Author: Team Orange

Peugeot Philippines recently crowned its first ever Peugeot Philippines Tennis Open (PPTO) champions after six (6)months of tennis action in five (5) qualifying legs around the country.The PPTO champions will experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the French Open (Roland-Garros) live this May 2016, as well as visit the brand’s headquarters in Paris. Philippines’ No. 3 Johnny Arcilla triumphed over Roel Capangpangan in a landslide victory with the score of 6-1,6-0,6-0. Meanwhile, top seed Marian Capadocia bagged the women’s singles championship, beating Clarice Patrimonio. The first set was a tight duel between the two, but Marian dominated the second set, sealing…

HISTORY® premieres “Roots” on 31 May 2016, airing over four consecutive nights at 9pm (PH). The four-night, eight-hour event series developed by HISTORY, from A+E Studios, is a historical portrait of American slavery recounting the journey of one family and their will to survive and ultimately carry on their legacy despite hardship. The stellar cast includes Academy Award® winners Forest Whitaker (“Fiddler”) and Anna Paquin (“Nancy Holt”); Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Laurence Fishburne (“Alex Haley”); Golden Globe Award® winning and Emmy Award® nominated actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“Tom Lea”); Tony Award® winner Anika Noni Rose (“Kizzy”); Grammy Award®…

Nearly 77 percent of governments worldwide have an official presence on YouTube, and the majority actively use the platform, posting a total of nearly 200,000 videos to date,according to a new study by Burson-Marsteller, a leading strategic communications and global public relations firm.The World Leaders on YouTube study, based on research carried out in March 2016, shows that 148 of the 193United Nations member states maintain an official YouTube channel. The findings form the third installment of the 2016 edition of Burson-Marsteller’s annual Twiplomacy study, which analyzes how world leaders and governments use social media to engage citizens. “World Leaders…

After helping countless women cope with breakup with her first book, “Dear Alex, Break Na Kami?! Paano?! Love, Catherine, Alex Gonzaga” is back with her follow-up book that’s sure to be part of her beloved readers’ journeys in life and love. Titled Dear Alex, We’re Dating. Tama, Mali?! Love, Catherine, the second book in the Dear Alex series was launched last March 20 in National Book Store Glorietta 1, much to the delight of fans who have been anticipating the book’s release. Being the fun and perky host that she is, Alex entertained the crowd as she indulged them with…

the Philippines and the United States elect their future leaders this year. As Election Day comes closer, the unfolding political drama in these countries grows more and more intense. But did you know that House of Cards is largely influenced by works of the greatest English dramatist? As artists and scholars all over the world look forward to William Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary in April, shows like House of Cards and characters like Frank Underwood (played by Kevin Spacey) remind audiences of the enduring influence of the Bard’s works. Here are some facts on Shakespeare’s influence on the series. Richard…

From David Kanter, executive producer of “The Revenant” comes a non-stop blistering action thriller “Bastille Day” starring Idris Elba and Richard Madden set in the French capital, Paris, is a story of an unlikely pair a reckless CIA agent and a brilliant pickpocket who must work together to uncover and take down a conspiracy. “Bastille Day” tracks Michael Mason (Richard Madden, “Game of Thrones”), an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself in the hands of the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar (Idris Elba, “Pacific Rim”), is a field…

It was a whole day filled with fun, friendship and gastronomic delights as the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the Department of Tourism (DOT), Makansutra and Ayala Malls launched the World Street Food Congress (WSFC) 2016 via a 15-hour food frenzy safari. WSFC is an international culinary affair and will be held in the Philippines for the first time after being hosted by Singapore for the past two years. The five day event will take place at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) from 20-24 April 2016 and will feature the World Street Food Dialogue, World Street Food Jamboree, and World Street Food…

(Left) At the Q&A after the packed screening of the much acclaimed, “Right-Footed” are from left, former KTVU 2 reporter Lloyd LaCuesta, film director Nick Spark, Jessica Cox and producer Mona Lisa Yuchengco.  (Right) Getting together before the screening of the film at New Parkway Theater in Oakland yesterday are, from left, CAAMFest Executive Director Stephen Gong, “Right Footed” producer Mona Lisa Yuchengco, Jessica Cox, director Nick Spark and ABS-CBN North America Managing Director Olivia De Jesus. 

On April 14 and 15, 2016, the top electric vehicle industry players in the Philippines, together with some top EV players in the region, will once again converge at the Meralco Multipurpose Hall at Pasig City for the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit 2016. This will be lead-organized by the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP). EVAP President Rommel Juan disclosed that the theme for this year is “Investing in the EV industry towards a sustainable transport and closer regional economic integration”. “This fifth edition of the annual EV Summit aims to highlight models of synergetic business collaborations in the…

Global technology leader LG Electronics adds to its ever-growing portfolio the K Series, a new smartphone line which gives users the experience found in premium devices, combined with the desired affordability. The LG K4 LTE is an entry-level device with best-in-class practicality, featuring a 4.5-inch display, 8GB memory and LTE connectivity. The smartphone incorporates a sleek design that flows naturally into the bezel for a comfortable and secure grip. The K4 LTE offers LG’s popular camera features such as Gesture Shot and Flash for Selfie inherited from its G Series, making it a standout among competitors. The K10 LTE, on…

Lenovo recently opened a Lenovo Exclusive Store (LES) at the 3rd floor Cyberzone Area of SM Iloilo in Iloilo City. Iloilo City is one of the bustling economic hubs in the Philippines with its fast economic growth. Lenovo Exclusive Stores are dedicated concept shops where customers can see, touch, feel and experience a wide range of Lenovo products from desktop PCs, laptops, tablets and phablets. According to the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) 2015, Iloilo is ranked as the 2nd top city for Government Efficiency in the Philippines. In the past years, many investors have been motivated to invest in Iloilo…