Author: Team Orange

Life in quarantine and the new normal has been a big challenge but dads have been putting in a lot extra work as our all-around family man. From balancing different tasks to keeping the family together, a father’s effort during these times is truly unrivaled. So dads, take your well-deserved time-off and celebrate Father’s Day by relaxing and bringing out the dapper guy in you. Reward yourself for everything you’ve done during this pandemic and check out these simple tips from Blackwater to help you feel and look good this Father’s Day:

Some may not be aware but the entertainment industry was one of the most badly hit industries by the pandemic. Most workers in the film, tv, commercial, theater and live events are freelancers who live from paycheck to paycheck and have no insurance of any sort that’s why the total lockdown was a financial nightmare. With no shootings, no concerts, no production, no events— a lot of them are asking- ‘where do we go from here?’ Good thing, JAMS Artist Production, a known casting agency and talent supplier for film, tv and events, has a back-up plan. Founders Jojo Flores…

ABS-CBN vice chairman Atty. Augusto “Jake” Almeda-Lopez appealed to Congress to recognize the value and the major contributions of ABS-CBN and its 11,000 workers to the country. “Can you give me another two minutes? You know we are fighting for our lives,” said Almeda-Lopez during the House panel committee hearing on the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. “We deserve the renewal of our franchise, and that if you don’t renew our franchise you’re going to deprive the public of so much entertainment, news, and more or less the building of culture,” he said. Almeda-Lopez emphasized that ABS-CBN is more than just…

The Zhejiang Export Online Fair entitled ASEAN Station-Chinese Medicine Service Session, was successfully launched last June 17, 2020. The event was the third official phase of the Chinese Medicine Service Special Series of the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province Export Online Fair. Attendees of the ceremony were Zhang Qianjiang, Zhejiang provincial Deputy Head of the Department of Commerce; Wang Jing, Director of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies; Director General Annabelle Pabiona-De Guzman of Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC); Zheng Qiming MD, registered Chinese medicine practitioner in the Philippines, and Institute of Acupuncture and…

Under the “new normal” dictated by COVID-19, contactless solutions are perceived to be the best way of distributing cash assistance to families and households greatly affected by the pandemic. In the Philippines, the distribution of financial aid under the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) to beneficiaries is still implemented on ground. Left with no other choice, thousands of people have flocked to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distribution centers in their respective local government units to receive the cash grant. Social distancing protocols were impossible to follow due to the high volume of beneficiaries lining up for financial…

Rising singer/songwriter Clinton Kane has released his latest song “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else”. Inspired by recent events, Clinton wrote the song while self-isolating in Amsterdam. In speaking about “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else,” Clinton says: “This song was inspired by everything that’s going on right now. It’s about feeling like the world’s ending and wishing I had the person that I regret letting go of with me to go through all this shit together. I hope it helps people feel like everything is gonna be ok as…

Life in quarantine has forced all of us to reimagine how to maintain our relationships, and send love while self-isolating. Couples, even those living within a few kilometers from each other, have unexpectedly shifted to long-distance relationships. And even as the country move towards easing restrictions, safety under these changing times is of utmost importance. While the distance remains, here are some date night ideas, data and internet capability allowing, to help you #StayCloserApart and your hearts growing fonder: Have an online game night For the couples with a competitive streak, keep that spark by setting up a game night…

Global smart device brand OPPO, is all set to launch the newest addition to its best-selling A Series, the OPPO A92. This June 19 at 4:00PM, celebrity YouTuber and OPPO’s A Series endorser, Alex Gonzaga, will host a special livestream launch event for the much-awaited OPPO A92 on OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook Page. Join Alex as she shares how she continues to #LiveAllOut even while at home, by doing her favorite activities with her new OPPO A92 – from staying fashionably fab and mastering her smartphone photography skills, to learning how to cook new dishes. Fun games and exciting prizes,…

Majority of Filipinos have begun to rely on the virtual world to manage their day-to-day lives from grocery shopping, working at home, staying healthy & productive, and keeping themselves informed and entertained. As the country is gearing up for the “new normal”, many have adapted to new ways of doing things. To ensure subscribers stay on top of their digital lifestyles, Globe Rewards lets them easily avail more digital products and services in just one click. Starting June 1 up to December 31, Globe and TM subscribers can make use of their reward points to avail of new and exclusive…

Our dads have become the many different versions of themselves in this pandemic – errands runner, DIY guy, chef, and all-around family man. Yes, we may be stuck at home but it’s no reason to let Dad’s Day pass by like a breeze. Celebrate a family feast and take your dad’s favorite food bundles straight to your home via SM’s food-to-go services! On the go? Pick up your food items instead at the designated Daddy Drop Points in select SM malls nationwide! In partnership with Waze, you can now easily locate the curb side pick-up point! Simply open your Waze…

What’s a better way to enjoy Kuya J’s mouthwatering delights? How about pairing it with Halo-halo for dessert? You’re in luck because Kuya J is now offering the Bida Bundles where you can get a 50% discount on select Kuya J meals that comes with a serving of either their Original or Ube Halo-halo. Meals included in the Bida Bundles promo are the succulent Beef Pares (now only 245 Php), the flavorful Chicken BBQ (now only 250 Php), the festive Palabok (now only 173 Php), the savory Lumpia Presko (now only 178 Php) and Kuya J’s new must-try addition, the…