Author: Team Orange

On June 14, 2014 a remarkable date for respected award-winning actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer Boots Anson Roa will be set as she ties the knot to lawyer Francisco “King” Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco Soc Rodrigo. This is the second marriage for both couple. The ceremony will be held at Archibishop’s Palace in Mandaluyong,  to be officiated by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. And before the awaited altar-date, Boots Anson-Roa was given a “Bridal Spa Shower” at the newly-renovated Zen Institute in Quezon City.  She is one of the prime endorsers for Zen. Headed by Dra. Mary Jane “MJ” Torres, The…

Ivory Music & Video (the official distributor of Sony Music in the Philippines) is proud to announce the release of the original motion picture soundtrack of the musical Walking on Sunshine. The stars of the film, including a global superstar, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Leona Lewis, perform the hottest hits of the 80’s. The movie is a romantic musical, full of fun and packed with highly recognizable songs, the story of a threesome tangled in love at a holiday location in Italy. This musical film includes thegreatest pop hits of the 80s, making for the perfectsoundtrack, with an irresistible line-up of songs…

After temporarily going off the air last Sunday, TV5’s love mystery drama JASMINE returns to the TV screens this Sunday, 9:15PM. The network temporarily halted the airing of the series upon the advice of its director Mark Meily, after knowing that some of the production staff were having “stalker-like” experiences from an anonymous person while taping for their second episode. Mark Meily cancelled the taping himself “to ensure the safety of the cast and his production team”. “At first, we thought it was one of us, playing a prank on the set. But then we found out that even the fans of Jasmine were…

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, has developed a new speech synthesis technology that allows the voice tone to be synthesized to suit the purpose and urgency of the message. The technology is fit for use in alarm and announcement systems around the Philippines. The Fujitsu-developed speech synthesis technology can be used by municipal authorities for announcements in disaster-prevention situations, for which demand has been rising in recent years. In the event of a disaster, information could be broadcast in an urgent tone, while routine local notices could be broadcast in a calm and even pitch. This…

Globe Platinum, the country’s premium postpaid brand which offers the most advanced devices, best line-up of postpaid plans, topnotch service, and a world of exclusive privileges to customers, has officially unveiled its roster of plans for the new Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy Gear 2. Subscribers can avail of the latest Samsung Galaxy bundle for free at Platinum Roaming Plan 5000 over a 24-month contract period, the most competitive offer for the high-end postpaid market to date. The postpaid plan comes with monthly mobile internet + LTE, consumable roaming or SUPERDUO for unlimited calls to Globe mobile and landline, 1-month…

Star For All Seasons and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto considers ABS-CBN’s most talked-about family drama series, “The Legal Wife,” as one of the country’s most memorable teleseryese. “It’s a unique TV program that reflects how Filipinos value the family. It shows the importance of the relationship of husband and wife, and the things that they go through when facing trials,” said Vilma about the top-rating, Twitter-trending primetime series that is set to give viewers the “most exciting finale” this Friday (June 13). “In ‘The Legal Wife,’ Monica (Angel Locsin) fought hard for her family. She showed that when you’re the legal…

NANBANTEI OF TOKYO, the popular yakitori-ya, recently launched novel and uniquely-flavored yakitori dishes that go well with fresh,  new cocktails. So, if you are tired of the same old vodka, beer or whiskey nights, it’s time to sip Nanbantei’s premium cocktails and savor them side by side with the luscious flavors of skewered fare you’d love to sink your teeth into. SUCCULENT SALAD AND NEW BITES OFF A STICK In Japan, yakitori originally means “grilled chicken.”  But at Nanbantei of Tokyo, there are so much more to feast on than  just your favorite fowl.  Bites of flavorful yakitori dishes include beef, pork and chicken, seafood…

ABS-CBN will introduce two entirely different women seeking for justice in its newest primetime drama series titled “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” that is set to air this June. In the series, the new generation’s ‘Movie Queen’ Bea Alonzo will portray the characters of the feisty lawyer, Emmanuelle and the kind-hearted heiress of a huge company named Rose, who will be accused of a crime she did not commit. “The personalities of my two roles are very different from each other. Emmanuelle has a very strong personality and a successful career, but her biggest struggle is being a good mother…

Summer is a time not only for visiting new or favorite places but also discovering a sense of locality through the food they serve. Eating local food is not only a delicious experience but also a way of getting to know the people and the culture in the area. A vacation is more fun when we don’t just enjoy the local food but also take pictures of these dishes—along with ourselves enjoying them.  Thanks to our smartphones and mobile Internet, we become instant foodie trippers just by clicking that camera phone and sharing on social media like Instagram, Twitter, or…

BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB) President TG Limcaoco (L3-Standing) hosted a lunch at the Shang Palace, Makati Shangrila, for the Q1  top referring brokers of BPI Family Housing Loan and Buena Mano. In this photo: (Standing L-R ) BFSB  Vice Presidents Louie Ballelos and Herbert Tuason with Brokers Anthony Christian How, Eugene Tan, Julian Leo Clemente, Odilio Limuco, Louiedale Sta Maria, Brendo Gavasan, John Benigno Reyes and BFSB Vice President Louie Mangalindan. (Seated  L-R) Carisa Bayot, Ma. Salud Suero, Tanya Dela Peña, Rowena Ganibo, Placida Espineda, Jeanne Red, Bernielynn Cerillo and BFSB SVP/Retail Mortgage Division Head, Celyn Sta Ana.

The 11th Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition was officially opened at the SMX Convention Center last June 4. The convention brings together 300 companies from the semiconductor industry where they recognized members who have established a credible reputation in its line of business. IN PHOTO: Mr. Dan Lachica, Semiconductor and Electronics Industries of the Philippines Inc. (SEIPI), President; Atty. Lilia de Lima, Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Director General; and Hope Atienza, DHL Express Philippines, Head of Marketing together with other SEIPI partners.