Author: Lion's Den

(Manila, Philippines). With the revelation of the 20 Ripple Awards nominees, Miss Universe 2015 and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach explained the importance to support and honor HIV and AIDS advocates through events like the Love Gala –Asia’s Premier Charity and Awards event on December 1. Wurtzbach, who is the Love Gala Ambassador, said, “It’s about time that we acknowledge them, gave them their time to shine, especially on an event like this.” “Hopefully, it’ll give them a lot more motivation and drive to continue their work,” the former Miss Universe said. Exceptional social…

If you think payments can’t be sexy, think again. Imagine this – no more clunky coins, bulky wallets, or struggling to find loose change in your bag, pocket, or car compartment. Here are easier, safer, and more convenient ways to pay that will make you rethink bringing cash everyday. 1.    Virtual card Online shopping, Netflix, and Spotify – these are probably a few of internet’s best gifts to mankind. Nowadays, shopping for shoes or watching your favorite series is as easy as tapping and swiping a few times on your phone. While these services used to be exclusive to credit…

Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF)’s Eye Can Succeed campaign had another successful run at the Higher School ng University of Makati (HSU). During the event, EVF staff examined the eyesight of more than 6,000 HSU students in grades 11 and 12. Prescription glasses were also distributed to those in need. The event was also made possible with the help of volunteer optometrists and HSU students led by Dean Engr. Estrella Chan (third from left). The advocacy is set to visit other public high schools in Metro Manila and targets to provide free eye check up and prescription glasses to 10,000 Filipino…

Modern city living has been moving at a more frenetic pace with the list of “things to do” increasing despite hours in the day remaining unchanged.  In order to balance work life and home life, we need more user-centric tools and appliances to help us save time, effort and even money. LG has continuously worked to innovate home appliances that are more responsive to the demands of modern everyday life.  To do this, various innovations on dependable hardware have become necessary. LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator makes life better The LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator asks you to knock twice in order…

Set the halloween vibe and party with “Ghost Bride” stars Kim Chiu and Christian Bables this Sunday (Oct. 28) in a shooktacular “ASAP.” Get ready for a concert treat from KZ Tandingan, Yeng Constantino, KZ Tandingan, and Piolo Pascual, while the “ASAP” stage heats up with Bea Rose Santiago and Ina Raymundo. “ASAP” Jambayan goes 90s with Zia Quizon, Moira dela Torre, Kaye Cal, Isabela Vinzon, Migz Haleco, and Inigo Pascual, while Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto also join the celebration. Inspirational stories once again await viewers in “ASAP” LSS with KZ Tandingan, Ito Rapadas, Nina, Daryl Ong, Kyla, and…

Flight attendant Anton Antenorcruz and singing competition veteran Remy Luntayao are moving on to the grand finals of “It’s Showtime’s” “Tawag ng Tanghalan.” Anton, who is from Metro Manila, recorded a combined score of 98.7% from the judges’ scores and the madlang people’s votes, while Remy, who comes from Visayas, registered 68.46% in the week-long semifinals. Both won P150,000 each and beat semifinalists John Raymundo, Mark Michael Garcia, and Rico Garcia. Anton and Remy will face off in the grand finals with Quarter 1’s Jovany Satera and Alfred Relatado, who are both representing Mindanao. “It’s Showtime” also kicks it up at…

The multi-awarded 2014 Austrian psychological horror film “Goodnight Mommy” about twins in search of clues on their mother’s real identity airs on the Philippines’ leading cable channel Cinema One this Sunday (October 29). The mind-blogging chiller is set in a modernist setting and tells the story of brothers Elias and Lukas who are agitated by their mother’s return from an unexplained plastic surgery procedure. More than being weirded out by her swollen, bandaged appearance, the boys are more terrified by her changed, deranged behavior. After discovering a photo of their mother with a person who looks exactly like her, the…

In observance of All Saints’ Day, all PSBank branches will be closed on October 31 and November 1. Meanwhile, all our 609 ATMs will be online and PSBank Mobile and PSBank Online (Internet banking) facilities will be available for your banking needs. Further, please take note of the following: Payroll All payroll crediting on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 will proceed. Automatic Debit Agreement For bills payments, accounts with due date on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 will proceed. For PSBank loans, payments will be value dated on its original due date and accounts will be debited on Nov. 2. …

