Author: Team Orange

Advocating for decent, affordable, and sustainable housing for Filipino families, top building solution company Holcim Philippines, Inc. forged a commitment to support Habitat for Humanity Philippines’ socialized housing projects. In a virtual agreement signing, Holcim Philippines committed to providing 68,800 bags of general purpose cement Holcim Excel to construct homes and community facilities under the Bignay Maunlad Socialized Housing Project in Valenzuela City and the San Carlos Housing Project in Negros Occidental. These housing projects will benefit over 500 low-income families. Present at the MOA signing were Holcim Philippines Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Zoe Sibala, Vice President…

Filinvest Development Corporation remains to have a positive outlook for the rest of the year as it moves quickly towards its 2021 workplace herd immunity goal. The conglomerate aims to have 100% of its workforce including employees and third-party service providers by the fourth quarter of 2021. At present, Filinvest Group reported it has inoculated 83 percent of its workforce, with 60 percent double-jabbed and 40 percent partially immunized. This is in line with the conglomerate’s vision of achieving workplace herd immunity by the fourth quarter of this year. According to Josephine Gotianun Yap, FDC president and chief executive officer,…

The pandemic can bring out the best both in humanity and in the Humanities. Teatro Europa artists coming from 16 Philippine universities have literally gone beyond their limits to adjust and to shine during this pandemic. Teatro Europa is a series of theatre performances organised by the EU Delegation to the Philippines and the EU Member States’ embassies and cultural institutes, and performed by Philippine universities. Reign Emmanuelle Geronimo, artist from the University of the East – Caloocan, said that her fellow artists had to rehearse at night to make it compatible with attending classes. Rehearsals had to be done…

As the country goes full-throttle in its efforts to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations, local government units have turned to Globe for SMS solutions that would help them quickly, easily, and securely send out official text alerts and announcements for their respective vaccination programs. This allows constituents to be informed and alerted while ensuring the veracity of the schedule. The city governments of Navotas, Bacoor, and Cabanatuan have harnessed the power of SMS API, a text messaging solution from Globe Labs, that allows them to send targeted vaccination announcements to their constituents. This is done from a secure number that the…

Actress Anne Curtis’ new role is her best, yet most challenging part yet – that of a first-time mother, determined to give daughter Dahlia the best possible start in life. For her, this means breastfeeding. Anne shared her breastfeeding journey with UNICEF in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month as well as the 10th Anniversary of the Breastfeeding TSEK! (Tama, Sapat, Eksklusibo/Correct, Enough and Exclusive) Campaign by the Department of Health (DOH), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO). Anne is among the wide range of celebrities, influencers and other partners that UNICEF collaborates with in the Philippines to realize the…

A K-pop party is happening on iWantTFC as it premieres two documentaries that celebrate the world’s biggest musical idols, “The Rise of K-pop” and “BTS: Global Takeover,” in the Philippines on September 17 at 10 AM. Fans can now purchase a ticket for only P499 to watch the back-to-back documentaries on the iWantTFC app or website (iwanttfc.com). “The Rise of K-Pop” takes an inside look at how Korean pop music’s catchy songs, polished choreography, and high-concept production became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, with groups such as BTS, Blackpink, iKON, EXO, VIXX, NCT, and G-idle amassing millions of ‘stans’ globally.

Can two lovers still get their fairytale ending despite the clashing ideals of their families? Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez struggle to strike a balance between love and family as they spread ‘kilig’ and good vibes in ABS-CBN’s “Marry Me, Marry You,” Janine and Sunshine Dizon’s first Kapamilya teleserye that premieres this September 13 at 9:20 PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5. iWantTFC users can be the first ones to watch the light family drama series on the streaming platform on September 11 on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and on iwanttfc.com, two days ahead…

“I believe that it is the architect’s job not just to look at the current needs but to also plan for the future. It is important to be open-minded, exploratory, and flexible in developing design solutions that clients might not even know they need in the future,” explains Arch. Stephanie Tan-Branquinho, Principal Architect of SpaceFabrik and Program Head for Architecture at Enderun Colleges. Arch. Branquinho came from a family that has always been active in construction and design. As a child, she was interested in how spaces affect the behavior of people and loved to observe and see how they…

AirAsia Philippines is giving its 12,000 UNLI Flight Pass holders great value for money and great ease for future travel as redemption for the promo has been extended until 2022! From its original 16 October 2021 redemption period, UNLI Flight Pass redemption is extended until 17 January 2022. Consequently, the travel period has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 31 January 2022. UNLI Flight Pass was tremendously welcomed by travel enthusiasts, mostly young professionals and families during its launch in November 2020.  It has also become the travel partner of essential travelers and Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) such…

Grab, the leading everyday superapp in Southeast Asia, today announced the launch of its first online supermarket, GrabSupermarket Fresh, in the Philippines. This is Grab’s third online supermarket in the region, launched on the back of its fast-growing everyday goods delivery service, GrabMart. GrabSupermarket Fresh brings to consumers a wide array of high-quality, affordably priced fresh produce, sourced directly from reputable farmers and suppliers located across the country such as Pangasinan and Bukidnon. Partners include Teraoka Family Farm, Bukidnon Milk Company, Emerald Fresh, 28 Derby, Tender Bob’s, and Don Bangus. It will also offer a compelling range of plant-based food…

Time has indeed flown so quickly, more so since a majority of us still remain quarantined at home. Soon enough, the ‘Ber months’ have arrived, signaling the start of the much-awaited holiday season. And this September, Lysol gives you another wonderful reason for you to stock-up on their wide range of disinfectant sprays that are tested and proven effective against COVID-19 virus, as well as cleaning products for your daily needs, during Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day! As your perfect ally in protecting yourselves and your loved one’s through proper and regular household cleaning, having a supply of Lysol products…