Author: Lion's Den

[17 OCTOBER 2019] Everybody’s feeling the joy of the catchy jingle—and enjoying the world of benefits brought by going cashless with PayMaya. There are many things that make for a really catchy tune, and one of them is the power of nostalgia. PayMaya draws from that rich 90’s music pool as it unleashed its new campaign, “Don’t Pay Cash. PayMaya!” set to the iconic tunes of the classic Eraserheads song entitled “Ligaya.” With the unforgettable melody that heralded one of the most memorable periods in ’90’s Pinoy rock music enmeshed in lyrics that narrate the “joys”–or Ligaya–of paying without having…

MANILA – With her victory as the first ever Idol Philippines Grand Winner, Zephanie Dimaranan proved that there is timing for everything. And this time, she is making another dream come true as she holds her first major solo concert on November 28, 2019 Thursday 8PM at the New Frontier Theater (formerly KIA Theater). Fresh from the success of Moira’s ‘Braver’ concert at the Araneta Coliseum last September, Cornerstone Concerts under the management of Cornerstone Entertainment is committed to give a different taste of concert experience you don’t want to miss. The time has come for her to bring her…

SINGAPORE – October 17, 2019 – World-leading serviced apartment provider Oakwood®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), celebrates its record-breaking five national awards for top serviced apartment brand and three for best individual residences in their country at the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania 2019. This is the fourth consecutive year that Oakwood has been recognised at the World Travel Awards. Announced during the Gala Ceremony held in Phu Quoc, Vietnam on October 12, 2019, Oakwood captured the coveted national awards for “Leading Serviced Apartment Brand” in India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. Oakwood Residence Kapil…

The coming-of-age drama film “John Denver Trending” by TV writer-turned-director Arden Rod Condez competed at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)’s New Currents section, the festival’s main competition section. “John Denver Trending” follows the tale of a student who is wrongly accused of theft. He then becomes a victim of cyberbullying after a video of him getting violent to his accuser goes viral. To further globalize Philippine cinema, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) led the participation of the Philippine Delegation in BIFF this year after it oversaw the Philippines as Country of Focus in 2018. Producer Sonny…

Gomez Addams’ dream ghoul, Morticia is devoted to her family and runs the Addams household. While always calm, she does not suffer fools gladly, if at all and she’s been rocking a Goth-look since way before it was cool. Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road) lends her voice to Morticia in Universal Pictures and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures’ new comedy adventure The Addams Family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJCSj4VZb2E Theron was drawn to the enduring legacy of this quirky clan that, in a subversively delightful way, represents what family really means. “I think at the core, why people really respond to the Addams…

Thinking of going on that epic adventure in the Philippines? If you are, now is the perfect time to get to know more about the country! Skip the lines, get special discounted rates, and receive instant confirmation on your local activities when you use Klook. Shining the spotlight on well-loved travel spots, Klook is offering you a way to let you find your own trip right in the comfort of your country. Whether you’re raring for some beach fun, or are out to visit the countryside, Klook has a lot to offer that will let you explore the Philippines. For…

Fans are definitely in for a ONEderful time at the ABS-CBN Studio Experience this last quarter of 2019 as Kapamilya performers from “It’s Showtime” and “Tawag ng Tanghalan” are set to frequent ABS-CBN’s indoor theme park in celebration of its first anniversary. The Meet and Greet experience commences this month with electric vocal performances at Studio XP’s Kapamilya Theater courtesy of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” Season 3 second placer John Mark Saga this Sunday (October 20), third placer John Michael dela Cerna on Nov. 10, and grand champion Elaine Duran on Nov. 24. Visitors will also be treated with a Meet,…

The future looks bright as the next generation of leaders came up with innovative solutions to solve current problems in traffic, environment, and other local issues in the recently concluded Youth Innovation Summit 2019. Spearheaded by the Multiple Intelligence International School and copresented by Smart Communications, the event promotes design thinking through a string of experiential and collaborative workshops where students have to think of products, digital platforms, organizations, or other solutions that address problems that our country is facing today. “We are committed in creating an ecosystem for innovators. The next industrial revolution we know is going to be…

