Author: Lion's Den

September 28, 2017 DUBAI, MIDDLE EAST — The “Rakrakan” concert series from 2006 to 2009.  The groundbreaking “FilExpo” in 2008. The first “It’s Showtime” outside the Philippines in 2011. The thrilling “JaDine In Love” in Dubai in 2016.  The milestone “ASAP in Dubai” in 2014.  The record-breaking “Birit Queens in Abu Dhabi” this year. From concert series, trade fairs to franchised events, ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC) has been delivering the most epic Filipino events to the Middle East that bring together Filipinos to celebrate as one community and which have come to be the most anticipated in the region. This year,…

Jollibee makes kids’ playtime more exciting with fun music from the Jolly Musical Band that comes with every Jolly Kiddie Meal. Kids can enjoy jamming with Jollibee and Friends by simply collecting and connecting the toys to form the stage, assemble the band, and see performance-ready Jollibee, Hetty, Popo, Twirlie, and Yum with their instruments. Simply push each of the collectibles to the left or to the right to see some of their awesome concert moves. See and hear Jollibee sway and sing sweet melodies while Hetty dances and shakes her maracas. Watch as Popo strums the strings of his…

Out of 15 dance crews, nine schools remain to battle for street dance supremacy in the upcoming “MYX Moves Street Dance Competition” Grand Finals on October 14 (Saturday) at the KIA Theatre. The MYX Moves Street Dance Competition is a flagship event of MYX, the country’s number one music channel, where the strongest high school dance crews in Mega Manila battle it out for the top spot as this year’s Grand Champion. Fresh original dance tracks from Star Music are incorporated in the crews’ choreography. In the semi-finals held recently at the Ayala Malls South Park, Dance X of Xavier School set…

Mornings will be even brighter for viewers nationwide as Kapamilya stars Arci Muñoz and JC Santos join the cast of ABS-CBN morning series “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin.” After their breakup, Gabriel (Gerald Anderson) and Bianca (Kim Chiu) face the new chapter of their lives with new people who will help them chase their dreams and change the course of their fate. The show already introduced Alex (Arci), Gabriel’s free-spirited boss who has a determined heart to achieve her goals in life. But aside from being a partner at work, she will also become Gabriel’s friend who will help him ease…

TOKYO, JAPAN, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 – Headlines of entertainment news in recent years attest to the breadth of the Filipino talent, especially in the field of music — from singing competitions in search of the best amateur performers to reality shows such as “America’s Got Talent”.  This wealth of talent continues to catch the attention of international icons including music producer David Foster who said in an interview with ABS-CBN: “I don’t know what’s in the water over there in the Philippines but there are a lot of great singers out there”. This October, The Filipino Channel (TFC) will continue to prove…

Warner TV launched on Tribe in the Philippines and Indonesia last September 18 for subscribers on the OTT service. The announcement comes just before the September 26 debut of Young Sheldon, a brand new comedy series from Chuck Lorre and Big Bang Theory spinoff. Warner TV is the home to an array of DC superhero shows such as DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash and iZOMBIE; comedy series such as The Big Bang Theory and Angie Tribeca, dramas such as Blindspot and The Last Ship; as well as blockbuster movies from the biggest franchises such as The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Batman, and the likes of Inception, Pacific Rim and Interstellar.  Vishal…

Can a woman find her true self through clues found in her dreams? Jessy Mendiola returns to “MMK” this Saturday (Sep 30) and plays the role of an adopted woman who follows her visions to find her long lost family. Erna was still a toddler when she was unintentionally lost by her parents. Fortunately, a good Samaritan found her and brought her to Indong’s (Christopher de Leon) family where she was welcomed as Juliet Perez. Indong was a loving father to her but her foster mother, Salving (Carmi Martin) and her foster brothers didn’t liked her at all. She devoted…

Global Finance Magazine has announced its best digital banks in Asia, and Citi dominated the awards with multiple wins across the region. For the 11th consecutive year, Citi Philippines was awarded Best Digital Bank for the Corporate/Institutional Bank category.  For Consumer Banking, it was Citi Philippines’ 11th win as Best Digital Bank. Winners were chosen among entries evaluated by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing. Winning banks were selected based on the following criteria: strength of strategy for attracting and servicing digital customers, success in getting clients to use digital offerings,…

