Author: Team Orange

It’s no secret that PLDT Chief Revenue Officer and Smart Communications, Inc.’s President and Chief Executive Officer Alfredo Panlilio is a huge advocate of sports. Panlilio is also at the forefront of the national basketball scene as the head of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). He also serves as the president of the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) and team governor of the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), among others. This time around, Panlilio has donned a new hat as the first Vice President of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC). Together with the newly elected officers of the…

Paying bills and purchasing necessities with the use of e-wallets have been a growing trend especially in a time where most people are still not comfortable going outside to run errands or buy something at the mall. Leveraging on this demand for quick and safe service, Globe At Home has partnered with Grab Mart to bring its products and services closer to Filipinos. In need of an affordable and reliable internet connection at home? Starting November 24, 2020, customers can conveniently purchase Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi and Xtreme Home Prepaid WiFi devices on GrabMart. Now you can expect your…

Star Cinema takes us back to the time when iconic siblings Teddie, Bobbie, Alex and Gabbie Salazar deal with challenges and heartaches in ‘Four Sisters Before The Wedding.’ Topbilled by today’s most promising young stars Alexa Ilacad (Bobbie), Charlie Dizon (Teddie), Gillian Vicencio (Alex) and Belle Mariano (Gabbie), ‘Four Sisters Before The Wedding’ is a prequel to the 2013-hit movie ‘Four Sisters and A Wedding.’ Helmed this time by blockbuster director Mae Cruz Alviar, the prequel movie is set 10 years before their lives in the original movie). Teddie, Bobbie, Alex are in college while Gabbie is in high-school, and…

The Holiday season brings people together because of the joyful festivities and the mouthwatering feasts. The celebrations may turn out to be a little different this year but Century Park Hotel Manila is definitely keeping the yuletide traditions alive with the re-opening of Century Tsukiji, the hotel’s Japanese food outlet, on December 1, 2020. Get ready for loads of delightful treats and offers coming your way. Kickoff December with an Eat-All-You-Can Special featuring classic Japanese delicacies. Customize your filling meal by choosing from the following categories: appetizer (potato salad, kani mango salad, kani krunch maki, yasai itame, vegetable tempura and…

To celebrate the holidays, Jim Beam has introduced a special ‘tin pack’ available at S&R for P1,438.00. Included are a limited-edition tin as well as two 1-liter bottles of Jim Beam, the world’s no.1 bourbon. The limited-edition tin pack is an ideal Christmas present for those who want to pair their usual holiday fare with an easy-to-make yet deliciously refreshing drink. The tin itself can be used as an ice bucket while the lid can be used as a garnish tray, making homemade highballs easier and more convenient this holiday season.

Anyone who has ever worked in a company with a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) might have the perception that the CFO is cold, distant, and kalaban ng lahat (everyone’s enemy). They not only monitor the books; they also screen what gets charged into them. They get stereotyped because this perception is shared among people in different organizations. But Mylene Kasiban — CFO of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) and the 2020 ING-FINEX CFO of the Year awardee — not only breaks this stereotype, she also breaks the glass ceiling. A win for Robinsons Retail “Being in a company with the…

Filipinos are among the best beer drinkers in the world. Not only do they consume a whole lot of the golden brew, they are also beer connoisseurs and adventure-seekers when it comes to what fills up their beer mugs. Underneath the world of flowing commercial beer is a sub-universe of very impressive, locally brewed craft beer. Small, usually independent craft breweries aim both for variety and quality, tickling the fancy of young-and-slightly-older discerning drinkers at bars, parties, hotels and watering holes. Philippine Craft Kings (PCK) started bringing the craft beers into the mainstream in 2013, penetrating the Philippine beer scene…

Contrary to earlier projections, the local property sector continues to flourish amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with residential property sales showing vibrant prospects as the year comes to a close. Homebuilders are, in fact, confident that the buoyant outlook will remain way into 2021 as economic recovery moves forward, making today and the coming months the perfect time for investing in real estate. Major players in the Philippine housing industry credit the positive trend to industry resilience brought about by low interest rates, low inflation rates, and relatively stable land prices. Red Rosales, president of BRIA Homes, a leader in housing…

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, recently opens its second roadside store at Blue Bay Walk, Pasay City. The new store provides the community with a 900sqm shopping space, carrying a complete range of LifeWear items for men, women, kids and babies -perfect for one-stop shopping experience for the entire family. “At UNIQLO, we aim to make our roadside store a lifestyle and cultural hub for the local community and a driver of local economic development and prosperity. The opening of the UNIQLO Blue Bay Walk Roadside Store will provide the locals a one stop shopping experience and convenience for their…

The first Miss Universe from India engages with women executives in a TaskUs web series raising awareness on gender equality and uplifting fellow women Sushmita Sen has been a cultural icon and a paragon for women across the globe since winning the Miss Universe crown in 1994. Today, she remains firm in her advocacy as she joins global business leaders in speaking about their experiences as women in leadership roles in a web series entitled TaskUs 121: Women on Spotlight. Through the years, the Indian actress, poet, and philanthropist broke barriers and lived a life not weighed down by…

The Philippines’ dive sites and Intramuros once again bagged accolades at the 27th World Travel Awards. The award-giving body recognized the Philippines as the World’s Leading Dive Destination and Intramuros as the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2020. “We are incredibly grateful for the recognitions given to the Philippines’ magnificent dive sites and the beautifully-restored heritage site of Intramuros at the 27th World Travel Awards. We will continue to promote sustainable, inclusive, and world-class tourism, especially now as we slowly reopen our attractions to more domestic tourists,” said Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. It is the Philippines’ second time to win…