Author: Team Orange

Prime Video and leading entertainment company, CJ ENM, today announced a strategic collaboration, securing multi-year worldwide distribution rights (excluding Korea and China) for high quality Korean content. The announcement was made at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, India, and underscores Prime Video’s commitment to making entertainment borderless by providing a global platform to Asian content. Throughout 2025 and 2026, Prime Video will launch multiple new exclusive titles from CJ ENM, Studio Dragon and CJ ENM STUDIOS, starting with highly anticipated fantasy romance drama series, Head Over Heels, coming in late June. Additionally, Prime Video will…

Heavy duo House of Protection returns with their third single this year, “I Need More Than This”, off their forthcoming EP, ‘Outrun You All’, arriving May 23 via Red Bull Records. Coming off the explosive nature of their last track, “Fire”, the band eases into a slower-paced soundscape while maintaining the infectious energy they’ve become known for. “I Need More Than This” is equally as ethereal as it is powerful, demanding that “something better must exist”. “”I Need More Than This” is us exploring a mood between really heavy/fast and slow/chill,” House of Protection shared. “We don’t really have a…

As the 2025 midterm elections approach, the Philippines’ digital landscape faces growing vulnerability to disinformation tactics from bad actors seeking to manipulate public perception. Amplifying this risk is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI), which introduces new levels of realism and precision that demand heightened vigilance, especially during major national events when public reliance on digital platforms surges. There has been a surge in deepfake content in the country, with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) reporting that it monitors 200 to 300 deepfake incidents daily in the Philippines. In the lead-up to the elections, such sophisticated disinformation…

How many passwords do you have? It could be more than you think. Most online services and apps require the user to create a password. Chances are many of those passwords are not being used daily and due to this overabundance, there’s a high probability that many of the passwords are being reused. Poor password management is compounded by a reliance on common combinations of names, dictionary words and numerals. Not only are these passwords relatively easy to decipher, but if a cybercriminal gains access to a password on one site, that could result in access to a plethora of…

SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) posted a consolidated net income of PHP20.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 9% increase from PHP18.4 billion in the same period last year. Consolidated revenues for the January to March period rose 6% to PHP152.0 billion, up from PHP143.7 billion in the first quarter of 2024. “We are encouraged by the positive start to 2025. Consumer confidence remains good and our businesses are well-positioned to serve in all categories. Positive sentiment is supported by falling inflation, which was at 1.4% in April,” said Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and Chief Executive Officer…

SM Mall of Asia (MOA) once again became a powerful symbol of hope, movement, and collective action as 13,500 runners laced up to celebrate Earth Day 2025 through the Galaxy Earth Day Run Manila Leg. More than just a simple race, the event was a bold statement: when we run together, we move closer to a sustainable future. For the second year in a row, Samsung powered this meaningful initiative, driving a message of sustainability, innovation, and meaningful movement. The Earth Day Run featured 5K, 10K, and 21K categories, offering participants from all walks of life a chance to turn…

For 25 years, one franchise has been writing the rules of death. This May, it all leads to one destination. “Final Destination Bloodlines,” starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Rya Kihlstedt, with Brec Bassinger and the late Tony Todd, opens only in cinemas May 14, with sneak previews for a limited time only on May 9 and 10, five days before the movie’s regular run. Rated R-16 without cuts, “Final Destination Bloodlines” takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death’s twisted sense of justice. Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student…

Premier telecommunications and ICT solutions provider Eastern Communications partners with unconnected.org to bring vital internet connectivity to ten geographically isolated and disadvantaged (GIDA) schools across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. As part of its mission in championing digital literacy and empowering unconnected communities, Eastern will provide free internet access to students, teachers, and the surrounding communities in ten remote locations, starting with eight target areas within Dipolog, General Santos, Tuguegarao, Naga, Kalibo, Bais, Davao, and Zamboanga. “We believe that access to the internet is no longer a privilege, but a basic need, especially for education and access to vital information,” said…

Concepcion Industrial Corporation (CIC), a trusted leader in home and enterprise solutions, is taking bold steps toward environmental stewardship by transitioning its Alabang facility to renewable energy. Through a strategic partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), CIC will now source its power needs from clean energy, reinforcing its commitment to creating a sustainable future for Filipino communities and businesses. To mark this transition, ACEN RES awarded CIC the “Powered by Renewable Energy” badge—an exclusive seal granted to businesses and institutions that have shifted to renewable energy supply through ACEN RES. As the first of its kind in the…

Global sports company PUMA launches the ‘Go Wild Podcast’ as the brand continues to amplify its ‘Go Wild’ philosophy. The first initial episodes are hosted by sprint and hurdle legend Colin Jackson and will feature intimate interviews with a collective of high-profile ambassadors, athletes, and influencers associated with PUMA – also known as The PUMA Wild Ones – who embody PUMA’s philosophy to Go Wild by fearlessly redefining their fields in sport. The first episode begins with a compelling conversation between Colin Jackson and the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, in a 30-minute sit-down interview. Listeners can expect…

ABS-CBN News is set to mount a comprehensive special coverage with real-time updates and in-depth analysis of this year’s midterm election through its round-the-clock “Halalan 2025 Marathon Coverage,” airing on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and ANC starting 5:00 AM of May 12 (Monday) until May 13 (Tuesday). Filipinos can also tune in to the marathon broadcast through the ABS-CBN News and ANC 24/7 channels on YouTube and through ABS-CBN News’ digital platforms on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and TikTok. Leading the coverage are veteran broadcast journalists and anchors Noli “Kabayan” de Castro, Karen Davila, Bernadette Sembrano, Alvin Elchico, Jeff Canoy,…