Citi, the country’s leading foreign bank, remained positive on the Philippines while sharing its mid-year economic outlook for 2017 at an event exclusively held for Citigold clients. Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed welcomed clients to the event, and thanked them for their unwavering support and continued confidence in the bank. “Your presence here means that we have your trust. Without your trust, we would not have your business,” he said. “Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be your financial partner, providing financial solutions that meet your needs.” Ramon Tejero, Investment Product Head of Citicorp Financial Services and Insurance…

PHILIPPINES (September 26, 2017) – AXN has partnered with Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF), the national organization spearheading the promotion of obstacle sports in the country, for the AXN University Challenge 2017.   The pioneering partnership  aims to support students who excel in sports and provide them with the opportunity to showcase their skills. Now on its sixth year, the annual event will feature a new challenge –  an obstacle sports competition for individual and team participants where students are put to the task of overcoming a series of physical challenges which will test their speed, agility, and endurance. AXN…

Kapamilya recording artist and actress Kim Chiu celebrates her eleven successful years in the industry with the launch of her new album under Star Music, “Chinita Princess: Touch of Your Love.” The “Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin” star has exceeded expectations when she ventured into making her own kind of music, and now, she is ready to prove her distinctive flair once again in her third album produced by Rox Santos. Kim’s latest offering has five original tracks, with a bonus minus one track (song title). It is fittingly called “Touch of Your Love” as she explained in a recent “Magandang Buhay”…

Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift bank arm of the Metrobank Group, is the only Philippine bank recognized at the recently held Customer Experience Asia Excellence Awards for its exceptional customer experience strategy. The Awards ceremony, organized by the International Quality and Productivity Center, was held in Marina Bay Sands in Singapore last Sept. 12, 2017. The Bank bagged third place (Bronze Award) for both the Customer Experience and Best Customer Experience Team categories for the second straight year. It also received an Honorable Mention for the Best Social Media Strategy category. It is the only Philippine bank that joins…

Who doesn’t geek out over Dr. Sheldon Cooper, the quirky theoretical physicist from The Big Bang Theory? Well, if you ask him, he’ll say that he’s the perfect male specimen, with his profound knowledge about science, deep understanding of history, and unparalleled fascination with pop-culture. But it makes you wonder, what was Sheldon like growing up? Good thing we’ll soon know the answer with Warner TV’s brand new show Young Sheldon. The story delves into the early life of Sheldon, portrayed by the young actor Iain Armitage, as a gifted kid growing up in East Texas. We’ll get to meet…

It’s one thing for reporters to ask celebrities about a few sensational tidbits—breakups, pregnancies, maybe some harmless gossip—to drum up interest for a simple promotional story; it’s another when they start asking questions that put the hapless star in a “bad light.” Many famous personalities from actor Robert De Niro to pop singer Justin Bieber have had their share of cringe-worthy interviews that they’ve claimed to have made them feel upset. While it’s sometimes unclear why celebrities go on an outburst or walk out of an interview, there have been instances when questions got way too personal or were just…

The highest grossing Filipino indie film of all time “Kita Kita” makes its Philippine TV premiere on SKY Movies Pay-Per-View from September 23 to October 13. The surprise blockbuster hit of the year is about an unlikely romance between two Pinoys living in Japan. It has made a household name of its unconventional leading man, Empoy (Empoy Marquez) and his “AlEmpoy” love team with the talented Alessandra de Rossi. It will be shown with “Luck At First Sight,” starring Jericho Rosales and Bela Padilla, and “One Step,” featuring Korean popstar Sandara Park. Jericho Rosales and Bela Padilla play unlucky people…

Alisah Bonaobra, singer from Manila, Philippines wowed all four judges of The X Factor UK with her version of Beyonce’s hit Listen on the seventh episode of the show. Her performance left judge Nicole Scherzinger in tears. One of eight children, Alisah believed her talent is world class and took a chance of a lifetime in the competition. She flew to London with the help of her mother’s friend who helped them fund their plane tickets. Accompanied by about 20 friends and family members, the judges could all hear the loud cheer of the group before she even walked into…