Author: Team Orange

Nowadays, it seems like we need less, not more, drama in our lives. Many of us already feel overwhelmed by the pandemic, lockdowns, and our fears for the health of our loved ones. The challenges we face today are such that we need to feel relief, security, and just plain assurance that things will work out for the best. It’s not only us average Juans that feel the pressure. Even actors and other performers who had thriving careers–TV shows, concerts, movies, etc.–went in lockdown and could not engage in the work theyre most passionate about. A few entertainment programs have…

Dont let his K-pop looks fool you. Despite his Eurasian lineage, model/actor David Chua is proudly Filipino, and can speak Tagalog with full conviction. Prior to his showbiz career, David was a Fine Arts student at the UST, where he was discovered via Mr. and Ms. Ideal Thomasian, the campus-based personality pageant (2006-2007). This led to modeling stints, where he became a staple in high-profile fashion shows and print ads. The accidental celebrity was thrust into the showbiz limelight in 2008, when he was cast in ABS-CBNs My Girl, the Kim Chiu-Gerald Anderson starrer, where he played the twin brother…

Another #711Day is coming up, and this time it’s all about YOU—their loyal customers! Living in unprecedented times is tough, but 7-Eleven hopes to celebrate by giving back to the community and offering exclusive promos and discounts up to 50% off on over 150 grocery items. “We prepared our big 7-Eleven birthday week with our customers in mind,” says Jose Victor Paterno, President and CEO of Philippine Seven Corporation. “It’s their celebration as much as it is ours. Giving promos and discounts on basic essentials — it’s our own little way to help them save during this time.”

Manulife Philippines held a free wellness webinar led by celebrated dermatologist Dr. Vicki Belo, President and Medical Director of the Belo Medical Group, to share self-care advice with Filipinos, as they face the uncertainties brought about by COVID-19. “We want to help Filipinos learn how they can take care of themselves during these challenging times, when we have heightened fears and worries because of the pandemic. We believe self-care is not a selfish indulgence, but an investment in one’s self. When we, as individuals, are healthy and happy, we are better able to support one another with our struggles, and…

Fariz Jabba is a 23-year-old Malay-English rapper hailing from Singapore. His bilingual flow is an amalgamate of both Malay and Western pop culture that finds its uniqueness in Southeast Asia. For the very first time, Fariz Jabba opens up to share his journey of losing and finding himself again in his struggle with mental health. The rapper and singer hopes that by telling his story in Nak Tak Nak, others facing similar pain will feel empowered to step forward and seek help. https://youtu.be/MlFgJJzdzUY Nak Tak Nak, music produced and Official Lyric Video directed by Flightsch, took on new meaning for…

“Hashtags” member Wilbert Ross just released his soulful new single “Kung Siya Man,” the sequel to his 2019 massive hit “Maaari Ba,” produced under Star POP. The song puts an emphasis on granting freedom to someone you truly love no matter how painful it may be, and how loving a person wholeheartedly sometimes means settling for half of what you actually deserve. “Kung Siya Man” continues the forlorn story of Wilbert’s debut single “Maaari Ba,” which looked into the falling out and ensuing collapse of a once loving relationship.

ABS-CBN workers and supporters have embarked on a three-day vigil at the broadcast network’s compound in Quezon City starting Saturday (July 4), calling on the public to let their voices be heard and ask lawmakers to vote “yes’ on the ABS-CBN franchise. The House committee on legislative franchises resumes its 12th hearing on Monday (July 6), and its members may be voting within the week on whether or not to grant ABS-CBN a franchise. “Patuloy kaming nananawagan sa ating mga kababayan na magpakita ng support at ibahagi ang kanilang nararamdaman,” said ABS-CBN Supervisory Employees Union president Raul de Asis. “Sana…

Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) alumna Devon Seron recently signed up with Arnold Vegafria’s ALV Talent Circuit, the same management outfit that handles the careers of some of todays hottest celebrities, including Sunshine Cruz, Beauty Gonzalez, Sylvia Sanchez, Martin del Rosario and many others. The proud Cebuana lass has come a long way since her memorable stint in ABS-CBNs Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Teen Clash last 2010, and has proven her mettle as a versatile actress, singer/dancer and brand endorser. Some of her memorable TV shows during her Star Magic years include Angelito: Batang Ama, Apoy sa Dagat, Maria Mercedes, Moon…

ABS-CBN Foundation’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan. Isang Pamilya.” campaign continues to provide relief to Filipinos in need during this community quarantine including members of the transport sector, persons with disability (PWD), and indigenous peoples (IPs). Now on its second phase, “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” delivers food packs directly to communities as it aims to serve 1 million families. As of July 1, the campaign has raised over P425 million in cash donations and pledges and helped more than 820,000 families since the campaign was launched last March. With many public transportation drivers still unable to earn a living, AFI…

On June 27, the country inaugurated its largest molecular laboratory capable of detecting COVID-19 and other contagious diseases at the former Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Headquarters in Port Area Manila. Through the initiatives of the Philippine Red Cross, the project was partly funded by Metrobank and GT Capital Holdings through a PhP 18 million donation, coursed through its corporate social responsibility arm Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) and Ty family’s GT Foundation (GTFI). The donation went for the construction and equipping the facility with two automated extraction machines for testing of samples. With additional contributions from the Australian Embassy and the Federation…

The considerable resources of the Association of the Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Go Negosyo, SM Foundation, Security Bank, and Union Bank are being brought to bear in efforts to jumpstart a languid economy stalled by the effects of the three-month long coronavirus lockdown. The multi-sectoral group is raising awareness on the plight of millions of Micro Enterprises and Small and Mid-Sized Enterprises – collectively, the MSMEs – in the hopes of coaxing the buying public into increased patronage. The group has thrown together a campaign called BUYANIHAN; a creative juxtaposition of the word…