Author: Team Orange

In the midst of the country’s battle against the coronavirus pandemic, news broke about ABS-CBN’s cease and desist order to operate. On May 4, the franchise to operate by the country’s largest television network expires. We see a flurry of verbal tussles among our lawmakers and legal luminaries on whether the giant network can continue to operate beyond May 4. The question at hand: can the Kapamilya network operate on the strength of a provisional authority issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) pending the renewal of the network’s franchise by Congress or not? Last Sunday, the government chief lawyer,…

To boost the morale and help keep healthcare frontliners safe while on duty, Careline Cosmetics, together with Andrea Blythe Brilliantes, donated protective personal equipment (PPEs) and self-care kits to the medical staff at Philippine General Hospital (PGH). In an Instagram post, Andrea said, “Thank you to all frontliners out there who continue to fight for all of us in this pandemic. I hope these PPE suits will help keep our dear frontliners in PGH safe. Maraming maraming salamat po.” Careline is also holding the Sale for a Cause to help provide the needs of PGH. Customers can enjoy five percent…

Is quarantine making you miss the taste of Popeyes’ juicy chicken and biscuit? Does the summer heat make you crave for a serving of Kuya J Ube Halo Halo? Well, you are in luck! A new online delivery website called Central Delivery has launched so that customers can indulge in their favorites and get their cravings delivered. Central Delivery is determined to deliver only the best food you deserve as the featured restaurants only offer the best-tasting dishes. Order your favorite Popeyes famous fried chicken or Kuya J’s succulent Crispy Pata and Lechon Baka, Landers Central’s New york-style pizzas, burgers, and…

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) is celebrating Mother’s Day in a big way as it brings its Signature Sale on the Smart Online Store (www.store.smart.com.ph) from May 6 to 15, 2020. With exclusive freebies and huge discounts of up to 50% off on select Apple, Huawei, Samsung and OPPO devices, the Smart Signature Sale offers a wide range of gift options to make Mother’s Day even more special. Exclusive Apple offers The Smart Signature Sale gives subscribers up to 50% discount on the iPhone XS, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad 6, and, which they can use to enjoy the…

Even if Cebu Pacific Air temporarily paused their operations due to COVID-19, their teams have been working round-the-clock, so future flights are contactless and have your health and well-being in mind. When you’re ready to fly, rest assured they have everyone’s safety as our topmost priority. Here are some of the new guidelines for Cebu Pacific Contactless Flights within the Philippines: Required masks and physical distancing Guests are required to keep masks on, from airport entrance until arrival. Bag drop counters will close one (1) hour before flights, to allow enough time for staggered boarding procedures. Physical distancing markers must…

Sometimes it’s best to let life do its thing. Nobody knows this better than American musician Justin Jesso. After waiting for his breakthrough for years, his contribution as co-writer and vocalist on Kygo’s multi-platinum smash ‘Stargazing’ initiated the charismatic American’s position among the world’s most sought-after singers and songwriters. The track has now surpassed 700 million streams. Today, Justin Jesso releases the touching new single “If You’re Meant To Come Back”, a moving ballad which feeds on a reduced arrangement consisting of piano and Justin Jesso’s haunting voice. It’s a song about moving on, letting go and never losing hope…

SKY subscribers can now maximize digital platforms in managing their subscriptions as a new normal begins to limit the movement and reshape the Filipino’s way of life amid the enhanced community quarantine and beyond. As they utilize these digital facilities, SKY is able to give them their much-needed peace of mind since all transactions do not require any physical contact and can be done at the safety of their home. As of now, subscribers are given more time to settle their bills as they are given a grace period until May 15. This way, they can still enjoy their SKY…

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon collaborates with musical duo Leanne & Naara in the brand new original “Habangbuhay.” Noel changes tune as he channels a Filipino folk-pop/country genre into a hopeful, feel-good track about surpassing hardships together with your loved ones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9soulmO4Nck Talking more about the song, Noel says “this song is to dedicated a couple of friends of mine from Negros; we’ve had each others’ back for more than 20 years, with music as something that continues to bind us together. I saw this kind of friendship too in Leanne and Naara, that’s why I chose this theme for our…

Following the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including cutting benchmark interest rates and the reserve requirement ratio for banks to cushion the impact on the economy, information solutions provider TransUnion is offering a one-time free full customer base portfolio health check to all regulated financial institutions in the country. This will help lenders better understand consumer risk levels and provide valuable insights that will help them better facilitate the provision of much-needed funds when and where appropriate and to strategize to address current and imminent challenges. “We all have a responsibility to support businesses and consumers however we can,…

Up-and-coming reggae band Emotikons puts a fun spin on doubts surrounding a romantic relationship in the group’s latest single “Dudera,” which recently scored the top spot on Spotify’s Pinoy Reggae playlist. “We saw that couples usually fight over suspicions, especially for people like us in the band scene, and this song is inspired by this common reality,” Emotikons’ lead vocalist, Marco Nardo, shared. The band’s latest single under ABS-CBN’S DNA Music boasts of an offbeat rhythm and a slow tempo that gives off a laidback listening experience. The song was written by the band members and produced by Pinoy Klasik…

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Philippines, only essential retail businesses like supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies are still allowed to operate albeit at a higher level of cleanliness and hygiene. To ensure the safety of customers, frequent sanitization of retail facilities has become a necessity. However, the disinfection of devices used by their front-line staff is equally important, when it comes to curbing the spread of the virus. For retailers, devices that need regular cleaning and disinfecting include point-of-sale equipment, tablets or mobile computers, and receipt and label printers used by store associates. It would be counterproductive…