Author: Lion's Den

Primetime viewing gets more intense as award-winning actress Angel Locsin joins the cast of ABS-CBN’s hit fantasy action drama “La Luna Sangre” as the mysterious Jacintha Magsaysay. Angel plays Jacintha, the campaign strategist Sandrino (Richard Gutierrez) wants on board his team to make sure he wins the presidency. “Jacintha is a very mysterious person. She used to live abroad and became popular after she helped a presidential candidate, who got involved in a big scandal, win. She is really good at what she does, so Sandrino looked for her so she can help him become the next president of the…

GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, has partnered with Lazada for its Shop N’ Points feature, rewarding members with 1 point for every P10 spend on clothing and fashion finds, health and beauty products, gadgets and accessories, travel and luggage, and fitness and recreation items at the online shopping site. To earn GetGo points, members must log into their accounts at www.getgo.com.ph, click the “Shop N’ Points” tab under the “My Points” menu, and shop at Lazada. Photo shows Lazada co-founder and CEO Necmi Inanc Balci and GetGo Loyalty Division general manager Nik Laming formalizing the agreement.

Philippines, 04 September 2017 – The Joestar family saga continues in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, which premieres on 8 September, from Wednesday to Friday at 10pm on Animax. High school student Jotaro Kujo suddenly finds himself haunted by a ghost-like entity. His grandfather, Joseph Joestar, explains that this special power known as a “Stand” physically manifests its user’s spirit and can be controlled by its user. However, the sudden emergence of these Stands, caused by the revival of their family’s nemesis Dio, is revealed to be putting the life of Jotaro’s mother in danger. Jotaro, Joseph, and their allies…

September 6, 2018, DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA — The Philippine adventure chronicles of Filipino American tech millionaire and self-avowed adventure travel journalist, Garrett Gee, and older sister, yoga instructor and dance teacher Miristi, begin on September 7, Thursday, when “Discovering Routes” premieres on the web via https://discoveringroutes.com/ In “Discovering Routes”, Garrett Gee, the charming dad vlogger of the popular http://www.thebucketlistfamily.com/ , travels to the Philippines, the homeland of his mother, and discovers a deeper sense of who he is and where his mother came from. Ever the free spirit, Miristi Epifania Gee, explores the land of her beloved grandmother who she…

DALY CITY, September 6, 2017 – After speaking at the 8th Anti-Piracy & Content Protection Summit last June in Los Angeles, California, ABS-CBN AVP, General Counsel, Head for Global Anti-Piracy & Content Security Elisha Lawrence goes to the East Coast to speak at the 19th Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection Conference on September 27-29, 2017 in New York City.  The event is organized by the International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC). Lawrence will speak at two sessions.  On September 28, she will join Frank Cullen Jr., executive director of Global Intellectual Property Center U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on the topic, “Effectively Track and…

PHILIPPINES (September 6, 2017) – Executive producer Luc Besson brings to the small screen the prequel to his international blockbuster franchise in the action-packed drama series Taken, which premieres this September on AXN. Based on the film trilogy of the same name, the series serves as an origin story set in the modern day that follows a young Bryan Mills (Clive Standen), a former Green Beret and CIA agent, and his beginnings as an intelligence operative. While dealing with a personal tragedy, Mills is recruited by Deputy Director of National Intelligence Christina Hart (Jennifer Beals) into her team of skilled…

Asiatravel.com, Asia’s leading online travel agency, bagged the Top Grosser award for tour operator and travel agency category in the recent 28th Philippine Travel Mart held on September 1-3, 2017 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. The 28th PTM was attended by over 250 exhibitors from different travel sectors such as airlines, hotels, resorts, theme parks, local government tourism units, and provincial tourism offices. Regional sectors also showcased their cultural dances, food, products, and tourist spots. La Carmela Hotel Boracay was the top grosser for accommodation sector while Magnum Air (SkyJet) earned the top award for transportation category. “Winning…

StarStudio Magazine gets the exclusive honor of visiting the lovely home and sharing the deeply moving story of veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez in its latest issue this September. Learn how Sylvia managed to turn her challenging childhood into one of the most successful and heartwarming stories, and how she raised her children Arjo, Ria, Gela and Xavi, together with her husband Art, to be the happy and inspiring brood that they are now. Also, join StarStudio as it celebrates 30 years of music with the Inspirational Diva, Jamie Rivera. Have a look into the happy home of “Pusong Ligaw” actress…

