Author: Lion's Den

She won P25,000 in Sunday’s “I Can See Your Voice” and was all smiles throughout the show until the finale, when cancer-stricken flight attendant Lovely “LJ” Corpuz broke into tears, revealing her battle against adrenal cancer and how the prized money will help fund her chemotherapy. Her fighting spirit and determination to live moved the SING-vestigators so much that Andrew E spoke in behalf of the group that they will give a donation to help LJ.  Host Luis Manzano and guest celebrity player Jolina Magdangal also made pledges to help LJ. “Aside from the help coming from the SING-vestigators, I…

Filipino kids have more shows to choose from as SKYdirect Prepaid Plan 150, SKY’s newest plan, features top kiddie channels as part of its commitment to cater to everyone in the family. With Plan 150, kids can enjoy top kiddie channels such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network HD, Toonami, and ABS-CBN’s children’s channel, YeY. The varied content for kids allows them to explore different kinds of child-friendly stories from local and foreign channels, giving them an enriching and fun childhood experience. Plan 150 also features ABS-CBN HD, S+A HD, Cinema One, TAG, and Knowledge Channel to complete the family TV…

After being seen in “Pusong Ligaw,” Smokey Manaloto takes on the role of a security guard who gets charged of raping his girlfriend this Satuday (Oct.7) in “Ipaglaban Mo.” Caloy is known as a diligent and loving son to his family. To return the favor, his mother asked him to focus on his personal life, which served as a sign for Caloy to pursue his love for Gelai (Maui Taylor). After some time, his efforts paid off when Gelai agreed to be his girlfriend. Their relationship was sailing smoothly, until Gelai asked Caloy to go to the motel where they…

Nicolas (Paulo Avelino) and Sophia (Ritz Azul) face new chapters in their lives as they try to have another shot at love after their paths crossed once again in Kapamilya afternoon series “The Promise of Forever.” Because of his condition, Nicolas had decided to leave Sophia and forget his feelings for her. But having fallen deeply in love with her, he realized he could not let Sophia go and went looking for her, hoping that they could start all over again. This also made him more determined to find the cure for his condition to live a normal life with…

Nine remaining contenders rise up to the challenge to be the ultimate dance crew in the upcoming “MYX Moves” Grand Championship 2017, happening at the KIA Theatre on October 14. MYX music channel’s street dance competition wraps up after months of scouting the best crews in Mega Manila and challenging them to come up with fresh maneuvers to match “MYX Moves” original music. Now, it all goes down to the final showdown between the last three standing crews from three divisions. The dashing gents of Xavier School, Marist School, and Paco Catholic School limber up for one more testosterone-filled battle in…

The poignant story between a young boy in need of a father’s affection and his estranged dad with a troubled past takes the spotlight as “Northern Lights: A Journey to Love,” starring Piolo Pascual, Yen Santos and Raikko Mateo, premieres on Cinema One this Sunday (Oct. 8). Featuring beautiful sceneries from New Zealand, the Land of the Long White Cloud, and also shots from Alaska, this 2017 drama film on love, forgiveness and acceptance was graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board. It centers on carefree Charlie (Piolo), a Filipino immigrant in Alaska who suddenly has to take care of…

Palace intrigues reveal more than the politics and lifestyle of the United Kingdom’s most esteemed family. Underneath the crown and regal vestments, members of royalty are still very much human. Time and again, these rulers and their family often become the subject of controversy. History remembers many past monarchs behaving badly, like King Henry VIII challenging the Pope in the 16th century so he can annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, or the witch hunts organized by King James VI of Scotland before ascending the English throne at the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603. Fortunately, not all…

SM Supermalls unboxes new happenings for kids and kids at heart this October with the launch of Kids’ Month in 64 malls nationwide. At a media launch titled SM Super Kids Day held last October 1 held at SM City Fairview, the retail giant announced a season packed with fun-filled celebrations especially designed for kids like United Nations Day and the well-loved Halloween. A fun and exciting field day where kids and the whole family can shop, play enjoy, eat, and win prizes – SM Super Kids Day fittingly showcased what customers can enjoy in the malls this Kids’ Month.…

