Author: Team Orange

As Korean culture continues to make big waves in the Philippines, Smart’s newest face South Korean star Hyun Bin appreciates the mobile network’s part in bringing Korean entertainment closer to Filipino fans. Hyun Bin, beloved to Filipinos thanks to his well-known roles in hits such as Crash Landing On You and My Name Is Kim Sam-soon, was tapped to be the face of Smart’s new “Simple. Smart Ako” campaign in a high-octane new commercial. In this commercial, Hyun Bin is seen riding a speeding sports car before revealing himself and saying the new tagline—all of which evokes Smart’s blazing-fast and…

The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent quarantines have driven everyone to adopt a more digital lifestyle. With protocols like work-from-home and distance learning being set in place, realme Philippines adds new products to its current line-up to complement the digital lifestyle of its young fans. The arrival of the realme Buds Air Neo, Powerbank 2 and Adventure Backpack follows a string of successful smartphone and AIoT product launches, allowing the squad to complete the 360° realme experience. In the first five months of 2020, realme Philippines has launched five smartphones, a fitness band and smart audio devices. This vigorous launch…

ABS-CBN general counsel Atty. Mario Bautista said the 50-year cap imposed by the Constitution on franchises refers to the maximum period granted per franchise, not the number of years a company is allowed to operate. “The 50-year limit applies to each franchise, certificate of authorization, and does not prohibit the grant of a new franchise to the same entity. Hence, Congress may grant several franchises to the same public utility. Wala pong pagbabawal dito. ‘Yun po ang fair reading of the provision as it is written,” he said at the House panel hearing on the network’s franchise renewal on Wednesday…

The last few months have seen major changes in how people live their lives. The day-to-day routines of many have been affected by this pandemic and its resulting weeks of quarantine. In spite of this, there are those who have found ways to sustain and even improve their lifestyles from home. An essential tool that has made this possible is the television. You, too, can continue making the most out of your life, while still taking measures to remain healthy and virus-free. Finding the right #TvSENSEtials from a trusted global brand like Hisense is a great place to start. The…

Life in quarantine and the new normal has been a big challenge but dads have been putting in a lot extra work as our all-around family man. From balancing different tasks to keeping the family together, a father’s effort during these times is truly unrivaled. So dads, take your well-deserved time-off and celebrate Father’s Day by relaxing and bringing out the dapper guy in you. Reward yourself for everything you’ve done during this pandemic and check out these simple tips from Blackwater to help you feel and look good this Father’s Day:

Some may not be aware but the entertainment industry was one of the most badly hit industries by the pandemic. Most workers in the film, tv, commercial, theater and live events are freelancers who live from paycheck to paycheck and have no insurance of any sort that’s why the total lockdown was a financial nightmare. With no shootings, no concerts, no production, no events— a lot of them are asking- ‘where do we go from here?’ Good thing, JAMS Artist Production, a known casting agency and talent supplier for film, tv and events, has a back-up plan. Founders Jojo Flores…

ABS-CBN vice chairman Atty. Augusto “Jake” Almeda-Lopez appealed to Congress to recognize the value and the major contributions of ABS-CBN and its 11,000 workers to the country. “Can you give me another two minutes? You know we are fighting for our lives,” said Almeda-Lopez during the House panel committee hearing on the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. “We deserve the renewal of our franchise, and that if you don’t renew our franchise you’re going to deprive the public of so much entertainment, news, and more or less the building of culture,” he said. Almeda-Lopez emphasized that ABS-CBN is more than just…

The Zhejiang Export Online Fair entitled ASEAN Station-Chinese Medicine Service Session, was successfully launched last June 17, 2020. The event was the third official phase of the Chinese Medicine Service Special Series of the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province Export Online Fair. Attendees of the ceremony were Zhang Qianjiang, Zhejiang provincial Deputy Head of the Department of Commerce; Wang Jing, Director of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies; Director General Annabelle Pabiona-De Guzman of Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC); Zheng Qiming MD, registered Chinese medicine practitioner in the Philippines, and Institute of Acupuncture and…

Under the “new normal” dictated by COVID-19, contactless solutions are perceived to be the best way of distributing cash assistance to families and households greatly affected by the pandemic. In the Philippines, the distribution of financial aid under the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) to beneficiaries is still implemented on ground. Left with no other choice, thousands of people have flocked to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distribution centers in their respective local government units to receive the cash grant. Social distancing protocols were impossible to follow due to the high volume of beneficiaries lining up for financial…

Rising singer/songwriter Clinton Kane has released his latest song “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else”. Inspired by recent events, Clinton wrote the song while self-isolating in Amsterdam. In speaking about “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else,” Clinton says: “This song was inspired by everything that’s going on right now. It’s about feeling like the world’s ending and wishing I had the person that I regret letting go of with me to go through all this shit together. I hope it helps people feel like everything is gonna be ok as…

Life in quarantine has forced all of us to reimagine how to maintain our relationships, and send love while self-isolating. Couples, even those living within a few kilometers from each other, have unexpectedly shifted to long-distance relationships. And even as the country move towards easing restrictions, safety under these changing times is of utmost importance. While the distance remains, here are some date night ideas, data and internet capability allowing, to help you #StayCloserApart and your hearts growing fonder: Have an online game night For the couples with a competitive streak, keep that spark by setting up a game night…