Author: Lion's Den

In an exhilarating nod to the Philippines’ vibrant culinary scene, Abi Marquez, hailed as the internet’s “Lumpia Queen,” has been officially nominated for the prestigious 28th Annual Webby Awards under the Social – Food and Drink category. The nomination—one of five in its category and handpicked from out of 13,000 projects submitted from around the world—places her among the top 12% of entries submitted. This also puts her in esteemed company alongside notable figures and entities such as America’s Test Kitchen and Jennifer Garner. It likewise signifies Marquez’s impactful contribution to the digital food community. At just 23 years old,…

SM through the SM Green Finds program will launch a collaboration project with social enterprises to emphasize the significance of circularity. The project is aligned with the SM group’s thrust of upholding environmental stewardship and sustaining a green culture. Under the SM Green Movement, the group-wide, multi-year sustainability campaign of the SM group focused on the environment, the SM Green Finds aims to make it easier for consumers to choose green. The initiative promotes products that are eco-friendly, made from natural and local ingredients and support local communities while also helping empower MSME partners in their own green practices. The…

Is your mobile phone being spoofed? There are signs, and you have just seconds to spot them. Recents months have seen the rise of spoofing, a scamming method where fraudsters pretend to be your trusted brand and send you SMS geared towards collecting your sensitive information without your knowledge. Spoofing uses a devious device called the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catcher or fake base station, which can be toted around or mounted in vehicles to mess with mobile users within a 2-kilometer radius. The IMSI catcher downgrades your signal to 2G via their faux network, allowing fraudsters to send…

After 11 long years as an artist forging creative partnerships, acclaimed producer King Puentespina, known as Crwn (stylized as crwn), will be launching his long-awaited debut album, Séance, on May 11, 2024, with an intimate event that not only marks the culmination of his years of musical exploration, but also serves as the first opportunity for fans to experience the album’s dynamism live with all its collaborators. The dance music-centric album boasts an impressive roster of 11 familiar and new collaborators, showcasing the deep bonds crwn has cultivated throughout his career. “I was conceptualizing Séance and working on a lot…

BSS, the subunit of the renowned South Korean boy band SEVENTEEN as well as the newest OPPO Reno Experts, have sprung into action to showcase the capabilities of OPPO’s newly rolled out AI Eraser.  The free-to-use tool was recently rolled out to its OPPO Reno11 Series, which includes the OPPO Reno11 Pro, OPPO Reno11, and OPPO Reno11 F. It allows OPPO Reno11 Series users to easily remove objects from photos by circling them.  As a dynamic and youthful boy group who revel in self-expression, BSS (SEVENTEEN) members SEUNGKWAN, DK and HOSHI continuously create content and capture candid moments on the…

 On April 11, Ellie De Castro concluded the Finding Nellie Project at Nellie E. Brown Elementary School (NEBES) by revealing the true identity of her father’s elementary school namesake, Nellie E. Brown. Her audience consisted of NEBES’ current students and faculty, former and retired teachers and principals, alumni, Olongapo Historical Society members, local government representatives and Department of Education representatives.  The reveal comes after 646 days of research alongside 5 National Geographic Explorers and De Castro’s own family and friends. The day was called the Olongapo Heritage Fair, where a program filled with messages from the community and an interactive…

International gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games, SILAB, and Philippine Esports Organization, announced today the launch of SILAB: Road to MWI Finals 2024, an all-female qualifier tournament for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational in the Philippines. The competition will run from 21 April to 12 May 2024, and will grant a spot in the MWI 2024 to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in July 2024. Both MOONTON Games and SILAB will mount the event and work with renowned esports female personalities namely Queen Wasabi, Overdrive Creative Studios Founder and CEO Dani Rogacion, MPL Philippines caster Chantelle Hernandez, and…

Wizards of the Coast will be releasing Outlaws of Thunder Junction, the latest set for the world-renowned trading card game, Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Introducing a new frontier plane where it’s good to be bad, this set will sweep in the wrong-doers from across the Multiverse as they attempt to claim their fortune or die trying. Outlaws of Thunder Junction will be released in full for tabletop on April 19, with WPN exclusive Prerelease experiences happening on April 12-18. OKO’S LEGENDARY GANG Welcome to Thunder Junction, a lawless plane of brazen outlaws and warped morals. It all happened when the…

