Author: Team Orange

The female members of the Magalona family could be among the most energetic in Philippine show business. Mom Pia Magalona did ballet until she was a teenager, did yoga and pilates, and for a time tried zumba. Now she walks during mornings and evenings. Daughters Maxene Magalona and Saab Magalona embrace the same pursuits. Maxene runs and does boxing, while Saab goes to the gym with a personal trainer and practiced yoga. This dedication to fitness is what has kept the Magalonas beautiful, and more importantly, healthy. However, the demands of showbiz have left Pia struggling to find time for…

The season is on for NBA 2K14 as it becomes available today here in the Philippines. NBA 2K14 is being exclusively marketed by X-Play Online Games Inc., one of the country’s leading video game distributors, together with game publishing frontrunner 2K Sports and developed by Visual Concepts. This latest addition to the NBA 2K series features back-to-back NBA Champion and the current King of Basketball LeBron James as the cover athlete, who is also serving as the music curator of the game. To be released on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, NBA 2K14 promises nothing but the greatness that loyal…

The Philippine Association of Entomologists Inc. (PAE), the leading organization of insect experts in the country, has once again partnered with Green Cross, makers of Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion, in disseminating information and promoting preventive measures to avoid the dreaded dengue disease. This mosquito-borne virus, an alarming health issue with a nationwide scale, has been an endemic presence in tropical countries such as the Philippines. “We believe that spreading accurate, up-to-date information is a key area in our shared goal with Green Cross in order for people to be duly armed against the disease,” says Dr. Barbara Laviña Caoili,…

Bikram Yoga Alabang (BYA), hottest fitness enclave in the Metro South, will offer free Bikram yoga classes during weekends for the whole month of October. Bikram yoga is a type of yoga performed inside a heated room, typically at 40 degrees Celsius. Its signature series of 26 postures (asanas) and two breathing exercises(pranayamas) help promote overall well-being. The practice improves concentration, determination and self-control, and enhances confidence. This type of yoga is also perfect for those who want to lose weight and fight stress as it contributes to a general feeling of wellness and peace. “We want everyone to experience the benefits of hot yoga so…

Premiering Sunday, October 6 at 8:00 p.m., Discovery Channel’s annual SHARK WEEK special returns bigger and better with SHARK MONTH, a must-see spotlight on one of the planet’s most magnificent, mysterious and misunderstood creatures – the mighty shark. Witness as the ocean’s apex predator takes over Discovery Channel with a host of jaw-dropping specials that uncover their true nature, feature some of the greatest up close and personal encounters, incredible gut-wrenching footage and never-before-told stories. Kicking off the month is the first of four specials – I ESCAPED JAWS unveils chilling first-hand accounts of people who have come face-to-face with…

Impersonator Jennifer Catuyong was hailed as the second Ultimate Kalokalike in ABS-CBN’s noontime show “It’s Showtime” after impressing the madlang people and the judges with her resemblance and flawless impression of the international recording artist’s antics. As the Ultimate Kalokalike, Jennifer Catuyong won Php 300,000.00 and a special artista package. Her win quickly made a massive buzz on social networking site Twitter and became one of its trending topics in the country and worldwide. Placing as first runner-up and winning Php 200,000.00 is the Kalokalike of Apl de Ap, who also bagged the Picture Frame Award and won an additional…

So much more than just a good-looking face, Chalk has chosen the hottest man of the hour, Xian Lim, as the magazine’s cover boy for its “Beauty Issue” this October. Chalk Magazine’s “Beauty Issue” is all about going back to basics and knowing the true meaning of beauty—as something that exists in so many things. A vague and mythical term, Chalk seeks to unravel the true essence of beauty in this month’s cover story, where Xian Lim himself opens up to Chalk about what his thoughts are on real beauty and what he finds truly beautiful in a girl. Of course, he…

In February 2012, the New York Knicks, mired in a disappointing season and out of desperation, looked to the end of their bench and found Jeremy Lin, an undrafted free agent from Harvard. On the verge of seeing his lifelong NBA dream vanish, Lin – at, or near what was believed to be his last chance as an NBA professional, underwent a now-legendary run, obliterating stereotypes along the way, and in the process birthed a global phenomenon known as “LINSANITY” Basketball” — and the world – was never the same. Solar Entertainment Corporation  presents “LINSANITY”, a film that chronicles the…

Starting October 7 to November 30, 2013, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., motorists fuelling up at Caltex stations nationwide will enjoy a free Vanilla Twirl, Yum Burger, Burger Steak or Chicken Joy meal. To qualify, customers in Caltex stations must make a single transaction worth Php 500.00 to Php 2,500.00 using their locally issued credit cards, cash and Starcash. Motorist should present the original official receipt and instant coupon to any Jollibee stores nationwide. A maximum of three coupons per customer can be redeemed anytime. Redemption period is until January 31, 2014. Per DTI-NCR Permit No 7250, Series of 2013. See flyers for…

Ever wondered how a Filipino entrepreneur took a retail outlet and transformed it into one of the first successful online ventures in the Philippines? Thus, creating a new market for the roses they were growing in Tagaytay that were only being sold in the traditional flower shops. One man made it easy for people to show they remembered; through the click of a mouse, the use of a credit card and direct delivery to the recipient. This is how Dustin Andaya started Island Rose. iACADEMY School of Continuing Education (iSCE), in partnership with the International Institute of Digital Marketing (IIDM)…

“I have always had a fascination with space and space exploration,” states Alfonso Cuarón, the director, producer and co-writer of Warner Bros.’ new dramatic thriller “Gravity.” He continues, “On the one hand, there is something mythical and romantic about the idea of separating yourself from Mother Earth. But in many ways, it doesn’t make sense to be out there when life is down here.” In “Gravity,” Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) in command. But on a seemingly routine mission, disaster strikes. The shuttle…