Author: Lion's Den

Official statement of ABS-CBN Chairman Mark Lopez on the passing of Gina Lopez Gina Lopez-chairman of ABS-CBN Foundation “We will miss Gina’s light, as a private person, as a leader, and as a crusader” Today, we lost not just a family member but a person we deeply admire and respect. My cousin Gina Lopez, chairman of ABS-CBN Foundation, lived her life with overflowing love and passion to serve. At an age when people are just figuring out what they want to do in life, she already knew her purpose. She left a comfortable life to devote her time and energy…

Kantopreneurs advance as all-in-one digital transaction hubs in communities Digitalization of financial transactions Kantopreneurs (kanto-entrepreneurs) evolving into all-in-one digital hubs in their communities In the age of digitalization of financial transactions, sari-sari stores are challenged in keeping up with this trend. Leading community-based digital transactions provider, POSIBLE is committed to making digital financial services available to MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises). With the POSIBLE Business Device, more kantopreneurs (kanto-entrepreneurs) are evolving into all-in-one digital hubs in their communities. Not your typical sari-sari store Around the busy streets of Manila, a family’s sari-sari store of 12 years made its name…

#ChooseGentle:  The New JOHNSON’S® Advocates for a Gentler World for Babies Helping to build a better world where every child can thrive JOHNSON’S® launches a parenting movement that aims to inspire parents to #ChooseGentle from the products they use to the way they raise their children Manila, Philippines – Hundreds of parents with their babies and kids experienced the JOHNSON’S® Gentle House as the brand launched a parenting movement that encourages parents to #ChooseGentle, from the products they use to the way they raise their children. JOHNSON’S® gentle parenting advocates John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Sunshine Garcia-Castro, Saab Magalona-Bacarro, Divine Lee-Go,…

Jc Stewart shares new acoustic recording of ‘bones’  A self-confessed Professional Sadboy Continuing his positive momentum by sharing an acoustic recording of his current track ‘Bones’ A self-confessed Professional Sadboy, JC Stewart has had a summer to smile about. His current single ‘Bones’ featured on Radio 1’s Best New Pop playlist and was also played by Scott Mills, adding to recent social media support from Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan. “Stewart excels at keening, heart-on-sleeve balladry that mixes raw emotion with classic pop chord progressions and a voice of angelic purity.” – Sunday Times Culture “JC Stewart’s own ascent continues.”…

Directed by the team behind online music platform SBTV Holds the record for the most attended AND highest-grossing tour of all time! The video, which stars Sheeran, Dave and Paulo Londra, was shot in London and directed by the team behind online music platform SBTV; the same outlet who shot Sheeran’s first-ever online session of ‘You Need Me, I Don’t Need You’ back in 2010. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOOcbIyoW_0 ‘Nothing on You’ is taken from Ed’s global No.1 record, ‘No.6 Collaborations Project’, which is on course to spend its fourth consecutive week at the top of the UK’s official album chart this week. Announced…

WWE Live™ returns to the Philippines WWE LIVE Manila in partnership with Wilbros Live Your favorite WWE Superstars live WWE will return to the Philippines for the first time in three years when WWE LIVE MANILA comes to the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, September 20, 2019. Tickets for WWE LIVE MANILA go on-sale on Saturday, June 22 at 10AM via TicketNet.com.ph, TicketNet hotline 911-5555 and at all TicketNet outlets nationwide. Fans attending WWE LIVE MANILA will be able to see their favorite WWE Superstars including Roman Reigns™, Kofi Kingston™, Charlotte Flair™, Finn Bálor™, Asuka™, Elias™, Xavier Woods™, Big E™, Shinsuke…

Advocacy continues after last year’s Ball successfully reopened the Bantay Bata Children’s Village ABS-CBN Ball 2019 to grant scholarships to underprivileged children 65 years of being in the service of the Filipino For ABS-CBN, celebrating 65 years of being in the service of the Filipino means remaining committed to help those in need. That is why when it brings back the ABS-CBN Ball on September 14 at Shangri-La The Fort, it will continue what it started last year – to bring hope to underprivileged children, this time through the Bantay Bata 163 Bantay Edukasyon program. The coming ball will give…

Top female entrepreneurs and IT pioneers  Sharing insights and knowledge to empower, encourage, and educate fellow women on how to impact their respective organizations on a larger scale A local labor force that is capable of performing beyond the standards of today [NET Quad Building, BGC]- KMC and Angat.ph brought together five of the top female entrepreneurs and pioneers in the technology sector to empower, encourage, and educate fellow women on how to impact their respective organizations on a larger scale. (From left) Bloomberg TV Presenter and Producer, Shawn Yao; Managing Director of Devcon Philippines and a Co-founder of The…

