Author: Lion's Den

(Manila, Philippines – September 2020) Digital transformation for many industries globally – whether for small or medium business, or large corporations, have compelled the need for not just strong and reliable connectivity, but simplified solutions as well. As more and more organizations look at transforming their legacy systems to cloud-based solutions especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, ePLDT introduces Simply ERP—a simple, affordable, and accessible system to address the challenges that industries face. ‘Simply ERP’ is an ERP solution for SAP Business One, established by ePLDT and powered by its subsidiary, AGS. “The effect of business operations and strategies brought about by COVID-19 has forced significant restructuring of…

September 2020 – Miss Universe Philippines goes beyond the beauty, the spotlight, and the glamor by striving to build a new Miss Universe that truly makes a difference to those in need. Through its new online series, Ring Light, premiering on September 27, 2020, pageant fans will not only get a closer look at the road to the Miss Universe crown; they’ll also be able to extend a helping hand, with a portion of their subscription going to a cause that’s important to them. Subscribers can choose one of three official partner beneficiaries of Miss Universe Philippines: WWF-Philippines Since 1997,…

London-based Canadian artist Cate today releases a new video version of her latest single ‘All Talk’, the latest to be lifted from her forthcoming debut EP, ‘Love, The Madness’. Produced by new Darkroom/Interscope signing Cian Ducrot, the new EP from the 21 year old is due out September 25th 2020 via Believe. ‘All Talk’ – which has clocked over 100,000 Spotify streams in under two weeks – is streaming on all platforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpHOaQpoRek&feature=emb_title Written between Los Angeles, Cate’s previous hometown of Vancouver and her new base in Camden, ‘Love, The Madness’ snapshots in real time the emotional turbulence of transitioning…

Sunday nights are sure to be entertaining and informative with Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS). Exactly on the week of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s birth anniversary, her image at the Simala Shrine in Cebu allegedly shed tears of blood. KMJS investigates. Meanwhile, get to know the current online hotties, including a security guard, who show their moves and grooves on TikTok. In Antique, a woman needs to be carried on, and transported via a makeshift hammock just to get her regular kidney dialysis. Filipino-Pakistani Sam vlogs in the hope that his father, whom he had been searching for more than…

ETC Channel—the Philippines’ number one free-to-air female entertainment network—unveils its newest nightly primetime program block dubbed “ETCerye.” The block premieres on September 19, 2020, at 8 pm, with the Tagalized version of the worldwide hit Turkish dizi series “Everywhere I Go.” In 2004, ETC was launched as the only female digital channel on free TV. Since then, it has become known for its style-oriented reality shows, home and lifestyle shows, celebrity news and engaging series and movies, all chosen by ETC’s programming team with the goal of inspiring and empowering Filipinas. Among the channel’s current top-raters are “Gordon Ramsay’s 24…

Beginning September 15, GMA Network brings moms and kids a more colorful morning via the new edu-tainment program “Makulay ang Buhay” that brings together music, storytelling, and other fun activities—all while educating children on food and nutrition. Airing every Tuesdays at 9:30 am with replays every Saturday at 9:45 am, Makulay ang Buhay is hosted by Kapuso actress and host Camille Prats. As a mother of three and an educator herself, Camille or “Mom C”, brings to the program her experience in raising kids and teaching them about eating healthy. Camille expresses her excitement for Makulay ang Buhay. “I was so happy when I learned about the…

ABS-CBN continues to bring entertainment, relief, and inspiration to Filipinos with all fresh, new episodes of current teleseryes, upcoming new teleseryes, new songs, and innovative digital offerings as it remains committed to serve the public even if it was denied a broadcast franchise. In his video blog on YouTube, ABS-CBN head of TV entertainment Laurenti Dyogi announced the line-up of new teleseryes that viewers can expect this year, namely Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s new teleserye, “Cara Y Cruz” starring Julia Barretto, and “Walang Hanggang Paalam” featuring Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo, Paulo Avelino, Jake Cuenca, and Arci Munoz. “Despite the…

Dependents of Filipino police officers killed or injured in service receive a P1-million educational grant from PLDT-Smart Foundation, now on its 12th year, with the aim of providing college educational opportunities. The PSF has so far produced 639 scholars through the Educational Assistance Program. “Education is an integral part of our efforts in the PLDT-Smart Foundation. We continue to do our part in the community to ensure that we provide adequate resources to support today’s youth as they become our next generation of leaders,” said PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V Pangilinan who is also the Chairman of the PLDT-Smart…

