Author: Team Orange

From May 15 to August 15, diners at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria will be treated to a rewarding wine and dine experience. Enjoy a glass of Wolfblass and get a second glass of the same value for free at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria’s premiere dining outlets, Seven Corners and Xin Tian Di. Pair this South Australian wine with a delicious main course or at our buffet, and receive a voucher for a 30% discount on your total bill on your next visit. The voucher is applicable up to a maximum of four diners and valid until December 31, 2015.

Photo shows (from left): Philam Life Head of Agency Employee Benefit Sales Paul Michael de Jesus, PhilamLife Bulacan East Agency Manager Leonila Santiago, DSWD SWO-4\IDD Chief Ada Colico, DSWD NCR director Ma. Alicia Bonoan, Philam Life Head of Corporate Solutions Sales Erwin Go, Philam Life Financial Advisor RosylineDimaunahan and Philam Life Corporate Sales Executive Radjan Dale Santos.

One does not need a special talent or extraordinary intelligence to be a millionaire, because in “Minute to Win It,” only a certain level of skill is required to win a cash prize and change your life. The country’s most excited game show is back on Monday (July 18) to serve up fun and exciting challenges that will surely be enjoyed by every Filipino family via a competition-centric edition called “Last Man Standing,” where the fittest survive and get the biggest cash prize. On Mondays and Wednesdays, seven players different celebrities and personalities from different fields and even ordinary Kapamilya…

Zoo Coffee formally launched its first ever branch in Makati, the business capital of Metro Manila. Just outside this branch, patrons are greeted at its entrance by a life-sized giraffe and a virtual zoo inside at Alphaland Makati Place Ayala Extension in Malugay St., across The Columns Residences. Open from 7am to 11:30 pm, Zoo Coffee was originally from Taeyoung F & B of Korea and to date has advanced to branch out in seven other countries aside from Korea namely: China, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and now the Philippines. It boasts of a unique interior concept…

Citi has been named the leading Consumer Bank in Asia by AsianInvestor Magazine for its wealth management business. The award was selected by the editorial team of the magazine and was based on the bank’s superior wealth management platform in Asia Pacific. In the editorial write up accompanying the award, the magazine said: “Citi’s wealth management business in Asia rode out powerful headwinds to enjoy strong performance, partly as a result of its enhanced portfolio management tools, digitalization and client engagements.” During the last 12 months, Citi continued to enhance its client engagement tools, such as rolling out the Portfolio…

On June 22, the whole of Metro Manila participated in #MMShakeDrill a massive earthquake drill aimed to prepare citizens for a 7.2-magnitude earthquake caused by the movement of the West Valley Fault. Organized by the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) together with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and various other stakeholders, the metrowide event aimed to mitigate the widespread loss of lives and properties. Such preparation is not unfounded paranoia: more than ever, it is a necessity. With the Philippines having been hailed as one of the world’s most disaster-prone…

Disney has just revealed the teaser poster of its live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” shining a light on the magical rose that’s pivotal to the story. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears,…

Last July 3, Makati closed off a strip of Paseo de Roxas and hosted the first Block Party that brought gastronomic delights, a kiddie fun fair and great entertainment for all. Makati once again proved its distinct city vibe and vibrant community spirit by transforming its iconic business avenues into a culinary street party a first in the city. The Makati Block Party featured well-loved food vendors of the valued, celebrated city tradition, the Salcedo Community Market. The event is part of the city’s efforts to increase its walk ability by giving the community a reason to head out, walk…

Yes, you read it right. International casualwear brand Penshoppe is bringing one of its brand ambassadors, Lucky Blue Smith, to Manila. The male supermodel is expected to arrive in the country on July 29 to participate in a fashion show and meet and greet with fans. The 18-year old Los Angeles native joined Team Penshoppe as its newest global ambassador early this year. “We are very excited for everyone to finally meet and get to know Lucky more,” shares Penshoppe Brand Director Jeff Bascon. “A lot of his fans have been asking when he’ll be coming to the Philippines since…

Barely two years ago, 35-year-old Swede David F. Sandberg was a debt-ridden wannabe filmmaker who had never held a steady job, let alone made a feature. He had been rejected by the Swedish Film Institute even for a relatively modest shorts investment. He and his wife, Lotta Losten, got by in part on her salary as an employee. But a short film the couple made in their apartment in Sweden about a woman who sees a scary supernatural creature only when the lights are out changed their fortunes. The piece was made for a contest run by the horror website…

ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s leading media and entertainment company, announced the appointment of Antonio Ventosa as the new chief operating Officer of Sky Cable Corporation, a leading cable and broadband technology provider in the Philippines. Ventosa will be responsible for the company’s overall business strategy and operations. He assumes the position as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary and inherits leadership of a company already strong in cable television but is eyeing expansion into being more than just a cable service. Under his leadership, SKY is expanding nationwide with its recently launched direct-to-home service, branded as SKYdirect. “With the launch…