Author: Team Orange

In many places in the Philippines, one will see underprivileged families in need of help for various aspects of their lives. Needless to say, most children from these families have to help make ends meet, hence they often prioritize the most basic necessities or utilities, over toys or other experiences. Having witnessed the dire situation many families are facing, Lucena Ulep Calamayan, known to many as Luz, made it her lifetime advocacy to help alleviate the plight of those who are in most need of help. A community-based program volunteer coordinator of a non-profit organization, Luz began her volunteer work…

Carousell Philippines, the countrys leading classifieds platform, recently partnered with Go Negosyo for its participation in “Sign Up! Angat Lahat Sa Digital” mobile app summit and expo. This year’s summit aims to gather mobile app platforms that help micro-entrepreneurs become self-earning in the digital economy. It will also highlight the impact of platforms in helping achieve inclusive growth and prosperity for all. The mobile app summit and expo will gather more than 100 participating digital and mobile app platforms at the World Trade Center. Present during the partnership were senior adviser for ASEAN BAC and Angat Lahat Sa Digital adviser…

AirAsia Group Berhad (“AirAsia” or the “Company”) reported its results for the quarter ended 30 September 2019 (“3Q2019”). Unaudited Consolidated Results of AirAsia Group Berhad The Consolidated Group posted 3Q2019 revenue of RM3.1 billion, up 18% from RM2.6 billion in 3Q2018 despite a reduction in lease income. The double-digit growth in revenue was driven by a 20% year-on-year (YoY) increase in passengers carried to 13 million. Ancillary revenue also grew by 26% YoY to RM686 million, with traditional airline ancillary revenue up 16% while non-airline ancillary revenue up 72%. EBITDA for the Consolidated Group was up 119% to RM691 million.…

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism, recently gathered industry stakeholders, tour operators, hotels and resorts, and members of the academe for a one-day discussion on the latest trends in tourism marketing and strategies on how to provide mature and emerging markets an optimal experience to make them stay longer and spend more. The seminar, themed “Philippine Tourism: Trailblazing Responsible Travel and Inclusive Growth,” is part of this year’s Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), the biggest travel trade event in the country with over 200 local sellers and 200 international buyers participating. Joining…

OPPO is taking content creation to a whole new level in the realm of smartphone videography by also pushing for artistic pursuits beyond everyday vlogs through the .giff Festival of New Cinema in collaboration with Globe. Pushing for Provocations of Form The .giff Festival is a film fest of new cinema that celebrates the unending possibilities of the audio-visual experience. It’s an art fair for video art projections and independent short films, plus a series of enlightening talks by established film and video practitioners from around the world—with an electronic music festival, too. The theme of the festival is to…

New World Makati Hotel welcomed the holidays with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony last November 26, 2019. The event was graced by guest of honor Makati Mayor Abby Binay, hotel executives Regional Vice President and General Manager Marcel van Mierlo and Director of Sales & Marketing Jann Delgado, and the evening’s host, television personality Pia Guanio-Mago, with her husband Steeve and daughters Scarlet and Brooklyn. As New World Makati Hotel proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, the 25-ft tall Christmas tree was adorned in stunning silver and white holiday ornaments to highlight its milestone year. Leading up to the most awaited…

After a successful run in the Philippines, the Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group’s staging of Stephen Sondheim’s musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street made its way to the Lion City at the Sands Theater, Marina Bay Sands. Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon) returns to Singapore to star in this tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat. The Broadway star transforms as she sinks her teeth into the meaty role of Mrs. Lovett with OPM legend and veteran stage actor, Jett Pangan, playing the title role of the barber, Sweeney Todd.

R3D Global (ASX: R3D) recently unveiled a revolutionary, next generation blockchain-based universal certification platform called DigiCerts™ at the 3rd National Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Summit, which is part of Philippine Startup Week 2019. R3D Global is also promoting a new pilot programme for issuing educational certificates to graduates on the blockchain network. Among the first institutions to onboard the programme are DSLU Animo Labs Foundation Inc., Siliman University, Samar State University and the University of Southeastern Philippines. DigiCerts™ is the latest technology project embraced by R3D Global. It utilises a blockchain technology protocol, which is a secure and tamper-resistant platform.…

You can probably count the number of major studio horror films directed by a woman on a hand or two. But a reimagined horror classic about women, directed by a woman and written by two women? That may be one for the history books. Universal Pictures’ new horror thriller Black Christmas combines those elements to become not only a terrifying, violent, edge-of-your-seat slasher, but one that’s also subversive, edgy and anchored by a modern female perspective. https://youtu.be/GPCIg8ko7ac Sophia Takal, who made her directorial debut with 2011’s Green and went on to direct 2016’s Always Shine, was excited to join a…

Typhoon Kammuri, known locally as Typhoon Tisoy made its first landfall in Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon at around 11PM on December 2. Kammuri intensified just before it hit the landmass with a maximum sustained winds of 165km/h near its center and 230km/h gustiness. “I wasn’t able to sleep well last night not because the strong winds and rain bothered me but because I was worried about the families in evacuation centers and their deserted homes made of light wooden materials,” shares Rey Montimor, World Vision Program Manager of Albay and Sorsogon. Information from the Department of Education’s Disaster Risk Reduction and…

Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados is now in Atlanta, Georgia in the US for this year’s prestigious Miss Universe competition. While the pageant is the much-awaited opportunity every year for a number of the world’s top ladies to show what they’ve got, for the candidates themselves, it’s also a chance to make new friends. Ganados took the time to share the five Miss Universe candidates she loves to bond with after following their videos and social media content online. The lucky ladies are: Frederika Cull, Miss Indonesia (@frederikacull) Miss Indonesia Frederika Cull has a special place in Ganados’ heart…