Author: Lion's Den

Pru Life UK is set to launch another edition of PRURide PH, the country’s biggest cycling festival. In 2020, Pru Life UK is bringing its high-octane races to Clark, Pampanga, taking place from March 11 to 15. Next year’s edition is expected to welcome more than 2,500 cyclists, including 18 local and international professional teams, who will race in 10 categories. Competing participants can join the Virtual PRURide, and PRURide Criterium which feature different races, including fixed gear, road bike, and mountain bike races. Meanwhile, non-competitive rides such as the Gran Fondo is perfect for families, beginners and hobbyists, while…

[November 28, 2019] Still on the fence about getting a brand-new iPhone 11 in time for Christmas? Here are 11 reasons that might help you decide if Apple’s latest flagship smartphone is worth your hard-earned 13th month pay and bonus to serve as the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one! 1. The dual-lens camera setup. The iPhone 11 marks the first time the iPhone gets an upgrade from its single-camera setup. The base model now has a standard wide-angle lens plus an ultra-wide lens that captures four times more scene in images, resulting in better picture quality. The…

28 November 2019, MANILA, PHILIPPINES – LRT-1 private operator, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), spreads the holiday cheer yet again with its version of Christmas Train this year. With the theme, “Christmas In Our Homes,” three light rail vehicles (LRVs) were adorned with three-dimensional decals to make the interior look and feel like traditional and modern Filipino homes. “Christmas train is symbolic in many ways. It’s symbolic that Christmas is already here and the spirit of joy and cheer, and a time for people to reunite with their friends and family is near. We thank our customers who ride the…

Yeng Constantino goes back to her roots in her newest song “Sana Na Lang,” a pop rock track which she recorded with her bandmates and longtime friends, Gray Sky Sun. Reminiscent of her sound during her early years in the music industry, “Sana Na Lang” is effortlessly complemented by Gray Sky Sun’s impressive musicality and the pop rock princess’ unique tone. Produced under Star Music, the single explores a person’s yearning for another’s love and affection, despite the hopelessness of their situation. It expresses the person’s desires to be seen by the object of her affection and for fate to…

The 13th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) held on November 21 in Brisbane, Australia hailed Max Eigenmann as the Best Actress, yet she ultimately offered her international accolade to fellow Filipinos and even remembered to pay tribute to Philippine Cinema. Eigenmann was awarded for Best Performance by an Actress in the Asia Pacific region for her portrayal in “Verdict” directed by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez, which is a Special Jury Prize winner in the Orizzonti (Horizons) section of the 76th Venice International Film Festival and the Philippine entry to the Academy Awards 2020. The 32-year-old actress exclaimed as she closed her…

Smart, the Philippines’ undisputed leading mobile network, lets prepaid subscribers celebrate all their life’s passions and gives you a chance to win huge prizes through the Smart Giga Mania Raffle Promo! All you have to do is Gigafy your passions by registering to Smart’s various Giga promos—Giga Video, Giga Games, and Giga Stories—to automatically earn raffle entries for a chance to win up to P30 million worth of cash prizes, smartphones, and mobile data from October 23, 2019 to January 31, 2020! Here’s how the Smart Giga Mania Raffle works: The raffle is open to all prepaid subscribers of Smart,…

ABS-CBN received another recognition from the academe after being named the Advertisers’ Friendly Network in the 2019 ComGuild Academe’s Choice Awards last November 24. Aside from the major award, the Kapamilya network also received 12 other recognitions for its artists and programs. In the field of entertainment, “It’s Showtime” host Vice Ganda won Male Advertisers’ Friendly Host, Kapamilya heartthrob James Reid received Male Iconic Endorser of the Year, “Kadenang Ginto” star Andrea Brillantes was named Female Most Loved Teen Endorser of the Year, and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto took home Best Female Comedian/Comedienne of the Year. The box-office hit loveteam…

Manila, Philippines – Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with UnionPay, a global payment brand, to officially launch a new rewards program featuring special discounts at all DFPC stores nationwide. DFPC Chief Operating Officer Vicente Pelagio A. Angala and General Manager for UnionPay International Southeast Asia Mr Wenhui Yang acted as signatories to the MOA which was signed at the Duty Free Luxe in Pasay City. Under the terms, all UnionPay Credit, Debit, and Prepaid Cards issued outside the Philippines will be entitled to rewards which include USD 50 off for every single receipt of…

“Hello Love, Goodbye,” Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richard’s box office record-breaking and first movie team-up is set to make hearts swoon once more as it makes its TV debut this December with its airing on ABS-CBN TVplus’ KBO. Directed by the award-winning director Cathy Garcia Molina, it depicts the stories of the OFWs in Hong Kong and the love story of Joy (Kath), an OFW aspiring to migrate to Canada, and Ethan (Alden), a bartender awaiting his residency status. As their lives intertwine, viewers will see how this film is more than just a love story. Here are some of…

They say you can tell it’s already Christmas season in the Philippines when there’s Jose Mari Chan, puto bumbong, eye-catching decorations… and an ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID. While these station IDs are always star-studded, viewers and fans excitedly await what stories will be featured in them every year. The messages in these songs and videos have remained the same over the years, because Christmas in the Philippines means love, gratitude, faith in God, kindness, and family. And this is why these highly anticipated station IDs bear more weight – they have always been part of the Filipino Christmas tradition. This…

Metro pays tribute to the icons and local legends in fashion through the Metrowear Style Awards, honoring 10 photographers, 10 designers, and 10 muses who have helped the magazine inspire and transform lives for decades. The biggest runway event by far is in celebration of Metro’s 30th anniversary, an appreciation night for the extraordinaire personalities who have not only collaborated with the magazine but have made significant contributions in their respective fields. Xander Angeles, Sara Black, Jun de Leon, Dookie Ducay, Raymund Isaac, Mark Nicdao, Neal Oshima, BJ Pascual, Doc Marlon Pecjo, and Ronnie Salvacion—these photographers have created some of…

It’s that time of the year again when a magical display of lights, sounds, and intricate designs come to decorate every corner and floor of XentroMall Antipolo. Now on its second year, XentroMall promises to be brighter and merrier—with its brightly lit holiday archways and exterior lighting up the Antipolo skyline from a distance. “We intend to give everyone a reason to smile and feel the spirit of Christmas without spending too much because Xentro Christmas Mall is free for everyone. We hope to bring families together, to come up with a place where they could have fun and create…

MANILA, Philippines – November 28, 2019 – KMC Solutions, the Philippines’ leading coworking and flexible workspace provider, will be hosting a fun-packed party featuring today’s hottest names in the digital sphere with UNBOXED: Year-end IG Influencer party. Happening on December 5, the event will be attended by prominent influencer speakers such as fitspiration siblings Jose and Joanne Villablanca who will give tips on how to achieve a flexible lifestyle and GetCraft SVP, Raffy Casas who will share insights on how to make brands grow, encourage everyone to become a digital entrepreneur, and highlight the flexible spaces and options available to…

A smartphone is an essential tool for Generation Z to connect to the world. As digital natives, they need the right device to elevate their experience and create better content when they go online. The Samsung A-series was built for this “Era of Live” to help Gen Z up their mobile experience. It is packed with features that can turn ordinary moments into fun-filled and memorable ones. Here are some situations when the A-series smartphones can serve as the best companion for the tech-savvy: 1. At a concert. Live performances are fun and must be captured and shared on social…

The 37th Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Luna Awards is an award-giving body like no other in the country. It is a standout in the industry because it is by the peers and for the peers. Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño explained, “It’s really actresses voting for Best Actress, editors voting for the nominees for Best Editing, cinematographers voting for Best Cinematography. It is the counterpart of the Oscars in the U.S.” What makes the voting process of the 2019 FAP Luna Awards more special is that its Voters are all past…

The second episode begins with a bright smile from Guion. It is morning and they already finished having breakfast. They are getting ready to leave for RBW. He talks about the difficulties of not being able to read the labels of the toiletries provided. “We can guess,” JP adds, “who knows, the body wash is already on your hair.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFxd8lRExjY Despite the smiles and laughter, this is a big day for them. It’s their first Artist and Repertoire (A&R) Evaluation. “I’m very nervous because we will sing and perform in front of the RBW higher ups,” Kheene admits. “I’m expecting…