Kim Chiu, Yam Concepcion, Eula Valdes, Sunshine Cruz, and Ruffa Gutierrez, the lead stars of ABS-CBN series “Love Thy Woman,” joined viewers nationwide as they tuned in to the tear-jerking finale of the series that aired on Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live on Friday (September 11). Thousands of live viewers watched the episode on Kapamilya Online Live on both Facebook and YouTube, while its hashtag #LTWTheLastWoman trended on Twitter as they posted praises and comments while watching. The finale saw the two Wong families forgiving each other, as Lucy (Eula) turned herself in to the police in order to…

It looks like face masks will definitely be an #OOTD staple for much longer, huh? But that doesn’t have to be a drab— face masks can actually perk up your outfits and your spirits! Perfect example? Linya-Linya’s #MaskMasaya Face Masks! Linya-Linya’s limited edition Mask Masaya face masks are available on their website for only PhP 199.00 each. These face masks keep you protected as you go outside, while sending good vibes to anyone who spots you wearing them. The punny and witty local brand just released this new product recently to give their patrons a more fun alternative to staying…

ABS-CBN Music has formed an incredible roster of talented, empowering, and inspirational female artists from Southeast Asia, who despite hailing from different backgrounds and music genres, have all banded together to create an uplifting song for a great cause. Meet the Southeast Asian artists who generously contributed their musical talents to make the “HEAL” project possible: Rinni Wulandari from Indonesia Born from a family of musicians, it was no doubt that Rinni eventually joined and won Indonesian Idol in 2007 when she was only 17 years old. Her feat was history-making as she was the youngest participant ever to win…

[11 September 2020] People can now buy selected products of Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) from mobile food delivery marketplace FoodPanda, as the telco firm expands its market and offers new services. Under this partnership, subscribers can easily order Smart LTE Broadband Pocket WiFi and Smart and TNT 5G-ready SIM cards using the FoodPanda app, and receive their items on the same day. “We hope to give our customers more convenient ways to enjoy our prepaid products with just a tap of a finger,” said Alex O. Caeg, SVP and Head of Consumer Sales & Distribution at PLDT and Smart. “This…

[September 2020] Schools in far-flung communities with little or no internet access are getting help to implement effective distance learning from innovative programs of PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications. In Sarangani province, where 180 of the 320 public schools serve some 60,000 indigenous peoples (IP) learners, the Department of Education division has been participating in web fora on the CVIF-Dynamic Learning Program (DLP), supported by Smart. The program, developed in the Central Visayan Institute Foundation (CVIF), enables students to learn while in their homes and even with no internet available. CVIF-DLP will be integrated in the learning modalities in the…

MANILA. September 2020 – Veteran broadcaster Ted Failon is excited to return on air as he primes for his much-awaited debut this month with a new program over Radyo 5, the country’s leading FM news station, under the TV5 media banner. Failon will anchor the four-hour morning news magazine program with Czarina Marie Guevara, more popularly known as DJ ChaCha, who was also his long-time radio partner while hosting “Failon Ngayon” over ABS-CBN’s AM radio outfit DZMM. “We are excited to deliver a paradigm shift on FM Radio. And we are thankful that Radyo 5 will give us the opportunity…

Football fans in the country have more reasons to celebrate as a new channel kicks off on Philippine cable. Premier Football is dedicated to football fans and enthusiasts where you can catch the Premier League exclusively this September, along with other famed football brands in the world. Owned and operated by TAP Digital Media Ventures Corp. (TAP DMV), the 24/7 network dedicated to football will feature world-class titles such as the English Premier League (EPL), Scottish Premiership, Eredivisie, DFB-Pokal, Chinese Super League, Barça TV and Juventus TV. The storied EPL is considered the top tier international football league headlined by…

(New York—September 2020) Global megastar and eight-time GRAMMYÒ Award-winner Usher today releases a brand new single and video “Bad Habits” to be featured on his forthcoming studio album via RCA Records. The video was directed by Chris Robinson and features Usher’s classic dance moves and dramatic stylings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=C_h1lzllyJc&feature=emb_title Co-written by Usher, “Bad Habits” is the follow-up to his latest chart-topping single “Don’t Waste My Time,” which hit #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart, as well as “I Cry,” a powerful and emotional song about the social and racial injustices of our time. Usher is currently in the studio recording his ninth…