Author: Team Orange

Do you love taking photos and would like to learn more about photography with people who share the same interest?   Then sign up for the Samsung NX Club. Whether you’re a newbie learning to take great shots out of a smartphone, or an enthusiast familiar with how lenses work, the Samsung NX Club is the place for you for as long as you’re eager to learn more about photography, and even contribute your ideas. The Samsung NX Club aims to gather individuals who share a passion for photography. By bringing them together in the site, the club offers enthusiasts the…

IBM Philippines and Alvarez Foundation recently signed a memorandum of agreement to implement the Kidsmart Early Learning Program in Guiuan, Leyte. This agreement has been made with the two organizations that have shared objective to support the Philippines in recovering from the devastating typhoon Yolanda (International name Haiyan), which struck the island of Leyte and the surrounding areas and provinces in early November 2013. IBM donated 30 units of Kidsmart Young Explorer Computers with each unit containing:  a Young Explorer encasement; Lenovo Desktop PC; instructional software covering the subject areas of Science; Math; English and Social Studies; as well as…

The winners’ circle of the first-ever Best Nanay Awards says a lot about the kind of roster it wants to be known for. The magic 10 cited last October 29 at Windmills and Rainforest restaurant in Quezon City was recognized essentially for their accomplishments and sacrifices. Make Your Nanay Proud Foundation (MYNP) gave the Best Nanay trophies to deserving mothers from all walks of life regardless of educational attainment and popularity. “I’m happy with the result,” MYNP founding chair Boy Abunda expressed, “Pulido ang pagkakapili ng mga winners and through them we can proudly say that MYNP is truly here to pay…

Axis watches go beyond trends. They are timepieces of self-expression and style. It is not surprising then that Axis has partnered with artists to create unique expressions of time. Axis launched an art exhibit entitled “Time Out of Time” on November 12, 2014 at SM Mall of Asia. The exhibit featured the works of recognized artists Ram Mallari, Buds Convocar and Salvador Ching. The pieces are a collection of mixed media works that incorporate Axis watches. Greater meaning is given to this partnership of art and time as the art works are intended for charity. Beyond just being pieces of…

Set to a mystical and enchanted forest, Pandora’s recent unveiling of the 2014 Autumn/Winter collection was a feast for the senses. Walking through SM Mega Fashion Hall, guests were immediately inundated with the lush scenery unfolding in front of their eyes. Trees stood tall and strong, with leaves swooping in the night. Music enveloped the packed room, and an interpretative dance by the Philippine Ballet Theater set the stage for an introduction to the exquisite new collection. The venue was filled with Pandora enthusiasts, members of the media, lifestyle & fashion bloggers, guests like ballerina, actress & ballet director Maritoni…

CASINO Filipino guests are in for loads of fun and world-class musical treat this November as funny man Allan K and Filipina actress-singer and former “Miss Saigon” Ima Castro top bill a series of special celebrity shows dubbed “Christmas Fever in November”. The two veteran artists will make a much-awaited comeback in Casino Filipino after a respite from doing live performances before casino patrons. Allan K, a mainstay of noontime variety show “Eat…Bulaga!” and a popular stand-up comedian, guarantees to make his audience roll in laughter as he combines forces with the hilarious tandem of AJ and Le Chaz.  They…

It’s no secret. The reason behind Filipinos wearing sunglasses is style. However, they can also play an important role in ensuring your safety behind the wheel. “Extremely bright UV rays can quickly cause accidents,” says Dr. Joy Go, AVP for Ideal Vision Center (IVC) Marketing. “Wearing something to keep your eyes on the road goes a long way in terms of road safety.” In United Kingdom, there were some 2,905 road accidents due to sun glares in 2012. Dr. Go remarks, “Facts like this serve as a reminder to Filipino drivers not to take any chances.” There are several considerations…

All roads lead to the launch of the Grand Taytay Bazaar set on November 17. Touted as the biggest bazaar in Metro Manila with 5,000 square meters in space and 600 stalls for products display, the Grand Taytay Bazaar is definitely a shoppers haven. Located right beside SM Taytay, the Grand Taytay Bazaar (Manila East Road) will showcase an array goods from clothing and other garments, curtains, toys, bags, shoes, decors, furniture, woodworks,  trinkets and food among others at reasonable prices. Also on display are the best of Taytay products. With 600 stalls of products,  everyone will have enough to choose…

Digital imaging leader Epson Philippines partnered with the Photobooth Organization of the Philippines, Inc. (POP Inc.), to help professionalize and uplift the standards of the photo booth industry in the Philippines. Epson assisted in the knowledge and technology sharing among the members of POP through a technology update and a POP University Photobooth Workshop held last September. The workshop featured lectures on photography and lighting, layout techniques, and business operations.

And this year, the Philippine franchise of Global Art plays hosts to the Annual International Competition with the theme “Heal The World.” It will be held at the SM Aura Convention Hall on November 15, 2004. “It is both an honor and a pleasure for Global Art Philippines to be chosen to host this year’s competition,” says Yenny Saw, Country Manager of Global Art Philippines. Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia have played host to the said event in the past years. A total of 300 art students from Global Art Philippines will be pitted against 200 students from other Global Art…

Celebrating the 130th anniversary of its parent company in style, Victorinox Swiss Army launches a watch of sharp, versatile design that is so strong it defies your imagination. Victorinox Swiss Army has created I.N.O.X, a new watch that pays tribute to the history and industrial know-how of the brand by showcasing the values that have made it famous: authenticity, strength, quality, expertise, and Swiss design. The name I.N.O.X. comes from the French word for stainless steel, the solid, durable, and corrosion-resistant material that Victorinox adopted more than 50 years before it became the norm in the Swiss watch industry. Marking…