Author: Team Orange

In the city, there is no better place where guests can experience the art of ballroom dancing than at the Maynila Ballroom of The Manila Hotel. On November 15, the Maynila Ballroom opens its doors once again as it salutes the roaring 20’s for Dancing at the Maynila. As one enters the iconic Maynila Ballroom, you will be brought back to a glamorous era that celebrates ballroom dancing as a revered art form. A vision of Philippine National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin, the ballroom itself creates the ambiance of grandeur, elegance and sophistication to every staging. A lively performance from Onda…

Perhaps the strongest ever that rampaged across the Philippine archipelago with maximum sustained winds of around 315 kilometers (195 miles) per hour, super typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) left over 100 people killed in Leyte while most areas still waiting for updates on casualties according ABS-CBN news. Officials are still unable to determine exact number of fatalities and injuries because roads were washed out and phone service were down. It was reported that the destruction hit most of the Visayas region in the Philippines.  The storm first roared to Samar, flooding streets, knocking out power and communications. Other provinces hit…

This holiday season, lend a hand of hope to the victims of super typhoon Yolanda. Drop off your pre-loved clothes, blankets, and towels at the Mommy Mundo Bazaar gates starting today, November 10 until December 8, 2013 from 10:00 am to to 8:00 pm at the Rockwell Tent, Makati City. The donated clothes will then be laundered fresh by Electrolux, a global leader in home appliances, before it is delivered to our kababayan affected by the recent calamities.

In an effort to extend help and financial assistance to the thousands of Filipinos who have been displaced by super typhoon Yolanda, TV5 will conduct a live fundraising telethon today (November 10) starting at 9:00 pm. The Tulong Kapatid, Sulong Kapatid telethon will air from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am beginning with the live airing of The Mega and the Songwriter, with hosts Sharon Cuneta and Ogie Alcasid giving live musical performances to encourage people to “donate for a song”.  The live telethon will resume on Monday, November 11, during Good Morning Club from 5:30-8:00 am. Fellow Kapatid talents will…

Miss Venezuela Maria Gabriela Isler was crowned Miss Universe 2013  during the coronation night held at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia earlier today. The 25-year-old fashion model is the third Miss Universe from Venezuela in 6 years. She bested 85 rivals including Miss Spain Patricia Yurena (1st runner-up); Miss Ecuador Constanza Baez (2nd runner-up); Miss Philippines Ariella Arida (3rd runner-up); and Miss Brazil Jakelyne Oliveira, 4th runner-up. With Gabriela Isler’s win, Venezuela has produced seven victories in the history of the Miss Universe pageant, maintaining its status as the second most successful entity at Miss Universe. Her win also meant that Venezuela has won three…

PANDORA’s signature glass charms, hand-spun from Italian Murano glass, are skillfully updated with the addition of delicate bubbles and catwalk colours. Individually handcrafted from coloured glass and set on an inner ring of sterling silver, the pretty charms contain delicate bubbles, adding iridescent sheen to each. The addition of sparkling cubic zirconia stones adds a touch of luxury to the feminine charms. Versioned in the season’s catwalk colour story – pink, purple, blue and classic white – the bubble effect charms are a luxurious and playful addition to any bracelet as well as on-trend accessory ensuring you’ll stay right on…

Continuing the success of PANDORA’s pavé charms, this season sees the launch of a new colour to the popular collection. Inspired by the beauty of the forest, PANDORA’s new sparkling green pavé charm awakens the senses, bringing to life the rich splendour of nature. A treasured keepsake and elegant addition to any bracelet, 94 dark green cubic zirconia are pavé set by hand on the sterling silver charm. Lending texture and sparkle to your chosen look, the beautiful green charm is stunning alone or as a vibrant seasonal statement when mixed with PANDORA’s colourful pavé charm collection. Pandora can be found…

Top arms and ammunition manufacturer Arms Corporation of the Philippines (Armscor) recently visited Honduras to forge a stronger partnership with La Armeria, the company’s biggest client in the Central American country. La Armeria, a government-owned entity in charge of all military hardware including firearms, firearms spare parts, ammunition and ammunition components both for the civilian and military markets, made it possible for Armscor to have a strong presence in Central America with its annual orders for Armscor products ranging from US$1 million to US$1.2 million.

The theme for Seattle’s Best Coffee 2013 Christmas evokes a “Christmas Inside a toyshop” feel. It reminds people of the feeling that they had when they were kids during Christmas. Seattle’s Best Coffee will be decorated with alphabet toy blocks, SBC Drummer boy and toy train displays to create a warm and joyful ambience this season. The Seattle’s Best Coffee 2014 Dream Journal comes in four colors: purple, charcoal gray, brown, and peach. Features and content of Seattle’s Best Coffee 2014 Dream Journal: Monthly Freebies Monthly Calendar One Music CD Compilation One Coaster One Metal Bookmark Notepads Stickers Writing And…

Marvel Studios’ “Thor: The Dark World” thundered to the top of the Philippine box office this week, lifting the All Saints/Souls Day weekend frame (October 30 to November 3) to the highest in history – a staggering Php 199.84-million in five days. The epic sequel on the Mighty Avenger also hammered the record for the biggest October opening day ever at Php 43.4-million (established Oct 30, 2013) and biggest November opening weekend all-time surpassing previous holder “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II’s” P197-million. This was announced today by Victor R. Cabrera, managing director of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Philippines.…

The delicate and transient beauty of feathers comes to life in PANDORA’s new feather jewellery. Rendered as a necklace pendant, cocktail ring and drop earrings, the feather’s graceful beauty and feminine fragility is immortalized in sterling silver. The delicate fringes are embellished with pavé set cubic zirconia, lending a feeling of luxurious elegance to the symbolic motif. A treasured keepsake or a striking statement, PANDORA’s feather jewellery is an enduring symbol of life and freedom. Pandora can be found at Adora Greenbelt 5, Glorietta 4, Bonifacio High Street Central, Newport Mall at Resorts World Manila, The Podium, Lucerne at Shangri-la Plaza,…