MANILA, Philippines, 27 October 2017 – As the workforce continues to grow more competitive each year, regular employees like Anjo Maico, 27, skillfully juggle multiple priorities. Faced with daily challenges at work and managing personal finances, Anjo finds it equally challenging to incorporate regular exercise on his list of daily ‘to-dos.’ As he tackles the demands of his professional and personal life, Anjo’s biggest fear is that he might not be able to fulfill everything he set out to accomplish, if he is not of sound health.   Dreams power everyday life. It creates focus, demands self-improvement, and moves one…

MANILA (October 27, 2017) Philippines’ Urban Crew (#FlyersoftheSouth) owned the stage with a high-octane mix of mind-blowing spins, flips and tosses in last night’s episode of Asia’s Got Talent.   The audience and judges were blown away with their boundless energy and professional choreography. “That was so amazing!” David declared, “And in 50, 100 years from now when you leave this planet, you’re going to leave the Philippines in a better place because of what you’re doing.” “You guys definitely blow all the other acrobatic teams out of the water with what you guys just did. Wow! That was amazing,”…

Verniece Enciso, a voracious blogger on topics of lifestyle, beauty, travel, and fashion, and part of the Vivo Family circle was Vivo V7+ fashion insider at the recently-concluded MEGA Fashion Week Spring Summer 2018. The MEGA Fashion Week which officially unveiled at a pre-party event last October 23 at the posh Twenty Four Seven Mckinley in the heart of the bustling Bonifacio Global City, is co-sponsored by Vivo, an established smartphone brand popular for its sleek and stylish designs coupled with thumbprint, top-of-the-line features. The happenings in the glamorous opening party graced by the who’s who in the fashion arena…

In line with its 10th anniversary celebration, top local auditing firm KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG RGM&Co), the Philippine member firm of KPMG International, recently welcomed three new partners to further strengthen the Firm’s capabilities. New audit partner Maria Arleene C. Yu brings with her 14 years of audit experience and has worked on various assignments carrying out the audits of KPMG RGM&Co’s biggest clients. She has significant experience in the financial audits of various sectors, which include food and beverages, power utilities, pharmaceutical and healthcare, business process outsourcing, real estate, and manufacturing. New tax partner Ryan E. Cabello,…

SKY gives the whole family a reason to stay in this Halloween with spooky specials to catch on its many channels. Get the popcorn and blanket ready as there’s a treat for every member of the family like horror-comedy cartoons for the kids and hardcore bone-chillers for family members who are not faint of heart. “The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom” – Nickelodeon Spongebob laughs at Halloween and now the Flying Dutchman is out to scare him by taking his friends. The only way to save them is by scaring the Flying Dutchman back. Watch this special episode of Spongebob Squarepants on October 31…

Philippines, 23 October 2017 – This November, fear the supernatural as Ai Enma returns to drag your foes to hell in Hell Girl Fourth Twilight. Likewise, fear the mundane in Classroom of the Elite, where mediocre students are weeded out and only the elite survive! Hell Girl Fourth Twilight There is a website that is only accessible exactly at midnight. If you post a grudge there, the Hell Girl, Ai Enma, will appear and drag your hated foe into Hell. Although this sounds like nothing more than an urban myth, it turns out to be true. One day, the mysterious…

Louie (Grae Fernandez) now takes on another journey as he transforms into Melissa (Louise Delos Reyes) using the magical shoe shiner and learns the importance of family and being a loving son in “Wansapanataym Presents: Louie’s Biton” this Sunday (Oct 29). When Louie spent another day as Ralph (Aljur Abrenica), he once again violated the fairy god leather’s rules after he teased and mocked Melissa about her feelings for the basketball player, prompting her to resign from being his assistant. With the help of Tori (Andrea Brillantes), Louie will try to fix his mistakes by getting in Melissa’s body and…

Solane, the country’s leading LPG solutions provider, recently held its first basketball cup tournament at the Balabag basketball court in Boracay aptly named the Solane Boracay Cup. The event aimed to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship in a competitive and friendly game while encouraging a healthy lifestyle among its employees. The basketball tournament is also part of Solane’s corporate social responsibility program which seeks to help provide educational materials and school equipment to public schools. Winners in the tournament donated their prizes (which included audio visual equipment, school supplies package, and tables and chairs package) to schools within the community. Present…