Author: Team Orange

HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the launch of HTC One mini, a compact version of the award- winning HTC One, which has redefined the smartphone experience with revolutionary technologies including HTC BlinkFeed™, HTC Zoe™ and HTC BoomSound™. Available in 181 countries and across more than 583 networks worldwide, the HTC One had proven to be an unprecedented success across the globe, receiving multiple industry accolades since its launch and increasing the company’s brand awareness with young consumers to an all-time high of 87%. The number of consumers intending to own an HTC in the next six months…

Two of today’s best pound-for-pound boxers are slugging their way to your cable TV sets this October 13 at 8:00 AM as the country’s largest cable TV provider with the most number of standard definition and HD channels, SKYcable, brings you Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley’s biggest title defense when he faces four-division world champion, Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez, live and commercial free on SKYcable PAY-PER-VIEW. In what is seen as a clash of varying boxing styles, all eyes are on Bradley as he defends his WBO Welterweight title against Marquez. Successfully retaining his title in this tight match-up is just…

TLC is one of the top-selling girl group in the 90’s achieving commercial success with the release of their debut album Ooooooohhh… On the TLC Tip, which sold 23 million copies worldwide.. However, it was their second album, CrazySexyCool, that catapulted the group to superstar status. Originally composed of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, rapper Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and singer Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas also endures a series of spats with the law, each other, and the group’s record label. Five years later, in 1999, the group released their third album FanMail, which became the group’s first album to debut at number one and sold more than 11 million copies worldwide. The subsequent…

The state-owned Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) will be hosting the 6th National Coffee Summit in cooperation with the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) on October 23, 2013 at the Diosdado Macapagal Hall, Landbank Plaza, Malate, Manila. The annual conference will feature success stories in coffee production from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, which may serve as inspiration to would-be farmers, OFW retirees, Landbank clients and the general public.  Attendees of past summits have started their own farms, or have otherwise gone into businesses related to coffee. The country consumes about 100,000MT of coffee but only grows 25,000MT, and the level has not gone up…

October starts with a hurrah for UNTV’s Bread N’ Butter as the business and travel show earns its third award for this year from the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI). The multi-awarded program received the Franchise Enabler Award for Media category at the 12th Filipino Franchise Show at the World Trade Center last October 4. Bread N’ Butter was acknowledged for its support and promotional efforts for Filipino franchise brands as well as for Small and Medium Enterprises. The show is known for featuring homegrown brands and inspiring stories of hard-working Filipino entrepreneurs. Rodel Flordeliz, one of the tri-kada…

Dubbed “Chicago Southside,” the colorway pays tribute to Derrick Rose’ basketball roots in the city of Chicago, with amplified versions of the traditional colors Derrick wore throughout his storied high school career. “I never forget where I came from and the path I took to get here,” said Derrick Rose. “The first time I played for my city on a big stage I wore these colors, and that’s why I love these. It’s a color I can wear to show pride and let my fans know more about where I’m from.” The adidas D Rose 4 represents the transition of…

IBM recently announced that Gartner has positioned IBM as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application Development Platforms. The new report places IBM in the Leaders Quadrant, as measured by completeness of vision and execution ability of IBM Worklight, IBM’s mobile application development platform. Acquired by IBM in February 2012, IBM Worklight is a member of the IBM MobileFirst family of solutions. In just one year, IBM has advanced from the Niche Quadrant to the Leaders Quadrant. According to the report, as this market reaches early mainstream status, Gartner expects Leaders to be profitable, and to present lower risk and…

SM Investments Corporation (SM) is making history, this time in the field of sports, courtesy of a “legacy” partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). The first salvo out of this partnership is the first ever pre-season game to be held in the Philippines, featuring popular NBA teams Indiana Pacers and Houston Rockets. For an organization like the NBA, choosing a venue outside of the US for something as important as a pre-season game takes the business aspect into careful consideration. SM’s extensive market reach, world class facilities, and strong drive to bring renowned sports activities into the country led…

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the much awaited fourth major production of Resorts World Manila (RWM), the country’s premier one-stop, nonstop entertainment and tourism destination, officially opens on October 9, 2013. With RWM’s continuous thrust in supporting the performing arts culture in the country, it will once again raise the curtain of its grand Newport Performing Arts Theater for the all-Filipino cast production featuring TV luminaries and on-stage love team Karylle Tatlonghari in the title role and Christian Bautista as Prince Christopher. The well-loved fairy tale will be brought to life by veteran theater actor and director Michael Stuart Williams together…

Bea Lesaca, a homegrown Filipina breakdancer  or “bgirl” has been chosen to compete alongside 7 of the best female bgirls in the world to battle it out at Mighty 4, a Hip Hop Festival based in San Francisco, USA on October 5, 2013. Although fifteen years strong, this would be the first time for Mighty 4 to invite a Philippine-based Bgirl, Bea Lesaca to  take part in one of Hip Hop’s largest events that celebrate the 4 Mighty Elements of Hip Hop (DJing, Emceeing, Graffiti & Breaking). Having close cultural roots to the Philippines as its founder is Filipino, choosing a competitor…

The schoolyard is buzzing with the exciting news: there’s a new drink in town! Goldilocks announces the Choco Buzz, a rich new chocolate drink that brings delight to kids and choco-lovers alike. Choco Buzz is the perfect way to take in all the healthy nutrients of fresh milk while indulging your sweet tooth with the smooth, velvety taste of chocolate, all in one delicious sip. This invigorating new lunch box companion from the country’s number one bakeshop will put a spring in your child’s step and replenish his energy after a lively romp through the playground with his friends. After…