Author: Team Orange

New wind farms in Ilocos Norte and Panay have added 303 MW to the country’s power supply, helping cushion consumers from a projected power shortage this March. Climate change solutions-provider World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) welcomed the timely start of operations for the new wind farms in Guimaras and Ilocos Norte. Its Seize the Wind campaign aims to increase the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) allocation for wind energy from 200 MW to 500 MW. Wind farms take faster to build and are becoming more economical power sources, freeing energy generation companies and consumers alike from the need to import…

Takashi Yamazaki, CGI wizard whose works in Asia’s hit movies “The Eternal Zero” and “Always Doraemon” brought 3D a new dimension now helms “Parasyte” one of the bestselling manga series into film from its creator Hitoshi Iwaaki. “Parasyte” starts to seep when hair-raising worm-like creatures fall from the skies and take over human brains and live like regular people to satisfy their appetite for human flesh. The parasites increasingly take on human attributes to adapt to their new environment. But one parasite fails to take control of one human – a high school student by the name of Shinichi and…

Coming off a universally applauded performance as the voice of Olaf the Snowman in Disney’s “Frozen,” comedian Josh Gad is out to make audiences laugh again in Columbia Pictures’ outrageous comedy “The Wedding Ringer.” Gad plays Doug Harris, a lovable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams, Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides flattering best men for socially challenged guys in need. What ensues is a hilarious…

Just three and a half hour away from Manila lies a destination that will surely make you fall in-love with the neo-island lifestyle. Guam offers every Filipino traveler a unique yet familiar vacation destination with its exquisite showcase of culture coupled with exotic beaches, breath-taking scenery and world-class duty-free shopping. Located West of the Pacific, in the Mariana Islands, Guam is the closest United States destination from the Philippines, and is also home to thousands of fellow Filipinos. It is currently accessible via Philippine Airlines and United Airlines. The island offers a relaxing weekend getaway for friends and families that aim…

Men from all over the metro dropped by at the Eastwood City Mall for the Gillette Mach 3 Challenge. The new Gillette Mach 3 Turbo with its advanced triple-blade technology and an enhanced Lubrastrip with Aloe Vera awed the crowd for its superior performance to combat skin redness and irritation during shaving. Zero Redness Guaranteed! Studies conducted with 7000 men from all around the world showed how improper shaving with a disposable razor causes redness, and subsequently, reduced confidence. Through the challenge, representatives of Gillette Mach 3 Turbo demonstrated how to best shave their facial hair. This was further reinforced…

adidas unveiled the newest colorway of the D Rose 5 Boost signature basketball shoe that pays homage to one of adidas’ most iconic shoes – the Superstar. The D Rose 5 Boost “Superstar” edition is highlighted by the iconic rubber shell-toe, which was featured on the original Superstar in 1969 for added durability. The upper features a luxurious snakeskin texture throughout, while the Fit Cage and laces compliment in a cream color. The upper sits atop a full-length Boost midsole for maximum energy return and comfort for one of the NBA’s most explosive players.

One of the year’s multi-awarded films, Universal Pictures’ “The Theory of Everything,” the extraordinary story of one of the world’s greatest living minds, will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide starting February 25. Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Eddie Redmayne), Best Actress (Felicity Jones) and Best Adapted Screenplay, the film is an inspiring biopic of renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde. Once a healthy, active young man, Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) received an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age. With Jane (Felicity Jones) fighting…

The world has long been fascinated by prodigies—gifted kids whose accomplishments at such a young age, shed light to a child’s inherent talent, intellect and precocity. In the Philippines, perhaps no other personalities represent the concept and reality of what gifted children are than the three who illustrated it via one of the most memorable television commercials of the 90s—Kiko Galura, James Flores, and Shaira Luna. But what has become of the three gifted kids featured in the brand’s most prolific commercial yet? The budding poet? The promising astronomer? The medical marvel? First of all, they’re all grown up…

adidas unveiled the newest colorway of the D Rose 5 Boost signature basketball shoe that the Chicago Bulls point guard will wear in his on-court rotation this season. The D Rose 5 Boost is the first basketball shoe to offer full length Boost cushioning technology designed for heightened energy return and step-in comfort to ensure maximum performance. In tradition with previous shoes, the “Brenda” colorway pays tribute to Derrick Rose’s mother with a red based shoe to celebrate her favorite color. It features a rich red woven upper with an embellished print of the D Rose logo and stars, which…

UNIQLO recently announced the worldwide launch of a special 2015 Spring, Summer collection created with Ines de La Fressange. UNIQLO Design Director Naoki Takizawa worked with Ines to merge her passion for the UNIQLO LifeWear concept with her style-inspired by refined feminine beauty and authentic quality. This is the third collaborative collection with Ines, comprising a total of 95 items in a wider range of fabrics (availability may vary by store). The collection debuts in two stages. The first, for the Spring, recently launched, at UNIQLO flagship and large stores. New to the line is the natural caramel color common to…

The Singapore Airlines Showcase & Travel Fair 2015 was launched on a high note at Glorietta Activity Center as the airline unveiled a suite of unparalleled travel offerings for the Philippines market. Highlights of the event included the exclusive Singapore Airlines Suites cabin product, which was brought into the Philippines on display for the very first time, preview of the airline’s newest cabin class – Premium Economy Class, and showcase of the airline’s new concept SilverKris Lounge that is slated to open at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in March this year. Gracing this special occasion were Secretary Cesar Purisima of…