Author: Team Orange

Viva Communications and MQuest Ventures announced the signing of a landmark joint venture agreement to produce high-quality entertainment content for Filipino audiences on free-to-air and other media platforms. Beginning 2025, the new joint venture will air several new entertainment shows across various timeslots on TV5’s grid, featuring the biggest and brightest stars in Philippine showbiz. Viva and MQuest Ventures will also create new television programs and other content for distribution in the Philippines and abroad across MediaQuest’s pay TV, OTT, and DTT platforms. MediaQuest has taken great strides in its partnership with Viva following the launch of Sari Sari Network,…

In today’s fast-paced world, technological advancements are driving opportunities for growth and innovation. As the tech industry continues to shape the future, Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurance company in the country, launches the new SLG Peso Global Tech Funds, allowing clients to benefit from the technology sector and invest in major global technology companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta & Tesla among others. The SLG Peso Global Tech Funds can be availed as a fund option to any Sun Life Grepa Peso-denominated investment-linked insurance plans. There are two variants available to…

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth Philippines ranks 4 out of the 113+ entry submissions in Asia. Five youth-led initiatives driving equitable transition and skills training selected from Asia Pacific and will receive a 50,000-euro prize. Schneider Electric Foundation recently named Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth Philippines as one of the five winners of the company’s global “Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future” Call for Projects, launched in celebration of the Foundation’s 25th anniversary. The initiative, which received hundreds of applications across two continents, recognizes youth-led projects spearheading innovative solutions for a more sustainable world through a just transition,…

Sonak Retail Group is pleased to announce the appointment of AC Legarda as its new President. Ms. Legarda brings over 32 years of experience in the Philippine retail real estate industry, with a proven track record in property operations, management, and business development. Ms. Legarda’s extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate will be instrumental in amplifying Sonak’s current presence in the Philippines, which currently retails ASICS and Onitsuka Tiger. She is also committed to onboarding new ventures, which includes a large Japanese retail brand, further solidifying Sonak’s position in the sports, lifestyle, and fashion industries.

Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, Christian Bautista, won the 16th Star Awards for Male Concert Performer of the Year for his The Way You Look At Me: 20th Anniversary Concert, produced by Stages Production Specialists, Inc. The awards ceremony, held on October 27 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza, Makati City, featured a star-studded lineup celebrating the best of OPM. Christian was nominated alongside music veterans, including Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Awardee Gary Valenciano, Ian Veneracion, Jed Madela, Joey Generoso, Ogie Alcasid, and Piolo Pascual.

Venom: the Last Dance took a huge chunk out of the box office as it grossed $175 million USD globally. The final chapter to the epic Venom saga stepped into #1 in the Philippines and most territories where it opened. Tom Hardy reprises his role as Eddie and Venom, the alien symbiote, in collaboration with director Kelly Marcel, who co-wrote the first two entries in the trilogy. Venom: The last Dance is currently the 3rd largest opening for a Hollywood film in international markets. Witness the epic finale as Venom: The Last Dance is now showing in Philippine cinemas.

Women, especially mothers, who are entrepreneurs have proven time and again that they have the passion and grit to make a difference in their families’ lives. “You work wonders in three different worlds: the world of home, your own personal growth, and the world of business. You’re actually doing three times the work that men are doing,” said PLDT Chief Operating Officer Menardo “Butch” Jimenez, addressing the mompreneurs in the room during Gawad Madiskarte 2024 at Seda Hotel in BGC last October 19. This is the third awards ceremony that Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH) and PLDT Home have staged since…

No matter how hard you try, you can’t break up with your past. Acclaimed Fil-Am stunt coordinator Jonathan Eusebio, whose work includes Black Panther, the John Wick films, The Matrix Resurrections, and more, now makes his feature film directorial debut in Love Hurts. Starring Ke Huy Quan in his first major lead role, and Ariana DeBose. See how much Love Hurts, arriving in Philippine cinemas in February 2025.

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, has launched new direct flight routes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to Kansai, Don Mueang, Masbate, and San Vicente. With Bangkok and Kansai now among the 14 international destinations served by MCIA, the airport solidifies its position as a vital international gateway. Additionally, Masbate and San Vicente are part of the 27 local destinations accessible from MCIA. The inaugural flight to Don Mueang departed from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) at 2:20 AM on October 2, marked by a traditional water cannon salute. The water cannon salutes for the flights to Kansai, San Vicente,…

SM Cares and Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI) recently held a seminar with the aim of educating people on Down Syndrome as part of their goal of promoting better inclusion and acceptance for individuals living with the condition. The seminar was held last October 19 at SM City Sucat in Paranaque City. Titled “Understanding Down Syndrome: A Sensitivity Seminar,” the seminar was designed to educate participants about Down Syndrome, while promoting sensitivity and understanding, and supporting families and individuals living with the condition.

SM Supermalls invites you to embark on a delightful culinary adventure around Metro Manila! Discover an array of new and delectable dining options—from international flavors to local favorites, there’s something to satisfy every palate. First stop: SM City Sta. Mesa TGI Friday’s brings its signature lively atmosphere and mouth-watering American classics to SM City Sta. Mesa. Whether you’re craving burgers, ribs, or signature cocktails, TGI Friday’s is the perfect spot for families and friends to gather for great food and fun times. With dynamic decor and a bustling bar area, it’s the go-to place for a casual lunch or an…