Author: Team Orange

Japanese culture has always been something Filipinos have been drawn to, from their traditions to their modern fashion, and not to mention their cuisine. Since 2014, Tenya has given all Filipinos the chance to experience Japan’s #1 tempura tendon right on our shores. With nine branches nationwide, Tenya’s signature deep-fried battered seafood, meat and vegetables laid over a bed of steaming Japanese rice and drizzled with their special dontare sauce has given everyone a reason to indulge. To bring more excitement to every meal, Tenya is introducing its TEN Card, to reward loyal customers and their love for the tempura…

Culture inspires art. These two facets go hand in hand in inspiring one another and moving each other through time. In revisiting culture and taking a closer look, you are able to further your vision and allow inspiration to drive your creativity forward. In partnership with PURVEYR, OPPO Philippines is hosting a photo walk around the lovely old town of Binondo, a town that’s known for capturing the beauty of Old Manila. The photowalk will allow people to revisit the iconic and historical location that continues to bustle with life, and inspire creativity. Beyond the adventurous photowalk experience, participants are…

Carousell, one of the worlds largest and fastest-growing classifieds, celebrated its seventh anniversary with the launch of a new visual identity, together with milestones including reaching its 250th million listing and fourfold revenue growth in 2018. This visual identity refresh signifies the brands progression and growth, while putting a spotlight on its core purpose of enabling shared possibilities amongst users of the online marketplace. Throughout the years, Carousell has been harnessing mutually beneficial opportunities to empower users, and celebrated numerous success stories of users who turned their passions into livelihoods. Co-founder and CEO, Quek Siu Rui epitomised Carousells win-win opportunities…

The fourth and final day of Basketball without Borders (BWB) Asia 2019 in Tokyo, Japan concluded in thrilling fashion as the 64 campers from 18 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific competed in playoffs and championship games, a 3-point contest, and a pair of All-Star games, which featured Batang Gilas forward Joshua Rafael Lazaro, Jr. NBA Philippines All-Stars Harold Alarcon and Florence Jil Talas. The camp got underway in the morning with playoffs games to determine the championship games matchup. On the girls side, the New York Liberty and the Los Angeles Sparks faced off in the championship game, with the…

One of the best things about living in the Philippines is that a quick getaway out-of-town is always possible. There’s always a beach, mountain, or tourist attraction nearby, and can be accessed by a short drive. Samsung hosted One Epic Day by taking eight ambassadors on a trip full of unique activities in Batangas. These adventures were recorded with their Galaxy A70 and the newly-launched Galaxy A80, Samsung’s newest smartphones from the A series range that are built for the Era of Live. Samsung ambassadors Richard Juan, Tommy Esguerra, Melissa Gohing, Kaila Estrada, Kyle Perry, Erika Kristensen, Macaulay Lofgren, and Jaime…

In the face of constantly evolving threats to information security and personal, sensitive data of customers everywhere, the best defense the banking industry has against cyberattacks are collaboration and cooperation with competitors, says EastWest Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Joey Regala. The innovations in cybersecurity and data protection that only collaboration among different banks could bring about was the key message Regala, the president and one of the founding members of the Information Security Officers Group (ISOG), had to share at a local gathering of the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) last August 7. “The ISOG members…

Enjoy huge discounts on Promate digital products and accessories at the VillMan Computers’ Gadget Sale 2019 Event on August 25 to 30 at the 4/F Cyberzone Activity Area, SM North EDSA Annex. Promate, a worldwide leader in electronic and computing DMS (Design and Manufacturing Service), is one of the 14 participating brands in the gadget sale. Promate Technologies manufactures accessories for smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops. Their products are designed by a talented team of industrial designers and engineers, who also meticulously manage the technology to ensure the highest quality, making Promate products distinct in both design and quality.

As the Philippines celebrates Buwan ng Wika this month, it’s but timely that the Commission on the Filipino language is dedicating this year’s theme to honoring the various indigenous languages of the county as an important part of nation building. In Bicol, for instance, its own languages are kept as spicy and alive as ever by its thriving literary community and by a recently concluded 1st Premyo Victorio C. Valledor for Bikol Novel. Despite the diversity of its geography-based dialects, the Bicol writing community is alive and has been prolific with various works, translations, even books—thanks to the efforts of…

Coming from his electrifying dance track ‘Sober Up’, singer-songwriter-producer Fern. slows it down in his latest release ‘Dance For Me!’ The track sets the mood for melancholy, as Fern. encapsulates feelings of loneliness and wanting in the midst of his own personal struggles. While it has a stark difference from his previous release – the mellow track builds upon the more mature theme that Fern. is trying to establish as he preps for the release of his upcoming second EP ‘LOVELESS.’

History tells us that Filipinos have always been a seafaring people. As it was centuries ago, our people across the archipelago today still depend on the sea for both livelihood and leisure. The balangay outrigger boats of ancient times may have been supplanted by modern-day sailing yachts, but these vessels are animated by the same primeval forces: the wind, the sea currents, and every sailor’s desire for mastery of the oceans. If you are one among the many people based in the Philippines who are interested in sailing, there are several avenues for you to learn the sport. One of…

Gotianun-led EastWest won two awards at this year’s Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards held last July 18 at the Shangri-La Singapore for its Auto Loan business. EastWest Auto Loan product won the Automobile Lending Initiative of the Year and Consumer Finance Product of the Year awards for the Philippines category. “We’re definitely happy to be recognized in the region for our stellar and tireless work in fulfilling our customers’ demand for auto loan in the Philippines, despite the challenging market conditions,” said EastWest FVP and Head of Auto Loan Sales, Jocelyn C. Legaspi. “These awards inspire us to…