Author: Lion's Den

The Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), Professional Artists Managers, Inc. (PAMI) and labor center Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (Sentro) asked lawmakers to consider the livelihood of affected workers and grant the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN during the House panel hearing held on Tuesday (June 30). OPM president Ogie Alcasid said the group enjoined ABS-CBN in its plea for a renewed franchise as the network has been instrumental for many local artists to achieve their potential and help alleviate their families’ lives through its various programs and platforms. “Naniniwala po kami na napakalaki po ng naitulong at maitutulong…

[1 July 2020] Retail personnel of select partner groceries, convenience stores, and pawnshops received assistance from Smart Communications, Inc. to help them cope with the COVID-19 health crisis. These stores and shops are valued partners of Smart and make available to their own customers the products and services of Smart, Sun, TNT, and PLDT Home. Smart provided load, rice subsidy, relief goods, and other assistance to cashiers and staff in partner outlets of Ultra Mega, 7-Eleven, Metro Retail, USSC, Palawan Pawnshop, San Roque Supermarket, Ministop, and others. “We know that this pandemic has really affected all of us. And through…

Learning from home gets more exciting as the award-winning infotainment program AHA! airs not just once, but four times a week beginning this July. Viewers can now watch AHA! from Wednesday to Friday, 8:25 am beginning July 1. The fun-filled discoveries continue every Sunday with AHA’s original timeslot at 8:15 am. Last Wednesday (July 1), Drew and the rest of the AHA! team explored the various personal transport vehicles such as the electric go kart and electric roller blades. They also discussed how abnormalities and birth defects among animals happen and how to take care of those that have these…

MANILA, 1 July 2020 – Starting today, Spotify is rolling out Lyrics to all Free and Premium users in the Philippines, which gives listeners in-app access to millions of song lyrics in the language in which they are sung. Spotify has a global partnership with Musixmatch, the world’s largest catalogue of song lyrics and translations, to license these lyrics. Users can access the feature by tapping the “Lyrics” tab at the bottom of their “Now Playing” screen within the app. “Lyrics has been one of the most requested features by Spotify users and we’re excited to make song lyrics available…

Singer-songwriter SAB is poised to introduce herself and her music through her coming-of-age track “She,” dropping this Friday (July 3). “Through writing this song, I wanted to establish my voice and my own coming of age story. I wanted to show that even if some of my ideologies are always changing, it’s still me,” SAB explained, who recalled being a “shy type” growing up. Inspired by her own quest of self-discovery, the 18-year-old artist initially penned “She” as a spoken word piece before it became a song. The final product, produced by ABS-CBN Music’s creative director Jonathan Manalo, is a…

Philippines, June 30, 2020: Waze, the platform bringing together communities on and off the road, is ready to welcome people back on the road with a revamped look and Moods to add more fun into every drive. Our latest brand refresh reinforces inclusivity and connection into every journey on the road, empowering each user to share and express their feelings with the Waze community. Waze was founded on the simple idea that by working together, the community could solve traffic to make life on the roads better. When a Wazer hits a pothole and reports it, or when one of…

Manila, 30 June 2020 – Social media brings people together in an easier way, but more importantly, it helps people get the information they want faster and simpler through a tap of a button. It also paved the way for business growth and for people to discover more of what the world has to offer. Because of its undeniably life-changing impact, people all over the world regard June 30 as the #SocialMediaDay since 2010. According to We Are Social and Hootsuite’s Digital 2020 report, there’s a total of 73 million active social media users in the Philippines, and people aged…

After the successful pre-order of the SAMSUNG Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition last week due to the overwhelming support of fans, SAMSUNG is re-opening its pre-order for the second batch of units this Wednesday, July 1 at 10 AM, through its official online store! The Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition retails at Php 57,990. Similar to the first round of pre-orders, those who will purchase the device will be entitled to a 50% discount on the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition (worth Php 8,990) and an additional e-voucher worth Php 4,000. Moreover, all pre-ordered units come with Samsung’s official warranty and FREE delivery…

