Author: Lion's Den

This December 8, witness a global event never before seen in Philippine entertainment history as GMA Network presents “Alden’s Reality” — the country’s first ever virtual reality concert, bannered by no less than Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards. “Alden’s Reality (AR)” gives Alden’s fans a virtual date like no other, combining cutting-edge technology and performances to produce a full-length concert and online interaction with their idol. Alden will take concertgoers to a journey that celebrates his 10 colorful years in the entertainment industry. From heartfelt songs to adrenaline-filled dance numbers, Alden is sure to indulge everyone across the globe in…

Manila, The Philippines, October 2020 — Xiaomi today announced the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T in The Philippines. The flagship Mi 10T Pro takes creating and exploring to the next level, with unmatched specs in its class. Mi 10T continues to push boundaries, delivering top-notch experiences for everyone from working professionals, to streaming enthusiasts and mobile gamers. Priced at PHP 19,990 for Mi 10T and PHP 24,990 for Mi 10T Pro, the flagship models are amongst the best-in-class high-performance smartphones. Along with the local announcement of the two smartphones, Xiaomi’s very first smart watch, Mi Watch, and Mi 65W…

To celebrate its 50th year as part of every Filipino’s essential home cooking experience, UFC is hosting its first-ever UFC Reel Life: Nagsasama-samang Sarap Short Film Competition. The event will serve to shine a light on the prodigious talents of local filmmakers in creating inspiring and meaningful stories that Filipinos can relate to. Through the years, generations of Filipinos have shown their resiliency and strength in the face of tremendous challenges. With this short film competition, we hope to provide a platform for stories that highlight the same positivity and hope that UFC has provided for the last 50 years.…

MANILA, OCTOBER 2020 – To celebrate TikTok’s diverse and growing community, the Philippines’ top artists Ben&Ben, Iñigo Pascual and Rico Blanco will perform LIVE on TikTok Philippines this Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 5PM for the platform’s biggest virtual event of 2020, #GenTikTokPH. “Music is universal and powerful. It is what unites us with the community. #GenTikTokPH will be a celebration of everything we created out of love through music. Invite your Mahiwaga and let us have a wonderful time,” said Miguel Benjamin Guico, Ben&Ben. The 2-hour online LIVE show will feature various performances from top local artists, dancers, and…

PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 2020 – Last week, Microsoft Corp. announced the progress made since launching its ambitious global skills initiative aimed at helping 25 million people worldwide gain more digital skills in 2020. In the three months since the launch of the initiative, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and GitHub have reached 10 million learners in 231 countries and territories through opportunity.linkedin.com. Across 21 markets in Asia Pacific, there have been close to 1,552,000 learners reached through the initiative. Philippines ranked 27th globally in its skilling progress, having reached close to 53,000 learners. Globally, the most popular in-demand learning paths are Software Developer, Customer…

Now more than ever, we try to find small pleasures to indulge in to escape reality for just a little while. Bingeing on the latest Netflix show, getting lost in a book, or even just taking a stretch break after a long meeting – these are the little things we treat ourselves to while we try to stay safe at home. Magnum, a brand that champions others to freely indulge in their True Pleasures, has introduced a new way to make me-time even more pleasurable: the all-new Magnum Pints. Just like the iconic ice cream bars, each tub is expertly…

Audio sits at the heart of how Gen Z and Millennials find their identity, connect with their tribes, and curate their lives. For brands to matter, understanding the role of audio in culture is key. Spotify’s first Culture Next report for the region unpacks what defines the new generation, the role of audio in shaping culture and what this means for brands. In partnership with research agencies Culture Co-Op and YouGov, Spotify spoke to 3,000 Gen Zs and Millennials across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand, to understand their evolving relationship with brands, content, technology, culture, and their communities.…

October 2020 – Singapore – Declan J Donovan’s latest track, “Perfectly Imperfect” has seen incredible success on TikTok in the past few weeks. The song reached #2 on TikTok’s Pop Chart and has been trending on TikTok UK’s front page for a week. It now has over 60 million views and counting from fan-made content! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_WO3Wx4Pek&list=RDAMVMY_WO3Wx4Pek The song entered TikTok’s “Viral” chart in multiple markets as people worldwide are embracing their imperfections and are using “Perfectly Imperfect” to soundtrack their videos. Every day, we’re seeing thousands of new heartfelt and emotional videos uploaded. “Perfectly Imperfect” trending on TikTok and on…

