Author: Lion's Den

This year, Sponge Cola will be bringing their songs, both old and new, straight to their audience through their one-night intimate concert “Sea of Lights” on March 29, 2019 at the Power Mac Spotlight Circuit Makati at 7PM. The concert will not only feature songs from their latest album, but will celebrate their greatest hits, together with intricate and well-planned production numbers that will be a delight to all attendees. Watch out for the release of the music videos “Meron Ba” and “Promises (feat. Karylle), and the “Sea of Lights” album soon, under Universal Records.  This year, Sponge Cola will…

In “Captain Marvel,” while Carol struggles with figuring out her past, a big part of it is Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch), who has been her best friend since their days as test pilots in the Air Force. The British actress was also excited when she found out that the studio was going to give Marvel’s most powerful Super Hero her chance in the limelight and tell her whole story from the beginning. Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is now playing Philippines theaters nationwide.  Behind the triumph of every super hero is a trusted ally.  For Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) aka Captain Marvel, it’s the strong-minded Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch), a…

Emotions ran high as two housemates were evicted from Pinoy Big Brother Otso last March 10 Mary Grace got the lowest number of votes (1.4%), followed by Mark 16.86%). More viewers chose to keep the other two nominees – Thea (28.32%) and Lou (53.43%). As two were evicted, two have been chosen to enter the house from Camp Star Hunt—Star Dreamers Camille, known as the “Scent-sational Star ng Pampanga,” and Kim, who is called, the “Bro On-The-Go ng Davao City,” and whose twin brother Kin is still at the Camp. Emotions ran high as two housemates were evicted from Pinoy…

Staring at our gadgets for eight straight hours can be very harmful because they emit harmful blue light. Our eyes have holes, called iris, through which lights pass, Dr. Joy Go, assistant vice president for marketing and merchandising of  Ideal Vision Center (IVC), explained.  “These harmful lights, when absorbed excessively by our retina, can cause eye damage and blindness.” Those who are working in the office must practice the 20/20 rule. “After every 20 minutes of working in front of the computer, take a break and look outside for about 20 minutes, or if not possible, five to ten minutes.…

Megawide will bring in its precast expertise that would produce approximately 5,000 townhouses within 8990’s 41-hectare property located in Barangay Saluysoy, Meycauayan, Bulacan. This is 8990’s second project in the province. In 2016, 8990 started developing a 14-hectare property in Marilao. Bulacan is already a popular residential choice for families who like to work in the city but prefer to come home to a place where modern life and rustic living meet. 8990 Holdings, listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol “HOUSE” and one of the fastest growing real estate developers in the Philippines, expands its partnership with…

Maris shares she’s at that point when she’s ready to shift from being a strictly-lip-and-cheek-tint girl to a young lady who’s more adventurous when it comes to colors and cosmetics. These days, Maris, who’s the newest face of Careline Cosmetics, the trendy and edgy cosmetics line of Ever Bilena for the Filipina youth, says she never leaves home without her essentials: Careline Oil Control Face Powder, Careline Oil Control Blush On, Careline Jelly Tint, and her go-to Careline Graphic-Ink Line Often opting for natural makeup, Racal describes her usual look to be fresh and au naturale to highlight her morena…

Pancake Saving Mondays offers Pancake House’s freshly flipped Classic Pancakes for everyone to enjoy, this time with an even more exciting twist. Every Monday for the entire month of March, diners can have a hearty fill of three mini Classic Pancakes for only PHP45. It’s quite ironic how the first day of the week can also be the most dreadful. The mad rush to school and the workplace, coupled with stressful traffic jams make Mondays an unforgiving day for most urban warriors. Good thing that Pancake House now serves a delicious new offering that is sure to take away the…

Elisabeth Moss (Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale) stars as Kitty Tyler, a “perfect” wife and mother but who finds herself grappling with deep undercurrents of unrest and anger, in Universal Pictures’ new horror thriller Us. Kitty’s dream was to become an actress, but life and luck interfered, and now, as her twin daughters are entering their teens, she’s staring into the maw of thwarted ambition, regret and a litany of what-ifs.   “Kitty is a woman who we’ve all known or met at some point: someone who has a really good life but feels like she never got to be who she wanted…

