Author: Lion's Den

Heartening stories of mommas doing all their might to support their children—biological or not— will fill the small screens this Sunday (May 10) as Cinema One airs its Mother’s Day special all-day long. Here are four of the leads who gave lasting and touching stories of a mother in local movies: Sharon Cuneta as a devoted stepmother in “Madrasta” The Megastar Sharon Cuneta takes on a stepmom role in “Madrasta,” where she struggles to adjust to family life with her husband (Christopher de Leon) and win the acceptance of her husband’s children from a previous marriage, portrayed by Claudine Barretto,…

[May 4, 2020] Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is celebrating Mother’s Day in a big way as it brings its Signature Sale on the Smart Online Store (www.store.smart.com.ph) from May 6 to 15, 2020. With exclusive freebies and huge discounts of up to 50% off on select Apple, Huawei, Samsung and OPPO devices, the Smart Signature Sale offers a wide range of gift options to make Mother’s Day even more special. Exclusive Apple offers The Smart Signature Sale gives subscribers up to 50% discount on the iPhone XS, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad 6, and, which they can use to…

After a short break due to the threat of COVID-19 in the country, “Umagang Kay Ganda” is back to complete weekday mornings of Filipino viewers with the latest news, relevant features, and fun conversations on topics that matter to Filipinos. Catch the UKG barkada of Amy Perez, Anthony Taberna, Ariel Ureta, Ariella Arida, Gretchen Ho, Jeff Canoy, Jorge Cariño, and Winnie Cordero from Monday to Friday on its temporary timeslot from 6 am to 8 am. To ensure the safety of anchors and staff, “Umagang Kay Ganda” now strictly observes social distancing with Anthony, Jeff, and Jorge leading the show…

MANILA, 4 MAY 2020 – From acclaimed writer and director Derek Cianfrance (“Blue Valentine,” “The Place Beyond the Pines”) comes I Know This Much Is True, a six-part limited drama series debuting same time as the U.S. on Monday, 11 May at 9am on HBO GO and HBO with encore on the same day at 10pm on HBO, starring Mark Ruffalo (Emmy® winner for HBO’s “The Normal Heart”), who also serves as an executive producer, as identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in a family saga that follows their parallel lives in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and…

MANILA, 27 APRIL 2020 – The fifth and final season of Blindspot will return to Warner TV same day as the U.S. on Friday, 8 May at 9pm, taking fans on an emotional, action-packed ride as the team of heroes attempt to carry out a mission with the highest stakes yet. New episodes premiere every Friday at the same time. The eleven-episode season finale begins in the aftermath of the explosion that left Jane Doe (Jaimie Alexander) watching as a drone strikes the safe house with the rest of the team inside. With the team on the run, Jane and…

MANILA, Philippines, May 2020 — They say music heals the soul and bonds us together. Bacardi, the world’s number one premium rum, aims to bring a sense of comfort in the midst of these challenging times with #PassTheBeat. Through a virtual party, Bacardi will unite artists and performers from the Philippines, India, and South Africa for a night of heart pumping, energizing beats guaranteed to enthrall music lovers and inspire them to continue to do what moves them even in the face of adversity. The “Pass the Beat” experience will stream on Instagram Live on Sunday, May 3, with each…

Manila, Philippines, April 30, 2020— Amid the national crisis, realme Philippines stays true to its commitment to innovate ways to help Filipinos stay connected and safe in the comfort of their homes. Ever since the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the brand has been consistent in its efforts to engage its employees, fans and customers while staying safe. Livestream Selling Maximizing the power of technology, realme Philippines pioneered its own live streaming sessions in partnership with dealer stores nationwide that cater to online orders and deliveries. These stream sessions provide realme employees a unique avenue not only to…

Friday, 01 May 2020 — After a four-year hiatus in making songs of his own, Rico Blanco returns with a rousing new anthem to help us deal with the uncertainty of the times. This Too Shall Pass is Rico Blanco’s first solo single in four years, as well as his first under Sony Music Philippines. The song was written from a place of discomfort and fear, witnessing how the much louder tremor of pandemic anxiety instantly changed our lives and left us with little time to mourn and move forward. With frontliners risking their lives with little protection, people going…

FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020, SINGAPORE – Upcoming electronic producer, Foxela, releases his collaboration track with singer-songwriter Chelsea Cara, titled ‘wanted you so bad’ via Umami Records. This song takes one back to the beach with its tropical vibes, and Chelsea’s lush vocals really uplifts the mood of the song. With its minimalist production, the track is the duo’s take on their experience of rejection after confessing their feelings. “I tried to show the dilemma I was facing and the painful choices I had to make,” the alt pop singer-songwriter shares, “I had all these emotions I was trying to make…

Griff has today released her beautiful new track ‘Good Stuff’, which is available on Warner Records. This follows a standout 2019 for the still-just-19-year-old, who completed her studies, released her debut EP (‘The Mirror Talk EP’) and also played her first ever live show at a sold-out Hoxton Hall. A date at London’s Omeara has been confirmed for March 25th, with news of Griff’s next single coming soon. https://open.spotify.com/track/1tUdd0dSQ5ij2XiqlWhlHX?si=hyBAmriERlGTJVCDxFhTvA ‘Good Stuff’ is a gorgeously stripped-back ballad (with a twist) from Griff. Over little more than delicate piano and her soaring R&B vocals, what might at first listen appear to be…

The group of filmmakers, 2076Kolektib, headed by Jay Altarejos, is releasing a series entitled MGA YUGTO NG PAGKAMULAT which is inspired by their unreleased film WALANG KASARIAN ANG DIGMANG BAYAN and the 2014 Cinemalaya Best Film KASAL. The series follows PAOLO (Oliver Aquino) and how he tries to make peace with his past relationships with SHERWIN (Arnold Reyes) and SANDINO (Sandino Martin) while navigating the horrors of the current social and political situations. His journey with the people awakens his consciousness to fight with and for the people against the fascist Duterte regime. The series is just one of the…

Following her first solo release, ‘Know What I Want’ last December 2019, August Wahh returns with a triumphant new single that is steeped in sophisticated warmth. ‘Elated’ navigates the nuances of carrying on with life with a recovered sense of identity and purpose. “I wrote Elated as a reminder to myself and to others that no matter what you’ve been through, the goal is to rise above situations that made you feel small – by accepting where you’ve been and the journey you’re on, even if you don’t know where you’re going,” the neo-soul singer-songwriter shares. “It’s a reminder to…

The coming long weekend promises to deliver a roller-coaster movie experience on TV as hit movies from Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Kim Chiu and more stars you’ve missed hit KBO starting May 1. Making the viewer’s labor day weekend happy is the tandem of Vice and Anne in the TV premiere of “The Mall, The Merrier.” The phenomenal box office star and the national sweetheart play siblings, Moira and Morissette. After their parents die in a plane crash, a war begins as both of them want to be the sole owner of the mall. Catch Dennis…

MANILA, April 30, 2020 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announced today that it will resume full operations and fulfillment of all orders nationwide — including non-essential goods like beauty products, fashion, and many more. Cash on Delivery will also be available for all items. Martin Yu, Associate Director of Shopee Philippines, said: ​“We’re glad to announce that Shopee will be resuming full operations and nationwide fulfillment for all goods and services. Aside from essential goods, our Filipino users can now have access to non-essential goods from different categories like fashion, beauty, and many more.…

The Filipinos’ favorite all-original Pinoy comedy game show is back! Beginning May 2, Saturday nights get more exciting as GMA Network’s award-winning game show Celebrity Bluff makes a big comeback to bring all-out infotainment to Filipino viewers. Spearheading the fun is multi-awarded comedienne and actress Eugene Domingo as host together with well-loved bluffers Jose Manalo, the other half of the hit #JoGe love team; Boobay, parading his colorful and eccentric outfits; and Brod Pete, spreading laughter with his legendary one-liners. Celebrity Bluff features three pairs of celebrity contestants as they attempt to outsmart one another by answering questions to advance…

Recently nominated “Best Leading Actress” for her role as a high powered attorney in the film “Pure Justice,” actress Lunden De’Leon is no newcomer to television and film. “There’s nothing more exciting than developing a strong character and taking her from script to screen,” says De’Leon. “I’ve had the opportunity to portray some very powerful women throughout my career and for that I am grateful .” Having starred in over fifty movies and television shows, De’Leon has worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Her list of credits includes the blockbuster comedy “We’re the Millers,” Bravo Television’s “True…