Author: Team Orange

Whether it’s an artistic shot, a glam pic, or a duckface, the selfie is a way of celebrating different aspects of “who you are.” Various studies have linked the selfie with self-obsession. But Dr. Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center, pointed out in her column for Psychology Today that “in spite of the wealth of negative headlines, there are several reasons for selfies that have nothing to do with narcissism.” “Selfies offer the opportunities to show facets of yourself, such as the artsy side, the silly side, or the glamorous side,” Rutledge said. “By offering different aspects…

Join the ultimate Filipino heartthrob, Piolo Pascual, as he whets everyone’s appetite through his multi-stop food trip around the land of the rising sun in Lifestyle’s newest food and travel show called “The Crawl.” Promising a mouth-watering and experiential view of Japanese cuisine in Osaka, Japan, Piolo, together with his travel buddy, Lui Villaluz, takes on the food crawl challenge and hits the favorite dining spots of the locals to score the best Ramen and Okonomiyaki in the city. From this culinary expedition, viewers will also discover a different and more authentic side to the multi-awarded actor as he steps…

The inspiring conversion of soldier Ignacio de Loyola better known as St. Ignatius from a sinner to a man of God is depicted in the epic film Ignacio de Loyola. The English-language movie produced by Jesuit Communications Philippines (JesCom) and co-presented by the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific and One Meralco Foundation, features a cast composed of famous stars in Spain. These stars are Javier Godino of Oscar Best Foreign Film El Secreto de Sus Ojos, Isabel Garcia Lorca of Desperately Seeking Susan, Pepe Ocio of Camino, and Julio Perillan of Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Shakespeare-trained Spanish heartthrob Andreas Muñoz plays the…

When one hears “Starbucks”, great coffee comes to mind. But did you know that the global coffee brand serves great food as well? Perfect for an early morning to-go breakfast and a savory meal during your lunch breaks, Starbucks Signature Pairings feature tasty food with handcrafted beverages just the way you like it. Starting July 26, you can avail of these signature pairings for breakfast (store opening at 10am) and lunch (from 10am to 2pm) at a special price. “Starbucks has long been offering a delectable line-up of food items to choose from. With the new Starbucks Signature Pairings, we…

Always finding ways to cater to its Guests, Shakey’s has grown to be a favorite hang out among Filipinos. From their mouth-watering Thin Crust pizzas to their all-time favorite Chicken ’N’ Mojos, their ever-dependable menu has evolved over the years to cater to every Guest’s craving. As a place that Filipinos know that they can count on for good times and great memories, Shakey’s is giving their Guests a good reason to look forward to Mondays much, much more through their Chicken ’N’ Mojos Monday Madness Promo.

For years, Starbucks has kept its customers on their toes with regular releases of beautifully-designed Starbucks Cards. This month, in celebration of its 3rd anniversary, Starbucks Philippines offers Cards and merchandise with designs evoking a sense of pride about the rich history of the country. “As a global brand, we look for ways to make Starbucks more relevant to the local market. This year, we want to be closer to the hearts of the Filipinos through Cards featuring well-known cultural and geographical landscapes familiar to every Filipino,” said Keith Cole, head of marketing for Starbucks Philippines. Starting August 8, Starbucks…

After a successful season of mentoring and training young volleyball players across Metro Manila and nearby provinces, multi-awarded athlete Alyssa Valdez brings back her highly-anticipated Skills Camp, scaling this initiative to an even bigger nationwide level. In partnership with PLDT Home Ultera and Crosscourt PH, part two of the Alyssa Valdez Skills Camp will scour the courts of Manila, Tuguegarao, Cebu, Legazpi, Davao, Iloilo and Binan in the quest for even more fresh talent with the potential to become just like the “Phenom” herself. Kicking off on August 6, season two will run for five weeks until the culminating event…

Essilor, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, recently ranked top 5 in the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings, one of the world’s most recognized corporate environment rankings which evaluates the total environmental performance of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States and the 500 largest publicly traded companies globally. The citation was given to Essilor International for raising the bar in terms of the company’s environmental sustainability responsibilities. The company, whose footprint has become larger and more diverse than ever due to the fact that it employs over 61,000 employees, has nearly 540 production sites and networks of…

“Wonder Woman” hits movie theaters around the world June 2017 when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins. Watch the film’s first trailer which was unveiled during the Comic-Con panel Saturday. “Wonder Woman” marks the character’s first time headlining a feature. Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can…

With the nation always drawn to President Rodrigo Duterte’s intriguing yet entertaining speeches and press statements, ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. (API) releases “The Duterte Manifesto,” a compilation of quotes, jokes, and stories from and about President Duterte. Part of the proceeds of the book will be donated to the Davao Children’s Cancer Fund Inc. – House of Hope, one of the president’s favorite charities from the time that he was still a mayor. “Do not control my mouth! This is my mouth! God given gift to!” “Sinabi mo, gawin mo. Pag di mo napanindigan ‘yan, ay…Patay kang bata ka.” “I believe…

Viber, the Philippines’ leading communications app, celebrates its continuous growth in the country as it recently hit 25 million unique registered users nationwide. Viber has become a household name for Filipinos here and abroad when it comes to connecting with their friends and family. “We truly appreciate the overwhelming and continued support from our Filipino users and we’re committed to making Viber even better through local content and partnerships that celebrate and empower Filipinos and be part of their daily lives,” said Crystal Gonzalez, Viber Regional Head for Southeast Asia. Each month, Filipinos send over 44 million stickers through Viber…