Do you have an imaginative mind and like to explore different angles and play of light? Are you someone who has a keen eye for camera-worthy moments? No matter what your tech interest is, whether it be photography, music, digital art, serious gaming, virtual reality, or cosplay, there will be something for you at the Cyberzone Shutter Expo! Get your shuttersup and running as Cyberzone gives photography enthusiasts a platform to capture picture-perfect shots, navigate cameras like a pro, and catch the latest trends at the Cyberzone Shutter Expo – a photography convention happening on March 16 to 17 at…

The Quirino Memorial Medical Center (QMMC) recently acquired the latest technology from BARD (a US-based medical solutions developer), for targeted temperature management.  The hospital’s Center for Neurological Sciences (CNS), with the help of HealthSolutions Enterprises Inc., made the initiative which was readily embraced by the top management led by the Medical Center Chief, Dr. Evelyn Reside and the Chief of the Medical Professional Staff, Dr. Lino Santiago Pabillo. This, to them, is part of QMMC’s commitment to deliver global standard practices and live by its identity as one of the brain centres in the country. BARD Arctic Sun 5000 is…

Aliw awardee launches a classical crossover spin to “Bring Me To Life”. The National Music Competition for Young Artists winner turned an Evanescence rock masterpiece into a unique crossover version featuring her distinctive soprano voice.  After bagging the Best Classical Performer nod in the recent Aliw Awards, opera singer Jade Riccio has officially joined Star Music and is now ready to swoon listeners with her “Bring Me To Life” rendition. “I want to make a difference and bring classical music to the mainstream audience and inspire more Filipino listeners,” shared Jade. The new Star Music artist is also set to…

Indonesia’s Siti Saniyah scored the season’s first Judges’ Pick in the first Semi-Finals episode of Asia’s Got Talent. Siti Saniyah will advance directly to perform in the Grand Finals Show at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore where she will be one of the nine to stand a chance to win USD100,000. The voting period for this first batch is now open until Sunday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. Filipino talents Shadow Ace, who performed an amazing hand shadow performance, and Rock Opong, who delivered a great act with his self-made guitar, were also part of the first Semi-Finals episode and…

Makati Medical Center, in partnership with Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre (HKIOC), recently held a lung cancer forum titled, “Updates You Should Know in Molecular & RT Treatment of Lung Cancer”, featuring two award-winning clinical oncologists from Hong Kong. The forum was made possible through MakatiMed’s Strategic Hospital Alliance Program (SHAP) that forges partnerships with healthcare institutions across the country and abroad. Professor Tony Mok, Chairman of the Department of Clinical Oncology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, discussed what doctors should know about the latest molecular therapies of lung cancer management. The European Society for Medical Oncology…

JM de Guzman inspires Kapamilyas this Saturday (March 16) on “MMK” as he plays the role of the Filipino Karate champion and international MMA fighter, Ramon Gonzales who encountered challenges in life. Ramon grew up in a poor community in Bicol and was abandoned by his father at an early age. From the province, he went to Manila hoping to give his family a better future and to be able to finish his studies.  One day, his professor encouraged him to try Karate to earn a scholarship. His hard work paid off when a Singaporean Kyokushin Karate trainer, Sensei Steven (Atoy…

Louise de los Reyes stars as a murder witness who will fight for the truth without fear in this Saturday’s (March 16) episode of “Ipaglaban Mo.” Dinah (Louise) did not finish her studies and was forced to work as a prostitute in a bar, hoping to earn enough money for bail for her jailed brother, Baste (Mark Anthony Fernandez). When Baste tells her of the corruption inside the prison walls, Dinah cautions him to stay away from trouble as there is still hope of him getting parole.  But when she herself witnesses the murder of two of her acquaintances…

In the 2000 Paralympic Games held in Sydney, Filipina powerlifter Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta made history when she brought home a bronze medal – a first for the Philippines. But before she brought pride to the country, Dumapong-Ancheta who contracted polio at an early age, used to push her wheelchair to the gym just to attend her trainings, rain or shine. Regular public transportation was a challenge. Today, Dumapong-Ancheta is one of the board members of the Philippine Paralympic Committee (PPC), the national association tasked to develop Parasports in the Philippines. Together with other officials and coaches of PPC she helps hone…