Author: Lion's Den

Manila, October 2020 – Twitter is a powerful tool to connect people and communities. Even if concerts, film screenings, fan meets, and expos are being put on hold for 2020, fandoms still found a home on Twitter. In fact, interaction between fans and supporting their favorites became more prominent than ever during the current pandemic. Twitter is for fan bases of all types as it allows them to follow their favourite artists and receive breaking news on their latest lockdown projects and at the same time, helps them find a community they can be a part of. Whether it’s supporting…

MANILA, OCTOBER 14, 2020 – Ready your bayong and ecobags this Friday, October 16, 2020 and head straight to Market! Market! to enjoy safe shopping for the freshest produce and regional food favorites at the Ayala Malls’ BuyANI, A Sustainable Farmer’s Market. The farmer’s fair will be at the Market! Market! Activity Center until October 18, 2020. The BuyANI Fresh Produce Market is a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, Ayala Foundation, and the Restaurant Owners Association of the Philippines. This collaborative effort aims to support local farmers and rebuild their respective livelihoods by bringing organic vegetables and fruits, fresh…

Indie pop outfit Gentle Isolation revisits the eternal appeal of their music favorites on “Sound Wave,” their latest single under Lilystars Records. Written in 2014, the effervescent twee pop anthem pays tribute to the obscure pop heroes that inspired the band to make music. “Our latest track is an ode to the music that we held dear like one of our close friends: they come and go because of the inevitable proliferation of trends, but they’ll remain special in our hearts,” guitarist and vocalist Monch Cristobal says. Gentle Isolation cites New Order, The Stone Roses, Trembling Blue Stars and Belle…

While most men of his age usually spend their money to buy their first car or splurge on the latest gadgets, airline employee Chris Cellan decided to use his earnings instead on getting his own condominium property. Just last August, Chris at a young age of 25, realized his dream of having his own place when he moved into his 1-bedroom unit at the Marantina building of DMCI Homes’ Calathea Place project along Dr. A. Santos Avenue (formerly Sucat Road), Parañaque City. “I’ve been renting for three years in an apartment in Pasay City so I’m happy that I finally…

More than the feasts, lights or gifts, it is the Christmas spirit that truly makes the Filipino Christmas uniquely special and beautiful. No challenge can ever dampen the merry that Christmas brings. To usher in the holidays, foodpanda will lighten up the nation with kumukutikuti-TAP: Isang Dosenang Pamaskong Hatid ng foodpanda (12 Surprises of Christmas). For the next 12 weeks starting this October 11, foodpanda will launch weekly surprises for everyone. Kicking off the celebration is foodpanda’s biggest promotion to date. Get a chance to win the hottest gadgets in gaming, entertainment and foodpanda vouchers. Here’s how it works: 1.foodpanda…

Leading mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has recently turned over to Philippine General Hospital (PGH) 20 units of air purifiers donated by Denso Thailand. These portable devices called Denso Plasmacluster Ion Generator supress and remove airborne viruses, molds, and allergens in small spaces with limited air circulation, making them ideal for use in some of the state hospital’s rooms, and inside the cars and shuttles being used by its healthcare workers. The air purifiers were previously tried and tested with the free shuttle transportation service extended by TMP and the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) to PGH staff at the…

PHILIPPINES, October 2020 — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen brings a hot and bold new flavor to GrabFood with the exclusive launch of the new U.S. Spicy Chicken Sandwich this October 14 at 11AM! For as low as PhP 149, be the first to sink your teeth into this spicy juicy chicken sandwich before its exclusive GrabFood launch on October 17, followed by the official in-store launch happening on October 18. Get a spicy kick from the U.S. Spicy Chicken Sandwich’s perfectly cooked spicy boneless chicken with pickled jalapeños, bacon strips, and spicy roasted garlic mayo on a toasted brioche bun. With…

People have been strictly observing hygiene practices and social distancing as their first line of defense against COVID-19. However, there is more you can you do to protect yourself and your family against the threat of this pandemic, especially with hospitalizations, lab tests, medicines, and the financial impact that these can make. AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, has expanded its Global Health Access (GHA) insurance product to now include medical coverage for epidemic and pandemic illnesses such as COVID-19. This is on top of the other high-tier GHA healthcare benefits, including access to AXA’s global network of…

