Author: Lion's Den

Makati Medical Center patients can now enjoy deals and privileges through the MakatiMed Patient ID Card which is now powered by MVP Rewards. Patients can unlock deals and discounts by showing their card to partner establishments nationwide. Along with easier and accurate registration benefits, the MakatiMed Patient ID card with the MVP Rewards sticker will allow patients to earn points when they avail of the hospital’s healthcare services. Each point is equivalent to Php 1.00. Earn 1 point for every: • Php 300 spent on Outpatient services • Php 1,000 spent on Inpatient or Emergency services *With the condition that…

This year, UnionBank teamed up with UBX, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philippines, and the Fintech Philippines Association (FPH) for a hackathon held at Islas Pinas, Double Dragon Meridian Park that brought together bright students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and digital experts who took on an adrenaline filled two-day coding marathon to create innovative solutions for the real estate industry. Justo A. Ortiz, chairman of UnionBank and FPH opened the hackathon, encouraging the young teams to make a difference. He highlighted that U:HACK is a platform for showcasing Filipino talent. “Ordinary Filipinos have the opportunity, through technology, to actually solve problems…

Judy Ann Santos’ much-awaited return to television via ABS-CBN’s new primetime teleserye “Starla” captured the hearts of viewers during its premiere last Monday (October 7), debuting strongly with a national TV rating of 29.2% according to data from Kantar Media. On Twitter, #StarlaStarryNight shot to the number one spot of the country’s trending topics. In “Starla,” Judy Ann is the ruthless Teresa, a successful lawyer who is dedicated to seeking revenge on her despised hometown Baryo Maulap, which she claims is a symbol of her defeat. The pilot episode introduced viewers to the sweet Buboy (Enzo Pelojero), who escaped from…

Warner Bros. Pictures has just released the official trailer of “Richard Jewell,” directed by Clint Eastwood and based on true events. The film tells the story of what happens when what is reported as fact obscures the truth. Check out the trailer below and watch “Richard Jewell” in Philippine cinemas January 15, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9HP5Y7WomM “There is a bomb in Centennial Park. You have thirty minutes.” The world is first introduced to Richard Jewell as the security guard who reports finding the device at the 1996 Atlanta bombing—his report making him a hero whose swift actions save countless lives. But within…

On October 23rd, you’re cordially invited to the “family” movie of the year — Zombieland: Double Tap. Watch the film’s brand new trailer below. https://youtu.be/psQgRe1s0Ow From the director of Venom and the writers of Deadpool, comes Zombieland: Double Tap, the sequel the 2009 cult classic. The film reunites the original cast, led by Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone. A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland: Double Tap. In the…

SKYcable pumps up the adrenaline this October for sports aficionados as it serves up a heady dose of action from basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, to tennis. Until October 15, SKYcable offers an all-access pass to various sports channels at no additional cost to subscribers. Fans can also enjoy the latest happenings in the Baseball world as the 2019 Major Basketball League starts its playoffs this month in Fox Sports Channel. See which teams makes it one step closer to winning the World Series. Meanwhile, racing fans can check out what is next for the British racing champ, Lewis Hamilton after…

In recognition of decades of incredible work and service to Philippine Cinema, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) staged Sine Sandaan: Celebrating the Luminaries of Philippine Cinema’s 100 Years to honor the most remarkable and critically-acclaimed Filipino artists and film workers in front of and behind the camera, as well as the oldest living Filipino actors, actresses and professionals as legends of Philippine Cinema. To close this historic month for the Philippine film industry, let’s celebrate how Sine Sandaan marked the official launch of the year-long celebration of the One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema last September 12…

The Filipino family can. Asia’s songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and her son Nate Alcasid honored the inspiring Filipino families of the 9th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA) with their heartfelt rendition of the star’s hit song “I Can”. Since its launch in 2011, the JFVA has been giving awards to outstanding families whose advocacy programs are guided by values such as generosity, compassion, love for community, and the environment, among others. This year, 10 families were recognized for exemplifying these values and championing the welfare of Filipinos in their communities.