Singer-actress Alexa Ilacad returns to the music scene with her solo version of “Believing In Magic (Yakap Mo),” a single about patiently waiting for true love to come along. She first released the track as a collaboration with Belle Mariano and Francine Diaz for the “Star Magical Prom 2024: The Album.” She also sang the song with Belle and Francine at the recent Star Magical Prom event and their performance video generated raves online and earned millions of views on TikTok. ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo produced and composed “Believing In Magic” with Andrei Dionisio and Annabelle Regalado-Borja while…

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, staying connected has never been more ingrained in the lives of Filipinos. To make everyday life more convenient and accessible to most, Mercusys introduces a range of innovative networking solutions designed with the average Filipino user in mind. From high-speed routers that cater to the demands of online gaming and streaming to portable devices known as mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, or simply MiFi, Mercusys ensures that every Filipino can find a product that suits their personal and financial preferences. The availability of Mercusys products through physical and online stores, like Lazada and Shopee, makes…

Global music superstar Perrie finally unveils her long-awaited debut solo single “Forget About Us.” “Forget About Us” is a bittersweet uptempo pop song co-written by Perrie with Ed Sheeran and legendary songwriter David Hodges (“Because of You”—Kelly Clarkson, “A Thousand Years”—Christina Perri) and Steve Solomon. The euphoric track is the introduction to Perrie as a solo artist, highlighting her stunning vocal talent. “I don’t want you to ever forget about us in the front seat / listening to songs that made you think about me,” she sings, in this remembrance of previous relationships. Perrie says: “I look back on past relationships…

Leading broadcast media company GMA Network continues its anti-piracy drive with a new video and a radio plug in Ilocano. The latest Kapuso personality to join the Network’s “Stream Responsibly. Fight Piracy” campaign is no less than award-winning broadcast journalist Jessica Soho. In the latest video and radio plug, the host of the multi-platform leader and multi-awarded program “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” addresses audiences in Ilocano about the importance of choosing to stream programs only through legitimate platforms. She also encourages them to check the official websites of streaming services to avail of legitimate subscriptions. The anti-piracy video with Jessica…

The educational landscape is constantly evolving, with learning now extending beyond the confines of traditional classrooms. Forward-thinking educational institutions recognize the importance of providing dynamic learning environments that mirror the rapidly changing, technology-driven world students inhabit. The Aboitiz Group, through the Aboitiz Foundation, has demonstrated its commitment to promoting the future of education by recognizing the crucial need for dynamic learning environments. This forward-thinking ethos is evident in their support for the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Aboitiz Tech Space, which was inaugurated in November 2022. This innovative initiative equips AIM with its inaugural smart caseroom and the…

Many Filipino students are passionate about STEM subjects. They are determined to learn and apply their knowledge and skill onto practical innovations. This April, GH Mall will host back-to-back tech events featuring works from the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde (CSB) and St. Paul University Quezon City (SPUQC). Ortigas Malls offers Larger Than Life experiences to shoppers through its multipurpose spaces, such as GH Mall. It also offers an avenue for people to immerse themselves in arts and culture, as well as science technology. With GH Mall’s tie-up with CSB and SPUQC, Ortigas Malls further establishes itself…

In an exciting event, vivo is set to host a meet and greet session featuring former Basketball Association (NBA) player Derek Fisher on April 17 at SM Megamall.  This marks the second time vivo has organized such an event, continuing its partnership with the NBA as its official smartphone. Having kicked off their collaboration in 2023, vivo and the NBA have been bringing unique experiences to fans worldwide. Previously, in December 2023, vivo hosted a memorable meet and greet with NBA legend Richard Hamilton at its concept store in SM Mall of Asia. This time around, on April 27, fans…

Sports enthusiasts are definitely in for a treat as GMA Integrated News, in collaboration with GMA Regional TV and Synergy, launches the Network’s first-ever sports podcast, “Game On!,” this Friday, April 12. Hosted by GMA Synergy sportscaster and “24 Oras” “Game Changer” segment host Martin Javier, and sports personalities Anton Roxas, and Martin “Coach Hammer” Antonio, the “Game On!” podcast makes sports a lot more interesting and inspiring through stories, interviews, and special features on athletes, coaches, and sports luminaries. The podcast airs every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and other social media platforms. “We are very much…