Author: Lion's Den

Due to insistent public demand, Rockford Productions has decided to move the concert Full Blast Pinoy Superbands from October 19 to October 20.  It’s actually a better date for all the rock enthusiasts out there since it falls on a Friday weekend.  For the first time in the history of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), the biggest and most iconic names in Pinoy rock music will come together to put up a performance for the ages. Presented by Rockfordproductions, Inc., Full Blast Pinoy Super Bands gathers legendary and OPM rock icons in what is easily one of this year’s biggest and…

AMERICAN CANYON, CA, September 21, 2017 — ABS-CBN International celebrates the 20th anniversary of Bantay Bata 163, the child welfare program that rescues children at risk in the Philippines. This public service initiative has already positively impacted over a million children over the past 20 years. Yet, more needs to be done. The TFC Unity Cup, a two-in-one event, is a fundraising drive to enable Bantay Bata to rehabilitate the Children’s Village in Norzagaray, Bulacan in the Philippines, which has been inoperable for a while due to lack of resources. ABS-CBN Foundation International’s Managing Director Jerry Bennet encourages golfers to “help Bantay Bata shelter children in crises again. Join the…

Quezon City, Philippines (September 22, 2017) – “Love Moves in Mysterious Ways”.  This famous line from pop-jazz singer-songwriter Julia Fordham’s song of the same title, is perhaps one of most popular love song titles and which holds true in the September offering of Kapamilya Box Office (KBO) on TFC: “Finally Found Someone” and “Kita Kita” now airing via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) and TFC IPTV, in key countries worldwide. Kapamilya Box Office on TFC offering “Finally Found Someone” is directed by one of the Philippine film industry’s fast-rising directors Theodore Boborol and with a story written and developed by Carmi Raymundo and Gilliann Ebreo, marks the much-awaited silver screen reunion of…

GetGo members, pack your bags and get ready to travel as we give you more chances to fly with Cebu Pacific. This September, you can earn up to 40% bonus points, win an exciting getaway trip in Asia, or collect up to 20,000 points for a faster way to avail of free flights with the Points Everyday, Fun Getaway promo. Five winners can enjoy round-trip tickets for 4 to China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, or Taiwan with USD200 Agoda hotel vouchers and pre-selected Klook tours and attractions courtesy of GetGo, Klook, and Agoda. Members can relive their childhood memories and play like…

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 – Andeng (Bea Alonzo) and Anton’s (Ian Veneracion) love will be put to a test until the very end in the finale of ABS-CBN’s primetime series “A Love to Last”, which airs in the Philippines via ABS-CBN and outside the country via The Filipino Channel (TFC), which will also be streamed simulcast its local airing, via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) on September 22 (Manila time) in key countries worldwide.  The series will also continue to be available after the finale on TFC’s digital platforms, also in key countries worldwide. After Anton (Ian Veneracion) leaves for Hong Kong again, Andeng finally comes back to…

The highly-anticipated annual fun run organized by Sun Life Financial Philippines, will soon cater to both running and cycling enthusiasts, as it evolves into a two-fold event dubbed Sunpiology Duo.   #SunpiologyDUO will come in two parts: Sun Life Cycle PH @BGC and Sun Life Resolution Run. Sun Life Cycle PH will take place on November 18, 2017 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Sun Life will be mounting the event in partnership with Sunrise Events, Inc., which is known for its flagship projects that focus on race organization and sports tourism. The contract signing between the two companies…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, September 21, 2017 — “If we work together, we could do better. That’s the spirit that has driven New American Media from the start,” says NAM Executive Director and Executive Editor Sandy Close at the 2017 NAM California Ethnic Media Awards Ceremonies held recently at the PG&E Auditorium in downtown San Francisco. Twelve winners were awarded in different categories that comprised of Immigration, Health Care, Education, Politics, Gender Issues, the 2016 Elections, among others. ABS-CBN International The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) daily news program, BA (Balitang America) won for Outstanding Coverage of Voter Engagement. In a post event article released on their website, New American Media wrote that “judges praised the…

Essilor was recognized by the Sustainable Business Awards, Singapore, in this year’s newly added category “UN Sustainable Development Goals: Understanding the company’s roles and initiatives in working to deliver the UN SDGs.” This award celebrates Essilor’s commitment to responsibly fighting the world’s largest disability, uncorrected poor vision. Through Essilor’s mission and the sustainable approach Essilor has adopted across its value chain, the company contributes to 13 out of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Essilor’s chairman and chief executive officer, Hubert Sagnières, commented: “Essilor’s mission to improve lives by improving sight, combined with the company’s unique principles and values, are at…