Are the Filipino masses ready for this? There is no denying that Filipinos love comedy shows. Though Filipino’s taste in entertainment has evolved over the years, many will always love Filipino character comedies. Before the rise of telenovelas (both local and imported from our Asian neighbors), comedies were all the rage on television for a good part of the eighties and nineties. Sadly, as more and more international shows are getting popular, Filipino slapstick comedy is slowly dying. To revive Filipino comedy and introduce a new way of doing so, popular online radio ‘Tee Radio’ introduces Barangay Teegang—the first ever online…

Every weekend, the cutest, wittiest, and most charming kids from all over the country and the world entertain us on ABS-CBN’s top-rating “Little Big Shots.” Although their talent, wit, and personality got them on national television, it is their inspiring stories and the lessons that come along with them that make us love the show even more. It’s also a family affair. Parents and loved ones cheer for the kids and give them encouraging words – which all the more highlight the importance of support and encouragement in nurturing the kids’ skills. There’s emphasis on pursuing your passion and hardwork.…

“Game of Thrones” season 7 may have ended but the Night King certainly left a mark, as cosplayer Xidge Evangelista won the SKY and The CAGE (Cosplay Authority Global Challenge) “Game of Thrones” (GoT) cosplay contest at the recently held AsiaPOP Comicon at the SMX Convention Center. In a line-up of 12, consisting of Aryas, Daeneryses, and Jon Snows, it was Evangelista’s close to “reel” Night King costume that shone in the darkness of SMX’s Hall F4, commanding the awe and gasps of the crowd. He won $1,000 worth of prizes in cash and items, plus the title, ‘Ruler of Westeros.’ The…

As BLIMS Fine Furniture embarks on its 40th year as the most trusted furniture retailer in the industry, it helps customers by turning their home inspirations into reality with huge discounts and offers as part of its anniversary sale which runs until September 24. Celebrate with BLIMS and avail of these four special offers: 40% off on all featured collections, which includes the Tropic, Tempo, and Lush Collection; 50% off on featured mattresses with freebies; and 24 months with 0% interest on all regular priced six-seater dining sets. And get a free limited edition BLIMS throw pillow blanket for a…

Get ready to indulge yourself in one legendary night of nostalgic music from the biggest veterans and rising names in the OPM industry! Mallillin Music Production (Erasmo and Nitoy Mallillin) brings you Musikahan Noon at Ngayon Concierto, a musical event gathering the brightest names that gave a whole spin to Original Pilipino Music (OPM) today and way back to be held at the Music Museum on December 8, 2017. Catch the #throwback fever as legendary 60s, 70s and 80s bands Boyfriends with Gary Ariola and Bob Guzman;Male Rigor of VST & Co.; Jun and Nitoy Mallillin of ABRAKADABRA; and Big…

Hop on the “hugot” trend with music that tugs the heartstrings by watching “TNT Versions,” the YouTube channel where “Tawag ng Tanghalan’s” finest vocalists present their refreshing take on iconic and modern love songs. “TNT Versions” features the grand finalists of the singing competition’s first season giving new flavor to well-known hits, with the help of the TNT Band and The Arrangers. Launched in June, the channel has drawn thousands of views from fans and online viewers. Some of the most viewed and talked about renditions on the channel include Jex De Castro’s “Someone’s Always Saying Goodbye,” which has already…

Viewers can already feel the suspense as “The Better Half” approaches its much-awaited finale, with avid fans speculating on what will Camille (Shaina Magdayao), Marco (Carlo Aquino), Rafael (JC De Vera), and Bianca’s (Denise Laurel) fates be in the remaining days of the Kapamilya series. After watching the show’s finale teaser, viewers instantly took their excitement to social media and made up scenarios on how the show would end, sharing their varied opinions with one another. “Bianca and Rafael will die. Camille is pregnant and will name her child Rafael,” said YouTube user Gian Perez. Another YouTube user Newmoon Clear…

High school dance crews in Mega Manila are getting ready to battle it out at the second installment of “MYX Moves Street Dance Competition,” and this time, they will hop to fresh tunes as music channel MYX raises the bar by making the game the country’s first ever street dance clash featuring all-original tracks by top local DJs. MYX has partnered with record label, Star Music, to produce original tunes for the first dance album of “MYX Moves.” The teams will work together with music producers Borhuh x MRKIII, John Sedano, MVRXX, and Ian Sndrz for their competition mixes. A…