PhilPop has always been a reliable and trusted platform in fostering appreciation for quality and original compositions that reflect Filipino culture, experience, and identity. This year, the country’s premier songwriting competition plans to continue its mission of promoting homegrown music on a scale that’s never been done before: by going global and forging regional ties. With #MusicBreakingBorders as its newest tagline, PhilPop is committed to celebrating and showcasing the diverse appeal of Filipino music through its Songwriting Festival. This also serves as an opportunity to empower underrated music talents from the Philippines to harness their potential in the international music…

Following the success of its Primero and Segundo anniversary and inaugural online auctions, Casa de Memoria, the Lhuillier-managed auction house now introduces The Casa Online. Powered by Invaluable, The Casa Online is a series of auction events that aim to provide budding art enthusiasts and younger collectors with an accessible platform featuring smaller art pieces and interesting bric-a-brac that are within the reach of this growing audience. With this, The Casa Online will be featuring a series of at least four online auctions, starting with “The Casa Online 01” on July 11, 2020, Saturday. The first auction is primarily aimed…

ABS-CBN is fully compliant with general labor standards, occupational health and safety standards, and security of tenure, according to the company’s head of transformation Mark Nepomuceno. At the House panel hearing on Monday (June 29), Nepomuceno said ABS-CBN’s full compliance is the result of the company’s efforts to act in accordance with what it believes is right under the law. “Sa mga pagkakataong may mga kasong humantong sa korte, tutuparin lagi ng ABS-CBN ang pinal na desisyon ng korte,” he said. He also underscored that ABS-CBN has been consistently honored as a good employer, with award-giving bodies recognizing it as…

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Whether your upcoming plans involve occasional trips to the outside world or even just an array of online video conferences at home, the need for proper skin care remains. And the secret to achieving bright, glowing skin all over is with Olay’s Body Wash with Niacinamide— the best skincare for face, which is now also available for your body! We may have skipped the beach trips and sunbathing sessions last summer, but even if we’re just stuck at home, we’re still left to deal with an uneven skin tone. That’s why Olay, long regarded as the gold…

Shanti continues to prove that he’s a force to reckon with in the rap scene, constantly evolving with new beats, yet retaining his relatable flows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0728NsrWUQ In the highs and lows of life, Lutang speaks about being stuck on a love that you just can’t resist. A collaboration between Shanti, producers BryMnzn and DJ Klumcee, Buddahbeads, and Ejac, each one brings their own verse and style that relates to the irresistible kind of infatuation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGatAZMh0jM Prior to this track, his previous single “Normalan” recently hit over 3 million streams on both YouTube and Spotify respectively, just months after its release.…

Indie-pop singer-songwriter Paolo Sandejas finds solace in being ‘Lost’ as he makes his 2020 comeback to the music scene. Inspired by 90’s pop-rock, the young musician continues his trajectory of bringing modern, nostalgic pop with his releases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQRL2bWLYmQ The track Lost in particular speaks of finding peace amidst the noise; talking more about the inspiration behind it, he says “oftentimes we find ourselves going through the motions as if we’re stuck in a loop. This song is a reminder that it’s okay to take a break and escape for a while.” Prior to this release, Sandejas has started to garner…

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, but this year, kids will have to stay at home and get used to a new way of learning. With the adoption of online classes to keep children safe, parents now have to closely help and guide their little ones as they continue their education at home. Adjusting to home schooling can be hard and overwhelming, especially for parents who will be trying this method for the first time. But with a little bit of push, patience, and love for kids, homeschooling becomes easy and will fit into the family’s routine at home.…

Clichy, 25th June 2020 – L’Oréal launches today its new sustainability program “L’Oréal for the Future” laying down the Group’s latest set of ambitions for 2030. In the context of growing environmental and social challenges, L’Oréal is accelerating its transformation towards a model respecting planetary boundaries and reinforcing its commitments to both sustainability and inclusion:  Transforming L’Oréal’s business to respect the planet’s limits: o By 2025, all of L’Oréal’s sites will have achieved carbon neutrality by improving energy efficiency and using 100% renewable energy; o By 2030, 100% of the plastics used in L’Oréal’s products’ packaging will be either…