Author: Lion's Den

Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE:CNVRG) and the primary IT provider for Philippines’ largest microfinance and microinsurance CARD MRI Information Technology (CMIT), Inc. cemented a partnership to give more than 8.8 million Filipinos seamless access to financial services. CMIT Inc. is a member-institution of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), a group of 25 organizations that offers financial, non-financial, and community development services in the hardest-to-reach communities in the country. Through the partnership, Converge’s high-bandwidth enterprise-grade connectivity solutions will help increase the productivity of CARD MRI’s operations and will allow the group of institutions to adapt to…

Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) is intensifying its support for local government units on their journey toward becoming Smart Cities. “PLDT has been in the lives of Filipinos for over 90 years – connecting individuals, families, businesses, institutions, and government units. We do this not only through our fixed and wireless networks, internet, and broadband solutions, but also through our beyond access products which include data centers, cloud and managed IT services, digital disbursements and digital payments, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things,” said Vince Rodriguez, PLDT Enterprise Business Head of Luzon and GMM LGU CRM, at a panel…

A line-up of thrilling surprises awaits all budget-conscious and adventure-seeking biyaheros as ‘Biyahe ni Drew,’ hosted by the award-winning host and “ultimate biyahero” Drew Arellano, celebrates its 10th anniversary with back-to-back specials in South Korea airing this July 2 and July 9 on GTV. The two-part anniversary episode is made more special as Drew’s wife, Kapuso personality Iya Villania-Arellano, joins him in exploring and discovering the wonders and hidden gems of South Korea. Viewers should definitely not miss out as the couple tries the most sumptuous Korean dishes, explores Korean beauty, and visits the most talked-about places including a popular…

As the company continues to live up to the standards and promote the DEI principles in the workplace and beyond, leading consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines bagged yet again another Gold Stevie® in the tenth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for the Innovative Achievement for Diversity and Inclusion category. The company was recognized during a virtual awarding ceremony held last June 27, where all awardees across the Asia-Pacific region commemorated the achievements and innovations of these companies and how they contributed to their respective industries. “Every day, we celebrate our employees’ diversity in gender, nationality, culture, age, and background. Beyond this,…

In the recent past, text scammers would claim to be an OFW relative using their new roaming number and ask for prepaid load, or pretend to mis-send load credits and ask you to return them. While we still get our share of text scams from time to time, a lot of us already associate these messages with fraud and simply ignore them. But as the use of e-wallets and online payment channels have become increasingly popular and indispensable, scams have evolved to be much more sophisticated. A common scam is done through phishing, wherein a fraudster gathers personal information like…

Half way into 2023 and Pia Wurtzbach continues to win the year with her recent marriage with Jeremy Jauncey and being able to balance and conquer work, family duties, and health goals. Pia has always been vocal about her health goals as one of her biggest focuses for the year, and achieving this not only involved improving her fitness track record to feel and look her best, but also maintaining a healthy diet so she can take on this journey that she is on. As a health advocate, Pia always chooses food that’s best for her health. Her go-to is…

With the highly popular trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon (TVJ) and their troop of “Legit Dabarkads” making their new home in TV5, subscribers of Cignal, the country’s number 1 Pay TV provider, and SatLite, the fastest growing sulit Pay TV service, can enjoy watching their long-awaited return to noontime starting on Saturday, July 1, 2023. As a special treat, Cignal and SatLite will make TV5 SD (Ch. 5) FREE for all subscribers (with or without load) from July 1 to 8. Thanks to Cignal’s nationwide coverage, TVJ’s noontime show will now reach even the most…

What if you had a “dream school” that gave you a history of health care in 6 amazing stories of travel through time and space? That is exactly what MIND S-COOL, co-presented with Merck, will do for Filipino audiences when Season 6 launches on July 9 on Cignal. For the first time in the history of Philippine television, a whole season of an educational science show suited for Filipino audiences will focus on the most dominant concerns of Filipinos regarding health and treatment. It will probe what science knows so far about them and what we do not, including popular…

