Author: Team Orange

Being the guide for showcasing life’s delightful possibilities, the Lifestyle Network is kicking things up a notch entering the second half of the year as it shows what living is all about through brand new programs that are set to premiere this July. Hitting screens for the month are shows that showcase what the Lifestyle Network is all about. July brings shows about well-being, food, competition, travel, beauty, and entertainment; with special doses of must see movies, mini-series, and marathons. First on the list is the latest mouth-watering drama-musical series “The Boston: The Kitchen Musical”. The show is set in…

How much can the life of a drunkard and aspiring musician change when he finds himself left with the responsibility of acting as a father to three adopted children? This is what ABS-CBN’s newest family drama, “Hawak Kamay,” will be taking on as it hits TV screens to reach out to modern day Filipino families. The series is set to take off with acclaimed actor Piolo Pascual at the helm, who will be making a much-anticipated return to television drama following the success of his movie “Starting Over Again” earlier this year. Piolo stars in “Hawak Kamay” along with three…

Hundreds of Boholanos will unite for a fun run to support the construction of a school building in the earthquake-hit province of Bohol. On Sunday, July 27, 2014, Tapok- Tapok Bol- Anon, Inc., an organization of Boholanos based in Manila, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Philippines will gear up towards the race for a brighter future of the youth of Bohol. The fundraising marathon is expected to be one of the biggest gatherings of the Boholano community in Manila this year. Habitat is a non- profit organization which envisions a world where everybody has a decent place to live,.…

Little Jack is born on a day so cold that his heart remains frozen. In her house on top of a big hill, Madeleine the midwife replaces the defective organ with a cuckoo clock. It will work, she warns him, as long as Jack doesn’t touch the hands of the clock, doesn’t lose his temper and, above all, doesn’t fall in love. But Jack’s encounter with a fiery-eyed little girl singing on a street corner and his decision to chase after her across Europe to Andalusia test the resistance of his makeshift heart to breaking point…

The teaser trailer for the epic action adventure “Dracula Untold,” the origin story of the man who became Dracula, starring Luke Evans (“Fast & Furious 6,” “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”), has been released by Universal Pictures. Gary Shore directs and Michael De Luca produces the film that co-stars Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, Diarmaid Murtagh and Samantha Barks. Opening across the Philippines on October 15, 2014, “Dracula Untold” will be distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Music is about to get more exciting with the addition of Cosplay Queen Alodia Gosiengfiao to the roster of talented 12 Stone Records artists. Alodia Almira Arraiza Gosiengfiao is the country’s most popular and influential cosplayer. Due to her huge following, she has been chosen to endorse for several beauty and tech brands both here and abroad. She’s also a model, an actress, and a singer. This beautiful young lady has been featured in various magazines, newspapers, and TV shows locally and abroad. She recently graced the cover of FHM Philippines, and was ranked as the 20th Sexiest Woman of…

Have you lived enough? Have you loved enough? These are the questions that will make TV viewers ponder about their lives, relationships and death once ABS-CBN’s upcoming primetime romantic drama series “Pure Love” airs this July. Starring Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos, “Pure Love” is a local adaptation of the well-loved 2011 Korean TV series “49 Days,” which will highlight true love and the strong ties that bind a Filipino family. It tells the story of Diane (Alex Gonzaga), an optimistic rich girl who seems to have everything; and Ysabel (Yen Santos), an average working girl who led a rather…

Beginning this July, fans and visitors of the Café Ilang Ilang can look forward to more festive, lively and adventurous cuisine as the famed restaurant casts a spotlight on the edible delights from Spain every Thursday night. Families and friends can explore the culinary favorites of the Old Kingdom at The Manila Hotel. Bringing the flavors of Spain to the restaurant is Chef Ainer Ebue whose vast experience in the kitchen will leave palates excited and appetites satisfied. Start your culinary adventure with the featured Sopa de Ajo (garlic broth with poached quail egg) or the classic gazpacho de sandia. Sample the…

New Line Cinema has just released the main poster and trailer of its upcoming tornado disaster film “Into the Storm” starring Richard Armitage (Thorin in “The Hobbit” films). In the film, the town of Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes in the span of a single day. The entire town is at the mercy of the erratic and deadly cyclones, even as storm trackers predict the worst is yet to come. Most people seek shelter, while others run towards the vortex, testing how far a storm chaser will go for that once-in-a-lifetime shot. Told through the eyes…

Techbox Philippines, the fastest growing gadget retail chain in the country, is advocating the growth and patronage of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) by pre-loading OPM songs in the MicroSD cards they sell. “We are very excited about this initiative as it results to so many good things without requiring any extra effort from our customers,” says Angela Gutierrez, Business Unit Head for Techbox Philippines. “Not only does this project help prevent music piracy, it also helps protect the gadgets of our customers from security vulnerabilities that users can get from downloading from unreliable sources,” added Angela. “Moreover, as a subsidiary…

Samsung Electronics Philippines, Co. (SEPCO) recently announced the availability of its newest camera specialized smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy K zoom. The Galaxy K zoom is a new smartphone that blends advanced digital camera technology with Samsung’s industry-leading Galaxy experience. It features effortless capturing ability, real optics, and a premium design, offering users the mobile solutions they need with the ability to create professional-quality visual content in a fun, easy–to-use device. “Sharing of photos has increasingly become part of our daily lives, however, there are still photography needs that consumers want to get out of their smartphones, and this is the very…