Author: Team Orange

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said that it provided 40 generator sets to power key facilities to aid in the recovery efforts of Typhoon Yolanda which devastated a major portion of the Visayas. The utility added that its engineers and line personnel are currently in Panay Island, Iloilo to scope the extent of the damage and assess the assistance to be provided. “We are currently assessing the situation in Panay for restoration of damaged electrical facilities. The objective is to be able to repair vital facilities at the shortest time possible to help these areas recover quickly. For the other…

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, takes responsibility to keep the public guarded against cyber attacks. This is why the company is continuously familiarizing the public with the latest methods that are out there and the various protection options to choose from. With all of the information available, Kaspersky Lab realized that it is sometimes hard to keep track all of the different types of malware that they have introduced. To help the public understand the different terms used in cyber security, security experts from Kaspersky Lab break down some of the most common…

Christmas is the time for the all things shiny –whether it’s the soft glisten of ornaments on the tree or the sparkle in children’s eyes when they see their first presents –there’s no denying the happiness these shining moments bring. And what better way is there to honor these moments other than to create a memory that will last for years to come? Pandora’s Winter Collection 2013 is a combination of your favorite Christmas moments. Icy blue and deep purple hues inject a splash of color to classic symbols that capture the magic of the season. The collection features classic…

The French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines has just announced that 10% of the net proceeds from this year’s Soiree Beaujolais (which will be held this Thursday at the Tent City) will directly go to projects that will benefit communities affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda. For questions regarding the event, please contact the French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines via [email protected] or through (02) 8139005.

Metro World Child is a global faith-based, humanitarian organization serving nearly 100,000 children each week with after school programs, Sunday School services, child sponsorship, special programs and personal home visits. In 2001, Metro World Child began a work in Manila, Philippines. The goal was to reach children and families who were living in situations that were in most cases, beyond their control. Metro World Child went to some of the most needy areas such as Smokey Mountain, Tondo, Navotas, and other impoverished locations throughout the Philippines. Over a decade later, we now reach 20,000 children and their families on a…

ABS-CBN gives Asianovela fans a back-to-treat beginning Monday (November 18) as it premieres the top-caliber Korean drama that will show how a real man truly loves a woman in “When a Man Falls in Love” and brings back the romantic comedy about a common teenage girl bethroted to a crown prince in “Princess Hours.” Song Seung-Heon, who was first loved by Filipinos as Ethan in “My Princess,” takes the lead in a different love story that will shed light on what love means to men every weeknights on Primetime Bida. Anthony is a man who never had a chance to fall…

The well-loved hosting tandem of Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez is back and is set to bring total entertainment to every member of the family beginning Saturday (November 16) as the hit musical game show “The Singing Bee” returns to ABS-CBN. Weekend bonding time will surely become more fun as the whole family can sing and play along with the game, regardless if he can sing or not, as long as he can guess the correct lyrics of popular songs. On top of that, returning Kapamilya Dick and Amy will complete the viewing experience with their exchange of witty banters. “This will ease your problems and…

From November 16-17 (Saturday and Sunday) from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, GrabTaxi will be accepting donations for those affected by typhoon Yolanda. 1. Type “GrabTaxi Philippines” as drop-off point 2. IMPORTANT: Type “#grabanddonate” on the notes section 3. Our friendly kuya driver will pick up your donations for FREE and have them dropped off at our office. Let’s all do our part and help our fellow countrymen. The Filipino spirit is stronger than any typhoon!

This Christmas, expect everything to be brighter and more meaningful at the Ayala Malls, as the lifestyle center most loved by all celebrates its most important milestones this yuletide season. By looking back to Ayala Land’s 25 years and Ayala Center’s 50 years of beautiful, bountiful memories, the halls of the Ayala Malls are decked with love and happiness. Launched last November 11, Ayala Malls launched “The Joy of Christmas” at the Raffles Hotel Manila. The event was graced by none other than Don Jaime Zobel de Ayala. Celebrities spotted during the press launch are Sam Milby. Piolo Pascual, Kuh…

The Coca-Cola Company announced today that the Coca-Cola system is donating more than US$2.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in the Philippines following the devastation from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). “We would like to express our deepest sympathies to those affected by this tragic disaster in the Philippines,” said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company. “Our dedicated associates are on the ground offering assistance, and we are committed to helping the communities rebuild.” Coca-Cola Philippines and its bottling partner, Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, through The Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, began donating water for…

Master-of-disguise Michael V. and The Songwriter Ogie Alcasid reunite in TV5’s new game show Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman, the local version of the hit US show Killer Karaoke, premiering this Saturday, 8:30pm on the Kapatid Network.  “I was surprised!” said a delighted Michael V., the show’s host, when Ogie Alcasid came out on stage and announced that he would be Bitoy’s guest co-host for the pilot episode. “It’s going to be lots of fun! I’m very happy that Ogie is my first guest Karaoker.” It’s definitely going to be a laugh trip overload with the comic duo, who saw each…