Author: Team Orange

2019 has so far been the year everyone was being encouraged to do their part in saving the planet from pollution and waste. While there are many new and trendy ways to save the planet, one tried and true practice any eco-noob can start with is shifting to eco-friendly shopping—and this doesn’t just mean bringing reusable shopping bags to the grocery. It starts with what you buy So let’s say you’re on your way to being an environment-friendly shopper, how do you know which products will complement your new lifestyle? After all, what you put in your grocery cart matters…

It’s flair bartending season again! This means exhilarating action at the TGIFriday’s bar as best bartenders fight for the plum prize the “SHAKE, RATTLE & POUR 2019 PHILIPPINES BARTENDER CHAMPIONSHIP” happening this Wednesday (August 28) starting at 4:00 pm at the restaurant’s Alabang Town Center branch. Expect bottles tossing, shakers bouncing off elbows, glasses flying in the air and other exceptional bar tricks. The rhythm is intense and the energy, geared to the maximum level. These barkeeps consider bartending an art form and a competitive sport! Who among the contenders will snatch the King of the Bar title? Winners…

Everyone  ̶  art enthusiasts, artists, parents, students, and more  ̶  unite! SM Supermalls is bringing this year’s Art For Everyone to 18 participating SM malls nationwide this August till the second week of September, showcasing thousands of new and unique paintings, sculptures, and photographs from a curated roundup of renowned and budding artists. “Art for Everyone 2019 is SM’s way of reaching out to the art-loving public. We want to feature all types of artists and connect them with different audiences, and this includes both student and seasoned artists. The art works also inspire a refreshing vibe in the malls as shoppers and their…

Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) recently won a Bronze “Brand Builder” award for Excellence in Brand Positioning at the 2019 PANAta Awards – the premier industry recognition program of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA) – for its highly-successful Sixth Sense campaign, which effectively positioned how easy and fast it is to get a home loan with the bank. The short film-driven campaign, which was launched online and on TV, received an abundance of positive feedback for its creative, humorous, and effective attempt to communicate how clients can overcome the fear of a long waiting time for loan approval, through…

Recently named as an MTV Video Music Awards nominee for “Best New Artist” alongside Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Rosalía and H.E.R., global pop sensation Ava Max continues her summer streak of releases with her newest disco-tinged single, “Torn” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. “Love and hate are two of the strongest emotions we feel in relationships,” says Ava Max. “‘Torn’ explores the struggle between them that everyone can relate to. I’m so excited to share my new single with the world! Keep your eyes peeled for the video coming soon…” “Torn” follows Ava Max’s most…

Wirecard, global innovation leader for digital financial technology, and OYO, the world’s fastest-growing company and third-largest chain of operated hotels, homes, managed living and workspaces, today announced that they are exploring collaboration opportunities to provide a suite of financial services to make payments for OYO hotels and home bookings seamless and hassle-free across several regions in the world, notably Southeast Asia, Europe, the UK and the USA. OYO is a constituent of the SoftBank Vision Fund, which facilitated the introduction to Wirecard. As part of the collaboration, Wirecard will look to enable OYO with a wide range of digital financial…

“Sabi niya huwag kang sisigaw,” “Pinabayaan na kami ni mama” — these are just some of the desperate cries that ABS-CBN’s social welfare program Bantay Bata 163 hears from the children brought to them. But given the proper care and taken off the streets at an early age, the children face a more certain future. One of them is Maynard, who was only 7 years old when Bantay Bata 163 rescued him from the streets. He became one of its scholars, finished school, and now works for Bantay Bata 163’s coin bank. “Ginawa ko pong motivation yung nangyari po sa…

Aspiring commercial pilots are being given the opportunity to study worry-free and without fees as part of a new AirAsia Cadet Pilot Program launched today in the Philippines. Inked between AirAsia and Omni Aviation Corporation, the program provides successful cadets with up to two years of technical and leadership training, with the aim of reaching the competencies required by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. AirAsia and Omni will also use the program to design and assess flight situations cadets might encounter upon graduation. AirAsia Philippines President and CEO Captain Dexter M. Commendador said, “AirAsia has a proud history…

At the second World Coconut Congress, industry players here and abroad come together to tackle issues that are shaping the landscape — one of which is best practices in coconut farming and product development that local players, like ProSource International Inc. (ProSource), are focusing on. Organized by the United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP), the conference centralizes on coconut supply and value chain. Covering wide-ranging topics — from coconut solutions for health and environment, coconut biodiesel, to the latest on coconut oil health research — the said event seeks to promote Philippine coconut products globally. At present, there is…

Getting up close and personal with your favorite celebrity is a rare opportunity for any fan. College courtside reporter Angelique Manto, an avid fan of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, luckily got the chance to spend a day with the beauty queen recently. Angelique has had high regard for Pia since she began her Binibining Pilipinas journey. So much is Angelique’s admiration that she looks up to Pia, not just with her advocacies, but also her fashion and money sense. “She’s a huge role model for me and I can only dream of a chance to meet her and tell…

Nashville-based group, The Band CAMINO, have released their Elektra Records debut EP tryhard which is available today on all streaming platforms. tryhard is highlighted by early singles “Honest,” “See Through,” and “Daphne Blue,” the latter of which is accompanied by a Patrick Tracy directed official music video. Dubbed “Rock’s next big thing” by Billboard, The Band CAMINO are set to embark on a North American headline tour this September. The coast-to-coast run, which features support from special guests Valley, will kick off September 4th at Birmingham’s Iron City, and includes stops at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works (9/5), New York’s Webster…