Author: Team Orange

If there was one thing we learned from 2020, it’s making sure that health is a top priority. The rising number of cases and deaths caused by the pandemic served as a wakeup call for Filipinos to safeguard their family’s wellbeing. In a recent online event held for the media, AIA Philam Life tapped its protection ambassadors Gary Valenciano, his son Paolo Valenciano and wife Sam Valenciano, to share their personal stories of protection and the importance of passing on the legacy of protection to the younger generation. Protection is at the core of AIA Philam Life’s mission—to race against…

Hollywood star Chris Evans (Captain America: The First Avenger, Avengers: End Game, Fantastic Four, etc.) was unveiled today as the face of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)’ “Live Smarter for a Better World” 2021 campaign. The surprise coup was retweeted by Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan on his own official account, Thursday, March 4, 2021. Viewers were in for a treat as Chris ended the two-minute commercial film declaring “Simple, Smart Ako!” As Smart’s first ever Hollywood A-List brand ambassador, Chris appears in the world-class commercial helmed by Pascal Heiduk. The German-born director has worked with the likes of Hugh Jackman and…

Recognizing the need to reach more customers safely during the pandemic, LG Philippines has strengthened and solidified its ecommerce platforms to offer a new way to shop. The South Korean technology innovator’s most popular products – home entertainment, home appliances, monitors, and air solutions, are now available in Shopee. This way, customers can stay at home and order the products they need without needing to leave the house.

Working from home is a luxury for most but it presents its own share of challenges. Meetings are continuously interrupted by running children, crowing roosters, or even roadside vendors selling their wares. Even leisurely activities, such as exercising or gaming at home, suffers from distractions inherent at home. You can’t play music to work out to or play games in full blast when other people in the household are working, after all. Even if it’s your “me time”, you still have to be considerate of others. One of the most popular ways to minimize distractions, increase productivity, and reclaim your…

Schools for more than 168 million children globally have been completely closed for almost an entire year due to COVID-19 lockdowns, according to new data released today by UNICEF. Furthermore, around 214 million children globally – or 1 in 7 – have missed more than three-quarters of their in-person learning. The analysis of school closure report notes that 14 countries worldwide have remained largely closed since March 2020 to February 2021. Two-thirds of those countries are in Latin America and the Caribbean, affecting nearly 98 million schoolchildren. Of the 14 countries, Panama has kept schools closed for the most days,…

Visionary Thai dystopian pop artist Pyra has released a bold new single “yellow fever” with Yayoi Daimon (Japan) and Ramengvrl (Indonesia). An artist who tackles socio-cultural issues through her relatable music, “yellow fever” is an empowering track conveying Pyra’s disgust at offensive Asian stereotypes using strong messaging and dark humour. “yellow fever” touches on topics such as outdated gender roles, racial blindness, and cultural appropriation – commonly occurring issues that are rarely addressed in popular music. Joining forces with Yayoi Daimon and Ramengvrl, Pyra uses “yellow fever” as an audacious approach to shine a light on the creative power Asian…

Feared among the yakuza as “The Immortal Dragon”, Tatsu is a legend of the underworld with an impressive number of defeated rival gangs under his belt. However, hoping to wash his hands of his past, Tatsu gets married and devotes himself fully to the way of the househusband by diligently undertaking the cooking, cleaning, washing and grocery shopping each day. On the other hand, there’s one person who’s not happy about Tatsu’s new domestic life — his tough, former yakuza underling, Masa. As Tatsu tries his best to pursue the way of the househusband, one assassin after another tries their…

People who switch to soy milk are often after its health benefits, while others still think it might not suit their personal taste preferences. Those looking for nutritious and yummy soy milk can now taste the joy of soy with Vitasoy Plus Milky, a product of Vitasoy-Universal Robina Corporation (VURC). Made with the finest ingredients, it delivers the natural goodness of soy; but with the milky taste, creamy texture, and healthy benefits. Still not convinced? Here are the reasons why it’s soy good for you.

Of the billions of dreams cast into the void every day, few make it with the certainty—and confidence—that gifted singer-songwriter Jayson Dedal felt when he did. The 28-year-old Dedal, who is a real-life MAPEH teacher in a public school in Quezon City, recently signed up with maverick record label Insight Music, which has just produced and released his debut single “Bilyon-Bilyong Panalangin”. “Bilyon-Bilyong Panalangin” marks Jayson Dedal’s first break as a recording artist under Insight Music, making his first professional affiliation an exceptionally propitious one.

As tumultuous as the year 2020 was, it gave us key insights into what must be prioritized to continue living comfortably and securely despite the curve balls life throws at us. If anything, unexpected challenges make individuals and families appreciate the stability that having a roof over ones head brings. It was in 2020 as well, when Filipinos increasingly saw that property ownership can be a steadfast source of passive income even when facing an uncertain future. This is why Ohmyhome, a leading property solutions platform and an expert on real estate, believes that Filipinos whether starting families, young professionals,…

VeMoBro, the country’s newest Filipino-made e-commerce platform, invites shoppers to experience worry-free shopping and leveled-up shipping during its whole day of nonstop promotions on March 3. Here are three reasons to look forward to VeMoBro’s 3.3 sale: Tons of exciting deals and discounts VeMoBro is treating every Juan to an entire day of exclusive sales and promos. Keep yourself logged on to vemobro.com.ph or to VeMoBro’s mobile app to catch these exciting deals: