Author: Team Orange

What a better way to celebrate the new season of Netflix’ ‘Stranger Things’ than enter its mysterious and quirky ‘80s universe? PLDT, Smart Communications, Inc. will turn Manila upside down by bringing fans of Netflix’ Stranger Things, an immersive experience through a fun-filled pop-up event at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium last July 4 to 7 and a grand pyromusical billboard along EDSA Libertad Southbound last July 4. Open and free for everyone, the Stranger Things Fun Fair at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium will transport you to Hawkins, Indiana during the summer of 1985, with themed…

By Richard Mamuyac If you are looking for more than just the latest products, best deals, sales and promotions in a shopping mall, the posh Estancia Mall at Capitol Commons in Pasig City is the place to be for you, your friends or colleagues this month of July. In partnership with The After Six Club, Estancia will be having a series of community empowerment workshops featuring some amazing community builders, thought-leaders and digital marketing champions in the freelance and entrepreneurship arena this month. The good news is, all the workshops are free and open to all.

Ed Sheeran has unveiled the official video for his new track ‘BLOW’ with Chris Stapleton and Bruno Mars – watch here. The high-energy performance video was shot at The Viper Room in LA and has been directed by Bruno Mars. Sheeran shared his all-out guitar track ‘BLOW’ on Friday as part of a double release alongside his acoustic ballad ‘Best Part of Me’ feat. YEBBA. Ed has now released five songs from his highly-anticipated new album, No.6 Collaborations Project, which will be out everywhere on July 12, Friday.

From July 12 to 14, participating theaters nationwide will hold a re-release for fans to see Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame one last time on the big screen! For every single receipt purchase of two (2) or more Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame re-release tickets, the customer will get one (1) exclusive Avengers: Endgame poster. Customers will also be treated to a video introduction by director Anthony Russo and an unfinished deleted scene from the film. Redemption of the exclusive Avengers: Endgame poster can only be claimed in the same cinema where they purchased their re-release tickets.

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that Danny “The King” Kingad of the Philippines will take on Reece “Lightning” McLaren of Australia in the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix semi-finals. The bout will take place at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES, set for 2 August at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. McLaren steps in for Kairat Akhmetov, who had to withdraw from the tournament due to injury. Ticket information for ONE: DAWN OF HEROES is available at www.onefc.com. Kingad is from Sadanga in the Mountain Province, but he went to…

Rock hard this July as Hard Rock Café Manila presents some of the country’s best bands performing live every night the whole month! Go back in time with African-American blues and jazz with the famous Bluegrass band. Catch them live every Sunday, at 8:pm. Meanwhile, its going to be Mulatto-Mondays’ as the best of soul, jazz, and R&B will be rendered by the Pinoy-rhythm Mulatto band on all Mondays of July at 8:pm. Enjoy the beat of the brass as the popular 9-piece band known Marias Project hits the stage on July 9 and 16 at 8:00pm. You may…

It was in 1953 when the name Clarita Villanueva has been the talk of the town because of an unusual headline—demonic possession. In different accounts, it was claimed that she was possessed by demonic spirits while she was in jail. The story of 17-year-old Clarita Villanueva—the first reported demonic possession in Asia–is the inspiration behind Black Sheep’s latest movie offering, “Clarita”, which locally has a total gross of over Php 70-million as of June 27. The film “Clarita” is inspired by the mystery behind the story on what occurred during Clarita’s (Jodi Sta. Maria) demonic possession and exorcism, where her…

Birthdays happen only once a year, but that shouldnt stop you from having a month-long celebration! Make your entire birth month special by spending it with loved ones at Kuya J, the fastest growing chain of Filipino casual dining restaurants in the country. What better way to celebrate you than getting a free meal every day during your birth month at Kuya J? This is how: simply bring at least four (4) of your friends and family, along with any of your valid government-issued IDs with a picture and birth date printed on it.

Owing to the widespread use of mobile phones in the country and the exponential growth of mobile internet, Philippine banks need to embrace a mobile-first mindset to be more competitive and innovative, said Bank of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) Chief Digital Officer Noel Santiago. “Banks should begin the transformation by capitalizing on new technologies, conducting core tech delayering, fortifying its security safeguards, and having a mobile-first mindset,” he said in his talk during the recently held 2019 BusinessWorld Economic Forum. This kind of mindset considers mobile devices as main engagement tools to reach customers, rather than just an option.

Singapore-based indie act HubbaBubbas share their latest single, ‘Sunset in My Pocket’, released via Umami Records last Friday, July 5. A sprightly track that belies a more reticent lyrical pathos, ‘Sunset in My Pocket’ sees the established local indie stars work with another compatriot in Evanturetime, who produced the single. Explaining the story behind the song, vocalist Stephanie Lim says:

Digital services leader PLDT enhances the home internet experience for Filipino families with the launch of the all-new PLDT Home WiFi, now available with family-sized data packages aptly dubbed FamLoad. Perfect for sharing at home, the new FamLoads are packed with more data so that each family member can enjoy their favorite online activities with their own home internet. They can enjoy the flexibility and convenience to load only the data that they need, when they need it. Data packs are available for daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly reloading. For only P199, families can already avail of FAMLOAD 199 which…