FamilyDOC, Transportify pave the way for healthier drivers Aiming to promote primary healthcare behavior to over 20,000 drivers Unli-Konsulta card’s benifits is extended to Transportify drivers’ two chosen dependents FamilyDOC, the country’s largest chain of primary care clinics, under Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health), recently partnered with Transportify, a full-service logistics marketplace, to promote primary healthcare behavior to over 20,000 drivers. Through the partnership, Transportify drivers will be eligible to avail of FamilyDOC’s institutional product- Unli Konsulta Card (UKC), which will enable them and two of their chosen dependents of an unlimited free consultation for a year. The UKC…

Hope and love triumph in #HimigHandog2019 Himig Handog top 12, all ready to win big and win hearts The country’s biggest songwriting competition Masterpieces reflecting Filipinos’ struggle and hope when it comes to love comprise the Himig Handog 2019 Top 12 entries, all vying to win the sought-after Best Song recognition from the country’s biggest songwriting competition. From almost 4,000 entries, the song finalists are down to 12, now produced and brought to life by this year’s carefully selected interpreters. Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre come back in this year’s competition and collaborate in Dan Martel Simon Tañedo’s “Mabagal.”…

Korina, Kuya Kim, and Dyan, work together in public service “RatedK,” “Matang Lawin,” and “Sports U” surprise Pateros kids with Basketball court makeover Bringing joy and inspiration not only to children but the entire family The youth of Brgy. Sto. Rosario-Silangan, Pateros are more inspired and excited to play sports and chase their basketball dreams after ABS-CBN current affairs programs “Rated K,” “Matanglawin,” and “Sports U” renovated their covered court. ABS-CBN anchors Korina Sanchez-Roxas, Kuya Kim Atienza, at Dyan Castillejo led the unveiling and turnover of the court, bringing with them the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League champion San Juan Knights,…

The Reno Collective: How technology inspires the creative journey Artists enjoy limitless creative freedom with the new OPPO Reno series Creative freedom and artistic expression, effortlessly unleashed with OPPO’s flagship smartphone series, the Reno and the Reno 10x Zoom Creativity knows no bounds. Once unleashed, it becomes a potent force that can inspire others and make life better. To celebrate creative freedom, OPPO has released a series of videos featuring The Reno Collective, local icons who are stretching the limits of their imagination and defying the limits of creativity by using technology. The videos are headlined by the OPPO Reno…

‘Daniela’ turns up at the launch of new beauty line Achieve #GandangPalaban with “Kadenang Ginto” Beauty Regimen Sets Beauty regimen sets by Skin Magical to empower Filipinas to embrace their inner fierceness Ladies, get your game face on with the help of the newly launched “Kadenang Ginto” beauty regimen sets by Skin Magical intended to empower Filipinas to embrace their inner fierceness. The Gandang Palaban beauty line comes after the immense popularity of the hit Kapamilya teleserye, which spawned abundant memes of “Daniela the Explorer” and introduced nine-year-old Marjorry “You Do Note Girl” Lingat—whose amusing reenactments of some of the…

PLDT Global forges partnership with South Korean e-commerce giant Powercall Providing Filipinos in South Korea more familiar, convenient, and secure payment methods A more convenient and efficient way of purchasing e-load and paying for utility bills in the Philippines via the KMall app [16 August 2019] PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global) has reinforced its e-commerce foothold by forging a partnership with South Korea’s Powercall Co., Ltd. (Powercall), the developer of the KMall e-commerce app. In photo (L-R): Joel S. Lumanlan – VP, Head of Global Marketing Operations, PLDT Global; and Nam Su Kim – Director, Powercall Co., Ltd. Through Powercall’s KMall…

Skydirect jam brings smiles to Pampanga with Marlo Mortel Serenading Kapamilyas in SM City Telabastagan A way of saying thank you to over one million Kapamilyas nationwide who chose SKYdirect for its array of exclusive and top-rating channels ABS-CBN’s “Umagang Kay Ganda” host, Marlo Mortel, will bring smiles to Kapamilyas in Pampanga as he serenades them at the SKYdirect Jam in SM City Telabastagan on August 17 and 18, 2019. The Kapamilya heartthrob’s appearance in the two-day event will happen at 4pm and is one of the many exciting activities that mall-goers will get to enjoy at the SKYdirect Jam.…

TFC’s “Summer is Love” to showcase stellar performances at “Taste of Manila” in Toronto this weekend The biggest annual outdoor Filipino festival in the world — just got even bigger! A showcase of stellar performances that highlight the event’s TFC Hour Toronto, Ontario, Canada, August 16, 2019 – “Taste of Manila” — the biggest annual outdoor Filipino festival in the world — just got even bigger! This weekend, August 17-18, at Little Manila, Toronto, the Philippine Legacy and Cultural Alliance (PLACA) teams up with TFC Live to stage “Summer is Love”, a showcase of stellar performances that highlight the event’s TFC…