Author: Team Orange

The primetime “kilig” experience continues next week as TV5’s WATTPAD PRESENTS brings to television the very endearing love story of Kyle and Chelsea in “Mr Popular Meets Ms Nobody” starting this Monday, Sept 29. Popularized and loved in the dynamic and interactive community of readers and writers around the world, known as Wattpad, “Mr Popular meets Ms Nobody” is written by Pinkyjhewelii and has already been followed and patronized by more than 11.9M readers. In this heart-warming love story, Artista Academy scholar Mark Neumann plays the role of Kyle, the most popular guy in campus who falls head over heels…

TV host/actress Alex Gonzaga and best-selling author/comedian/Internet sensation Ramon Bautista launched recently their much-awaited books under ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. Titled “Dear Alex, Break na Kami. Paano?! Love, Catherine”, Alex Gonzaga’s book aims to help readers move on from and mend a broken heart, while Ramon Bautista’s “Help!!! Ayoko na sa Syota Ko!”, on the other hand, is the gentleman’s guide to breaking up.

Since launching his musical career 15 years ago by playing the local shops and coffee-house circuit in San Diego, California, Jason Mraz has brought his positive image and soulful, folk-pop sound to audiences worldwide through his recordings, sold-out live performances and philanthropic projects. During the next few years, the 36-year-old American pop sensation has earned multi-platinum certifications in more than 20 countries for his various releases, sold 48 million singles and made pop history with his record-shattering single, “I’m Yours”. Among the accolades he has received were two Grammy Awards (out of six nominations), a Hal David Starlight Award from the…

“Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako,” an original Filipino love song written by Edwin Marollano and interpreted by KZ Tandingan emerged grand prize winner at the “Himig Handog Pinoy Pop (P-Pop) Love Songs 2014” held at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, September 28. Marollano bested 14 other songwriter-finalists to win the P1-million cash prize and a trophy designed by renowned sculptor Michael Cacnio. KZ Tandingan also bagged the ABS-CBN.com Favorite Interpreter Award. Hailed as the 2nd Best Song was “Halik Sa Hangin,” a song written by David Dimaguila and interpreted by Ebe Dancel with Abra. The other winners are “Mahal Kita…

After its top-trending pilot episode on September 14, where it featured Manny Pacquiao’s shotgun-like punch, Rocco Nacino’s skills on Jiu Jitsu, The Philippine Volcano’s strength test, and more, GMA-7’s bi-monthly educational sports show “MP Featuring Sport Science” returns on its second episode this Sunday, 10:15 pm on GMA SNBO. Hosted by boxing champ Manny Pacquiao and Solenn Heussaff as his co-host, this Sunday’s episode will give its viewers a deep and informative analysis, movement calculation of the best athletes in the world.

Sought-after Korean actress and “Boys Over Flowers” leading lady Ku Hye-Sun returns to Philippine television this Monday (September 29) as ABS-CBN premieres one of the most watched Korean dramas of 2014, “Angel Eyes.” Can the heart feel what the eyes fail to see? Sienna finds the answer in this romantic drama series as she once again crosses paths with her first love Darren, whom she’s never seen after she lost her sight in a car accident when she was still a child. Darren is not only her teenage sweetheart; he also served as the light in Sienna’s heart amidst the…

The majority of Filipino investors are satisfied with  their government pension – but that sentiment is based on specific assumptions and a cash-dominant approach to retirement working out, according to the latest Manulife Investor Sentiment Index. Two-thirds of respondents said that they are confident that their government pension  would be enough to meet their needs upon retirement – the highest level of all surveyed markets. In contrast, across all surveyed markets the proportion of confident investors was less than 40 percent, and as low as one-in-ten in some markets. While such optimism seems positive, the survey shows it is based…

Global fashion giant UNIQLO unveils its second collaboration with French fashion icon Ines de la Fressange as part of its Fall/Winter 2014 collection. Inspired by the success of the first collaboration for Spring/Summer 2014, the second collection is bigger and remains true to the esprit and elegance of the first. Commenting on the second collaboration line, Ines de la Fressange said, “I wanted to retain the spirit we created in the Spring Summer collection. I love things that are unadorned, genuine, and comfortable to wear. For the Fall Winter items, I wanted to create lovely things that have the same…

World leaders are currently meeting in New York City for a UN Summit on Climate Change. Government, business, finance and civil society leaders – including US President Barack Obama and UK Prime Minister David Cameron – hope to craft concrete plans to reduce global deforestation, minimize industrial carbon emissions and increase international funding to help the world’s most vulnerable countries adapt to climate change. In an impassioned four-minute speech, Philippine President Noynoy Aquino highlighted the resiliency of Filipinos against climate disasters like Typhoon Haiyan, the most powerful storm on record. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) lauds Aquino’s message but calls…

“The Maze Runner” landed top spot at the Philippine Box-Office with an outstanding P62.4 million on its first five days of release (opened Sept. 17) outrunning all other films that simultaneously opened that week.  The movie clinched its place as the 3rd Biggest Opening Weekend for a Fox film this year (“X-Men: Days of Future Past” being the 1st) and is now the 4th Biggest Opening Weekend for a Fox film all-time (again succeeding “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) so far. “The Maze Runner” has exceeded expectations and is also currently tracking higher than previously released YA (young adult) blockbusters such “The Hunger…

During the long and gloomy days of the rainy season, the weather is not the only thing that gets out of control—this also happens for your hair. “Each time it rains, the air becomes thick with water and hair absorbs the excess humidity like a sponge, leading to brittle, stubborn frizzed hair,” explains RJ Buenaventura, General Manager for Philips Consumer Lifestyle. He continues, “So, how can you keep your hair under control while keeping it healthy as well? Well, women will be glad to know that there are many ways to help their hair survive the dreaded monsoon months.” Goodbye…