Author: Team Orange

Spend Easter Week at the Manila Hotel with loved ones as the Grande Dame announces its promotions and events for this festive time of year. Guests can expect to enjoy and celebrate the summer holidays in five-star luxury at the heart of Manila. From April 14 to 20, stay at the Hotel’s historic halls through either the Easter Eggcitement or Eggstreme Easter packages. Under the Easter Eggcitement package, two adults and two children can enjoy accommodations inclusive of complimentary breakfast for two at the Café Ilang Ilang for Php 6,100.00 per room per night. Children under 12 years old will also get free breakfast at the said restaurant. Guests booked…

It’s a dream team pairing in the upcoming romantic caper, “The Love Punch,” starring ever-sassy Emma Thompson and always-charming Pierce Brosnan as ex-couple who reunite to steal back the money stolen from their retirement fund. “The Love Punch” sees middle aged and divorced, company owner Richard Jones (Brosnan) looking forward to a worry-free existence as he arrives at his office on his last day of work. Much to his dismay, he discovers that the management buyout of his company was fraudulent. The company is now bankrupt and the employee pension fund – including his own – has been embezzled. Enlisting…

The summer heat is on and it’s definitely gonna get even hotter with CHALK’s biggest summer issue ever! Julia Montes, a teen queen in the realm of showbiz, truly is the adventurous girl Enrique Gil describes her to be. After portraying iconic roles on many of Philippine TV’s most celebrated teleseryes, Julia Montes is now bolder, better, and readier than ever to conquer more exciting new paths that lie ahead. In Chalk magazine’s latest issue, Julia Montes goes into the details and reveals how she got to where she is now, where she wants to go next, and who exactly…

WWF’s Earth Hour broke all records of participation in its eighth year, as Spider-Man last night joined millions of everyday Super Heroes from across the world in the world’s largest celebration for the planet. The event that has evolved into the world’s largest movement for the planet began its journey across more than 154 countries and territories from New Zealand, now sweeping across Asia with Spider-Man and the cast from the upcoming blockbuster “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” including Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx, sending a message to the world that anyone can be a Super Hero for the…

A new trailer for Warner Brothers and Village Roadshow’s futuristic thriller “Edge of Tomorrow” is now online and may be viewed at http://youtu.be/WoMbJjm0i_c. Starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, the film is directed by Doug Liman (“The Bourne Identity,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”). The epic action of “Edge of Tomorrow” unfolds in a near future in which an alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Major William Cage (Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to…

“Every day we make it a point to have one family meal together,” shared Regine Tolentino during her talk at the biggest family event, Baby & Family Expo Philippines. Multi-talented actress and TV host imparted what she had learned about parenting from her own upbringing and her experiences as a mom herself.  Born of Kapampangan parents, who had migrated to the US as teenagers, met and married there to raise a family, Regine reminisced about how it was to grow up in the US in a non-Filipino community. “We’re very tight knit…very communicative,” Regine stuttered a little as she said…

TV5 ends March with a blow as it premieres its newest primetime series Beki Boxer tonight (March 31). Beki Boxer proves that fighting for one’s dreams and aspirations in life is possible regardless of one’s social status, gender and sexual orientation. Playing the title role is versatile Kapatid actor Alwyn Uytingco, who gets the biggest break in his career with this action-packed but heart-warming comedy series. At their recently held media launch at Oasis Manila in Quezon City, TV5 gave guests a sneak-peek of Beki Boxer, which revolves around the story of Rocky Ponciano (Alwyn Uytingco), a young man who…

It’s Summer time once again!  Make the most of this season by engaging in exciting activities with your friends and family. There are so many things you can do but be sure to have FUN no matter what! Travel to a place you’ve never been to before.  Start by checking out the hottest and latest vacation spots in the Philippines.  Unleash your passion for adventure and discover new sites and activities to enjoy in different places. Be active! Get involved in sports or stay fit by going to the gym regularly.  Plus, it’s never too late to learn something new…

Boracay Water along with the Boracay Island Special Fire Protection Unit (BISFPU) teamed up in efforts to intensifyfire prevention and safety know-howamong residents and communities in the famed island tourist destination. Ben Manosca, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Boracay Water shared that raising consciousness on how to avoid fire incidence and what to do when it occurs would save lives and avoid destruction of properties. “Dissemination of information that will instil safety awareness and advocate fire preventionis a vital step in keeping this Island a haven to the tourist, a home to its residents, and in a bigger…

There is always something that draws collectors to a particular piece, be it the sense of romance or an air of nostalgia.  The Harringtons Lifestyle Auction is a new event debuting on the Manila auction calendar, which captures this Old World feel and spirit of nostalgia in its recent, carefully curated series of collectibles. The Harringtons Lifestyle Auction invites attendees to be a part of history with the handpicked collection of unique pieces at their inaugural auction.  Featuring paintings by some of the top Filipino artists, sculptures, furniture, luxury cars, and more, the event promises a wide assortment to find…

Emirates, a global connector of people and places, launches two Twitter accounts to better engage with customers on the popular social media platform. Twitter users can now stay up-to-date with the airline’s latest activities by searching and following @Emirates. Meanwhile, customers can reach Emirates’ online support team through @EmiratesSupport for solutions to issues and to keep track of any operations updates. “We look forward to reaching out to our customers in real-time. Through these channels, we’ll be broadcasting the latest news, exclusive offers and even competitions that fans can take part in,” said Valerie Tan, Emirates Airline vice president for…