Author: Team Orange

September is when we recognize Grandparents’ Day but why not turn it to a month long celebration by giving our beloved Lolos and Lolas extra-special gifts from Philips? We know them by many names—Inang, Itang, Nanay, and Itay, but they are most commonly referred to as Lolo and Lola. Beyond these names, they are our role models, mentors, and best friends who help keep our families together with their wisdom and affection. “The family is always the focal point of Filipino culture,” shares RJ Buenaventura, General Manager for Philips Philippines Consumer Lifestyle sector. “And our grandparents are always there, playing…

One of the world’s largest consumer appliance manufacturer, Midea, answers food preparation woes with all-new kitchen range. With the lifestyles of modern homemakers changing at a fast pace, lengthy and tedious meal preparations have become quite a challenge for champions of the household. In the kitchen, it is no longer just about how food is prepared—more importantly, it is about how fast and easy the task can be done. Midea, the global brand known as one of the world’s largest producer of consumer appliances, introduces its latest kitchen appliance line—titled A New Wave of Cooking—aims to solve the food-preparation woes of Filipino…

Congressman Karlo Nograles has always known in his heart the renewing possibility of change. He believes that every individual has the resources within himself to change the course of his life. The Representative from District 1 of Davao City understands that the greatest and most significant societal changes begin with small, simple steps. What is more life-changing than education? In his first term as a congressman, Karlo Nograles trained his eyes on education, particularly on the post-secondary level. “I just felt that government wasn’t paying enough attention to kids after high school,” says Cong. Nograles. Through Oplan Kaalam (Oplan K),…

A Song or Praise Music Festival or ASOP is the first ever song writing competition on Philippine television for praise songs that aims to bring back to the lives of people what seems to be lost and forgotten – giving thanks and glory to The Creator amidst the rat race, fear and violence humans are faced with nowadays – a mark that most songwriting competitions do not possess. A brainchild of no less than Mr. Public Service himself, Kuya Daniel Razon, ASOP has been a venue not only for professional songwriters but also for aspiring and budding composers who have…

Airborne Technologies is a quality international technological brand based in the Philippines since January 2014. It is a registered trademark of Jason Borne Technologies, Inc. explicitly created to support the demands of the fast-pacing world. JBT, Inc. is a professional manufacturer of powerbanks, induction speaker, and memory storage devices. Airborne Technologies has been popularly known to create and release the first ever slim and light weight laptop powerbank made with Lithium Polymer batteries and has real 24,000 mAh capacity- the AT-2401 Arsenal Laptop Powerbank. As part of Airborne Technologies’ dedication to make life more convenient for its customers, they had…

In fully-furnished homes, you’ll usually find television sets, tables, chairs, coffee tables, desk lamps, sofa sets, refrigerators, rugs, plus curtains. These same items – even the proverbial kitchen sink – have all been retrieved from the sea. Because of improper waste disposal, untold amounts of garbage end up in our oceans to harm marine life. In celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day 2014, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) and the Network of Underwater Digital Imagers (NUDI), together with Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc. plus Ayala Malls, have teamed up to raise awareness about the immense wealth of our seas and…

Valda Pastilles, a green, conical-shaped, chewy pastilles, has been known for soothing and cooling throats for more than a century now. Recently, with its launch event held last September 11, 2014 at Alphonse Bistro in Pasig, the brand has upped its cool ante by showcasing its newest endorser, award-winning singer-composer Rico Blanco. As we all know, Rico Blanco is one of the most talented musicians in the Philippines. He is every inch a rockstar, oozing with a cool persona. His voice alone holds a refreshing power that can captivate the hearts of every Filipino with just the first note, much…

In its continuing quest for product quality and innovation, Lenovo has once again upped the ante in business technology with the ThinkPad 8 tablet, a nifty working device that has been pre-loaded with powerful Think-quality PC capabilities which are unique to the Think heritage. With its well-constructed design, impressive 1900×1200 pixel display, and a Windows 8.1 operating system that supports mobile computing, the phenomenal ThinkPad 8 blends superior performance while upholding the Think tradition in a stylish and portable package without depriving users of the full PC experience. “The ThinkPad 8, another state-of-the-art creation that reflects Lenovo’s commitment to developing…

IBM (NYSE: IBM) recently announced an IBM Impact Grant to the Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation (PDRF) to provide tools to support ongoing recovery efforts from the 2013 typhoon Haiyan and better manage similar incidents in the future. The two main components of the grant include: Disaster Collaboration Tools IBM will provide a secure network environment for Grantee members and partners to collaborate and coordinate critical ongoing relief efforts. Using IBM’s cloud technology for social business, disaster collaboration members will be able to effectively share information through both web browsers and mobile apps. In addition, IBM will provide consulting services to assist…

From acclaimed director Rob Reiner (“The Bucket List,” “When Harry Met Sally”) comes the uplifting comedy “And So It Goes” starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. The film will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide starting Sept. 24. In the film, there are a million reasons not to like realtor Oren Little (Michael Douglas), and that’s just the way he likes it. Willfully obnoxious to anyone who might cross his path, he wants nothing more than to sell one last house and retire in peace and quiet — until his estranged son suddenly drops off a granddaughter (Sterling…

Music has gained recognition for its therapeutic value over the years. In fact, Music Therapy is acknowledged for a range of observable health benefits including but not limited to developing communication skills, helping decrease pain and anxiety, and reducing of stress. It also encourages creativity and happiness. Annette Asuncion, a Certified Music Therapist, explains that mothers can use Music Therapy in caring for a sick child. “When a child has a fever, moms can use Music Therapy to help one relax, sleep better and even take medicine in a more pleasant way.” To provide fever relief, doctor-recommended Calpol provides solutions…