Author: Team Orange

AirAsia is set to resume its scheduled domestic flights commencing with Malaysia on 29 April 2020, followed by Thailand (1 May 2020), the Philippines (1 May 2020), India (4 May 2020) and Indonesia (7 May 2020), subject to approval from the authorities. The resumption of services will initially be for key selected domestic routes, which will increase gradually to include international destinations around the network, once the situation improves and governments lift borders and travel restrictions. The flights are already open for booking via the airasia.com website and our mobile app. Guests may use their credit accounts to redeem for…

For the first time ever, two of Singapore’s most prolific singer-songwriters, Gentle Bones and Charlie Lim, have come together to pen the bittersweet anthem “Two Sides.” This is the third of ten singles Gentle Bones has planned for release this year, after the light and playful tracks, “Why Do We?” and “Be Cool.” On top of that, “Two Sides” will be released under brand new label, Yung Lee Records (YLR), helmed by Gentle Bones. This is an exciting debut for YLR amidst the glooming climate of 2020. Written and produced jointly by Gentle Bones and Charlie Lim, the song represents…

Lazada introduces Lazada Bounce Back Together, a support and recovery program for existing and new sellers on its platform in the Philippines. The seller incentive package, worth Php 100 million in total, arms entrepreneurs with tools that they need to jumpstart their businesses online. Lazada is targeting to onboard over 10,000 sellers, especially businesses selling high-demand items such as fresh and frozen foods, and ready-to-eat snacks. Honoring their commitment to serve the Filipino community during these challenging times, Lazada is extending a helping hand to micro, small and medium entrepreneurs to get back on their feet through eCommerce. The company…

Over the past several years, the need for humanitarian aid has dramatically increased on the back of major natural disasters, conflict or biohazards such as the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Aviation plays a critical role in the fast and reliable movement of humanitarian assistance such as food and medical supplies, especially when time is of the essence. Amidst travel restrictions that came with the imposition of Community Quarantine across Luzon and many other provinces across the Philippines, Cebu Pacific (CEB) has continued to operate all-cargo flights to ensure that food, medicines and vital supplies are transported from one…

Families can continue to get information and be entertained during their homestay as SKYdirect offers free channels to prepaid subscribers until April 30. Even without load, SKYdirect prepaid subscribers can watch ABS-CBN HD, the latest news from DZMM Teleradyo, kiddie shows from YeY, Knowledge Channel which offers educational programs for kids, Cinemo’s hit Tagalog movie line-up, and timeless ABS-CBN programs from Jeepney TV. No activation is required. Just turn on your television and enjoy the free SKYdirect channels with the entire family. SKYdirect is the direct-to-home satellite service of SKYCable Corporation which brings happiness and important information through various cable…

As the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps across the country, one group has brought Filipinos of all backgrounds together to sustain relief efforts in a unique way. Oplan Hatid laban sa Covid (OHLC), a consortium of volunteers and NGO leaders, has been training and deploying drivers to transport frontline workers and protective equipment to and from medical centers all across the National Capital Region. This collaborative effort ensures that healthcare workers can continue their operations as seamlessly as possible at a time where consistent and effective medical care is crucial. Volunteers first apply either through the OHLC’s online form…

Stay safe by staying at home and enjoy a variety of FREE Filipino movies until April 30 on TFC Online. Just register on TFC Online for FREE and choose from the 200 films of different genres like the romantic films “Barcelona” starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, the Enrique Gil-Liza Soberano starrer film “My Ex and Whys”, and “A Second Chance” with Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz; there are also family-oriented films like “Seven Sundays” and “Familia Blondina”. Get to watch also again some of Vice Ganda and Coco Martin’s films like their comedy movies “The Super Parental Guardians”…

With food being such a central part of Philippine culture, Shangri-La Plaza is celebrating Filipino Food Month by bringing Philippines on a Plate, a series of online talks for everyone to enjoy at home through its official Facebook page. In partnership with the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement and Slow Food Youth Network Philippines, the series culls Filipino farmers, culinary historians, chefs, and gastronomic experts to dive deep into local food cultivation and preservation initiatives that can help transform the local eating landscape. Catch the line-up of speakers every 5:00 PM at www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficial including Chef Giney Villar on April 17 as…

Racing against time, the Philippine government and some of the biggest construction companies that are also members of the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) pulled out all the stops to convert big sports coliseums and convention centers into emergency quarantine facilities (EQF) for the treatment and monitoring of COVID-19 cases. The initial facilities that have been converted into EQFs and targeted to be all fully operational by the week of April 12 are the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, the Philippine International Convention Center and the World Trade Center. The converted quarantine facilities where 24/7 medical care will be given are designed to…

One World, Together At Home was announced yesterday, and will take place on Saturday 18th April. This very special global, live event is to support frontline healthcare workers and the World Health Organisation, in association with Global Citizen and features performers including Andrea Bocelli, Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, J Balvin, Chris Martin, Elton John, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney and loads more. The event is curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga and hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert. Tune in on April 18 for One World:#TogetherAtHome and take action now at globalcitizen.org/togetherathome.

The world-leading smart device brand OPPO officially released OPPO Ace2 recently in China. The 5G device delivers an ultimate high-performance flash charging and gaming experience. The 65W SuperVOOC 2.0, 40W AirVOOC Wireless Flash Charging, and 10W Wireless Reverse Charging combination makes Ace2 the fastest charging smartphone in mass production. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon™ 865 processor with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS3.0 storage represents the highest performing lineup, dramatically optimizing gaming power and delivering a stable 90fps output. “The launch of OPPO Ace is to show our love and care towards hardcore players. Ace represents more than just OPPO’s gaming vision…