Author: Team Orange

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino remains a Kapamilya as she renewed her contract with ABS-CBN last Tuesday (January 14) afternoon. “Who would want to leave if you’re with the number one? If it’s not with ABS-CBN, I would have gone in a different direction and not in the field of television,” Kris Aquino stated. She admitted that she had negotiations with another network, but she cleared that they did not talk about her possible transfer. “I thought of using the revenues from ‘My Little Bossings’ to set-up my own production company,” she explained. Aside from hosting “Kris TV,” she…

As an advocate of superior customer experience, Globe Telecom moves to protect its prepaid subscribers against alleged load theft and unknown load deductions, more popularly known as “nakaw-load” with its roster of prepaid load notification services. Globe Prepaid pioneered the first free and automatic load notification service in the country, the Globe Prepaid Load Watch, which gives subscribers real-time updates on load usage. Through Globe Prepaid Load Watch, prepaid subscribers automatically receive alerts on their mobile phones when their load reaches P5 or less or when they have insufficient balance to make calls or send a text message. Through this…

Lenovo recently introduced its first LTE smartphone, the Lenovo Vibe Z, a gorgeous razor-thin, blazing-fast device equipped with gesture controls, photo enhancement software and other premium technologies. To complement the Vibe Z, Lenovo also launched a trio of smartphones, starting with the S930, a supersized 6-in device primed for media addicts, the S650, a 4.7-in compact and stylish workhorse, and the “tweener” A859, a 5-in high performance all-rounder. These four new devices complement Lenovo’s existing portfolio of phones ranging from feature phones to premium smartphones across multiple price points. Lenovo, currently the #3 smart connected device maker worldwide, has expanded…

Global technology leader LG Electronics jumpstarts the new year with a limited-time-only New Year price promo on three of its top mid-range smartphones. LG G Pro Lite—the consumer electronics giant’s G Series dual-SIM “phablet” (phone and tablet) with an embedded stylus pen—features a 5.5-inch IPS display for more compelling visuals coupled with an 8-megapixel camera with back side illumination for sharper images even in low-light settings. Battery life is a massive 3,140 mAh and audio quality is enriched by its built-in dual speaker. This powerful device is now available for only P13,990 (from the regular price of P15,990). The LG…

Hot off the success of “The Expendables 2,” Sylvester Stallone returns to Rocky mode as he plays boxer Henry “Razor” Sharp who comes out of retirement for one final match versus fierce rival Billy “The Kid” McDonnen (Robert De Niro) in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new comedy “Grudge Match.” In the film, “The Kid” and “Razor” are two local Pittsburgh fighters whose fierce rivalry put them in the national spotlight. Each had scored a victory against the other during their heyday, but in 1983, on the eve of their decisive third match, Razor suddenly announced his retirement, refusing to explain why…

With the advent of digital technology, Globe Telecom makes its presence felt at the Sinulog Festival in Cebu from January 16-19, 2014 by harnessing social media to showcase the vibrant and lively celebration to the rest of the world. This year, the leading telecommunications company turns to social networking sites Instagram and Twitter to engage locals and tourists participating in one of the country’s biggest and most attended festivals with a photo submission contest. To join the contest, Sinulog attendees should capture and upload photos taken from the Globe Neon Carnival on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtags #Wonderful2014 and…

Solane, the country’s leading LPG solutions company, is on the lookout for the most talented little misses and teens as it opens the second Little Miss Solane pageant for 2014. Open to young girls (Cuties category: 6-10 years old) and teens (Teenies category: 11-14 years old), Little Miss Solane is a rare opportunity where these girls can discover, develop and nurture their talents and potentials at an early age and grow into empowered, responsible and successful women in their own right. Little Miss Solane will thoroughly search the country by holding regional screenings in key cities and provinces. Out of…

Manila, Philippines – With work environments getting more and more competitive every day, gaining ground to achieve success is becoming an even bigger challenge. According to fitness coach and APEX (Athletic Performance Enhancement) Sports Training Inc. Training Director Jim Saret, staying on top of your game begins with a well-rounded health routine – be it morning yoga sessions, burying your nose in a good book, or other habits that help sustain a proactive mind and body. The New Year provides a fresh start for young professionals to get ahead at work and lead happier and healthier lives. Revamp your lifestyle…

Celebrations for the Lunar New Year are already underway at the Grande Dame. Guests can look forward to a full list of activities that usher in the Year of the Wooden Horse, bringing prosperity, luck and joy to their lives. From the familiar red ang pao envelopes to the ritual dragon and lion dances, guests can look forward to celebrating 2014 in spectacular fashion. The experience begins with the interactive display of Chinese imperial horses at the Grand Lobby, that can serve as the backdrop for precious memories with family and friends. At the Grand Lobby, our Prosperity Booth will…

Emile Hirsch (“Into the West,” TV’s “Bonnie & Clyde”) portrays real-life Navy SEAL Danny P. Dietz, Jr. was a communications officer and spotter for SEAL Team 10, in director Peter Berg’s war thriller “Lone Survivor.” For his actions in the line of duty, Dietz was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. Based on The New York Times bestselling true story of heroism, courage and resilience, “Lone Survivor” tells the incredible tale of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda operative who are ambushed by the enemy in the mountains of Afghanistan. When Hirsch ran into Berg…

In support of the Philippine Standard Time (PhST) initiative led by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration-Department of Science and Technology (PAGASA-DOST), Globe Telecom has implemented the PHST in its Globe Stores and premium dealers nationwide. This is in compliance with the adoption of the PhST in accordance with RA 10535 or the Philippine Standard Time of 2013. All Globe Stores are to synchronize their time with that of the PhST and ensure that all time pieces including laptops, computers, TV screens, bundy clocks as well as demo devices and mobile hotlines have been adjusted according to the…