Author: Team Orange

Plastic waste pollution continues to be one of the major environmental challenges of the world. Recognizing this, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) brought their #PlanetSmart campaign to Davao City to benefit attendees of the Kadayawan Festival. Through #PlanetSmart waste collection vendo machines, residents and revelers were able to dispose of their plastic bottles and cans in exchange for Smart load. Vendo machines were in installed in two festival areas—Kadayawan Village, Magsaysay Park, and Sta. Ana Garden Park. Among the Dabawenyos who actively participated in the campaign was Christine Joy Ruiz, a senior high student and a…

Reprising their roles in Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema’s “IT Chapter Two” as the young members of the Losers Club are Jaeden Martell as Bill, Wyatt Oleff as Stanley, Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie, Finn Wolfhard as Richie, Sophia Lillis as Beverly, Chosen Jacobs as Mike, and Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben. https://youtu.be/l1UptDECpUU There was one problem, though. The young Losers by then were not as young by three years since “IT Chapter One.” Producer Barbara Muschietti acknowledges, “Physically, most of them changed quite radically, and we knew we were going to employ some de-aging techniques for the…

PLDT-Smart Omega proved to be unstoppable as it emerged as the first champion of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Conference 1 of The Nationals held at Eastwood City, Libis. Formed in partnership with professional esports management Sterling Global Dragons, PLDT-Smart Omega represents the country’s biggest telcos at The Nationals, the country’s first franchise-based esports league.

Filipino basketball fans can watch and express their support, using their smartphones and mobile devices, for the Gilas Pilipinas national basketball team in the much-anticipated FIBA World Cup 2019 to be held in China starting August 31. With Smart’s Free YouTube For All promo, Filipino can watch and cheer as Gilas players fight for flag and country—against all the odds—wherever they are. As we cheer on from the opening tip off of the first game to the closing buzzer of the last, following Gilas’ journey on YouTube will allow us to live up to the recognition of being the best…

Since 2018, Bristol at Parkway Place, an iconic development by luxury property brand Filigree, has been a shining landmark in Metro South. Strategically located at the heart of Filinvest City, Bristol has raised the bar in upscale condominium living with its prime location, well-appointed amenities and proximity to lifes indulgences and necessities elevating the live-work concept to new heights of luxury. At 40-storey high, the mixed-use development exemplifies sophisticated cosmopolitan living. It offers residents a fantastic panoramic view of the garden city skyline, privacy and tranquility, while allowing them to enjoy an urban lifestyle of ease and convenience. Bristol’s 40…

Drum Tao returns to Shangri-La Plaza for a performance to remember on September 1! The renowned Drum Tao group of Japan is once again bringing their extraordinary dance, martial arts, and percussion show to Shangri-La Plaza on September 1, Sunday, 7:00 PM, at the Grand Atrium. Witness their one-of-a-kind musical drum concert Samurai Drum Rock where highly-trained Japanese Taiko drummers beat their Wadaiko drums together with passionate chanting and music. It’s a unique theatrical experience acclaimed by audiences all over the world for the performers’ flawless movements and the show’s eclectic mix of dance and martial arts. #FeelTheShangVibe and get…

Calling all travelers in Manila! AirAsia will be participating at the Philippine Travel Mart 2019 taking place this weekend. Enjoy special promotional fares to international and domestic destinations available for booking at the travel mart from 30 August to 1 September 2019 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, from 10.00am to 8.00pm. AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricardo P. Isla said, “AirAsia is committed to promoting domestic and foreign tourism in the country. By joining the Philippine Travel Mart, we aim to give our guests more opportunities to discover the many destinations we fly to. Everyone can enjoy our exclusive promo fares…

Latin hip-hop sensation HAYZ drops his next single, DURO, via Umami Records last August 30, a reggaeton-infused Latin banger just in time to end off the summer. A perfect sing-along dancefest for the indulgent tropical summer festival-goer, DURO (meaning, to go hard at something) brings the Caribbean tropics to light up dance floors across Southeast Asia.

The promising “world’s fastest AF performance” among fixed lens cameras with 1-inch sensor is now available for pre-order in the Philippines! The newest addition to Sony’s flagship RX100 series carries the speed of the Alpha 9 mirrorless camera in a pocket-friendly, more compact size. The RX100M7 offers the same 24-200mm lens as its predecessor, 20.1mp 1inch stacked BSI CMOS sensor and 4K video recording, but what’s most promising about the RX100M7? This compact camera uses the latest BIONZ X image processing engine a commonly known feature of the Alpha 9, Alpha A7R III and A7R IV, and is designed to…

To make planting trees more fun, the country’s leading mobile wallet app has added social features to GCash Forest, a personal carbon tracker in the GCash app that contributes to the reforestation and rehabilitation of the Ipo watershed through green energy points earned. Ney Villaseñor, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Mynt, the company behind GCash, said GCash Forest users—now numbering more than 860,000—can invite their friends to join the GCash Forest green movement by sending them a link with their favorite social media app, such as Facebook or Telegram. They can also allow GCash to access their contacts list so…

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), will expand its domestic footprint with the commencement of the 5th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan de Oro. Supported by the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Northern Mindanao, the RTF aims to promote and strengthen domestic tourism by encouraging travelers to discover more of the Philippines year-round. Around 100participants from different travel trade sectors, government agencies, and exhibitors, including local travel and tour agencies, hotels, resorts, and airline operators, are expected to be onboard at the Limketkai Center from…