Author: Team Orange

A new solar power system has armed an elementary school with the right tools to weather the worst floods especially when power lines are down. As part of its Earth Hour 2016 campaign, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) recently turned over a solar power system to the Nangka Elementary School (NES), dramatically enhancing its ability to respond to disasters while augmenting its own power supply. Present at the turnover ceremony were Rep. Miro Quimbo of the 2nd Legislative District of Marikina City, Marikina City Mayor Del de Guzman, Marikina DepEd Superintendent Helen Go and NES Principal Teresita Cervantes.…

Timely as today’s major concerns on battling terrorism comes the riveting action film “Bastille Day” based on true events starring Idris Elba and Richard Madden out to stop a series of bomb attacks in Paris. In “Bastille Day,” Michael Mason (Richard Madden from ‘Game of Thrones’) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar (Idris Elba from ‘Luther’ and “Prometheus’), the field agent on the case, soon realizes that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and…

TV5’s Barangay Utakan, the first and only “barangayan” quiz show brings sizzle to your summer on its second season. A fun-filled and exciting take on the Pinoy community spirit, this innovative news quiz show on Philippine television aims to showcase “Pinoy bayanihan’’ in the country’s different barangays communities rather than just individuals compete for a variety of prizes and collectively try to outsmart the competition by answering questions drawn from current news and public events. The participating teams also get the chance to perform challenging tasks and what makes the show more exciting is the fact that it does not…

Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. has continued to drive the love for motorcycles around the country by making sure that every Filipino gets the opportunity to experience being “Revved’. For 3 days, locals were engaged in different activities that made them more familiar with the brand such as the Amazing ride challenge. As one of the sponsors of the race, the 61 participants that registered with a Yamaha Motorcycle were given special items and one of the winners of the race was an FZ rider who received a prize from Yamaha. There was also the Yamaha Racing Clinic for Kids. The…

It’s official: OPPO’s camera phone with a 16-megapixel front camera has been finally launched in the Philippines. The F1 Plus, the second device after the F1 in the camera-centric F series, is being touted as the “bigger, better Selfie Expert.” The global tech giant’s new device retails for P21,990 and is available for pre-order nationwide from April 16 to April 29. Down payment is just P1,000, and you get a free OPPO selfie stick along with the unit as soon as you pick it up starting April 30. The F1 Plus has a 16-megapixel front-facing Hi-Light Camera that captures clear,…

Grab a free 18-inch Yellow Cab pizza when you PayLite at least P25,000 using any of your Citi credit cards from now until June 30, 2016. Choose among Yellow Cab’s New York’s Finest, NY Classic and #4 Cheese pizza flavors and have it delivered right at your doorstep for free.

Tech reviewers around the world have said that dual rear cameras are the future of smartphone photography. Leading phone manufacturers are on a race to launch their own take on this technology. But why is there so much excitement over this innovation? Simply put, having two rear cameras enables a smartphone to take even more impressive photos than it could with just one rear camera. The two cameras support each other to work faster, take in more light and detail while reducing noise, and enable image refocusing, or the changing of an image’s focal point, even after one has taken…

April is sure to delight the palates of foodies as the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and Department of Tourism (DOT) launch Food Month with a delicious line up of gastronomic events and activities. Kicking off the Food Month is the Flavors of the Philippines, a nationwide, month-long cultural and food festival showcasing the best of each region’s culinary specialties. A prelude to Madrid Fusión Manila (MFM) 2016, Flavors of the Philippines celebrates regional cuisines through various activities such as food tours and tastings, and weekend markets, among others. The Flavors of the Philippines started with the Paella Gigante Festival last…

Last February, the country’s biggest cycling competition hit the road. It began with a three-leg race in Mindanao that crossed Butuan City, going to Cagayan and ending in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. A Visayan leg followed the Mindanao race in March; and this month, the prestigious cycling competition finally ended in Luzon. For over three months, aspiring cycling champs pedaled across the country covering more than 3,000 kilometers across routes that spanned everything from leisurely scenic roads to torturously inclined terrain. Over a hundred riders started Ronda Pilipinas, and now, Mindanao and Luzon Leg winner Jan Paul Morales of Navy-Standard Insurance and…

Chevron Philippines, Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand, continues to strengthen its partnership with Handyman with the increase of participating Handyman branches nationwide that offer the full range of Havoline and Delo gasoline and diesel engine oils, coolants, greases, and transmission fluid. “We started our partnership with only nine (9) participating Handyman branches last December, and as of today, Chevron lubricants are now available in 20 branches nationwide. We’ve seen such strong reception from customers, especially for our premium range of Havoline synthetic gasoline engine and motorcycle oils,” said Joe Bronfman, CPI Area Business Manager for Lubricants, Philippines, and…

Sony Channel steals the scene as it hosts this year’s Summer Escape in Boracay. Fun-filled summer activities await the participants in this event happening on April 22 at The Sand Bar Station 1 in Boracay starting at 1PM, to be hosted by Jaz Reyes. In the evening, the mood is set with special performances by Clara Benin, RJ Jimenez, and Up Dharma Down. To participate in this event, guests need to register by liking Sony Channel’s Facebook page. After which, they’ll be given an ‘event passport’ which they could use to participate in different activity booths, and enjoy the evening…