Rainy days have begun. It can be a potential hazard for devices like smartphones, thus it is a must to take precautions to protect them from water damage. To protect phones during the rainy season, people can bring a zip lock pouch or bag to wrap their phones. Also, they can bring towels with them to wipe out the water and reduce the risk of water damage to the device. For some, it is best to purchase waterproof cases to save their phone from getting drenched, especially phone ports. For vivo users, they do not have to worry about their…

Actor/director David Chua formally inked an agreement with Net25 last Monday, June 26, at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. David, one of the lead stars of the Net25 feel-good sitcom Good Will, expressed his gratitude to the network’s top executives who took time out to welcome him to his ‘second home.’ “I’m super grateful to Net25 President Caesar Vallejos, Program and Production Consultant Ms. Wilma Galvante, and Star Center Head Eric Quizon, for making me part of the Nett25 family. This inspires me to work even harder to improve my craft as an actor,” David acknowledges. “And also,…

The stars of the hit primetime shows ‘Voltes V: Legacy’ and ‘Hearts on Ice’ were warmly welcomed by big crowds during the back-to-back celebrations of the 66th Silay Charter Day Anniversary and Toboso Fiesta 2023 in Negros Occidental. As part of GMA Regional TV’s ongoing series of on-ground events across the Philippines, thousands of Kapuso fans were treated by Martin del Rosario, Radson Flores, Liezel Lopez, and Miguel Tanfelix to a fun-filled Kapuso Fiesta during the 66th Silay Charter Day Anniversary in Silay City Public Plaza Covered Court, Silay City, Negros Occidental last June 12. The rain did not stop…

Earlier this year, multi-talented musician and international superstar Lay Zhang (LAY) announced the creation of the D.N.A music alliance, a collective of exceptional Chinese musicians set to take the world by storm as they create music for global audiences. Without missing a beat, the alliance has released their latest single, “Break My Heart” with LAY, Vinida Weng, and GALI, now available for streaming. In March, the members of this fully stacked line up consisting of 7 talented artists, all of whom are wildly popular musicians based in China, released a full group project called “Cypher”. Continuing to grow in global…

realme Philippines opens its initial selling for the realme C53 with a strong performance. During the first wave on Lazada, the new model managed to deplete its stock overnight, achieving sold out status by the morning of June 23. It was restocked for the second wave over the weekend, and is now running out fast with only a few units left on the platform. Fans who missed out on the early bird promo for Lazada can still head over to TikTok Shop, where the realme C53 will still be available for PHP 6,999 until June 30 only. Meanwhile, for in-store…

Epson, a global frontrunner in printing solutions, introduces the new 44-inch Epson SureColor SC-T7730D to its current line of SureColor T-Series large-format technical printers. Developed with precision and consistency in mind, the Epson SureColor T-Series is engineered to produce secure and accurately detailed prints for every professional project. The flagship SC-T7730D model represents the T-Series’ high-end innovation and is suited for a wide range of corporate and government use. Reliable Productivity Meets Stunning Quality Built upon the success of its predecessor, the SC-T7270D, the SureColor SC-T7730D boasts an improved print rate of 23 seconds – the fastest speed in its…

AirAsia opened a new chapter in its efforts to drive industry engagement and spark greater collaboration by hosting its inaugural Sustainability Day, themed ‘Doing More with Less’. Led by Capital A Chief Sustainability Officer Yap Mun Ching, the event saw in-depth exchanges on topics that address AirAsia’s pathways to decarbonisation, as well as challenges and opportunities in the implementation of these strategies. The line-up of speakers, comprising AirAsia technical heads and subject matter experts, tackled topics including how AirAsia is factoring ESG considerations into the deployment of its fleet assets, prospects in switching to greener biofuels, opportunities for ESG financing…

Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, has launched the parasite treatment, NexGard® COMBO for cats. With nearly 20 years of expertise in preventing parasites such as fleas, ticks, Lyme disease and more in dogs, NexGard® now adds a feline-specific product to the NexGard® family. The new treatment is designed to safeguard cats from a wider range of parasites than any other product on the market, covering both external parasites and internal parasites such as fleas, ticks, ear mites, face mange, hookworm, roundworm, vesical worm, lungworm, heartworm prevention, as well as tapeworm infections that affect their health and quality of…