Author: Team Orange

With cherry blossom season in full swing and Taiwan’s cool weather enticing more travelers, AirAsia Philippines is seeing a significant surge in both passenger traffic and forward bookings for the first quarter of 2025. From January to March 2025, AirAsia Philippines has already flown 90% of the total passengers to Taiwan recorded in Q1 2024, highlighting the strong and growing demand for Taiwan tourism this year. AirAsia Philippines offers twice-daily flights from Manila to Taipei and three weekly flights to Kaohsiung, ensuring convenient and affordable travel for Filipinos eager to experience Taiwan’s stunning cherry blossoms, which typically bloom until early…

The urge to book a plane ticket is always strong, especially during a seat sale. But you know what? It’s time to embrace the jetsetter lifestyle, whether driving to a local destination or jetting off abroad. You should be ready for all travel possibilities at the drop of a hat. If you’re looking for sturdy luggage, comfy shoes and clothes, and other travel essentials for your next trip, Robinsons Department Store’s annual Wanderfest Travel Fair 2025 has you covered. Running until February 28, 2025, in all Robinsons Department Store branches and online stores, the biggest travel fair features trusted fashion…

As the cryptocurrency market gears up for 2025, leading finance super app GCash recently unveiled key insights into Bitcoin’s cyclical journey, the rise of innovative trends like AI-driven trading and meme coins, and the best practices for navigating this dynamic landscape. In a recent BitBulaga educational program, crypto experts sat down for a fireside chat to share their 2025 forecasts and best practices for those who plan to invest in the crypto industry. The panel included GCash head of GCrypto Luis Buenaventura, along with crypto key opinion leaders Gilbert “Titovlogs” Lazaro, Gerome “Kuyang Gerome” Lazaro, and Aldrin “Crypto4chun” Rabino. The…

Rebecca Bustamante, CEO of Asia CEO Events, has always been a force to be reckoned with among key industries and businesses in the Philippines. As an inspirational keynote speaker and organizer of the largest business forums and summits in the country, she has paved the way for empowering professionals to take charge of their careers and create their path to success. She is, indeed, one of the best examples of what it truly means to be an empowered woman—one who helps others achieve success while fueling and creating change. But beyond her professional triumphs, Bustamante knows that true empowerment starts…

Ana Pista, the founder and CEO of Ardent Communications (ArdentComm), is issuing a call to action for PR and marketing professionals, as well as communication students: embrace the power of artificial intelligence. Speaking at the UP College of Mass Communication’s “Caring for CMC, Conversations 2025” event last February 19, Pista championed the strategic integration of AI in public relations, emphasizing its crucial role in navigating the evolving media landscape. The event, designed to foster dialogue and explore future possibilities in media and research, brought together students, academics, media professionals, and industry leaders.

When life gets busy, there’s nothing like retreating to our own place of sanctuary for some peace and relaxation. For many of us, it may be the bathroom which has become a functional space where we can take care of ourselves. It’s further enhanced with bathroom products featuring innovative technologies that offer total comfort and convenience. That was the intent of INAX, one of the leading brands in the Japanese toilet space, when it introduced the SARAS – a shower toilet with two variants: the Auto Open and Light E which were designed to highlight the same high quality Japanese…

Mars® has officially announced that Snickers®, its chocolate bar brand, has selected SEVENTEEN’s MINGYU as the new Asia Ambassador. SEVENTEEN, the 13-member K-pop icon, continues to dominate with their self-producing artistry, synchronized choreography, and record-breaking performances. They made history as the first K-pop group to perform at the Philippine Arena and have since packed massive venues across Manila. Among them, MINGYU shines with his striking visuals, charismatic stage presence, and vibrant personality, making him a fan favorite and a top pick for global brands.

Gone are the days when Filipinos only go to sari-sari stores for everyday essentials: now, they’re increasingly becoming a go-to destination for special occasion treats, such as premium chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Tech startup Packworks, through its mobile sari-sari store app and business intelligence tool Sari IQ, has found that sari-sari stores made significant sales of premium chocolates, specifically Swiss brand Toblerone and British confectionary brand Cadbury, for Valentine’s Day based on data collected from February 1, 2022 to February 17, 2025 from its network of over 300,000 sari-sari stores nationwide. According to Packworks’ data of sari-sari store sales transactions,…

Iconic Filipino band Hemp Republic marks a monumental milestone as they celebrate their 25th anniversary in the music industry. The highly anticipated event will also serve as an official launch of their upcoming 6-track release, The Mighty People, which promises to be a celebration of resilience, unity, and the evolving sound of Pinoy reggae. It will take place on March 22, 2025, at ‘70s Bistro in Quezon City, from 7 pm onwards. “The album carries the spirit of our journey over the past 25 years—staying true to our roots while embracing new influences,” explains Bunny Liwanag, the lead vocalist of…

RELX | Reed Elsevier has been recognized for its excellence in workplace initiatives, securing top positions at two prestigious award ceremonies in 2024. The shared services arm was honored at the Asia CEO Awards in the Top Employer of the Year and Service Excellence Company of the Year categories, while achieving remarkable success at the HR Excellence Awards – winning Gold for Excellence in Employee Volunteerism, Silver for Excellence in Agile Talent Mobility, and Bronze awards in Hybrid Working and Employer Branding categories. Through its data-driven analytics, RELX | Reed Elsevier empowers individuals and organizations across various industries to make…

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is set to make a return to the Philippines to once again bring the world’s best cliff divers to the breathtaking shores of El Nido, Palawan, happening on April 11 to 13. This marks the Philippines’ second time to host the opening stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, the first one being held in 2019. Set against the towering limestone cliffs and crystal-clear waters of Palawan, the 2025 season opener of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series promises high-flying action with fearless performances from top global diving athletes with the…