Author: Lion's Den

DZMM and TFC honor modern-day Filipino heroes in ‘Global Pinoy Idol’ Matteo Guidicelli, Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales join first leg in Dubai A nurse, a makeup artist, a doctor, IT professionals, and educators—seven overseas Filipinos who overcame various difficulties and triumphed in their respective careers while helping their kababayans were recognized for upholding the bayanihan spirit in “Global Pinoy Idol” launched this year by DZMM TeleRadyo, ABS-CBN News, and The Filipino Channel (TFC). Entrepreneurs Rene Tillaman Ali, a hair and makeup artist who built a successful enterprise despite adversity, and Leo Barrameda, a travel manager and entrepreneur who began…

Pinay singer Maria Laroco impresses ‘The X Factor UK’ judges, gets a standing ovation from Simon Cowell, Louis Tomlinson, Ayda and Robbie Williams The X Factor UK airs first and exclusive, same day as the UK on Blue Ant Entertainment every Sundays and Mondays at 7:55 PM. Maria Laroco, 17, from the Philippines, wowed all four judges of The X Factor UK with her rendition of Purple Rain sung by Prince on the second week of the competition. Maria flew to UK all the way from the Philippines, sharing it was just her third time to get on a plane. Before her…

‘A Star Is Born’ — A timeless romance for today’s audiences ‘A Star Is Born’ premieres in Philippine cinemas on October 10 Bradley Cooper puts his own stamp with his contemporary take on the classic tale “A Star Is Born.” He strove to make something that speaks to the timeless nature of human feelings and failings, mixed with today’s diverse world of music.  In the film, a powerful soundtrack of original songs underscores every emotion, and an intimate lens captures each look and every touch. Producer Bill Gerber states, “Bradley didn’t really base his decisions on what went before him,…

Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day clocks best ever performance in history; hits over 5.8 million orders in 24 hours Over 15 million items were sold within 24 hours Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, wraps up its biggest annual regional shopping event of the year, Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day, surpassing last year’s record at 7:43am on 9 September. This year’s Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day achieved a new milestone with the highest-ever single day sales performance in Shopee’s history, with a total of over 5.8 million orders recorded; amounting to 3 times more than an…

Erik Santos celebrates 15 years in the music industry with ‘My Greatest Moments’ concert Catch Erik Santos’ “My Greatest Moments” concert on September 22, Saturday at 8pm at the Mall of Asia Arena Many artists aspire longevity in the entertainment industry. With the enormous influx of talent, it takes a lot of passion and dedication in order to stay relevant and remain at the top of one’s game. To have a stellar talent is essential, but the value of hard work is vital in order to achieve longevity in the music scene. Erik Santos, who is celebrating his 15th year…

Dulaang UP’s Founding Artistic Director Antonio Mabesa celebrates 70 Years in the Business New artistic director Banaue Miclat-Janssen strengthens the branding of Dulaang UP as a professional mentorship theatre Antonio “Tony” Mabesa, founding artistic director and Professor Emeritus at the College of Arts and Letters in UP Diliman, marks his 70th year in the theatre industry this 2018. The esteemed director and actor has staged timeless classics over the years including Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero’s “Wanted: A Chaperone,” John Webster’s “The Duchess of Malfi,” and William Wycherley’s “The Country Wife.” With 170 productions under his belt, Mabesa has left an indelible…

McJim brings honor to PH as it competes in 22 int’l film fests McJim Classic Leather has been the leading and trusted brand for classic leather goods and accessories of superior quality and design True to its enduring values of quality, style, and elegance, trusted leather goods brand McJim Classic Leather is unstoppable as it continues to gain international recognition for its troika of masterfully produced short films under its “Get Reel” online campaign, just over a year after its debut video, “Pitaka,” made waves in the internet. McJim’s “Pitaka” (The Wallet), “Sinturon” (Belt), and “Bag” have been selected to…

Bristol at Parkway Place by Filigree at crest of south’s property growth Bristol at Parkway Place is strategically situated at the gateway of the dynamic Filinvest City in Alabang Choosing a real estate investment to add to one’s growing and diversifying portfolio can be tricky. Many factors have to be considered in selecting from a variety of upscale property projects in the market. But for discriminating real estate investors, one premium condominium development stands out—Bristol at Parkway Place by Filigree, the new gold standard in luxury real estate in the country. Bristol at Parkway Place is worthy of any investor’s…

