Author: Team Orange

Cool breeze, faded pink flowers, and new beginnings — the arrival of spring is one that is always anticipated by many especially in Japan. The rare sight of Sakura trees coming in full bloom lifts blissful spirits, signifying a unique sense of renewal and optimism. Every year, Starbucks offers to bring that cherry blossom experience but always with its own twist. This February, spring winds are beginning to blow cool air as Starbucks embraces the changing of the season with a cheerful menu of new favorites inspired by the sweet-smelling peach blossom. The Pink Peach Blossom Cream Frappuccino® blended beverage…

After just a year of operations, realme Philippines climbs to the fourth spot of the top smartphone brands in the country in Q4 2019, according to leading global market analyst firm Canalys. realme Philippines grew its year-on-year sell-in shipment by a staggering 709 percent, the fastest of any smartphone brand, making it claim nine percent of the country’s total unit shares. The same global study showed that the Philippines witnessed a growth of 28 percent in total smartphone shipments in the same quarter. In 2019, realme Philippines has established a strong presence in the market with the launch of six…

AirAsia is set to resume its flights to Taipei and Kaohsiung following the relaxation of travel restrictions imposed by the Philippine government in light of the global health situation. Starting Thursday, 20 February, select flights from Manila to Taipei and Kaohsiung will resume. More flights from AirAsia Philippines’ hubs in Manila, Clark, Cebu, and Kalibo will gradually resume in phases by 24 February, 25 February, 1 March and 30 March. Guests who have not made changes to their bookings and whose booked flights coincide with the list above will fly as scheduled.

Chevron Philippines Inc., marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, teamed-up with the leading on-demand delivery app, Lalamove Philippines to enable more than 50,000 of Lalamove partner drivers in Greater Manila and Cebu in enjoying huge savings through the Caltex SavePlus-Lalamove card when they fuel up at their favorite Caltex stations. All Caltex SavePlus-Lalamove cardholders are entitled to exclusive, outright discounts, namely: ₱3 off per liter for Silver or Platinum with Techron, ₱1.50 off per liter for Diesel with Techron, and ₱10 off per liter for lubricant products. Lalamove partner drivers will have easier access to the new…

Today on Safer Internet Day, Google launches “Cyberpeace: Creating a peaceful internet together” campaign to deepen its ongoing commitment to online safety and responsibility by helping teach digital citizenship in private and public high schools in the Philippines. In partnership with the NGO Teach Peace Build Peace Movement, Google will mobilize YouTube creators, teachers, employees and other volunteers beginning February 11 to teach at least 10,000 high school students nationwide through 2020 on how to use the internet in a more responsible and safer way. Using Google’s Be Internet Awesome curriculum, the module will focus on five core concepts and…

For elderly mall-goers, strolling around the mall could be quite a tiring experience. No matter how much our lolos and lolas want to explore and discover new things for themselves, the reality is that they would need to take several rest stops in between. This realization dawned on Tito Lorete Alcala many years ago when he would accompany his octogenarian parents around the mall, prompting him to devote his life into making comfortable seats available in public spaces for the elderly. For Alcala, this was all about giving back and showing gratitude and love to the elderly. Leveraging on The…

Why settle for meals that don’t satisfy, no matter how affordable they are? Or as Coco Martin asks in his latest Mang Inasal TV ad: “Sinong matutuwa sa laman-tiyan lang?” The leading branded grilled chicken communicates anew its value-for-money proposition through an entertaining 15-second TV commercial featuring Mang Inasal’s long-time celebrity endorser.

GCash is now available as a payment method for purchases made through Google Play and YouTube. This one-tap purchasing convenience is secure, free of additional charges, and easy to manage through your app or browser. This service is made possible through the partnership of GCash with Google and Alipay. Click here to link GCash to your Google Account now.

Oral health though important is one of the most neglected aspects of a child’s overall wellbeing, especially here in the Philippines. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 reported that the country has the most number of children under 5 years old who are suffering from dental caries throughout Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific region. Dental caries or tooth decay, which is a result of poor oral hygiene, may sound like a simple problem but it’s actually a serious health concern parents should not overlook. According to a top hospital in the Philippines, Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed), poor oral…

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions have just revealed the brand new poster and TV spot for the suspense thriller The Invisible Man, a terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal’s classic monster character. Check out the one-sheet & spot below and watch The Invisible Man in Philippine cinemas February 26. https://youtu.be/TxA7GwIlHiI Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass (Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’d Tale, Us) escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding, aided by her sister (Harriet Dyer, NBC’s The InBetween), their childhood friend (Aldis Hodge, Straight Outta Compton) and…

OPM rock band Imago is back to give new flavor to the hits of their past with the release of “Imago: Unplugged.” Produced by Buddy Zabala, the EP is a collection of stripped-down versions of songs the band popularized over their storied career. The EP features six tracks, including the hits “Sundo,” “Akap,” “Taralets,” and one of their latest singles “Pag-ibig na Walang Balik,” sung by the band’s newest vocalist Kiara San Luis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EgftMNiLvc Talking more about the EP, the band says “A majority of the songs of Imago started with an acoustic guitar and we wanted to show these…