Author: Lion's Den

Singapore, 6 July 2021 – After tracing a million steps for contact tracing last year, Singapore-based AI solutions firm SQREEM Technologies has launched a new COVID-19 tracking tool to aid in the battle against the virus – a real time system that tracks live COVID-19 data, including available hospital beds and ventilators by zip code. Named “Data Natin,” meaning our data in Tagalog, the AI-powered tool is now being used in the Philippines, where COVID-19 cases have reached an all-time high. The country currently has one of the highest numbers of cases in Southeast Asia. Named as one of Asia’s…

The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) notches a milestone this year as it begins the 19th LCF CSR Expo and Conference today via virtual conferencing. The 3-day LCF Expo, which is part of National CSR Week and LCF’s 25th anniversary celebration, is being held from July 6 to 8 with the theme “Rebuilding Together With The Changing Landscape of CSR” that focuses on the value of CSR and its role in spurring long-term integrated social initiatives, especially during times of global crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The event features panel discussions and talks focusing on the optimization of CSR…

A new buzzword in the local wealth management landscape, ‘sustainable investing’ is an investment discipline that considers the social and environmental footprint of such corporations on top of financial performance and returns. UnionBank Private Banking Group commits to invest in inclusive, ethical, and socially responsible progress for the long-term and believes that sustainable investing presents an exciting investment opportunity. The group recognizes the need to educate and bring awareness to investors to shift their mindset on sustainable investments and highlight it as a worthy and vital investment outlet to consider. According to a study published in early 2021 by Lombard…

Huggies is very excited to share Mommy Anne and Baby Dahlia’s first ever commercial together! Now that Dahlia is entering the active stage, the new and improved Huggies Dry Pants with X-channels is now here to make mommies like Anne worry-free! It guarantees superior absorption and comfortable movement that’s perfect for babies always on the move. Check out the video download link below to get a first look into the newest ad of Anne and Baby Dahlia from Huggies! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith)

These days, a clean home isn’t just spick and span and with everything in its proper place. It’s a space free of “invisible enemies”—harmful bacteria and viruses we unintentionally bring in from the outside. Ironically, our home’s unseen adversaries also include the contents found in typical household and personal care products. Though formulated to kill dangerous germs, they contain ingredients that, even with short-term use, can irritate the eyes, skin, and throat, and cause headaches, dizziness, vomiting, and trigger asthma with their strong, chemical scents. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), gases emitted from cleaning supplies and pesticides, also pose a huge…

Sony’s purpose or reason for existing, is to “fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.” And until now, Sony banks on this notion as they continue their contribution to the society through initiatives that will lead towards innovation. Because of this vision and the desire of the community to consume entertainment, Sony has currently directly connected to about 160 million people in the world, but still, Sony Corporation CEO, Kenichiro Yoshida wants to continue this and expand its connection to up to 1 billion people. “Connecting to 1 billion people represents our vision for DTC…

During the lockdowns, many have become plantitos and plantitas to de-stress or have a pastime indoors. But for some YouTube content creators like Red Costales, Ben Baguio, and Princess Ann Marcos, having a green thumb is much more than that. It’s about practicing sustainability, starting a livelihood, and appreciating our local farmers more. Reden “Red” Costales, a young farmer from Majayjay, Laguna, started his YouTube channel “The Agrillennial” in 2019. His channel aims to spark interest in the youth about farming and encourage more people to produce their own food given the recent concerns on food security. “There is a…

British DJ, producer and artist Sigala joins forces with international pop icon Rita Ora on their collaborative new single ‘You For Me’ – released globally on July 2nd, 2021 via Ministry of Sound. ‘You For Me’ is an undeniable summer hit, co-written with Charli XCX and unleashed just in time to soundtrack the populations post-lockdown celebrations. The track, which features vocals from chart-topper Rita Ora, bears all the markings of a true Sigala classic with the pair creating euphoric dance- pop perfection, enhanced perfectly by Sigala’s buoyant blue-sky signature sound. I’m so excited to release this track with the incredible…