There’s no argument that the Philippines is widely-considered as one of the happiest places in the world. And we’re not only talking about the breath-taking tourist spots or the multicultural experiences that this wonderful country has to offer. It’s also because of the signature Filipino hospitality — that renowned enthusiasm and excitement whenever we meet new people, coupled with warm welcomes and wide smiles that we wear on our faces, regardless of what’s happening in our lives. This is why when the act of taking selfies took the entire world by storm, it especially became such a hit among Filipinos…

ABS-CBN’s newest primetime teleserye “The Good Son” starring rising teen star Joshua Garcia earned rave reviews from members of the entertainment press and bloggers who watched the special screening of its first three episodes recently. “There’s no doubt ‘The Good Son’ will be loved and embraced (by viewers). The artists are excellent, the story telling a winner. Joshua Garcia is without a doubt the best young actor we have right now,” said Abante Tonite columnist Alwyn Ignacio. “No scene is wasted by the teleserye’s actors…. ‘TGS’ is drama at its best! The teleserye brings together great veterans and young actors. They…

ABS-CBN emerged victorious at the first ever Gawad Lasallianeta of De La Salle Araneta University as it bagged ten awards for its news and entertainment programs and personalities. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” which is celebrating its second year on television, was named Most Outstanding Primetime Show; the top-rating show “It’s Showtime!” clinched the award for Most Outstanding Noontime Show; Sunday variety program “ASAP” won Most Outstanding Variety Show; the late night Kapamilya talk show “Gandang Gabi Vice” bagged Most Outstanding Talk Show, and “Umagang Kay Ganda” was hailed as Most Outstanding Morning Show. Kapamilya personalities were also honored at the Gawad…

Kapamilya heartthrob Xian Lim is on a roll after his successful concert at The Theatre at Solaire as his latest album under Star Music entitled “Key of X” has already amassed sold out album tours a month after it was first introduced. The singer-actor’s third album came three years after his sophomore album, and for the first time, he ventures into production work as he conceptualized and directed his music video for his carrier single “Getting To Know Each Other Too Well.” Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina joined him in the video as his leading lady. The popular Gerard…

Fans are looking forward to the television comeback of Maricel Soriano in “MMK” this Saturday (Sep 23) with JC De Vera in an episode about a mother and her adopted son who are bound not by blood but by love. “When I read the script, I cried a lot,” said Maricel in an interview with “TV Patrol,” “The story is so moving and it really touches the heart. “ The Diamond Star added that she was also moved by the lesson the episode is trying to impart to its viewers, “Let us not be ashamed of who we are, what we…

Ylona Garcia, MOR Pinoy Music Awards’ recently hailed Female Artist of the Year, is ready to make her mark in the Philippine concert scene with her very first solo major concert, “Arrival: Ylona Garcia,” on October 21 (Saturday) at the Music Museum. The Filipino-Australian singer, who also won MOR’s “LSS Hit of the Year” award for the “O Pag-ibig” song collaboration with Bailey May, is all set to showcase her exceptional vocals for an exciting concert produced by Star Events and Aqueous Entertainment. The 15-year old singer and songwriter rose to fame in 2015 because of her bubbly personality and…

Cineastes can feast on a curated line-up of award-wining movies from across the world in full high definition as the first CinemaWorld Film Festival unfolds on SKY on all Sundays of October at 8 PM. The selection has racked up awards from various prestigious local film awards, international film festivals, including the Venice, Locarno and Sundance Film Festivals. Go on a cinematic journey of culture, language and history with these five movies. Mammal (October 1) The sophomore feature from director Rebecca Daly is about the dangerous relationship between a grieving divorcee and a troubled young man. Their relationship develops with every…

Super Ving (Awra) uses love and courage to save the world and defeat the leader of evil forces Reptilya (Bianca Manalo) in a grand battle in the final week of “Wansapanataym Presents: Amazing Ving” this Sunday (Sep 24). With so much love for his mother, Super Ving bravely surrendered to Reptilya and gave the magical stone to the evil monster in exchange for setting Soffy (Carmi Martin) free. However, just when she thinks she is already set to rule the world, Reptilya discovers the magical stone she has is fake and powerless, which infuriates her enough to harm more innocent…