Author: Team Orange

Many know Hidilyn Diaz as the first Filipino Olympic gold medal winner, but few know how hard the road was for this champion weightlifter before she reached her dream. Having started weightlifting at age eleven, Hidilyn took years of practice, hard work, and grit to overcome the challenges that came her way. She even had to create makeshift weights using concrete and mag wheels when she was just starting out. After four Olympic stints in a span of 12 years, including a DNF (Did Not Finish) in the London edition of the Games, she finally had her golden moment at…

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) was bestowed the top award “ASIA TRAILBLAZER INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR” among over 300 entries from 25 countries at the recently concluded 2021 Retail Banker International (RBI) Asia Trailblazer Awards in Singapore. The 2021 Asia Trailblazers Awards celebrate and recognize the best-in-class retail banking and consumer finance companies across the Asian continent. The awards were judged across 12 category groups and recognised those organisations and individuals who showcased innovation, speed and efficacy of delivery and most importantly an exemplary commitment to customer needs and over-all contribution to the individual and larger community. Among the…

Now in its second year, Nissan in the Philippines and the Department of Tourism (DOT) restore hope and optimism in the tourism industry with the renewal of their partnership for Safe Trips campaign. The campaign promotes safe and responsible travel to support the revival of the tourism industry after the quarantine lockdowns. For Safe Trips’ next chapter, Nissan aims to intensify efforts in supporting local businesses and ramping up awareness on sustainable tourism. Set against the backdrop of Boracay’s pristine white sands, the Japanese automaker and the DOT celebrated this milestone with a ceremonial signing followed by a press conference…

Christmas cheer is in the air, and with restrictions gradually easing, it’s the perfect time to get some holiday shopping done. For those not too keen to go out yet, premier Apple partner Power Mac Center has rolled out Enhanced Contactless Shopping or EC Shopping, offering Apple patrons from all over the country safe and convenient contactless ways to get their hands on their dream Apple products. “Our EC Shopping options are a testament of how we value the ways we deliver the complete Apple experience to Filipinos, not just during the holiday rush but year-round. Customer service has been…

Wouldn’t it be great to lose some weight before the holiday festivities begin? From October 25 to November 30, Daily’s Diet invites challengers to participate in a 10-day slimming challenge! Avail yourself of a 2-week meal plan and get a chance to win one month’s worth of calorie-counted meals for one person in Daily’s Diet holiday giveaway. This meal plan is transferable as a gift or for your own enjoyment after the holiday binge. Announcement of winners will be on December 6, 2021 on Daily’s Diet’s official Facebook and Instagram pages. Daily’s Diet is a provider of nutritious daily meal…

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech, (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, in partnership with Riot Games, creator of League of Legends, recently introduced a series of collectible League of Legends PC gaming gear, which will be available in the Philippines beginning this November. Offering the same high-performance that gamers have come to expect from Logitech G, this collaboration is designed with the League of Legends proprietary Hextech look and feel across a suite of products, which includes the Logitech G PRO X Gaming Headset, the Logitech G PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse, the Logitech…

It’s time to rev up your inner rock star anew as Hard Rock Cafe Glorietta re-opens on November 16! Press play and relive those rockin’ good times listening to live music from Monday to Sunday (8:15 to 10:00 PM) to be provided by Rachel Gabreza, Bradley Holmes, Highway 54 Trio, Lockdown, Hyperbeat, Jerome Abalos and Akustiku. Expect the same delicious comfort food worth ‘moshing the pit’ for such as the SMASHIN’ DUOS (best-selling appetizers Jumbo Combo & Shrimp; Cheesy Beef Nachos paired with select beers) and Buy One Get One daily offers (Buy Full Rack Ribs, Get Burger Steak; Buy…

FILIPINO consumers have once again voted for BDO Unibank as a brand they trust, according to the results of Reader’s Digest Asia’s survey on most trusted brands. This vote of confidence led to BDO receiving Platinum Trusted Brand Awards in the Bank and Credit Card Issuing Bank categories, and Gold Trusted Brand Awards in the Personal/Consumer Loan and Investment Fund Company categories—all for the 2nd straight year—during Reader’s Digest Philippines Trusted Brands Awards 2021. Platinum Trusted Brand Awards are given to top-performing brands that achieve the highest score in their categories, while Gold Trusted Brand Awards are presented to brands…

Their father Lee Abbott (John Krasinski) pulled off the ultimate sacrifice in order to save them in A Quiet Place Part 1. Now, in the sequel A Quiet Place Part II, Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and Marcus (Noah Jupe) must step up to the plate as they seek refuge from the sounds that draw the omnipresent alien creatures. Young Regan who is thrust into the forefront of trying to find a larger solution, only to have to venture out on her own and take on an epic amount of responsibility. Returning to the role is Millicent Simmonds, the deaf teen who…

Max’s Restaurant, the iconic restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken, is welcoming the Christmas season with its new Pinoy Holiday offers. As the most wonderful time of the year draws near, Max’s is all set to give exciting new deals and treats for any upcoming festivities. May it be a face-to-face or virtual gathering there’s something that friends and families can indulge in. New All-in-one Tray The new Max’s All-In-One Tray is a merry mix of dishes in one bountiful spread. It consists of Max’s Fried Chicken Cut-ups topped on flavored rice. Customers can pick from 3 flavors…

For BT21 lovers out there, the go-signal is now green! Score this fresh and funky line made by FRESH Philippines to make your everyday skincare routine a lot quirkier. With its special edition BT21 products and merch, and their new partnership with LINE FRIENDS, the new set of products offered to the market are made with improved formulation, and cute designs that will bring life to your usual skincare routine. It’s a delightful skincare treat for every UNIVERSTAR BT21 lover in the Philippines. If you are very particular with the products that you use for your skin and body, FRESH…