Author: Lion's Den

The dazzling and mesmerizing world of Element City has now arrived in cinemas! Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” awaits moviegoers promising a colorful adventure filled with wonder, laughter, and lighthearted moments. The film tells the story of Ember, a tough young woman made of fire, meeting a cool go-with-the-flow guy named Wade, made of water. Together, they go on a colorful journey and experience all that Element City has to offer—exploring new places, meeting new faces, and challenging the beliefs of the world they live in. “Elemental” is an all-new, original feature film from the award-winning studio. The movie brings audiences…

Filipino singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel will be staging his first major concert in Cebu on August 5, 2023 (Saturday), from 7pm onwards, at the Pacific Grand Ballroom in the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Presented by GNN Entertainment Productions and Artist Ko Multi-purpose Cooperative, in partnership with Balcony Entertainment, Ebe Dancel Live In Cebu will feature his career-spanning work as a solo artist and as the frontman of the iconic pop-rock band Sugarfree. “Ebe Dancel’s first major concert in Cebu is long overdue,” Artist Ko Multi-purpose Cooperative Vice Chairman Jude Gitamondoc shares in a press statement. “Ebe has a lot…

One night during dinner, Jennifer Lawrence asked her friend, writer-director Gene Stupnitsky what he was currently working on. Stupnitsky, a former co-head writer for The Office and writer/director of the hit comedy Good Boys, shared his inspiration: a real-life Craigslist post that producers Marc Provissiero and Naomi Odenkirk had found. And thus No Hard Feelings was born. In No Hard Feelings, Jennifer Lawrence plays Maddie who, on the brink of losing her childhood home, discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. No Hard Feelings,…

ABS-CBN Music joins this year’s Fete de la Musique PH happening on June 21 (Wednesday) in Santa Fe, Siargao featuring several musicians including rising Kapamilya artists CESCA, Maki, and Zion Aguirre. Fete de la Musique is an annual non-profit music festival held simultaneously on June 21 in many parts of the world. The musical celebration originated in France and literally means ‘music day.’ CESCA, who just launched her “What If” music video featuring BGYO Mikki, will perform cuts from her debut EP “Travel.” Rising performer Maki will be singing a slew of R&B songs including his latest single “Saan?” while…

Family holiday season is upon us, but it can be a challenge to make special memories with loved ones on a travel budget. Digital travel platform Agoda comes to the rescue by sharing 7 travel hacks to help save big on the next family outing. “We want planning a family vacation, whether it’s with immediate family or a multi-generational trip, to be a fun experience, filled with anticipation, and above all easy to do,” says Enric Casals, Regional Vice-President, Oceania and Southeast Asia, Agoda. “We help all travelers on Agoda find the best possible deal, no matter the group size…

‘Drink More Water’ was launched in 2021 in Europe, Africa and Latin America and has since successfully reached more than 110 million people in 3 continents. On June 5, 2023, the campaign will be expanded in 14 markets in Asia with a new set of assets adapted for the region. The goal is to reach more than 87 million people across Asia. Last February 2023, Pernod Ricard’s team in the Philippines partnered with Edukasyon.ph to bring this campaign closer to its most valued demographics – students and soon-to-be young professionals who are emerging into the legal drinking age. With the…

With now close to 60,000 employees to date, McDonald’s Philippines—under its master franchise holder and owner Dr. George T. Yang and President and CEO Kenneth S. Yang—will be providing over 20,000 career opportunities to Filipinos as it continues to open more stores all over the country. “With every new store that we open, we are able to provide employment opportunities in local communities where the store is located. We directly hire all our people and do not practice contractualization. This has always been the way we hire our people since our chairman, Dr. George T. Yang opened the 1st McDonald’s…

Just a few more months and it will once again be a new school year. Teachers, parents, and students will open their wallets to buy new school supplies, uniforms, and gadgets that they can use to kick off the school year 2023-2024 better. Given that some schools nowadays are in a hybrid set-up, it is important to note that having good devices like laptops and smartphones is significant to creating a conducive classroom environment where learning is exciting, fun, and more engaging. Teachers can use smartphones like vivo Y Series as a teaching aid to access websites, mobile apps, and…

