Author: Team Orange

Filipino audiences have the rare privilege of getting inside the real-life story of music legend Elton John in its full, controversial splendor as Paramount Pictures’ Rocketman has been rated R-13 without cuts by the Movie and Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB). Watch the new Rocketman TV Spot here. The Board has deemed Rocketman suitable only to viewers thirteen (13) years old and above as the film contains depiction of drugs, sexual activity, violence, suffering and foul language. This is a very encouraging development for the Filipino audience and film industry as it signals our institution’s commitment to artistic freedom,…

Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) is once again set to give locals and tourists a vibrant retail experience that integrates fashion, entertainment, lifestyle design, technology, and art! What started as a historic event 25 years ago, GSS: Experience Singapore will take place between June 21 and July 28, 2019. This year, SRA is spicing things up even more to give today’s experience-seeking shoppers a retail therapy like no other. As part of the six week-long event, GSS: Experience Singapore will run shopping sprees such as ‘TGIF!’, which will be held every Friday, where exciting sales and discounts await your pockets. On…

With the face of a doll and heart of a fighter, actress and model Barbie Imperial is on top of the world. But just like any other millennial, she ensures to have a work-life balance by exploring the outdoors with her dear friends. As the Summer season is just around the corner, Barbie shares her excitement to be one with nature. “Im more of a bundok person rather than a beach person. I tried hiking for the first time last year with my friends, and since then, Ive always looked forward to doing it again this year,” she said. And…

To help position the Philippines not only as a top tourist destination but also as a premier venue for meetings, incentives, conventions, events, and exhibits (MICE), the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to tap into the Chinese MICE market through the annual Incentive Travel and Conventions, Meetings (IT&CM). To be held in Shanghai on March 19 to 21, 2019, IT&CM is the only MICE trade fair in Shanghai and Eastern China, making it China’s largest gathering of MICE professionals. Delegates from the Philippines will include TPB representatives and ten Philippine co-exhibitors…

The number of Southeast Asian visitors to Taipei has been on the rise in the recent years. According to a statistics report by the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the number of visitors from the Philippines in 2018 grew 44 percent from 2017, the highest growth among other Southeast Asian countries. To keep the momentum of the success of the Filipino market, Taipei City’s Department of Information and Tourism continues to promote the city as the best destination in the region. Meanwhile, the city holds a product launch at the Makati Diamond Residences last June 14,…

In this age of sharing and social media, lifestyle aspirations are driving consumer preferences in the real estate industry. This is according to Tina Bautista, head of Property24, one of the most powerful online enablers for property buyers and sellers. Bautista cites, in particular, upper mid and luxury properties expected to be in high demand in 2019. The Philippines continues to lead the world in social media usage, spending the most amount of time online, about four hours and 12 minutes a day. The number of social media users in the country grew by 13 percent, with more than 9…

Realme Philippines, along with every daughter and son, celebrates the love and life of every child’s first pal, first coach, first playmate and first protector – dad, daddy, papa, itay, tatay. Stories about these gallant knights would differ, but their love is the same, be it with a partner or alone, from a thousand miles in a foreign country or right next to you at home, regardless of gender or orientation. Realme honors every father who continues to strive to give their children a brighter future and whose love for their families is beyond measure. Watch the video here. Saludo…

PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are supporting the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)’s celebration of National ICT Month this June by providing high-speed connectivity support for its events. Among the highlights of this celebration is the first-ever national government-organized Mobile Legends tournament, which is open to all national government and LGU employees. “As the country’s leading digital enablers, we are happy to support the DICT in marking National ICT Month, especially in advancing the country’s rapidly growing and highly competitive esports programs,” said PLDT-Smart chair and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan.

Chef Xavier Mercado from La Union emerged as the winner in the Region I competition leg of Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs Edition — a nationwide cooking contest which aims to recognize a new generation of local talented chefs. Mercado’s winning dish was Igadobas ti La Union, a famous Ilocano stew made of liver and pork tenderloin, braised in soy sauce-vinegar mixture as well as other spices such as garlic, onions and bay leaves. He also infused his dish with local fruits such as guava and grapes. Mercado will have the chance to qualify for the national competition round with P100,000…

The largest department store chain in the Philippines is announcing a new way to make everyday shopping feel super, with the launch of ShopSM, The SM Store’s very own online shopping platform. As Filipinos become busier and more mobile, they’re always looking for better ways to shop. Namely, ways to shop in different locations, at different times of the day, with many options provided to them. These three ideals were The SM Store’s top considerations while they spent years to develop ShopSM into an online store where Filipinos around the world can truly shop at their favorite SM, anytime, anywhere,…

Singer-songwriter Mark Oblea is back with a new sound with his latest single ‘Ain’t It Lovely.’ Ain’t It Lovely delves further into Oblea’s exploration of the alternative pop genre, being a love song that features more of a folk sound than his previous outings. His rendition of Paraluman’s classic song ‘Tabi’ has garnered over 3.7 million plays on the streaming platform Spotify. Talking more about the song, which is written and produced by fellow Universal Records artist Fern., he says “I’ve always wanted to do a song such as this – one that gives off an indie romantic vibe.…