It’s no denying that BLACKPINK has taken the world by storm with their unbelievable talent, inimitable style, and unique charisma. They have stolen the hearts of millions of fans from all parts of the globe, and the Philippines is no exception, with Filipino BLINKs always eager for new entertainment from their favourite group. Arguably the most dedicated K-Pop fans out there, Filipino BLINKs are in for a treat as Netflix brings them “BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY” premiering on October 14. Since their debut in August 2016, BLACKPINK has become the highest-charting female K-pop group of all time with their…

GMA Network has finally announced that beautiful and talented Kapuso actress Sanya Lopez will play the title role in the much-awaited primetime series ‘First Yaya.’ The 24-year-old actress first rose to stardom after bagging the role of Sang’gre Danaya in the 2016 hit primetime series Encantadia. Sanya further cemented her name in the entertainment industry after showcasing her acting skills in various programs including Haplos, Cain at Abel, and Dahil Sa Pag-ibig. Sanya expressed her gratitude to the network and her fans for their unending support for this new milestone in her career, “First time ko po na magkakaroon ng…

13 Oct 2020: Where Are The Fruits (WATF) is proud to announce that they will be showcasing 3 WATF artists at this year’s SONIK Philippines Music Conference and Festival, happening from 15-17 October 2020. This showcase opportunity is supported by the National Arts Council. SONIK Philippines is an annual event that focuses on both the creative and business sides of the global music industry. The 2020 edition will be digital, held from 15 to 17 October. Events that will be carried out include talks and panels, country and label showcases, networking breakouts, and artist focus performances. Attendees of SONIK consist…

SOUTHEAST ASIA, OCT 2020 – Armed with 36 kilograms of food in his rucksack and a pair of good walking shoes, British explorer Ash Dykes embarks on an ambitious mission: to be the first person ever to walk the entire length of the Yangtze River. Documenting his thrilling and treacherous trials, the two-part travel-adventure show Walking the Yangtze with Ash Dykes premieres on 20 and 27 October at 9pm HKT/SIN (8pm BKK/JKT) on National Geographic. The documentary is a co-production between Singapore-based production and content distribution company Bomanbridge Media and production company Mandarin Film along with China Intercontinental Press (CICC)…

[October 2020] PLDT Global Corporation, the international arm of the country’s largest and only integrated telco PLDT, is teaming up with London-based Capacity Media for a special series of webinars on carrier resiliency and future-proofing networks. This is part of PLDT Global’s initiative to provide other carriers and international enterprises with relevant insights for achieving business sustainability amid the challenges faced in 2020. Under this partnership, PLDT Global will host virtual sessions under Capacity Media’s Wholesale Wednesdays series, where business leaders and representatives from interested organizations can join and learn from industry experts. The first seminar, which will happen on…

With a string of folk-tinged singles already in her roster, London based Emily Laing is back with her latest installment “The Wind” – a tender track reflecting on a lost love. With a gentle finger plucked guitar melody driving the narrative forward, the stripped back production allows Emily to tell her story with refreshing candour. It’s intimate and heartfelt – making sense of the grief and pain as a romantic relationship comes to an end. “This song exists for the person who helped me to feel real. My first true love”, Emily explains. “We listened to a lot of stories…

Chicago-born US R&B singer-songwriter, producer and musician Summer Payton has returned with her stunning new single, “Mouth Dry”. With a penchant for music, and her father a musician in the church, Summer was surrounded by music from a young age; quickly picking up skills such as learning to play the piano by ear. As a means to cope with childhood struggles, her pain led her to pick up a pen and take to songwriting; with this later progressing to musical composition and then to New York University Tisch School of the Arts – where she continued to craft and develop…

With physical events and interactions still unlikely to take place in the near future, vivo, the leading global technology company, has turned to social media to connect with customers—inviting vivo smartphone owners to the “vivo Fam Philippines” Facebook group. The vivo Fam Facebook group enables members to interact with each other, be the first to learn about exclusive offers and announcements, get a chance to win exclusive items and partake in exciting activities, and have their technical questions addressed with the group’s dedicated tech team. Through the Facebook group led by Community Manager Jose Palabyab, members can share their smartphone…