MANDALUYONG CITY – The Philippines has the fastest increasing rate of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the country, having 35 cases a day per latest Department of Health (DOH) data. Augmenting the government’s national HIV program initiatives, LoveYourself, Inc. has recently introduced the availability of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV in the country. PrEP is a Food and Drug Administration-approved pill that prevents HIV infection by more than 90% when taken daily. “In other countries like Australia, the PrEP program of their government is widespread that the rate of HIV infection in their country has significantly gone down, and…

D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Incorporated (PSE: DMW) through its 50%-owned joint venture, Bay Resources and Development Corporation (BRADCO), today announced that a Nissan car dealership is rising along BRADCO Avenue and within steps of Aseana Powerstation Building. “We are excited to welcome Nissan to Aseana City and give its customers an opportunity to interact with the brand,”; said Delfin Angelo C. Wenceslao, DMW’s chief executive officer. “Our goal is to help Nissan realize its strategy by making Aseana City’s modern and lively environment, global infrastructure standards and strategic location a seamless part of their distribution network.” Under the terms of…

In far-flung towns like Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, the challenge of daily commute is not traffic jams but crossing rivers in unpredictable weather. Teachers and students in the capital of the country’s southernmost province are proving that geographical circumstances need not be a hindrance to getting an education. “Seven out of 10 children can read,” Mayor Jimuel Que proudly says, as a result of a community reading program launched three years ago. Multicabs have also been deployed to the different districts to ease the daily travel to school. For these and other initiatives, Bongao was awarded, for the third consecutive year, the Seal…

October 7, 2019 – After giving fans just two weeks to prepare, renowned punk act Bayside has unleashed ‘Interrobang’ in full. The band’s heaviest record to date, ‘Interrobang’ is a riff-heavy collection of songs that includes latest singles “Numb,” “Bury Me,” “Interrobang,” and “Prayers.” ‘Interrobang’ is out now via Hopeless Records. Fans can purchase a physical copy of the album and merch bundles, as well as stream it online at smarturl.it/baysideinterrobang. For the past 20 years, the Queens-based, Bayside has represented a lifestyle, a counterculture, and a deeply held conviction, diverse in thought and background but united by a shared…

Data privacy and protection has never been more emphasized in one momentous event that gathered top regulatory and industry executives to discuss its significance and impact. SELYADO 2.0, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank)’s data security executive forum and exhibit in cooperation with the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP) held last week at UnionBank Plaza, drew top Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and National Privacy Commission (NPC) officials and international thought leaders to discuss frameworks and initiatives in protecting financial and personal data. The bank’s top enterprise customers from various industries and internal stakeholders attended…

Controversial 1977 MMFF movie “Mga Bilanggong Birhen,” a period drama that gave audiences harrowing glimpses of the American-occupation-era Philippines, is back for new and younger audiences to view as ABS-CBN Film Restoration brings its digitally-restored version to Cinema ‘76 Classics line-up from October 4 to 27. Directed by Mario O’Hara and Romy Suzara, the movie starred Rez Cortez, Leroy Salvador, Mario Montenegro, Armida Siguion-Reyna, and a young Alma Moreno. The movie served as a commentary on the state of the Philippines in the 1920s. Set in a Visayan town in 1923, the movie shows the resurgence of the “pulajanes” or…

Manila, Philippines, October 3, 2019 – HOOQ, Southeast Asia’s leading video-on-demand service, embraces regional diversity by kicking off new commercial partnerships and ground-breaking diversification of content and pricing models in a mega event in Jakarta, Indonesia. HOOQ explores content geared towards the evolving taste of Filipino audiences, with stories of love and romance, victories, and other untold authentic stories of Asia – created by Asians for Asians. Jennifer Batty, HOOQ chief content officer, said, “We are very excited to bring new content to our viewers. HOOQ will offer never-before-seen stories of what makes Asia tick and will give a glimpse…

ABS-CBN brings together two of the most sought-after stars today as Kapamilya matinee idol James Reid and lead vocalist of Momoland and international star Nancy Jewel Mcdonie team up for the first time in a teleserye, which will air soon on the Kapamilya network. The announcement happened during Momoland’s contract signing with ABS-CBN on Friday (October 4). The upcoming series titled “The Soulmate Project” is under the production of Dreamscape Entertainment and Proj 8. This is the first time the Momoland member will dabble into acting in a TV series and is excited to star in a Filipino teleserye. “I’m…