Manila, Philippines – The world has changed so much in the past year that it’s hard to imagine what aspect of life hasn’t been altered. One thing that we know has changed is the way we work. We have seen the proof: Working from home, works. Furthermore, if you can work from home for your company in Manila or anywhere else in the Philippines, then you can certainly work from your home for a company that’s based outside the country. BPOs have been proving this for years, and now more companies, like Mondelez Philippines are offering regional and global roles…

Rita (Yam) has found herself torn between keeping her husband, Peterson (JM de Guzman) out of trouble and helping the people of Talisay find justice in “Init sa Magdamag.” She may not have agreed to testify against her family, but Rita still helped Tupe (Gerald Anderson) find evidence that would implicate Peterson and her mother-in-law, Olivia (Tetchie Agbayani) in the poisoning of the waters of Talisay. However, the justice Rita wants seems impossible to find because Olivia got the best lawyer to twist the truth, leaving her helpless and feeling sorry for the people of Talisay. On the other hand,…

PHILIPPINES, JULY 2021 – Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) is proud to announce that its printers and projectors have been named iF Design Award 2021 winners by Hanover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH. Created in 1953, the iF Design Award is recognized around the world as one of the most prestigious awards for innovative industrial product design excellence. Products are evaluated based on a wide range of criteria—including practicability, workmanship, consideration of environmental standards, degree of elaboration and innovation, functionality, usability, safety, aesthetics, and universal design. This year’s winners were selected from 10,000 entries from 52 countries and regions…

MANILA, July 2021– How much would you pay to be happy? Some may think that material sources of happiness come with a high price, but not with Jollibee! The country’s #1 fast food chain launched the second instalment of its three-part JolliSavers commercial series, asserting its stance of bringing joy to us all at an affordable price through its sulit-sarap bestsellers. The clip opens with “Wil” trying on a nice jacket in a department store, only to find out its mind-blowing price. He then starts sprouting out sarcastic rationales for its seemingly unreasonable value, including perhaps suddenly looking like handsome…

July 2021, Metro Manila — Vote Pilipinas, a non-partisan non-profit organization operated by Impact Hub Manila, continues to educate Filipino voter registrants through the launch of the first of three Town Halls under its Magparehistro Ka! campaign. The online event takes place on Thursday, July 8, at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will be accessible through Zoom and Facebook Live. In partnership with the Commission on Election (COMELEC), these Town Halls will feature COMELEC’s latest data, updates on Vote Pilipinas, showcase sessions with some of Luzon’s Office of Election Officers (OEOs), as well as opportunities to ask COMELEC any…

GMA Network, as part of its environmental advocacy project Kapuso ng Kalikasan, recently partnered with Maynilad to adopt one hectare of tree planting site in the Ipo Watershed. Under Maynilad’s ‘Plant for Life’ program, its partner-communities planted 400 Narra saplings at GMA’s site in Mt. Balagbag, which is part of the Ipo Watershed. This initiative aims to rehabilitate and reforest Metro Manila’s main sources of water supply to help prevent land erosion, flooding, and drought. “Beyond the Network’s thrust of providing quality news and entertainment to the public via our various platforms, we remain committed to helping protect our environment…

As the Philippines ramps up its vaccination program against COVID 19, the country continues to face several key issues ranging from vaccine hesitancy to the emergence of new COVID variants. In an effort to help move from vaccine hesitancy to vaccine confidence and encourage private companies to take part in advocating vaccination among Filipinos, Havas Life recently hosted “VacciNation: Vaccines for a Healthier Nation.” The online conversation, part of Havas’ The New Life webinar series, featured Professor Emeritus of University of the Philippines College of Medicine’s Dr. Lulu Bravo, Havas Health & You Global Chief Medical Officer Dr. Suketu Patel,…

MANILA, Philippines, 5 July 2021 – Cignal, the country’s premier direct-to-home satellite provider and leader in Pay TV, has sealed a momentous partnership with powerhouse TV and film production company APT Entertainment for the creation of BuKo short for Buhay Komedya, the first-ever 24-hour local comedy channel that brings the best of Filipino entertainment to Cignal subscribers everywhere in the country. Set to be launched in August this year, BuKo channel offers a refreshing lineup of continuous TV amusement — from treasured comedy classics, hit sitcoms and gag shows, to all-new original programs featuring some of the country’s most sought-after…