the heart and soul of Puregold Channel on Facebook and YouTube. Puregold Channel was conceptualized as a means to provide quality entertainment to millions of Filipino families staying at home because of the pandemic. “SHOPPERTAINMENT,” as pioneered by Puregold, combined grocery shopping with entertainment—two things that Filipinos are passionate about—across Puregold’s millions of followers on its social media platforms. “GVBOYS: Pangmalakasang Good Vibes” is Puregold Channel’s first digital series and the newest addition to…

GMA Network’s digital TV receiver GMA Affordabox celebrates its first anniversary with lots of discounts and giveaways nationwide! As thanksgiving for a successful first year, on June 26, the GMA Affordabox can be purchased at a special price of P799.20* in participating stores all over the country. More surprises will be waiting for buyers online, because GMA Affordabox will also be available on GMA Store (www.gmanetwork.com/gmastore) where they can enjoy more discounts and freebies. Officially unveiled in June last year, GMA Affordabox was one of the Kapuso Network’s 70th anniversary gifts to the viewers and, at the same time, part…

Vice Ganda couldn’t help but shout for joy after a group of massage therapists won the P500,000 jackpot prize in last night’s (June 26) episode of “Everybody, Sing!” on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live, and iWantTFC. With 86 seconds to burn from the time they collected from previous rounds, the songbayanan got all the song titles that Vice Ganda made them guess, making them the second jackpot prize winner since the game show started. “Dito talaga, pagtulong tulong, pag-iisa lang ang minimithi, walang nag-aaway, at iisa lamang ang objective, everybody wins,” Vice said while dressed as Cleopatra in the…

Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, has confirmed the production of Seoul Vibe, an action blockbuster packed with thrills and adrenaline-fueled scenes. Also confirmed is the casting of the following big-name stars: Yoo Ah-in, Ko Kyoung-pyo, Lee Kyoo-hyung, Park Ju-hyun, Ong Seong-wu, Kim Sung-kyun, Jung Woong-in, and Moon So-ri. Seoul Vibe is an action blockbuster revving with pulse-pounding pursuit. The drivers of the Sanggye-dong Supreme Team become mired in the slush fund investigation of a powerful person on the very day of the 1988 Seoul Olympics opening ceremony. With all eyes of the world on Seoul with the pending…

SB19 and Ben&Ben, two of the biggest Philippine acts, are making history again with a re-recording of the former’s smash single “MAPA” under Sony Music. In a year marked by self-imposed isolation and forced withdrawal from the outside world, the inspirational ballad brims with positive light as it honors every loving and hardworking parent out there, who made our journey toward life bearable, and filled with important lessons. According to Roslyn Pineda, Sony Music’s General Manager, Philippines and Vice President, Business Development, Asia, there was clamor from the general public for #SBen19 since last year. Mutual love and respect “How…

Manila, Philippines, June 2021 – Xiaomi Philippines is calling all artists and Mi Fans to showcase their creativity and national pride by designing the Xiaomi Philippines official Mi Bunny! The Mi Bunny has been a significant icon of the Mi Community that has been widely popular among Mi Fans as it features in various campaigns. Now, each country will have their own Mi Bunny and Xiaomi is giving Mi Fans the chance to design the official Philippine Mi Bunny through the Mi Bunny Design Contest. Full mechanics including the design template can be found in the official contest announcement in…

GOMO, the game-changing telco brand launched in 2020, gives users a 5G-ready SIM with 30GB of No Expiry Data. Since their launch, the brand has created fun ways to let users make the most of their data allocation. And now, GOMO is giving users another exciting way to use data with the launch of the ‘Mo Creds raffle. Use Your ‘Mo Creds to Win a New iPhone or Samsung ‘Mo Creds is an innovative way of using data launched by GOMO last October 2020. The ‘Mo Creds feature on the GOMO app was a first in market innovation that allowed…

After the success of his recent collaboration with Joey Tha Boy for “Feel Alive,” Paolo Sandejas comes out of his comfort zone as he releases his sophomore single for 2021, “Misteryo”, under Universal Records. To celebrate the release, the young singer-songwriter hosted a listening party on Thursday, June 17 at 9PM via Universal Records’ Facebook Page. Subsequently, Paolo did a livestream on Instagram to kick off the premiere of Misteryo’s music video a week after the official launch. More than just another single, Paolo shared Misteryo’s personal significance to him — “It’s always been a goal of mine to release…

MANILA, Philippines, June 2021 – At this year’s Father’s Day weekend, Globe Platinum customers enjoyed an exclusive tasting session that featured Cognac Fine Champagne from the House of Rémy Martin and award-winning dark chocolates from Malagos. The Cognac & Chocolates Pairing Night raised over a hundred World Vision school kits to benefit the underprivileged children of Baseco Compound, Manila. Last June 19, the event gathered guests who, from the safety of their homes, sampled the unique combined flavors of cognac and chocolates through their complimentary tasting kits, with the guidance of French spirits connoisseur and Rémy Martin brand advocate, Kevin…

Make your weekend colorful as “ASAP Natin ‘To” celebrates Pride Month with your favorite Kapamilya idols this Sunday (June 27) on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5. A proudly Pinoy vocal session comes your way from your favorite OPM stars Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos, Elaine Duran, Nina, Klarisse de Guzman, Lie Reposposa, Jed Madela, Jason Dy, and the Concert King Martin Nievera. Dance to the hits of the SexBomb Girls together with AC Bonifacio, Vivoree Esclito, and ASAP dance royalty Kim Chiu. Plus, exciting performances await from Janella Salvador, all-girl P-Pop group BINI, and the single launch of Maymay Entrata alongside…

Tourists and visitors going to Sky Ranch Tagaytay can now visit and enjoy its many activities without worry as the local government of Tagaytay City recently awarded Sky Ranch Tagaytay with the Safety Seal— it’s the first amusement and recreational outdoor venue in Tagaytay City to be given such honor. The Safety Seal tags establishments that strictly comply with the health protocols that are in line with the Inter-Agency Task Force’s (IATF) guidelines, such as proper wearing of face masks and shields, good ventilation and disinfection, and using the Trace Together contract tracing system. Having this emblem also allows the…

As a fitting finale for its 5th anniversary celebration, Landers Superstore is bringing back celebrity couple Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli for another fun and inspiring online concert. It will air live on Landers’ Facebook page on June 27, 2021 Sunday at 7:00 PM. Dubbed “The 5th Birthday Concert,” this rare musical treat will have Sarah and Matteo performing their hit singles and favorite songs to honor and thank all the store’s valued members and hardworking employees. It will also feature cameos from other Landers ambassadors and callback milestones and community outreach efforts in the past five years. Landers concludes…