Author: Team Orange

Heavenly voices filled the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza last May 7, as the Klassikal Music Foundation (KMF) held its fundraising concert. Titled as “Songs from a Silver World,” this year’s showcase line-up included popular songs in film. Staged and directed by baritone Andrew Fernando and choreographed by Richardson Yadao, the repertoire included music from thrillers, James Bond movies, Italian Cinema, Disney, Oscar-winning songs, and other iconic tunes from the silver screen. “Coming up with the theme for this year’s showcase was an exciting journey because we wanted something that a more diverse audience can relate to. We…

As enjoyable as it is to drink a bottle of ice cold beer straight from the bottle, beer enthusiasts are now turning their attention to the idea of perfectly and properly poured beer. Last February 25, Stella Artois introduce the Stella Draught Masters a competition of both expert bartenders and Stella Artois fans to try their hand at Stella Artois’ time-honoured 9-step pouring ritual. Traditionally, Belgian beers are served in unique glasses designed to draw out the flavor and accentuate the profile of a particular brew. For Stella Artois, that glass is the Chalice. And a classic 9-Step pouring ritual involving…

Kaspersky Lab’s database now includes about 15 thousand ransomware modifications and the number continues to grow. In the first quarter of 2016, Kaspersky Lab security solutions prevented 372,602 ransomware attacks on users, 17 percent of which targeted the corporate sector. The number of attacked users increased by 30 percent compared to Q4, 2015. One of the most famous and widespread ransomware in Q1, 2016 was Locky. Kaspersky Lab products detected attempts to infect users with this Trojan in 114 countries, and as of early May 2016 it remains active. Another ransomware called Petya was interesting from a technical perspective because…

There is no question that education forms the basic foundation for a child’s eventual future, which is why this time of the year causes a lot of anxiety for parents when it comes to choosing a school for their children. With the new K-12 program now firmly in place, some schools are better equipped to deal with this overhaul in the educational system. You want a school that prioritizes not only a child’s welfare and education but one that keeps up with the ever-evolving theories that involve learning. Hope Christian High School (HCHS) has been a leader in primary and…

Rosy-cheeked Betty Panapit once had to trek four kilometers just to fetch water up and down the jungled slopes of Sitio Pulang Lupa in Barangay Batong Labang, a rugged, mountainside community near the city of Ilagan, Isabela. Today, she walks zero kilometers for fresh water flows directly down to the 35 families in her immediate area. “Malaking tulong po talaga ito para sa amin, lalo na sa panahon ng El Niño at tagtuyot (this is a big help for us, especially because we are being hit bythe El Niño),” she says. Betty and her community have discovered how living in…

Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult star in “Equals,” an emotionally and visually arresting film set in a dystopian future where where everyone has had their deepest feelings and emotions genetically deactivated to promote a more stable, violence-free culture. When a Silas (Hoult) and Nia (Stewart) start to experience feelings, it throws off the balance of their lives and the oppressive society around them. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Drake Doremus, it was necessary to cast two young actors capable of delivering nuanced and subtle turns over a demanding schedule in making “Equals.” For his part, Hoult was a fan of Doremus’s…

Sony Channel, the home of Hollywood’s entertainment, has added two new comedy shows for this merry month of May: Crowded and Superstore. Taking its place alongside comedy series Dr. Ken on ROFLingSunday nights, Crowded follows married couple Mike and Martina Moore who are excited to settle into their new life as empty-nesters. But not all goes to plan and chaos ensues as their two daughters unexpectedly return home to figure out their lives and Mike’s parents decide to stay with them instead of moving to Florida. Crowded is produced by Hazy Mills Productions, SamJen Productions, and Universal Television.The show stars Patrick…

Nowadays, iPhones are as good as a lifeline and finding the right tech accessory to optimize your smart phone’s battery life can be quite the challenge. This is the reason Beyond the Box, the country’s go-to Apple premium reseller, has made it easy for you to upgrade the way you charge with their May Featured Product of the Month, the EVO Endurance Charging Case. Developed by tech21, a U.K.-based tech company known for creating some of the most innovative protective accessories, the EVO Endurance Charging Case’s battery can provide your device with up to 60% extra charge with just one…

Western Digital® Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Western Digital Technologies, Inc. has completed the acquisition of SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK). The addition of SanDisk makes Western Digital Corporation a comprehensive storage solutions provider with global reach, and an extensive product and technology platform that includes deep expertise in both rotating magnetic storage and non-volatile memory (NVM). The Company also indicated that the debt financing associated with this transaction has been consummated and that the previously obtained funds from this financing have been released from escrow to Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

With Lenovo being one of the first tech companies to give consumers a taste of Virtual Reality (VR) at affordable price points, users are spoilt for choice while those still-to-be-initiated get more and more excited to get their hands on the device. But before hopping on the VR bandwagon, it is essential to look into some details straight to be able to make an informed decision when deciding which VR experience best fits one’s needs and lifestyle. Be able to enjoy the best of both worlds (quite literally!) and be a certified VR techie with these five interesting facts about…

In just over a week, Knorr’s Love at First Taste campaign have amassed an impressive 84 million views globally of its thought provoking film that explores the power of flavor, in just over a week.  The campaign also includes an interactive tool, the Knorr Flavor Profiler that encourages discovery around flavor preferences and an innovative platform to celebrate and share the findings.