Author: Lion's Den

(Manila, Philippines). After an intensive screening process and rigorous deliberation, twenty (20) individuals were identified to have created remarkable contributions and impact on eradicating the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the Philippines and Asia. Officially called as Ripplers, these twenty (20) individuals were nominated by the HIV-AIDS advocacy community and deliberated by top caliber HIV practitioners and advocates who sat as panel of judges. Out of the top 20 Ripplers, ten (10) of them will be honored and vie for the pioneer Ripple Awards for their outstanding efforts and initiatives. Judges of the Ripple Awards include a UNAIDS and a…

Elisse Joson is constantly smiling nowadays. This is despite the fact that she has roles in both The Good Son and Panday, along with the MMFF entry film version of the latter. She’s also gearing up to launch her new album soon. Here, she talks about all that she’s juggling and how she keeps everything balanced. On her acting career: “For The Good Son, I play the character, Sabina, who is an only child. She’s from a well-off family, but not your typical rich girl. For Ang Panday, my character’s name is Wena. She’s the complete opposite of Sabina. Hindi…

Walang Takot. The tagline of the 13th Cinema One Originals translates into ‘fearless’ in English and is more than an apt descriptor for the festival’s programming ethos and its reputation, the way it has, year in and year out, shepherded unique, adventurous cinematic voices into the limelight. But Walang Takot also exemplifies not only the way the festival is embracing the changing face and attitudes of cinema, from the paradigm shifts when it comes to new ways of watching films to the influx of a diverse new audience, with a deeper sense of cinematic history and new cinematic modes, but also…

The much-awaited battle between Cardo (Coco Martin) and Alakdan (Jhong Hilario) is finally going down as they face off and fight for their lives in the leading primetime series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.” Cardo finally found out about Alakdan’s involvement in his son Ricky Boy’s death after the rebel member sent him on a mission to kill a senator by planting a bomb in an auditorium, just like how Ricky Boy died. As he returns to Mt. Karagao, Cardo bravely faces Alakdan alone, furious and determined to give justice to his son’s death. However, the rebel group goes in full force…

Taking a selfie is all the rage these days and smartphones with various selfie features have popped up in the market. But it takes a truly efficient phone to pack all the thumbprint features any self-confessed selfie-fanatic would appreciate, such as being able to take a social media feed-worthy selfie fresh out of bed, first thing in the morning. The Vivo V7+, the newest addition to the line-up of the 5th in the 2016-2017 Leading Global Smartphone Brands, ensures that anyone can take a no-make up selfie with no worries. The Vivo V7+, with its 24MP clearer selfie, front facing…

Who says only a chosen few can be blessed with soft and supple pink lips? With the EB Evera Magic Lipstick, you can easily achieve long-lasting pink color that girls desire. Each shade changes a few seconds after applying. What’s even more interesting is that not everyone will get the same shade of pink, because this lipstick changes color depending on the user’s skin pH level! Infused with moisturizers and fruity scents like Apple, Grapes, Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, and Watermelon, your lips are sure to be soft and supple all day long. So go ahead and flaunt those pink lips…

Dress your little ones up as cute aliens, adorable astronauts, cool storm troopers, or whatever (Your creativity is the only limit!) because Bonifacio Global City is gearing up for a Galactic Invasion this Halloween! On October 29, Bonifacio High Street Activity Center will turn into space for the ultimate trick-or-treat party for kids of all ages. Head over to BHS from 4PM onwards to join the Trick-or-Treat parade and score loot bags and other prizes. Special Halloween loot bags are also up for grabs for a minimum purchase of P2000 from any Bonifacio High Street, One Parkade, and Two Parkade…

Get to meet the newest boy group that will bring  “kilig” to viewers every weeknight on primetime in ABS-CBN’s newest Koreanovela “Hwarang” premiering this Monday (Oct 30). The 2016 KBS-produced drama gathers sought after Korean stars Park Seo-Joon, Go Ara, Do Ji-Han, and Jo Yoon Woo as well as K-pop idols Choi Min Ho of Shinee, Kim Taehyung of BTS, and Park Hyung-sik of ZE:A Together, they become part of Hwarang, an elite group of warriors that is ready to defend the kingdom at all cost. Little did everybody know, however, that the biggest battle they must face will be…

Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate, internet sensation, and multi-awarded vlogger Wil Dasovich just can’t get enough of his Sagada adventure and is headed back to the province this Sunday (October 29) on “Matanglawin” at 9:45 am on ABS-CBN. With the All Souls’ Day just around the corner, Wil will learn about the meaning of the “bayawak” symbol found in Sagada’s famous hanging coffins, and why people there use death blankets and death chairs in burying their dead. Get a special tour of the Ganduyan Museum as well, where all the town’s memories are hidden. Finally, join the “DasoFam” as they try…

Heads up, natural beauties! Watsons now gives you only the Naturals your natural beauty deserve; specially formulated products with Certified Organic ingredients that are good for you. Who doesn’t want to bathe in their favorite scents and products without the fear of losing moisture and having dry skin? Or enjoying your favorite shampoo and conditioner without ever thinking about getting flakes and frizz? With the power of natural products, you can say bye-bye to these fears and say hello to naturally beautiful hair and skin. However, most of you already have your favorite go-to synthetic products, but are these favorites…

ABS-CBN TVplus’ Kapamilya Box Office (KBO) guarantees a weekend “screamfest” for families with five hair-raising movies. This weekend’s features is led by “Haunted Mansion” starring Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, and Iza Calzado. Ella (Salvador) is not an ordinary teenager as she has the ability to see the dead. She must use this power to save her and her friends after a storm leaves them stranded in a mansion haunted by a violent spirit. They must solve its mystery to rid the house of the evil in it. Meanwhile, Vhong Navarro plays a heartbroken nurse in “Bulong.” Eager to win the…

ABS-CBN’s hit fantasy action series “La Luna Sangre” continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and opened the week with the heart-stopping revelation of Jacintha (Angel Locsin) as the mysterious ‘Lady in Red.’ To everyone’s surprise, Jacintha finally showed her true self as a vampire and effortlessly killed Sandrino’s (Richard Gutierrez) men, including Boris (Ali Khatibi). It was also revealed that she was behind the shooting of Sandrino by Senator Paglinauan (Freddie Webb) using a bullet made of wolf fang, which caused the supreme vampire’s heart to beat again. Malia, on the other hand, is slowly embracing her…

Get to know the one and only Vilma Santos not just as the ‘Star for All Seasons’ but also the ‘Momshie for All Seasons’ as ABS-CBN’s morning talk show “Magandang Buhay” throws her a birthday celebration this Thursday (Oct 26) and Friday (Oct 27). Join the country’s favorite momshies Melai Cantiveros, Karla Estrada, and Jolina Magdangal as they look back at Rep. Vi’s humble beginnings and find out how she started out in the world of showbiz. Also, get to know her more as a sister, daughter, wife, and momshie to her sons Ryan Christian and Luis. Her best…

MANILA (October 24, 2017) This week’s new episode of Asia’s Got Talent promises some weird and wonderful acts with a Halloween twist! Airing this Thursday, 26 October at 8:30pm on AXN, Pinoy viewers will be enthralled by the nation’s very own Urban Crew who took a break from teaching street children in Manila to take the stage in the world’s biggest talent show.   Urban Crew wants to use the power of Asia’s Got Talent as an important platform to inspire kids and the youth to follow their dreams and stay out of trouble. But with the slots filling up…

TrueMoney Philippines recently achieved one of their biggest milestones to date. In less than a year of operations in the country, the company already reached its 1 million transacting customer mark. TrueMoney is a Fintech brand of Ascend Money, a digital finance venture of the C.P. Group from Thailand, one of the largest diversified conglomerates in Asia, and Ant Financial (Alipay), the payments arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group. Humble Beginnings and Rapid Growth It wasn’t so long ago when TrueMoney Philippines was just a business concept on a set of PowerPoint slides. Within the first few months, TrueMoney Philippines…

“Sports U” heightens the anticipation for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Star Sunday with a special interview with some of the high-flying spikers this Thursday (October 26) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN. Host Dyan Castillejo gets up close and personal with the top volleyball stars in the land and will look back at three conferences’ worth of highlights from the league’s inaugural season, which aired on ABS-CBN S+A. The PVL All-Star Sunday, which will be held on October 29 at the FilOil FlyingV Arena in San Juan,  splits its best players from the men’s division and women’s division for two…