Executives of Globe and SM Group recently came together to synergize and sustain the momentum of the Hapag Movement, the Globe-led program that aims to address involuntary hunger among Filipinos. Teresita Sy-Coson, Chairperson of SM Retail, Inc; Kevin Hartigan-Go, Chief Operating Officer of Digital Advantage Corporation (DAC); and Jay Beltran, Head of Sales and Marketing; recently met with Jaime Alfonso Zobel De Ayala, Globe Non-Executive Director; Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer; Monday Gonzalez, Globe Senior Director for Content Management and Creative Services; and Chef Jessie Sincioco, a staunch supporter of the Movement, at the SM…

In a developing economy such as the Philippines, plastic has become an indispensable part of the daily lives of most, if not all. With the exponential rise in plastic production and use, plastic waste generation has risen significantly over the past few decades, causing major environmental and sanitary challenges. As the world continues to grapple with the mounting plastic waste crisis, landfills have become the usual final destination for plastic waste. However, the accumulation of plastic waste in landfills poses significant threats to the environment and our ecosystems. Pilotage, a sanitary landfill located in San Pedro, Laguna, has taken on…

GMA Integrated News reinforces its commitment to being the “News Authority ng Filipino” with the official launch of GMA Integrated News Weather Center and the announcement of its new weather presenters in a contract signing held last June 13. The new weather presenters are Maureen Schrijvers, Katrina Son, Amor Larrosa, and Anjo Pertierra. They will deliver the latest and important weather updates in various GMA newscasts, namely 24 Oras, Saksi, Balitanghali, State of the Nation, Unang Hirit, Dapat Alam Mo!, and 24 Oras Weekend. In his message during the event, GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon commended GMA…

ShopBack, Asia Pacific’s leading shopping, rewards, and payments platform, is thrilled to announce the celebration of the brand’s 8th birthday, marking another year of success and growth. Last year’s birthday saw a 2X growth in terms of GMV across its 600+ brand partners which ShopBack is planning to surpass this 2023. ShopBack will host a week-long campaign celebration from June 15 to June 22, 2023, showcasing the different categories contributing to the company’s success. With a diverse range of merchants, spanning from industries in fashion to travel, Shopback has something for everyone. Here are ShopBack’s irresistible deals to look out…

Sony Music Entertainment has recently signed Filipino newcomer Jemay Santiago, whose hypnotic persona and sultry singing style serve as a great addition to the label’s diverse pool of talented music acts. According to Jemay, working with the international record label is a dream come true, and inspires her to explore her artistry without hesitation. “Music is my passion, and I’ve always wanted this dream,” said Jemay. “It’s an opportunity I would never skip. I personally and confidently believe that this record label will handle me conscientiously.” Favoring an expressive but understated approach to contemporary pop and R&B, the rising act…

So many people are creating their own version of Wes Anderson’s iconic symmetry and colour scheme on social media using the hashtag #wesanderson. The trend has amassed over 977M views. For anyone wanting to star in their very own Wes Anderson movie, Airbnb and Universal Pictures today reveal 10 listings from around the world that perfectly fit the aesthetic — from The Grand Budapest Hotel to his much anticipated new film Asteroid City — giving fans the opportunity to recreate their own Wes movie moment, just like Jason Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson. Set to land in cinemas this month, Asteroid…

Kapamilya actress Andrea Brillantes graces the June cover of Metro Magazine in stunning drag-inspired ensembles, breaking away from the child star mold she was known for in the exclusive Metro cover story. “Ang dami pa rin namang nagsasabi na ang bata-bata ko pa. I’m 20 na, and pataas na lang ’yun nang pataas. Sana maiwan na nila ’yung image ko na ako lang ’yung 12-year old, 10-year old na ’yun—na hindi ako puwedeng mag-explore sa mga ganitong roles,” said Andrea. She also emphasized the importance of freedom for one’s growth and individuality. “Very important ’yung maging free ka, ’yung ma-express…

Epson, ASEAN’s No.1 desktop color label printer vendor for 4 years running[1], bolsters its color label inkjet printer product line with the latest ColorWorks C4050. As the label market is slated to expand at a CAGR of 16% over the next 3 years, the ColorWorks C4050 is precisely engineered to provide higher print quality output and better system integration to facilitate businesses that require on-demand color label solutions at high mix, low volume requirements to produce multiple label variations. This includes GHS chemicals, MICE events, medical, manufacturing, food and beverage and retail sectors. Enhanced Print Quality The ColorWorks C4050 supersedes…