Author: Team Orange

Internationally acclaimed Filipino independent filmmaker Lav Diaz’ film “Ang Babaeng Humayo” (“The Woman Who Left”) won the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film, the highest honor given at the 73rd Venice Film Festival last Saturday (September 10). “This is for my country, for the Filipino people, for our struggle and the struggle of humanity,” said Diaz in his acceptance speech. Produced by ABS-CBN’s Cinema One Originals and Diaz’ Sine Olivia, “Ang Babaeng Humayo” tells the story of Horacia (Charo Santos), a woman seeking revenge after being convicted for decades for a crime she didn’t commit. This is the first time…

Filipinos are born with an innate talent in music. Our OPMs are written from the heart in both lyrics and tune as we portray lives and everyday experiences through songs. This is an opportunity that Dr. Milagros How, Executive Vice President of Universal Harvester Inc. took advantage of as she continues her quest to creating awareness and recognition for her advocacy in the agricultural sector. To find a voice through song and to use music to gain recognition for our hardworking farmers and other workers in the similar sector – this is the mission of the first TOFARM Songwriting Competition.…

Singer-Songwriter JUDE (born Jude Talabis) was born in the Philippines but was raised in a small country located in the island of Borneo called “Brunei Darussalam”. At the age of 10, he started singing in church and in 2010, and joined “Pilihan Talentime 2010” a singing competition organized by “Radio Television Brunei” where he won 1st place under the non-Bruneian category. Since then, Jude has been performing on local radio stations and events in Brunei. Jude graduated with a high distinction diploma in Popular Music Vocals at NeoClassic Music School Brunei. He recently came back from Long Beach, California USA…

If one were to consult sellers, the probability of the benchmark PCOMP Index reaching “bottom” is low. So, the question remains, why are Foreign-domiciled funds still selling? The simple answer is: sellers are taking profit. Sellers are taking profit because they know that Philippine stocks cannot outperform other stock markets all the time. Thus, this opportunity to take profit now when Philippine stocks are doing well is irresistible. To recall, Philippine stocks “disconnected” from the rest of the world soon after the elections. The local stock market rallied for several weeks after elections while investor sentiment deteriorated globally. As they…

Dive enthusiasts, marine conservation advocates, and the general public are in for a bigger and more fun Dive Resort Travel (DRT) Philippines Show to be held on Sept. 9 to 112, 2016, at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. The much-awaited three-day travel fair commits to strengthen the country’s position as a premier dive and business hub in Asia as well as sustain global awareness of the country as having the richest marine biodiversity in the world. One of the components of the DRT is the dive exhibit which will feature the country’s top dive destinations, dive equipment,…

One of the most cherished and respected actors in modern cinema, Renee Zellweger reprises the character she’s most identified with — the seminal British everywoman in Universal Pictures’ new romantic comedy “Bridget Jones’s Baby” (opening in cinemas September 14). Zellweger originated the world’s favorite singleton in the 2001 feature “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and returned in the 2004 sequel “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason,” both opposite Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. In the first installment of the franchise, she earned her first Oscar® nomination, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award and British Academy of Film and Television Arts…

The first trailer of New Line Cinema’s inspiring and emotional drama “Collateral Beauty” has just been released. From Oscar-winning director David Frankel, “Collateral Beauty” is a thought-provoking drama that explores how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of beauty, and how the constants of love, time and death interlock in a life fully lived. When a successful New York ad executive suffers a personal tragedy and retreats from life, his friends devise a drastic plan to reach him before he loses everything. Pushing him to the very edge, they force him to confront the truth in surprising and profoundly…

As a brand that aims to be a partner to every individual who strives to shape his own destiny and of the world, Suzuki Philippines Inc. showcases young people who excel in their respective crafts in its “Drivers of Tomorrow” themed booth at the much-awaited 6th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) happening at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on September 14 to 18. The pioneer manufacturer of compact vehicles in the country promises five days of great experience for its booth visitors with the amazing automobile displays, loads of prizes, fun activities, and all-day festivities it has prepared,…

Bea Tan, Citi Philippines Consumer Banking Head was recently named among this year’s 100 most influential Filipinas in the world (Global FWN100™) by the Filipina Women’s Network. The Global FWN100 Award™ recognizes 100 women of Philippine ancestry who are changing the face of leadership in the global workplace, having reached status for outstanding work in their respective fields and are recognized for their achievement and contributions to society, femtorship and legacy. Tan was selected from an outstanding field of nominees from around the world. Tan was conferred the Builder award during the 13th Filipina Leadership Global Summit organized by the…

With singer and songwriter Noel Cabangon, you can always expect something new and refreshing. Cabangon has a new album under Universal Records called “Sa ‘Yo Lamang”, a collection of classic inspirational songs and original compositions that delve on renewal and the environment. “Sa ‘Yo Lamang” is his latest addition to his growing list of chart-topping albums such as “Byahe,” “Tuloy Ang Byahe,” “Acoustic Noel,” “Throwback: Ang Songbuk ng APO,” and “Panaginip.”

Grab your gear and bring out the hero inside you in the Alviera Hero Camp, a heroes-to-be camping weekend in the great outdoors of Alviera in Porac, Pampanga on October 15-16, 2016. Campers can look forward to a weekend enjoying SandBox adventure park attractions along with the excitement of a hero training crash course, superhero movies under the night sky, stargazing with astronomers and so much more. Alviera features some of the most beautiful natural vistas in the province. Participants can avail of two types of packages to best enjoy the fresh air and views of rolling hills. Day Adventurer…