Author: Team Orange

The landscape of fame, fan engagement, and social connection in general has changed drastically in the past few years alone. Kumu is not only set for this, but always primed for the next big thing, while also giving current headliners and their fans an easy avenue through which to connect. One such household name is Vice Ganda, known for their in-your-face comedy and unapologetic self-expression, in addition to major projects such as The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin (and its sequel), three studio albums, and numerous television appearances and hosting engagements over the years. The comedian, box office star, and general media…

In the Philippines, diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality. In 2021, diabetes mellitus ranked fifth on the list of causes of death in the country, according to a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This condition is caused by elevated sugar levels in the blood due to insufficient insulin production. If left unchecked, the chronic disease can result in various health complications, which include heart attack, stroke, kidney issues, and diabetic retinopathy. The Department of Health (DOH) noted that people prone to having the disease are those who are diabetics’ children, obese, and individuals with…

According to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Diabetes remains a major health problem in the Philippines with one for every 14 Filipino adults suffering from the disease. Currently, it is the fourth leading cause of death in the country affecting 4 million Filipinos from its complications. With deaths from January to November 2021 alone up by 22.4 percent, the number of diabetes cases continues to rise. Projections from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), an organization comprising more than 230 national diabetes associations in 170 countries and territories, place adult diabetes cases at over 5 million by 2030 and…

Once upon a time, staying indoors was the norm. Now, however, with the decrease of alert level restrictions since the start of the year, Filipinos’ lives are slowly getting back to how it was before 2020. Employees are now returning to office and even the kids are officially returning to face-to-face schooling in August. Parents and relatives staying in are usually met with a surprise when they kiss, smell and hug their loved ones at the end of the day! #BacteryASIM Alert With these increased outdoor activities, however, comes increased exposure to germs and bacteria. (Yuck!) As loved ones go…

Enderun Colleges opens its Design and Innovation Campus at Estancia Mall in Pasig City to support the laboratory requirements of multimedia arts students. Aside from the College of Architecture and Design Building at McKinley Hill main campus, Enderun established an additional learning hub to house facilities for their multimedia arts program. The 900-square-meter center has 26 rooms, and features a multimedia studio, editing and audio laboratories, and a computer room, among others. It is also outfitted with professional equipment to support students in developing their graphic design and animation skills.

Billie Eilish has officially released Guitar Songs across DSP’s today. Two songs, the previously heard and much loved ‘TV,’ and a brand-new track titled ‘The 30th.’ Today’s release follows her surprise live performance and debut of ‘TV’ in the U.K. last month, during her sold-out HAPPIER THAN EVER WORLD TOUR. “We haven’t played a new song live before it’s out since 2017 or 2018,” Billie told concertgoers before she and her brother FINNEAS performed it for the first time. It closes with live vocals from her audience, recorded in Manchester’s twenty-one thousand capacity AO Arena last month. Both songs serve…

GRAMMY®-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Alexander 23 releases his introspective full-length debut album, Aftershock. The 11-track collection, which details the fallout of a breakup, showcases Alexander’s impressive growth as a songwriter and his knack for capturing impressive emotional depth. Of the project, he shares “My album is about the grieving process of a breakup. Being heartbroken, thinking you’re over it when you’re obviously not, meeting new people, questioning yourself and all your relationships. If the breakup was the emotional earthquake, the creation of this album was the emotional aftershock.” Co-produced by Dan Nigro, Collaborators include Olivia Rodrigo, Amy Allen,…

TuneCore offers independent artists and labels the most affordable unlimited distribution plans on the market, starting with a first-of-its-kind free distribution plan (no annual fee) while continuing to offer the highest pay-out to artists, enabling them to accelerate fan discovery Today, TuneCore, the leading independent digital music distributor for self-releasing artists, announces the company’s biggest change since opening for business 16 years ago—its new Unlimited Release Pricing Plans. The announcement was made by Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore. Since its inception, TuneCore, a division of global digital music company Believe, has democratized access to music distribution for self-releasing artists…

Unleash your inner blogger/vlogger by sharing your own MSI laptop story. MSI, a world leader in hardware and innovative business solutions, is holding a customer review campaign that is open to all users of MSI laptops in all series (Gaming, Business & Productivity, Content Creation), purchased through any authorized reseller in the Philippines. You can get amazing prizes when you create and submit a review from July 1 to December 31, 2022. As a world leader in high-end solutions with unwavering commitment to cutting-edge innovation, aesthetic design and creating extraordinary experiences, MSI is dedicated to fulfilling and providing customer satisfaction.…

Fun, action, and excitement ruled over the weekend as Coins.ph, the Philippines’ leading fiat and crypto wallet services provider, joined gamers and pop culture enthusiasts at the recently concluded CONQuest Festival 2022 in Pasay City. Staged as a Gaming-meets-Pop culture-meets-Tech event, this is the Manila debut of organizer AcadArena’s premiere gaming and pop culture festival from its home base in Iloilo City. Big names in the gaming community headlined the event, including Southeast Asian Games esports champions and popular streamers. Festival-goers came in hordes—many having donned intricate costumes that showcased their favorite characters—to play, connect, earn, and discover where their…

Singer-songwriter and OC Records’ first-ever The Next Odd Creature winner EMN’98 launches her sophomore track, ‘Panaginip,’ on Wednesday, July 20. After releasing her debut single, Hulog, last October, EMN’98 is back to captivate her listeners with a new single, Panaginip. The track features a narrative about yearning for and dreaming of an alternate reality for a lost loved one. “Panaginip is a track about longing for your lost loved one. It may be for a person who lost their person, got ghosted by their person, or as shallow as it may seem, for the person who you came across with…