Author: Team Orange

The way Pinoys celebrate Christmas stands out from the rest of the world. Pre-pandemic, streets and homes are decked out with parols and twinkling lights and Christmas carols are blasting from every establishment’s speakers as early as September. We also make it a point to have something special on the table for the family to partake as one of the highlights of Paskong Pinoy is Noche Buena; and usually, the star of this annual feast is Christmas Ham. Our love for this handa is reflected by the variety of Christmas Hams available in the market—from the classic pineapple-flavored to smoky…

Singapore singer-songwriter Jean Tan releases ‘When It’s Time’, a perfect song for the season of waiting. Available on 19 November 2021 on all major digital streaming platforms via LEEWAY, this track features production by sought-after Singaporean music director and producer Evanturetime (Evan Low) and electric guitar by guitar extraordinaire Leo Goh. Written in the blossoming stages of a relationship, the song is essentially about being in the period of nervous waiting, between the fluttering of beginnings and the certainty of something more. In a way, it speaks to the universal yearning for resolution and clarity, especially in today’s climate. The…

Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is bringing Filipino fans a whole new kind of basketball experience with the launch of the PBA 3X3 inaugural tournament, streaming live for free on the Smart GigaPlay App starting November 20. “Smart is one with the PBA in giving fans more hardcourt action. The PBA is the perfect venue for the Filipino brand of basketball, and by having the PBA 3X3 games livestreamed on the GigaPlay app, more Filipinos can enjoy basketball right at their fingertips,” said Alfredo S. Panlilio, PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications President and CEO. “This is the…

Universal Robina Corp.’s (URC) subsidiaries in Vietnam and Thailand have both clinched top awards that continue to enhance the reputation of their brands and image in both key markets. In Vietnam, URC was named among the country’s top 10 most prestigious beverage companies in the non-alcoholic category for a second year in a row. Presented by Vietnam Report and Vietnamnet – Ministry of Information and Communication, this award was evaluated based several criteria that include financial capacity, media reputation and targeted audience survey.

Last November 12, Kylie Minogue released ‘DISCO: Guest-List Edition’, via BMG. It features new collaborations, remixes and more. This new version of the album follows the barnstorming 2020 release of ‘DISCO’, Kylie’s eighth UK No.1 album, which saw her make chart history once more as the first female artist to have a UK No.1 album in five consecutive decades. ‘DISCO: Guest-List Edition’ includes the hit track ‘Kiss of Life’ with pop star Jessie Ware, recently released alongside the fashion-filled visual directed by Sophie Muller. The brilliant video features the two pop stars alongside an array of conspicuous individuals from the Theo…

Your 13th month pay is just around the corner, and as much as you want to enjoy the fruits of your labor and check out everything in your cart, it’s best to be wise about spending your hard-earned money. With ShopeePay, not only can you save more, but you can also enjoy big rewards while embracing the season of giving. Here are three tips on how you can make the most out of your year-end bonus with Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, ShopeePay.

30, the new album from global superstar Adele is available everywhere. The highly anticipated album was preceded by the release of several tracks including lead single “Easy On Me,” which has commandeered the #1 position on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart since it was released four weeks ago. The single has also broken streaming, radio and chart records around the world. Adele also premiered three additional songs, “I Drink Wine,” “Hold On” and “Love Is A Game” during her recent Adele One Night Only TV special. The TV special was the most viewed entertainment program this year, drawing even a larger…

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed our cleaning habits at home. Aside from practicing hand hygiene and other health protocols, we’re also paying more attention to high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, light switches, and remote controls—which is helping us prevent other diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and other germs. The irony of all this cleaning? While the powerful ingredients of home disinfectants can kill disease-causing germs, exposure to these cleaning agents, even in small doses, can be dangerous for vulnerable members of the family—young children and household pets. “They can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, and throat,” says Robert Dennis Garcia,…

Various studies have shown how music can affect one’s mood but the sound experience goes beyond what people hear. Enter the Samsung Sound Tower. Available in three models in varying audio output: MX-T70 with 1500-watts, MX-T50 with 500-watts, and MX-T40 with 300-watts, the Sound Tower is a powerful sound system that will get any party started with all its impressive features. The Sound Tower stands in a sleek triangular design with double-sided speakers for bi-directional sound that disperses audio filling any room with music. With the MX-T70 model, enjoy even deeper and more powerful bass with the built-in 10-inch woofer.…

PLDT Home launches the first-ever 10,000 Mbps fiber-optic service in the Philippines, in a history-making move towards the future of home connectivity. Pioneered by the Philippines’ fastest broadband internet service provider, the new service now puts the country next to first-world nations such as South Korea, Japan, Sweden, Norway, Italy, New Zealand, and the USA, in terms of having access to ultra-fast home internet speed. PLDT Home is confident its 10,000 Mbps service will set the bar for the future of internet speeds in the Philippines.

Cinema One is treating movie lovers to a drive-in screening of the critically-acclaimed film “Spencer” about a tense Christmas holiday in the life of the late Princess Diana as portrayed by American actress Kristen Stewart. Happening this December 4 (Saturday) at the Ayala Malls Vertis North, families and buddies can have a pre-Yuletide celebration by watching Pablo Larrain’s film “Spencer,” which refers to the late Princess of Wales’ maiden name. The movie chronicles the events that led to her decision to end her marriage with Prince Charles and her mental health problems during a Christmas holiday with the royal family…