Concentrix Philippines newest site opens Concentrix’s newest site is close to major transport systems, top schools and universities, as well as large residential areas and lifestyle support services Concentrix Philippines officially opened its 9th contact center featuring the most advanced amenities at the Exxa Tower in Bridgetowne, Quezon City. The new office occupies seven floors with 18,000-square-meter space and highlights the company’s focus on attracting the best possible talents by creating a live-work-play environment. It has a modern wellness center, day care hub and beauty salon. The facility showcases innovative technology like a reward dispensing machine for top performers, state-of-the-art operations…

Exclusive online deals with Love2Click Watch out for new deals every week starting now until September 30, 2018 Today, more and more people prefer going online for everything they need. Whether it’s for shopping, travel, food or entertainment, it’s not only convenient but you also have millions of brands and options to choose from in just a few clicks anytime, anywhere. Making online shopping even more exciting, Citi, the country’s leading global bank, brings back Love2Click, its annual online sale. Now on its third year, Citi cardholders can look forward to more exciting online deals and discounts weekly from a…

Twin surprises on the last week of ‘Sana Dalawa Ang Puso’ Don’t miss out on the exciting events of the final week of “Sana Dalawa Ang Puso.” Mona and Lisa (Jodi Sta. Maria) are on a mission to complete their family after finding out the truth about their identity on the final week of “Sana Dalawa Ang Puso.” The twins were last seen confronting their real mother, Sandra Tan (Irma Adlawan), after finally accepting the truth. However, there are still obstacles to overcome before their family can be truly complete, like the disappearance of Juancho (Christopher De Leon), who is…

Chefs Sandy Daza and Robby Goco topbill 1st Metro Kitchen Series Metro brings your favorite Filipino dishes flavored by Spain to Shangrila-Plaza Metro.Style launches its first-ever Metro Kitchen Series, inviting beginner cooks and foodies to the ultimate culinary experience, with its initial stop at the Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza on September 15 (Saturday) at 3 PM.  The Metro Kitchen Series explores the Spanish influence on Filipino cuisine in its first leg showcasing two culinary stars, Chefs Sandy Daza and Robby Goco, who will demonstrate their masterful interpretations of the Filipino-Spanish theme of the program. Chef Sandy is a food writer…

Here are four fresh reads from ABS-CBN Publishing to be launched at the Manila International Book Fair With talks from Charo, Chef Tatung, Sue, and more ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. joins this year’s Manila International Book Fair with four exciting book launches, inspiring talks, and meet-and-greet sessions with Kapamilya authors at the biggest and longest running book fest in the country happening from September 12 to 16 at the SMX, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. ABS-CBN’s publishing arm will formally launch Ferdie Cabiling’s “Run” book on Thursday (September 13) at 5:30 PM, Chef Myke Tatung’s recipe manual “Dishkarte” on…

F9 Starry Purple to take centerstage on OPPO flagship store at Glorietta 2 on September 15 The most fashionable and eye-catching OPPO F9 features a unique gradient finish OPPO is set to start a new trend in the mobile world with the upcoming release of the OPPO F9 Starry Purple. Inspired by nature, the new OPPO F9 Starry Purple is a new approach in smartphone design with its unique starry gradient purple finish. The OPPO F9 Starry Purple can be initially seen and experienced on September 15, 2018, at the opening of the OPPO flagship store in Glorietta 2, Makati…

Anne Curtis goes “Linomnom!” in latest Jollibee Burger Steak ad The “Beefy-Saucy Linamnam Ulam” Jollibee Classic Burger Steak is available for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and drive-thru transactions in all Jollibee stores nationwide for only PHP 50.00* (solo) Savoring a meal is always a good sign—it shows just how delicious and deserving it is of all the attention in that moment. In the latest Jollibee Burger Steak commercial, Anne Curtis is seen wholeheartedly eating her favorite beefy-saucy rice meal, openly expressing her enjoyment and satisfaction without much awareness of the people around her. Watch the adorably mouthwatering delectable clip here: The…

RCBC’s ePiso gets recognized at the global stage for digital financial stakeholders RCBC ePiso showcased as successful digital fiat currency technology in global conference RCBC and its latest innovation, the ePiso, took the spotlight during the second International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Workshop on Standardizing Digital Fiat Currency and Applications held in Cornell University Bloomberg Tech Campus in New York City, USA. ITU is the United Nations’ specialized agency for information and communications technologies. The three-day conference centered on discussions about digital fiat currency and how it can positively impact a country’s financial policies and regulations, technical and business dynamics, and…