Author: Team Orange

An online photo contest dubbed “Protecting the Reservoir of Life, Selfie for Biodiversity” was launched recently by the DENR- Biodiversity Management Bureau (formerly PAWB) as part of this year’s celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD) on May 22. The contest, which is also being held in cooperation with the Manila Bulletin’s Picture Perfect and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, is hoping to help spread further awareness on the importance of protecting and conserving what is left of the country’s once rich biodiversity – but in a rather fun way: by encouraging Filipinos to take a “selfie”…

One of the best examples of successful public-private-partnerships in community programs is seen in the links among Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, the city health offices (CHO), the Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (FEJODAP), and the Metro Bus Operators Association (MBOA) to bring TB awareness to public transport workers. Above photo shows a health center nurse training drivers to become certified volunteer treatment partners. The treatment partners will in turn conduct TB awareness training for fellow drivers in transport terminals. The “Caltex Labanan ang TB para Tsuper Healthy” campaign works by holding TB…

The high-octane drama 24 is back and is as explosive as ever! 24: Live Another Day is an exhilarating new event series that will restart the ticking clock on the Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning drama. Airing the same day as the U.S., catch the 2-hour premiere of 24:Live Another Day on May 6, simulcast at 1PM with a primetime telecast at 9:00 PM, exclusively on JackCITY. Set and shot in London, the suspenseful event series once again will follow the exploits of heroic ex-Counter Terrorist Unit agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland). Picking up four years on from the previous…

With the launch of another big concert, the Teen King Daniel Padilla has some awesome new limited edition merchandise for his fans who are eager to show their admiration for their idol. The ABS-CBN Store together with its licensee Universal Ivergos developed a line of items such as shirts, bags, umbrellas, tumblers, mugs, button pins, and other novelty items. These items will be available in merchandise booths to be set up on all levels of Araneta Coliseum during Daniel’s DOS concert on April 30. The items will also be available at the ABS-CBN Store and online via www.abs-cbnstore.com.

If you’re a young adult or simply just feeling young, chances are your images of summer are a montage of beach, sea, tanning lotion / sunblock, killer music, party nights on the sand, lazing around, sharing sheer enjoyment with friends. An increasingly popular event, the three-day Summer Siren Festival at Crystal Beach in San Narciso, Zambales, delivered on its promise to turn all those images into reality recently, offering a long, carefree weekend of frolic for the thousands who were there. Organized by Travel Factor and held on several hectares of pine tree-lined beach, Summer Siren featured a mix of…

Often mistaken for Korean pop superstars, proudly all-Filipino boy band 1:43 (one forty-three) gives the term KPop a whole new meaning in their third album titled #KalyePop. Due for release this April under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), the EP titled #KalyePop (KPop) is composed of six strong original tracks from the foremost Filipino boy band that popularized “Sa Isang Sulyap Mo,” the monster hit song that won the 2013 PMPC Star Award for Music “Song of the Year.” “#KalyePop or KPop is our humble contribution to the rebirth of the local music industry. We hope that our new musical…

Mornings are usually perceived as fresh beginnings. At the dawn of each new day, one is filled with enthusiasm and optimism for better things to come. Italianni’s has come up with great things to start your day right as it launches new dishes to add to its extensive breakfast menu made up of some 40 international, gourmet and Filipino fare. Served daily from 7:00 to 10:30am in Italianni’s Bonifacio High Street and Greenbelt 2 branches, there’s also free coffee for every entrée, all the more to perk up your day. Puff Pastries and Omelettes—good morning, gourmet! What can be a…

The winning tees of Solo’s His and Hers Graphic Tee Design Contest are out! It was no surprise when the recently held His & Hers Graphic Tee Design competition last November themed “Musika” received over creative 200 entries. Solo is psyched to present the 5 winning entries and its creators! Eargasm by Gino Jardinico featuring earphones dancing to good music, equally interesting guitar graphic by Randy Pagatpatan named Gitarista,  Musikang Pinoy by Jennieca Paulene Dayrit taking us to the early meaningful years of pinoy music, all about a man and a woman’s music diversity design Rock My World, Hear My Heartbeat…

Viber, the leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls, announced recently the release of its redesigned iPhone app that is designed for iOS 7, bringing multiple enhancements to iPhone users. The company has simultaneously released a new mobile app for BlackBerry 10, bringing Viber to BlackBerry’s latest OS with many of the most popular Viber features for the first time. “Viber has been redesigned from the start for simplicity and ease of use. For our iPhone release we took our cue from the clean, flat look of iOS 7, we wanted Viber to feel like a completely seamless…

Announcing the release of its iOS app to version 4.2, bringing a redesigned user interface for iOS 7 and is now available on Blackberry 10, Viber will keep its feet going to the islands of Boracay as loyal users will enjoy the vibe which only Viber can provide. To enjoy the perks while staying on the island this Labor Day weekend (April 29 – May 5, 2014), send your Viber message with the hashtag (#Viberacay) to 0911-VIBERPH (8423774). FREEBIES like boat ride (from the Jetty Port to Cagban and vice versa); multicab and tricycle rides; usage of Viber Free WiFi, free Chori…

Converse matches the sizzle and intensity of summer with an array of color-driven apparel that expresses ease, vitality and creativity. Designed for the urban man and woman, the clothes are emblazoned with distinctive One Star, All Star and Chuck Taylor logos and representative of the youthful energy of the brand, just like its well-loved sneakers. “Our apparel and sneakers evoke a seamless fit,” says Baby Galang, Sportswear manager of Converse Philippines. “They are both designed with an emphasis on comfort, street style and versatility. Converse apparel allows for maximum movement to allow the wearer to live out loud.” Living out…