Author: Lion's Den

ABS-CBN Publishing joins the 2017 Philippine Readers and Writers Festival led by National Book Store with three exciting and valuable talks for aspiring writers – “How To Engage Your Audience Online,” “How To Write For Films,” and “Writing for Millennials: Content that Catch Attention” – all happening on Friday (August 25) at Raffles Makati. CineMo’s “Lakas Tawa” actor and comedy writer Alex Calleja, known for being Laugh Factory’s Funniest Person in the World 2016 finalist, will be joining radio personality and online influencer Lloyd Café Cadena, and dubber Kara Karinyosa as they talk about ways on “How To Engage Your…

Kapamilya fans have started pushing their favorites to the top and drumming up support for their Kapamilya digital idols with the voting in this year’s PUSH Awards in full swing. Different fan clubs have been posting non-stop to show their love for their favorites, even making their designated hashtags trend on Twitter immediately after the nominees had been revealed last weekend. Host-actress Anne Curtis leads this year’s list of nominees with nominations in the Push Female Celebrity, Celebrity Traveler of the Year #TravelGoals, Celebrity Fitspiration of the Year #FitnessGoals, and Celebrity Fashionista of the Year #OOTDGoals categories. Liza Soberano, Enrique…

Millennials are almost always online, not only to express themselves and check on their friends but also to pore over interesting reads and tips on how to keep their lives on track. ABS-CBN addresses the need for loads of engaging and relatable content through NoInk, ABS-CBN Publishing’s multimedia reading app that gives users an enriching experience with digital copies of magazines and books, as well as original entertainment and lifestyle stories. NoInk adds to the network’s growing list of digital platforms as the country’s leading media and entertainment company transitions to become an agile digital company with the biggest online…

OPM icon Jamie Rivera’s three-decade musical journey will be honored in a tribute album “Hey It’s Me, Jamie!,” a Star Music compilation of the Inspirational Diva’s biggest hits that will be available for the first time at her upcoming concert with the same title happening at the Music Museum on September 8 (Friday). Kapamilya artists Janella Salvador, Ylona Garcia, Bailey May, Morisette, JC Santos, Juris, Jed Madela, Jona, Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto, Vina Morales, Erik Santos, and Ogie Alcasid have recorded Jamie’s most unforgettable songs and compositions, paying homage to her 30th anniversary in the business as a singer and…

COVER STORY People Keep Talking About Me If social media is where you find the next big star, then the spotlight is shining bright on KC Del Rosario. The daughter of Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei talks to Ramon De Veyra about her upcoming plans of working in film and why you’ve really seen only 2% of the real KC. FEATURES The Weekend We Lost Him On the afternoon of August 18, 2012, then DILG secretary Jesse Robredo wanted nothing more than to be with family in his hometown Naga. But fate had other plans: engine trouble would cause the…

Gabriel (Gerald Anderson) and Bianca (Kim Chiu) remain as each other’s source of strength amidst the challenges thrown at their relationship and careers in the Kapamilya morning series “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin.” No longer the country’s top triathletes, the couple is determined to build a future together after Gabriel swore to marry Bianca. This came after Bianca chose Gabriel over endorsing Tiger Shark – a decision she had been asked to make by Carlos (Jake Cuenca) – proving that love is more important to her than money. She also continues to provide for her family by working as an office…

As season 7 of “Game of Thrones” (GoT) approaches what is expected to be another gripping finale, SKY is giving fans exclusive memorabilia that are sure to keep the mania alive. A total of 100 new ONE SKY Premium plan subscribers get a chance to win P5,000 worth of GoT collectibles, which include a jacket, a bag, a mug, and a set of four notebooks. ONE SKY Premium plans not only come with fast Internet, going up to 64 mbps, but alsowith an impressive number of high definition channels, including HBO HD. That’s great for watching the show’s final episodes…

As heartfelt gratitude to all those who will subscribe to the much-awaited Mayweather vs McGregor match on SKY Pay-Per-View (PPV) Sports, a viewer gets 100 points on Kapamilya Thank You, ABS-CBN’s newly launched customer loyalty program. The earned points may be availed as SKY billing rebates, a gift certificate at the ABS-CBN store, or as a donation to the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Tulong Center, among others. The year’s biggest fight will be broadcast live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas commercial-free, and in high definition on August 27, 9 AM. Redemption of the rewards may be done only if…

