Author: Team Orange

Three out of every five or 59% of the online population in the Philippines access the internet to shop, according to a recent survey by MasterCard. Showing a remarkable increase from the previous year’s figure of 40%, the study points to the growing importance of online shopping to the Philippine market. The MasterCard research, which also covers 13 other Asia Pacific countries, offers a glimpse of consumers’ online shopping behavior, including their attitudes to online shopping, factors impacting their purchases, satisfaction with and future plans for online shopping, categories of items purchased online, state of mobile shopping, and ethical spending.…

Clash of Clan (COC) fans all over the Philippines may now gear up for their ultimate battle as wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the mobile subsidiary of PLDT, has finally opened the nationwide online registration for the Philippine Clash 2015. The country’s biggest COC tournament, Philippine Clash 2015 covers five key regions and offers over P2 million worth of prizes – the largest prize pool ever offered in a local gaming competition. The competition builds on the success of Clash of Summer, the country’s first ever stand-alone COC tournament held in Taguig City last May, also supported by…

After rave performances which had audiences clamoring for more, SABEL: LOVE & PASSION a show that defies classification (Stage musical? Ballet recital? Pop concert?) returns to the Music Museum on August 11 and 12, 8:00 pm starring the luminous Iza Calzado who narrates the entire show while acting in the title role as National Artist Ben Cabrera’s infamous madwoman of the streets. The Philippine Ballet Theater , choreographed by Ronilo Jaynario, dances out the whole story while singers Aicelle Santos, Bo Cerrudo, Joaquin Pedro Valdes and Timmy Pavino sing out the vocals with Music and Musical Direction by Louie Ocampo…

New Line Cinema has released a new trailer for “Vacation,” the upcoming comedy sequel from writers/directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (“Horrible Bosses”). “Vacation” finds Ed Helms playing a grown-up version of Rusty Griswold who opts to take his own family on a trip to Walley World, echoing the premise at the center of the original Vacation. This new trailer focuses on the Griswolds themselves as opposed to highlighting the film’s many cameos. Following in his father’s footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) surprises his wife, Debbie (Christina Applegate), and their…

The rainy season has begun, giving us a much needed respite from the blazing heat of the summer. With the rain comes new clothing, more staycations, heavier traffic, gray skies and even a  few cancelled classes and work days. The best way to deal with these changes is to warm yourself up with a hot meal. As always, Goldilocks Foodshop has the right remedy for the rainy day blues. Goldilocks’ Beef Mami is a simple yet delectable dish that can best be described as soup for the Pinoy soul. For only P75.00, its timeless combination of tasty egg noodles, vegetables,…

CONVERSE Inc. debuts the all new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II, a contemporary adaptation of the exemplary Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette, for the first time overflowing with innovative Nike Lunarlon technology to support the always-on creative lifestyle. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II is ready for more, boasting the most recognizable exterior attributes of the original Chuck Taylor All Star. Details include the unique white foxing, rubber toe-cap and statement All Star patch, while dialing up consumer-led features and benefits to deliver a comfortable and versatile premium sneaker for Chuck Taylor lovers everywhere. “The Chuck Taylor All…

iflix, Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service, offering subscribers unlimited access to thousands of hours of entertainment for a low monthly price, recently announced that actress and beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez and reality TV show co-stars, brothers Richard Gutierrez and Raymond Gutierrez have become ambassadors and shareholders of iflix. The Gutierrez family’s stardom is well established both throughout the Philippines and internationally. Widely recognized as the first Asian family to have their own reality series, the Gutierrez clan now also enjoys the distinction of being the first celebrity ambassador investors of iflix Philippines. “We are thrilled to have the Gutierrez siblings…

Global electronics and technology service provider OPPO has been making a lot of noise lately through their social media, particularly in their Facebook page, as they’re once again hinting that a new unit is coming in Philippines shores. The new unit in speculation could very well be the Mirror 5 which debuted this month in other countries. Judging by the materials posted in the mobile brand’s social networks, it is revealed that the unit in speculation has a boxy interior and sports a metallic frame. But perhaps the most attractive feature of the phone’s design can be found around its…

Binalot’s new delivery number hotline 8-10-10-10 just made ordering a lot easier. Plus, every delivery order comes with a free huge 1.5 liter bottle of your favorite Pepsi drink. That’s a lot of Pepsi for the office gang or the whole family. Order Binalot now and enjoy your free drinks! Simply call 8-10-10-10.

Starbucks officially launches the 2nd Edition Philippines Starbucks Card starting today, July 28, 2015. Inspired by the colors and elements of fiestas, this Card celebrates the Starbucks Card’s 2nd anniversary in the country and is sold exclusively in the Philippines.

Starbucks Philippines offers NEW food items from cake to lunch sandwiches to ready to eat items starting today (July 28) until September 14, 2015. A light and moist sponge cake layered with chewy yet crispy meringue and mango creamy custard smothered with vanilla pistachio cream. PRICE: ₱140 (slice), ₱1,350 (whole) A chewy cookie with white chocolate chunks, dried blueberries, cranberries, strawberries and walnuts. PRICE: ₱70 A soft bun filled with sweet and savory chicken filling. Finished with layers of buttery pastry crust on its side. PRICE: ₱ 65