Author: Team Orange

It is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For X-Factor UK and The Voice of the Philippines contender Alisah Bonaobra, in relation to her journey as a singer, she has indeed come a long way from her humble first step towards her dream; starting out at an early age as a “kontesera” joining various singing contests in Metro Manila as well as distant provinces and bagging awards from these endeavors. These singing contests developed her talent and confidence, and the cash she got for winning was a way for Alisah to help her…

With only days left before the critical 2022 elections, J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF), the social development arm of the Araneta Group, organizes a follow-through to its YoVote fireside chat event on the importance of elections and the youth. Happening at the Gateway Gallery at 2pm on 3 May 2022 (a holiday Tuesday), YoVote 2.0 will delve into the decision-making process for the upcoming May elections. Invited resource speakers are Atty. Eugene Kaw, a Professor of Law at the Ateneo de Manila University, and Dr. Clarita Carlos, a Political Science Professor from the University of the Philippines.

First time seeing a white sand beach? Wow! Enjoyed the rush of adrenaline of your first bungee jump? Wow! Witnessed a breathtaking view from the mountain you hiked? Wow! Satisfied your craving for a warm strawberry taho? Wow! Whatever fun and exciting activity we do during summer, we Filipinos like to celebrate these special moments with a big WOW. As such, Home Credit Philippines, the country’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider, celebrates the summer season the same way. Experience more wow moments this summer as Home Credit Philippines offers Filipino customers the biggest 0% interest shopping deal yet…

As part of its 2022 Star Awards, Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today announced that City of Dreams Manila won the Work Here, Work Happy accolade and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. The award, the first ever to be presented by FTG in its annual awards to celebrate exemplary staff members and properties in the hospitality industry, was announced at the 2022 annual Best of the Year awards, alongside its yearly list of Five-Star, Four-Star and Recommended properties. “We are honored by the accolade bestowed on us…

Committed to bringing next-level innovations to its Number Series lineup, realme, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021 , is set to launch its latest 9 Series smartphone: the realme 9i, in the Philippines on May 4. Packed with powerful all-around features, the realme 9i is designed to enable Filipinos to #CaptureMoreChargeLess. It features Qualcomm’s latest 4G 6nm processor Snapdragon 680, along with a 33W Dart Charge, a 50MP AI Triple Camera, and a 90Hz Ultra-smooth Display, among other notable features. “We know that with the ever-evolving needs of today’s consumers, battery life and power efficiency remain of utmost…

OPM icons Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid showcase their constant evolution as music artists in their new single and collaboration with DJ M.O.D. titled “I L Y.” The hip, upbeat, and danceable love song is not the usual sound and style of the real-life couple and serves as a testament to their fearless attitude of trying out new things amid changing times and tastes of audiences.

If there’s anyone who can speak on the pandemic, it’s one of the health professionals who’s fought long and hard at the frontlines. Dr. Joseph Adrian L. Buensalido, an infectious diseases specialist and clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, and serves at the Makati Medical Center, among his other affiliations, took his skill for writing verses in Filipino and his love for history to create what can be considered as a primary source of the country’s COVID-19 story. The 72-page volume Mikrobyong Maliit, Pandemyang Pasakit, Ang Tinulang Salaysay ng Pandemyang COVID-19, is in…

In a bid to strengthen its security risk management for third-party vendors, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has teamed up with Asia Pacific College (APC) to provide cybersecurity and information security education to these vendors. Through this joint initiative, UnionBank is enhancing the high standard of information security for its customers’ data.

The Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) 2022, the Philippines’ one and only defense and security exhibition, opens today at the World Trade Center in Pasay City to showcase state-of-the-art assets, equipment and technologies in the world of defense. Principally aimed at meeting the ever-growing needs and evolving requirements of the modernizing defense and security sectors in the Philippines, the ADAS 2022 features leading international defense contractors and manufacturers with the best technologies to offer. Local and international guests and VIPs from the defense, security and civilian sectors will help usher in the three-day event.

AirAsia Philippines confirms high domestic seat bookings coming into the second quarter of 2022 vis-a-vis election season, indicating an increase in interzonal mobility across the nation. The world’s best low-cost airline has booked a total of 63,524 seats in the seven days leading to May 09 and 50,284 seats in the week that ensues. The demand for air transport is indeed increasing and AirAsia Philippines is keen on supporting this demand and the right of Filipinos to suffrage. Effective until May 01, the Buy 1 Take 1 Para sa PILI-Pinas promo of AirAsia is geared at encouraging more Filipinos to…

Allianz PNB Life was recently named the Philippines’ Most Outstanding Life Insurance Company of the Year by the International Business Magazine (IBM) for its performance in 2021. The prestigious recognition is given to the best industrial talents, global leaders, and corporations across different fields of international business and finance. The award by IBM strives to showcase companies and individuals for their quality services, business ethics and more.