17th October, 2019 – Singapore – Yeek has shared a new video from his latest EP ‘IDK WHERE’. “Your Loss” featuring UMI is one of the highlights from Yeek’s most recent EP, and the accompanying video features beautifully atmospheric shots of both Yeek and UMI walking through different landscapes across the country. “Your Loss” is the third video from ‘IDK WHERE’ following “Fatigued” ft. Jesse and “Too Fast”. Yeek’s most realized body of work to date, the EP includes features from Dominic Fike and Jesse from The Neighbourhood alongside UMI. Yeek recently got off a headlining North American tour that…

Jollibee proudly introduces the latest member of its ever-growing family of endorsers—actress, dancer, and singer Maja Salvador as the newest face of Jollibee Super Meals. Maja Salvador, a self-professed loyal Jollibee fan since childhood, was a natural choice for the Philippines’ leading fast food company to endorse Jollibee Super Meals thanks to her many talents that made her an enduring icon of Philippine showbiz for 16 years. The all-star offering puts together Jollibee’s iconic and best-tasting favorites—Chickenjoy, Burger Steak, and Jolly Spaghetti—in one meal! “We’re really happy to welcome Maja to our Jollibee family,” says Joseph Aruta, Jollibee Senior Marketing…

Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg reprise their original characters Tallahassee and Columbus, respectively, in Columbia Pictures’ action comedy Zombieland: Double Tap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7V70IQ8f94 One of the hallmarks of the original Zombieland is The Rules, Columbus’s guidelines on how to survive a zombie apocalypse that pop up on the screen during key moments. The most important? The Double Tap: taking great care to shoot a zombie twice to assure their extermination. Unfortunately for our heroes, the zombies have now evolved and they’re now faced with the T-800s, a Terminator-like species that’s relentless and notoriously hard to kill. For Columbus, who lived and…

Manila, Philippines, October 16, 2019 – Singer and songwriter Jose Mari Chan is not just a brand ambassador for Firefly LED Lights. He also collaborated with the Firefly team for the concept and making of the digital video unveiled on October 16, to launch its “Celebright Christmas” campaign for the holidays. The digital video, which carries the theme and tagline “The spirit of Christmas made even brighter with Firefly LED Lights,” (the phrase coined by Jose Mari Chan himself) shows the singer in a Filipino home talking to each of the family members about Firefly LED lights and safety. In…

Vivo V17 Pro wants Filipinos to discover their own limits and break them. By developing a smartphone with six cameras, the leading global technology company wants photography enthusiasts, even ordinary users, to go beyond their limits. The Vivo V17 Pro’s dual elevating front camera is a combination of a whopping 32MP main selfie camera and 8MP Super Wide-Angle Selfie lens that can capture wide angles up to 105 degrees. Social media junkies would definitely love the main selfie camera because the images are sharing-ready with really crisp images. The ultra-wide-angle camera is perfect for group shots but also for selfies…

MANILA, Philippines — Write About Love, TBA Studios’ romantic comedy starring Miles Ocampo (Maledicto, The Debutantes), Rocco Nacino (Bar Boys), Joem Bascon (Heneral Luna) and Yeng Constantino (The Eternity Between Seconds) was among the 8 Official Entries of the 45th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) announced today. The film is co-written and directed by Crisanto B. Aquino in his directorial debut with music helmed by Jerrold Tarog and executive produced by Fernando Ortigas, Eduardo A. Rocha and Vincent Nebrida. “Write About Love is TBA Studios’ way of honoring the unsung heroes of filmmaking – the scriptwriters. This film is about…

Macau, Monday, October 14, 2019 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited announces today that it has been recognized by the 2019 Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) Philippines for its outstanding performance on energy management and employee development. At a ceremony hosted recently, Melco was honored for its talent development program for its workforce in both Manila and Macau, as well as its energy efficiency efforts to tackle climate change at City of Dreams Manila. The SBA, Asia’s leading sustainable award platform since 2012, recognizes companies that take a proactive role in tackling social, governance and environmental issues, ranging from climate change…

For the first time, internationally-acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza and celebrated actress Judy Ann Santos worked together for the film “Mindanao” which had its world premiere at the 24th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in Busan, South Korea last October 5, 2019 under Icons, a newly established section in BIFF which introduces the latest films made by iconic filmmakers from around the world. “Mindanao” follows the story of Saima (Judy Ann Santos), a mother caring for her cancer-stricken child Aisa (Yuna Tangog) and her husband Malang (Allen Dizon), a combat medic deployed in a civil conflict against rebel forces. To support…