Star POP has introduced its latest artist, multi-hyphenate Kanishia, who is launching her debut single “A Little Taste of Danger” tomorrow (October 16). Although new to the recording industry, the 19-year-old promising talent has tons of experience in acting, singing, and dancing. She started performing onstage at a young age and has been involved in school theater productions for five years now. “I started to like singing when I was 7 years old. I enjoy performing onstage and entertaining people, not only showing my talent in singing but also in acting,” she shared. Coincidentally, Kanishia breaks into the mainstream with…

Singing has always been one of the most powerful ways of self-expression. We sing when we are happy, we sing when we are sad, we sing whenever we want to celebrate something or just to feel alive. These, and many other reasons, is why this hobby has taken the spotlight during the pandemic that we are facing. Grand Videoke—a top provider of home entertainment systems—is one to specifically advocate on the power of singing and self-expression bringing together a community of music lovers and performing artists. “We’ve always equated videoke or karaoke as being a social thing,” explains Jin Cortez,…

POVA is finally in the Philippines! TECNO Mobile, the global premier mobile phone brand, has unveiled its newly rebranded high-end series, POVA. This latest smartphone series from global premier mobile phone brand, TECNO Mobile, was officially launched in the country on October 15, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtGJ8sumAC0&feature=youtu.be Exclusively available at TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall, POVA is retailed at PHP6999. A special launch price of PHP6499 awaits the first 3000 buyers. Starting midnight of October 15, a limited offer to the first 1000 buyers will be available, simply use voucher code GADEGTZONE8 to get POVA for only PHP5999. “With…

Pinoy pride is one of the things that immediately unites the nation, and this is often brought by Filipinos making it big in the international stage. When it comes to sports, there is a long list of Filipino athletes that have done the country proud including the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Hidilyn Diaz, Efren “Bata” Reyes, Carlos Yulo, and the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team. With their innate talents, sheer determination, and iron will, they bring pride to the country, and inspire and create better opportunities for young athletes to also rise to the top of their game. Photo Credit: Loic…

With the current situation resulting in a necessary shift to digital learning, it’s only normal that parents be concerned about how to educate their children away from the actual schools. While learning using the internet and other online resources may be innovative, the quality of learning children receive through these methods is also an important thing to consider. These challenges in the online learning era are why Macquarie Preparatory School is bringing its fun and unique Montessori Method to preschoolers at home, with all-year-round enrollment open to students across the Philippines in the 2020-2021 school year. Macquarie, an accredited Member…

GMA Network’s internationally-acclaimed primetime series “Descendants of the Sun Philippines” is set to make its exciting debut on Netflix Philippines beginning November 13. As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, GMA Network continues to strengthen its digital presence while staying true to its mission of creating world-class programs. Its biggest drama production this year, “Descendants of the Sun Philippines,” is the first GMA program to be streamed on Netflix Philippines. Headlined by two of the biggest names on Philippine TV – Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado – the series revolves on the fickle love story of…

Starring Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto, Bo Hopkins and Owen Asztalos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAtJpQa22e0 J.D. Vance (Gabriel Basso), a former Marine from southern Ohio and current Yale Law student, is on the verge of landing his dream job when a family crisis forces him to return to the home he’s tried to forget. J.D. must navigate the complex dynamics of his Appalachian family, including his volatile relationship with his mother Bev (Amy Adams), who’s struggling with addiction. Fueled by memories of his grandmother Mamaw (Glenn Close), the resilient and whip-smart woman who raised him, J.D. comes to…

Beginning October 18, everyone’s favorite cooking show Idol sa Kusina airs fresh episodes again on GMA News TV. Join hosts Chef Boy Logro and Chynna Ortaleza as they serve new recipes straight from their homes, as well as from the houses of various Kapuso stars and celebrity chefs in “Idol sa Kusina: Lutong Bahay.” With the new normal in mind, Idol sa Kusina dishes out easy-to-do recipes using ingredients that are not difficult to source. At the same time, Chef Boy and Chynna give viewers tips on how to add twists on well-known recipes that families can enjoy. Together with…