Author: Team Orange

Get ready for a sizzling celebration at Cebu’s grandest Cebu Lechon Festival, held at The Mactan Newtown, where tradition meets innovation in the heart of the Queen City of the South. This year’s festival is set to be extra special with the exciting appearance of Chef Myke ‘Tatung’ Sarthou, Cebu’s very own culinary star known for his inventive twists on traditional Filipino dishes. Chef Tatung, the chef and co-owner of the acclaimed Lore Manila, is a celebrated figure in Philippine cuisine. He’s renowned not only for his deep understanding of Filipino culinary heritage but also for his ability to blend…

Packworks, a Filipino startup that provides a business-to-business (B2B) open platform to sari-sari stores, has been announced as the Bronze Stevie Award winner “Company of the Year – Computer Software – Medium-size” category in the 21st Annual International Business Awards. The prestigious honor recognizes Packworks’ significant contributions to the tech and retail sectors in providing cutting-edge solutions that support local micro-entrepreneurs. “This award reflects how our mission resonates with business leaders globally and validates the significance of our work. At Packworks, we are committed to empowering sari-sari stores through our open platform, driving innovation in the e-commerce and retail sectors,”…

“They aren’t gonna change this We gotta do it ourselves They think that it’s over But it’s just begun Only one thing can save us—Only the young (only the young)” In an era where lasting change may often feel like a faraway dream, the anthem of Taylor Swift’s “Only the Young” rings with a powerful and urgent truth. The song captures a generational call to action that echoes through the lives of youth groups—youth groups that are rising to the occasion and proving that after all this time, they have been the harbingers of transformation all along.

Attention, Wolfies from Alabang! Big Bad Wolf is leaving Filinvest, Alabang, soon! It’s the last Big Bad Wolf book sale in Manila, so don’t miss your chance to haul great titles and greater prices. Catch the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale at Filinvest Tent, Alabang until September 1. Doors open daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 midnight, leaving guests with plenty of time to see what’s in store! Incredible deals and discounts still await! Metrobank continues to offer credit cardholders an exclusive 0% 3-month installment promo for single-receipt purchases worth a minimum of P3,000 at the book sale. That’s not…

Clean drinking water is now accessible to certain remote areas in Palawan, following the completion of a project led by Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) in cooperation with the Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (Forest Foundation) and the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines (Canadian Embassy). Its completion benefits 4,362 households or a population of 18,904 individuals in three different barangays within Palawan, including Brgy. New Busuanga in Busuanga; Brgy. 6 in Coron; and Brgy. Malaking Patag in Culion.

Riding a motorcycle during the rainy season can be challenging and requires extra caution to stay safe and dry. So, you now know some of the best practices for staying safe while riding your motorcycle in the rain. But what about taking care of your motorcycle this rainy season? While motorcycles are designed to endure bad weather, prolonged exposure to rain can still lead to long-term wear and tear for your two-wheeled companion. To help you protect your motorcycle, below are a few tips that you should keep in mind! Keep your tires in tip-top shape Ensure your tires have…

Ajinomoto Philippines Flavor Food Inc. Cebu or APF Cebu celebrates its 20th Anniversary! To mark the company’s growth and transformation since its opening in 2004, APF Cebu organized a planting activity of mangrove trees with their theme “Mangrove Planting: Sustaining the Environment, Marching on to 2030”. This initiative is a testament to APF Cebu’s commitment towards sustainability and community engagement as it commemorates twenty years of excellence in the food industry. Over a hundred employees of APF Cebu joined the Fisher Folk Organization of Barangay Day-as in Cordova, Cebu, where they planted 1,200 mangrove saplings. This is to acknowledge the…

Festive Walk Iloilo, known as the most beautiful mall in Iloilo City, invites everyone to celebrate the 4th Iloilo-Korea Friendship Day with an exciting lineup of activities at K-Town on August 31. In collaboration with the Iloilo Korean United Community Association and the Iloilo City Government, Festive Walk Iloilo is marking this significant day of international friendship with an array of delightful events. Now in its fourth year, this annual event continues to offer a platform for Filipinos, Koreans, and people from all nationalities to come together in celebration.

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project, a global initiative funded by PEPFAR and USAID and led by FHI 360, engaged youth leaders and influencers in a fun and interactive learning experience on HIV, sexual pleasure, and sexual health promotion through this year’s Young Influencers Convention. The convention was held in early August at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City, as part of the upskilling activities under EpiC’s Free to Be YOUTH HUB. The goal of the two-day convention was to develop and sustain collaboration between advocates and online influencers in promoting sexual health in various social media platforms.…

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, is collaborating with Good Transport Solutions Inc. (GTSI), a transit mobility solutions provider, and GHL, a leading nationwide payment service provider and payment acquirer. This collaboration has enabled the use of Visa cards for payments on modern jeepneys in Cebu and Mandaue City, the second biggest city in Cebu. The initiative kicked off today with an official launch ceremony at the Cebu IT Park Transport Terminal, with Good Transport Solutions Inc. (GTSI) working in partnership with local transport operators, Lahug Apas Transport Cooperative (LATRANSCO) and Mandaue Transport Cooperative (MTC), to launch 120 modern…

Get ready to dance and vibe with the HSCC! The Hindley Street Country Club, also described as the greatest cover band in the world with over 1 billion views across social media platforms, will perform live in Manila on September 29, 2024, at the New Frontier Theater.