Want to hear exciting next-level news to spice up your day? Bored and craving for something delightful to add to your usual routine? McDonald’s has you covered because they’re bringing back the well-loved McSpicy! Now that’s something awesome to help get you through your days!    The good news does not stop there because McSpicy also brought along an added kick—the NEW Garlic Parmesan McSpicy! It’s the same thick, juicy McSpicy chicken burger that’s spiced just right but now smothered with a delicious garlic parmesan sauce, sandwiched in a toasted black and white sesame seed bun. This new McSpicy variant…

Fans of ABS-CBN’s Imortal Saga, that includes hit shows ”Lobo,” “Imortal,” and the currently airing “La Luna Sangre,”will get to experience a whole new adventure via the spinoff “Youtopia,”a web series exclusively available on iWant TV. The show centers on Ryan, played by former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Axel Torres, whose life changes when four out of eight in his barkada mysteriously disappear for three months, only to come back very different. Ryan meets La Luna Sangre’s Tristan (Daniel Padilla) in an online community for vampire-hunters called “Moonchasers” as they both search for answers on encounters with vampires and lobos. “Youtopia” serves…

The newest luxury real estate brand in the country, Filigree, was recently launched in an elite event held at the tropical modern style clubhouse of The Enclave Alabang. Embodying the highest level of craftsmanship, exclusivity, and quality in property development, Filigree’s impressive property portfolio includes The Beaufort at the Bonifacio Global City; Bristol at Parkway Place and Botanika Nature Residences both at Filinvest City Alabang; and The Enclave Alabang. Raising a toast to the success of Filigree is real-estate industry leader and Filigree principal Josephine Gotianun Yap (center) along with world-class consultants that Filigree has collaborated with such as (from…

DALY CITY, CA, October 4, 2017 — What would one do with a million dollars? Or in this case, $54 million? Tech millionaire and travel journalist Garrett Gee was faced with this very question after he sold his app to Snapchat in 2014. The story behind his mind-blowing success, and what he is now doing with his life were the subject of his chat with students of Jefferson High School in Daly City, California, as part of a joint outreach by ABS-CBN International and Discovering Routes. According to their website, “Jefferson has a reputation for high academic and athletic standards,…

PHILIPPINES (October 3, 2017) – Everybody’s favorite telenovela is back for more drama – and comedy – when Jane the Virgin returns starting this October on Sony Channel. The last time, when many all-important questions were answered, Jane (Gina Rodriguez) continues to manage the many things going on in her life as she endures an unexpected change. But this brings about more complications in her relationships, most especially with the arrival of Adam (Tyler Posey), Jane’s first love whom she thought she’d never see again after many years.   This time around, Jane’s love life gets even more complicated as…

What would you do if you’re faced with a person whose name slipped your mind? Or when there are so many utensils in front of you during a business lunch and you don’t know what to do with them? Can you decline a handshake from someone who is clearly suffering from cold? From dressing up, developing rapport, navigating workplace etiquette, and business dining with manners, corporate trainer and former beauty queen Abbygale Arenas-de Leon answers all these questions and more in her book under ABS-CBN Publishing entitled “88 Things Every Professional Should Know… or else.” The professional image consultant,…

Ariel Rivera and Sunshine Cruz play husband and wife who were challenged when the head of the house was imprisoned for murder this Saturday (Oct. 7) in “MMK.” Even with the objection of Marlene’s (Sushine)  parents, she and Memerto (Ariel) managed to live a peaceful life with their three children. However things suddenly changed when Memerto got addicted to gambling. Little by little, he exhausted their savings until one day, he committed a crime,  accidentally killing his opponent due to recklessness. He, then, turned himself in and faced the charges against him. Full of regrets, he tried his best to…

NEW YORK, NY, October 3, 2017 – The prestigious National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) held last week its awards luncheon as part of Diversity Week during the 31st Annual NAMIC Conference at the New York Marriott Marquis where it presented the Next Generation Leaders Awards in partnership with Multichannel News and honored NAMIC’s 2017 Luminaries Class which recognized emerging executives of color. Named among NAMIC’s 2017 Luminaries is Miguel Santos, general manager of Myx TV, a leading English-language multicultural entertainment network owned and operated by ABS-CBN International. “Miguel Santos, of the multicultural Asian-American entertainment network Myx TV, has…