Author: Team Orange

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…

Following respective local government and foreign embassy requirements, AirAsia will be mounting special recovery flights for those affected by the enhanced community quarantine situation in Luzon, as well as in different parts of the country. These special recovery flights are in response to requests from various organizations, including local and international government agencies. Those who intend to book a seat on the above-mentioned flights are advised to get in touch with the relevant government agency.

Genting Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the introduction of enhanced preventive measures for its Dream Cruises and Star Cruises fleet with an increase in safety levels for the cruise industry due to the continuing COVID-19 situation globally. As the health and safety of Genting Cruise Lines’ guests and crew remain its top priority, various precautionary measures with stringent health screening processes in accordance with regional government policies had been implemented from the onset of the pandemic. As a result, to date, there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 among guests or crew while on board or transmitted via…

Catch the stand-up comedy sets of Orca, Yuki, Ramon Cabochan, and Alex Calleja on the live streaming app Kumu Any outbreak such as the COVID-19 pandemic causes stress to both children and adults, as stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One way to cope with stress, which both CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend—is to take a break from watching, listening or reading news stories about the pandemic. So, to help you take a break and laugh-off your worries even for some time, stand-up comedians Orca, Yuki, Ramon Cabochan, and Alex Calleja come together for…

As automation and digitalization become a significant part of today’s workplace, there is a growing urgency to prepare the country’s future professionals with skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). According to the World Economic Forum, 65 percent of learners entering grade school last year will be employed in future jobs that do not exist today. In contrast, 60 percent of the jobs created in this century will require STEM-related skills. While STEM is now part of the basic education in the country, especially among senior high schools offering this strand, much is still needed to gear up the…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) appointed teenage singing sensation and actor, Darren Espanto as its very first celebrity Youth Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with focus on climate action, biodiversity conservation and youth empowerment. The multi-awarded singer/songwriter is being tapped to initially help UNDP in raising awareness on the roles children and young people can play in stopping the spread of COVID-19 in the country. “But I am also keen to be involved in programs related to climate change and biodiversity conservation. Many times, I find myself wondering what the world will be like by the time…

Nobody could have anticipated the unwelcome surprises that 2020 has so far brought along with it. Some of these include the eruption of the long-dormant Taal Volcano and the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 has infected as many as over 930,000 people worldwide and claimed over 47,259 lives and counting. Statistics like these show that emergencies can happen anytime and it’s best to be ready for anything. Even though there’s no way to predict life’s unpleasant surprises, we can always prepare to ease some of the burden. Life’s uncertainties may include problems related to health, natural calamities, travel mishaps, and…