Author: Team Orange

Leading telco and digital services provider PLDT and its mobile subsidiaries Smart and Sun are once again hosting the ACC, the award-winning telco and technology conference, now on its 12th year, held at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa in Cebu from September 6-9. Attended by over 1,300 delegates from over 60 countries, the ACC provides an ideal venue for bilateral meetings, workshops, exhibits, and networking events, featuring speakers from around the world who are experts in the fields of technology, telecoms, and related fields. Shown in photo is the cutting of the ceremonial ribbon of the ACC Exhibit, with PLDT…

Traffic congestion is an everyday reality – anytime, anywhere, for everyone in Manila. With the help of uber POOL, an innovative product that enables people going in the same direction at the same time to share the journey, Uber is reinventing #SquadGoals and inviting Filipinos to (car)pool together to save fuel, cut emissions and reduce kilometers driven on the road. Through the #POOLSquad competition, in just three weeks, participating teams saved 703,000 kilometers and 33,000 liters of fuel and even reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 77 metric tons. With celebrities, athletes, and social influencers as captains of the three squads,…

Every now and then, the traditional classroom framework needs to be augmented. Not because it is lacking, but because we all need that additional support to accelerate our way to the top. As such, Your Tutorial Center (YTC) teaches the children that not just the academic matters, but also inculcates in them important values and attitudes that they can use to achieve their goals. “I wasn’t excessively fond of math and numbers, but YTC helped make the numbers more manageable,” says Patricia Enriquez, a research consultant in the Asian Development Bank and an editorial associate for the Philippine Sociological Reviews.…

On 28 February 1995, a small, unassuming column by then-unknown author Helen Fielding appeared in the British newspaper The Independent. It was written from the point of view of a single young woman by the name of Bridget Jones (age: 32, weight: nine stone, three pounds) who lived and worked in London. The columns quickly gained popularity, and as Bridget became a household name, in rolled offers for her creator. Within 10 years of Fielding’s first words on her appearing, Bridget Jones had found herself in two international best-selling books and two global box-office hits. Now, Oscar® winners Renée Zellweger…

From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel by Ransom Riggs, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” When Jake (Asa Butterfield) discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jake learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, he realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out what is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is. “Miss Peregrine’s Home…

Explore and discover new things with the entire family as SKY opens its lifestyle cable TV channels for free to all its SKYcable and Destiny Cable digital postpaid subscribers until September 15 to give Filipino families an incredible learning experience at the comforts of home Free cable TV channels roster on the week of September 9 to September 15 are the best of SKY’s lifestyle channels that include Asian Food Channel, FYI, Travel Channel, Outdoor Channel, DMAX, Fashion TV, HGTV, Food Network, Lifestyle Channel, Eve, TLC, and Discovery HD World.

German-based market research organization GfK reported that OPPO is now the second bestselling smartphone brand in the ASEAN’s fastest growing mobile market, the Philippines. GfK’s latest survey showed that OPPO increased its market share from 3.2 percent in July 2015 to 8.6 percent in July 2016, more than double its share from last year. The smartphone brand also rose from third spot in June 2016 at 8.5 percent, to second last July. “Our increasing shares show how we are able to capture what Filipinos want in a mobile device,” said Stephen Cheng, OPPO’s Brand Marketing Manager. “We not only meet…

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria’s culinary team once again bagged major awards at the Philippine Culinary Cup 2016 last August 3-6 held at the SMX Convention Center. Various challenges in both individual and group categories were participated by professional and culinary students across the country. Representing Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, are Ultimate Chef Warriors, Chefs Manuel Abogado, Christopher John (CJ) Sanchez, and Jude Enierga; joined by neophytes Jan Olaño and Giovanni Olhon. Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria bagged the gold medal for their exemplary execution in the Dream Team Challenge which was a three-course menu (using foie gras in appetizer, Iberico belly…

What if, in the middle of your routine eye check-up, you ended up face-to-face with Philippine leading man Piolo Pascual? Watch and share the surprised reactions of patients during a vision screening set up by Essilor’s flagship brand Crizal® on Youtube. The new video is part of the brand’s campaign to encourage patients and customers alike to stay present in every experience of your life or, better yet, to create your own precious moments with the clear vision that only Crizal® can provide. Crizal® lenses are available at leading optical shops and through eye care professionals nationwide. For more information, visit…

In late 2013, the calamity ravaged not just thousands of homes but also hundreds of commercial establishments, infrastructure and institutions including local schools. This left many students, like those who used to go to some of the schools within or in nearby barangays which have not yet been rebuilt, to attend classes in makeshift rooms made from a patchwork of fragile wood and roof for almost three years. With their eagerness to continue studying despite the situation, KVIS proves to be heaven-sent, especially as it is within the village where most of the students’ families have also been relocated. Hanabishi,…

Altitude.7 became a group when Richmond (drummer) and Kevin (vocalist) decided to form an all-male band two years ago; although they did not perform at events together they made sure to have time for this special project. There were line-up changes but through the members’ strong determination, the band is now made up of members Richmond, Ranyle, Kevin, Alex, and Mark. The group also landed a spot in the Top 10 finalists in ALDUB Song Writing Contest. The band is all OPM, the sound, the words, the look. Altitude.7 writes mainly ballads with a slow-rock twist you can almost feel…