ABS-CBN artists and sports aficionados Gerald Anderson, Daniel Padilla, Kim Chiu and Jake Cuenca got to prove they can excel in both acting and sports as they showcased their athletic abilities in recent sporting competitions. Gerald and Daniel headlined the star-studded Star Magic All-Star game, which the “Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin” star’s team won 93-90. Meanwhile, Kim, Jake, and Gerald – who all portray triathletes in their hit daytime series, participated in the Ironman 70.3 triathlon competition in Cebu, where they swam, bike, and ran with world-class athletes such as back-to-back champ Tim Reed. Catch them show their competitive spirit off the…

The Philippines has indeed become a powerhouse when it comes to beauty pageants and modeling competitions. We have proven time and again that we can be on top of the game if given the chance to showcase the so-called ‘inner beauty,’ wit and charm. This year, an exciting search unfolds with a fresh and innovative approach, the first Mr. & Ms. BPO.  It highlights the workforce behind one of the most progressive industries in the country to date – Business Process Outsourcing – or what is commonly called BPO or contact center. The first contact center was established in the…

The cast of “The Hunger Games Trilogy” grew quite close during the few years of shooting—as close as siblings could be—but we’ve spotted a few celebrities that could actually be their long-lost siblings. Before you catch them in “Mockingjay Part 1” on TAG TV this Thursday (August 24), we introduce you to five remarkable look-alikes to the “Hunger Games” stars: Jennifer Lawrence and Bella Hadid One is an Oscar-winning actress while the other is a Victoria’s Secret supermodel—the two are not only notably beautiful and figuresque, but also highly talented. Although both are natural blondes, the two have dyed their…

As Andeng’s (Bea Alonzo) fight for love continues every weeknights in “A Love to Last,” viewers nationwide also continue to rally behind her as the ABS-CBN primetime series consistently wins national TV ratings. According to Kantar Media, “A Love to Last” hit 16.8 % from combined urban and rural homes yesterday (Aug 21), beating its new rival program “My Korean Jagiya” with only 10.2%. Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 2,000 homes…

DALY CITY, CA, August 22, 2017 – It was 50 years ago, when San Francisco witnessed the cultural celebration dubbed as the Summer of Love. This phenomenon is currently being celebrated around the City by the Bay. According to SFTravel.com, “Throughout 2017, San Francisco will revel in an exhilarating celebration of the most iconic cultural event in its history: the Summer of Love.” The website that provides information for travelers to San Francisco further adds that “nearly 100,00 free-spirited adventurers congregated in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood near Golden Gate Park to join a cultural revolution that created some of the era’s…

Kris Aquino appreciated an unexpected greetings from Malacanang in commemoration of her late father Ninoy Aquino. Former President Noynoy Aquino was present in the commemoration. Vice President Leni Robredo and other Liberal party members celebrated Ninoy’s Day with the rest of the country. Today, as we celebrate Ninoy Aquino Day, President Rodrigo Duterte together with Malacanang joins the Filipino people in commemorating the 34th Death Anniversary of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. The Queen of All Media expressed appreciation to Malacanang Palace in an Instagram post for recognizing their father’s place in Philippine history and democracy. “Honestly this message from the…

Sofia Andres addressed the hate tweet about her The kapamilya actress felt sorry for Diego’s fan The young star sends good wishes to her bashers Kapamilya actress Sofia Andres responded to hate tweet of her on-screen partner Diego Loyzaga’s fan on Twitter last Saturday. The young star admitted that sometimes they just have to make the bashers feel that they (artists) would also feel hurt and annoyed every time they see a negative comment about them. “What’s your problem? Tell me. People been telling me about what you said. You know what, I hope you’re happy, I’m not forcing myself…

Bea Alonzo prays to create a short film with Korean actor Gong Yoo The Kapamilya actress wants to capture the reaction of her fans towards their short film Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo was launched as the newest brand ambassador of ASUS to join one of the hottest Korean star, Gong Yoo. The 29-year-old actress admitted that she is excited to work with Gong Yoo, she lamented during the ASUS event last Saturday at SMX Convention Center. “I hope I could meet him someday. Nakakatuwa kasi siyempre we’re both endorsing a good product and sana one day makasama ko siya sa…