Author: Lion's Den

Food offers the most genuine window into a place’s culture and character. Hence, the rule of thumb for traveling is to always savor the local cuisine. When staying in Cebu, no matter if it’s a leisure-driven stay or a quick business trip, visitors can find flavor adventures at the newest dining spot, DAVOS. It’s an all-day restaurant exclusively available at Fairfield by Marriott Cebu Mactan, grand launching this April 15, 2026. The restaurant is just two to three minutes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, making it an ideal place for one’s first taste of Cebu’s amazing food right after landing, or…

AirAsia Philippines welcomes its new President and General Manager, Anna Victoria Lu, strengthening its leadership bench with deep expertise in navigating complex, highly regulated public services, building sustainable partnerships, and driving growth as the company enters a new phase. With over 15 years of experience in infrastructure, utilities, and public-private partnerships (PPP) across water, power, transport, and ICT sectors, along with a proven entrepreneurial spirit, Lu emerges as the top choice to lead Philippine operations. She previously served as head of the water business at Aboitiz Infrastructure, where she led the development and operations of one of the country’s largest…

Singapore’s indie pop sensation, singer-songwriter and producer Shye returns with her latest single, “Smoke”, lifted off her forthcoming album ‘The Doves Came Home’, set for release May 8th.  An atmospheric indie rock number, “Smoke” unfolds through hazy guitars, soft, drifting vocals, and slow-burning textures that blur and dissolve into one another, mirroring a cloud in motion: weightless, transient, and impossible to hold. At its core, “Smoke” explores emotional detachment—the feeling of being physically present, yet internally distant. Moving through rooms and conversations without leaving anything behind, it captures the quiet disconnection of existing in plain sight, yet feeling invisible where…

Reinforcing its commitment to modernizing government operations, the City Government of Cadiz has strengthened its digital infrastructure in partnership with PLDT Enterprise. The partnership aims to improve operational efficiency, and deliver more responsive public services to its constituents. PLDT Enterprise and City Government of Cadiz representatives during the formalization of their partnership to implement a modern, city-wide digital infrastructure supporting improved public service delivery and efficient government operations. From left to right: Stephen Cadagat, Licensing Officer, Atty Mitch Borromeo, City Administrator and Mayor. Salvador Escalante Jr.,City Government of Cadiz, Ms Hazel Amoyan, CRM Head of Visayas, Sarah Jane Martin, Business Head, Western Visayas, Judianne Mata, Relationship Manager Responsible for governance, public administration, social services, and…

realme is set to launch the newest addition to its Number Series, the highly anticipated realme 16 Series 5G. With a focus on tactile materials, refined aesthetics, and upgraded portrait capabilities, this Series is set to be one of the most iconic lineups yet in the Number Series. Nature-inspired Design Aesthetics At the core of the Series’ design update is the Urban Wild Design, created in collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. The concept blends the raw, organic feel of nature with sleek urban aesthetics. Leading the lineup is the 16 Pro+ 5G in Master Gold – evoking a…

vivo Philippines introduced the vivo V70 FE at a launch event held April 11 at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium, featuring multi-awarded actor and brand ambassador Alden Richards, who shared how the device complements his active lifestyle. Richards highlighted the smartphone’s 200MP OIS ultra-clear camera, noting its clarity and reliability even during movement. “Since ginamit ko yung vivo V70 FE, ang isa sa mga nagustuhan kong features niya ay the 200 megapixel (camera) feature. Sobrang linaw ng shots. Even when I’m moving, hindi ako nagwo-worry because it has optical image stabilization,” he said. An endurance sports enthusiast, Richards said…

Fans across the Philippines can experience the global phenomenon like never before as BTS World Tour “Arirang”: Live Viewing arrives in SM Cinema branches nationwide again after its successful run last April 11 from Goyang, South Korea. The highly anticipated concert event will have another live broadcast on April 18 from Tokyo, Japan, bringing the energy of BTS to the big screen. A total of 38 SM Cinema branches will participate in this special screening, including SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, SM Cebu, SM Seaside, SM Bacolod, SM Iloilo, SM Clark, SM Baguio, SM Southmall, SM BF Parañaque, and more, ensuring fans nationwide can join the experience. Tickets are…

TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance), a global leader in digital business services, strengthened its commitment to empowering future professionals through its active participation in the “Bridges to Success” Career Fair, organized by the National University (NU) in partnership with SM Offices. The event, held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay, gathered 3,500 graduating students from five NU campuses for a day of career exploration, learning, and engagement. The career fair served as a dynamic platform connecting students to potential employers while equipping them with insights into navigating today’s competitive job market. The program featured a series of forums…

The Philippines is confirmed to participate in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, with Bangkok, Thailand set to host the Grand Final on 14 November 2026. For the Philippines, participation highlights the country’s strong music culture and positions Filipino talent on a wider regional platform. Austrian-Filipino artist JJ, winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2025, has also shared a message encouraging fans to support Eurovision Asia as it launches in the region. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation together with Thailand’s S2O Productions and…

As part of its annual Global Month of Good celebration, Starbucks Philippines is reinforcing its commitment to the communities it serves – while inviting more Filipinos to take part in their own way. This year, Starbucks highlights a simple but powerful idea: anyone can be a Community Champion through small, everyday actions that create meaningful change for the environment, the community, and other people. “Our local initiatives are grounded in the belief that meaningful change starts with strong community connections,” said Jamie Silva, senior manager for Marketing, Digital Customer Experience and Social Impact, Starbucks Philippines. “From education to disaster response…

Following a series of intense national qualifiers that ignited student gaming communities across Southeast Asia, OPPO today announces that the OPPO Hyper Legend Cup x MLBB Campus Series is set to take place at 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Selangor, Malaysia. This year, the tournament reaches a record-breaking milestone, offering the largest prize pool ever for a campus-focused MLBB competition hosted by a brand. At a massive USD100,000 prize pool – nearly doubled from last year’s USD52,000 – the tournament has already drawn over 1,400 registrations across Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. “The OPPO Hyper Legend Cup x MLBB…

The Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) unveiled its ambitious roadmap for the future of the local music industry during a well-attended press conference held at Viva Café on April 14. Leading the announcement was newly installed PARI President Enzo Valdez, who presented a comprehensive plan designed to benefit both industry stakeholders and music fans alike. The event drew strong support from 35 recording label members and six partner music organizations, signaling broad industry alignment behind PARI’s renewed direction. Central to the announcement is the upcoming 39th Awit Awards, which promises to be the most expansive and inclusive edition…

More than just a global celebration, World Banana Day highlights how Southeast Asia was a pioneer in turning bananas into a tool for innovation and empowerment. In the Philippines, the banana serves as a symbol of resilience and resourcefulness, famously exemplified by Maria Orosa’s wartime invention of banana ketchup. As global banana production is projected to reach 166 million tons by 2034, growing threats from climate change, crop diseases, and land conversion also rise. Philippine initiatives like the Barangay Calube Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (BACFA-MPC), which transforms harvests into value-added products such as flour and chips, are one initiative to utilize…

Metrobank has launched Moneygurado, a campaign in line with its goal of instilling financial mindfulness among Filipinos and a docuseries that brings practical money guidance closer to Filipinos by grounding it in real-life stories, cultural realities, and everyday experiences. Derived from “manigurado,” which means “to make sure” in Filipino, Moneygurado blends “money” and “sigurado,” capturing the goal of being confident, informed, and protected in every financial decision. It brings together everyday money management and fraud awareness, while taking a different approach—starting not with rules or tips, but with real Filipino experiences that reflect how people think and feel about money.…

Alfred Vargas and wife file criminal caseTaking a firm stand against the culture of silence in bullying, Quezon City Councilor Alfred Vargas and his wife, Yasmine, filed a criminal complaint on Monday against the parents of a minor who allegedly bullied and abused their son during swimming activities. The complaint, filed before the Office of the City Prosecutor of Manila, cites respondents Juvelle Bacosa and Robert Vincent Sy for violation of Section 10(a) of Republic Act No. 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. The legal action stems from a pattern of conduct where…

Rising Filipino actress Ashtine Olviga takes center stage in memorare, a haunting new short film set to hold its world premiere at the Main Program of Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival in Potsdam, Germany, on April 23, 2026. In memorare, Olviga delivers a gripping performance as Maia, a devoted follower of the Virgin Mary whose faith takes a dark and unsettling turn. As strange occurrences unfold, Maia appears to be haunted by the very figure she reveres. Told through eerie archival footage recorded by an unknown source, the film blurs the boundaries between devotion, fear, and psychological descent, anchored by…