Author: Team Orange

Over 30% increase in tourists paying with their preferred home payment app in Europe via Alipay+ during UEFA EURO 2024 Alipay+ continues to work with global merchants to welcome cross-border travelers with a series of promotions, tax refund services Alipay+ global merchant coverage has grown to 90 million, connecting them to users of more than 30 Alipay+ payment partners, enabling more businesses to benefit from travel peaks as tourism regains pre-pandemic levels Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payment and digitalization solutions operated by Ant International, continued its global summer campaign, which was kicked off by UEFA EURO 2024, in preparation for…

Discover the perfect place for retreat and relaxation at Araw Hospitality Group’s highly anticipated wellness resort rooted in ancient Filipino wellness wisdom. Nestled in the scenic town of Calatagan, Batangas, Nawa Wellness is set to revolutionize the wellness industry in the Philippines with its exceptional range of facilities and rejuvenating experiences that are uniquely Filipino. This resort opened its doors last January 2024 and features Filipino-centric villas where you can stay in a room named after iconic locations in the Philippines: Malabon, Ilocos, Escolta, Amadeo, Zambales, and Malay. Not to be outdone, Nawa Wellness’ Presidential Suite, the Araw Villa, sits…

Kenny Rogers Roasters proudly represented and won two awards for the Philippine restaurant industry at the Mob-Ex Awards held recently in Singapore. The brand that raised the bar for roasted chicken is the only restaurant chain from the Philippines that made it to the shortlist, eventually winning honors in the Best Mobile Viral Marketing Campaign category: Gold for The Great Garlic Roast and Silver for Solo Love Club. The Great Garlic Roast established a connection with Filipino online communities to inspire organic content from online food enthusiasts about a new line of products. It generated buzz for the restaurant’s innovations,…

Guess who’s back? Okay, aside from the GOATED rapper? We’re talking about DQ’s latest Blizzard of the Month offer featuring one of the most popular flavors worldwide (and a DQ fan favorite at that)! Enjoy all the goodness of avocados with the return of DQ’s Avocado Fest, with two delectable treats to choose from available for a limited time only! Help yourself to a dreamy dessert that brings together the chocolatey flavor of Oreos and the richness of avocados with the Avocado Oreo Blizzard. Made with DQ’s signature soft serve mixed with avocados and crushed Oreos, it’s the kind of…

SM Supermalls has reported an increase in foot traffic, reaching an average of above 4 million daily visitors in the first quarter of 2024, up from 3.3 million in the same period last year. This steady growth highlights SM’s commitment to enriching the mall experience with diverse and engaging activities that cater to evolving consumer preferences. According to SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan, “The increase in foot traffic reflects our steadfast commitment to meeting the daily needs and wants of our customers. Our malls serve as dynamic hubs that blend modern retail services with vibrant entrepreneurial environments.” Through its…

During the midsummer season, tourists come and go on the wooden plank road at Yannandi in Baiyangdian, Xiong’an New Area, China’s Hebei province, eagerly holding up their mobile phones to capture the breathtaking scenery before them. Baiyangdian, composed of 143 lakes and 3,700 ditches and trenches, is the largest wetland ecosystem in northern China and plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining the ecological environment of the region. Due to factors such as industrial development and population growth within the watershed, pollution continued to increase, and Baiyangdian once faced an ecological dilemma.

The journey to the second year of Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is finally underway, with its introductory press conference held last July 23 at the Gateway Cineplex 18. A sequel to last year’s historic debut Puregold CinePanalo, this year’s iteration promises to give filmmakers across the country more opportunities to showcase their skill, creativity, and dedication to their craft. Puregold is treating the success of the festival’s inaugural run as a launching pad for something even bigger. This year’s version of the Puregold CinePanalo has up for grabs an increased funding pool for selected filmmakers, with seven full-length directors set…

Globe’s network and core services are operational amid non-stop rains and floods brought by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. On Wednesday, call, text and data services in areas affected by the typhoon remained operational, with isolated cases of interruption due to commercial power outages. Globe has also prepositioned personnel for quick response in case of any network emergency. “We would like to assure our customers that our network is ready for any potential impact of the typhoon and the enhanced habagat on our infrastructure. Our network facilities across the country are built for resilience, with generators and batteries on…

Today, Disney announced that the first single from the upcoming album A Whole New Sound is multi-platinum band Simple Plan’s rendition of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” in honor of The Lion King from Walt Disney Animation Studios and its 30th anniversary. This pop-punk cover, available now on all streaming platforms, is a fresh new take on a beloved classic. “We wanted to pay homage to Sir Elton John’s original version while also adding our own style to it and making it sound fun and energetic. We’re really stoked by how it turned out and we hope everyone will…

The Bacolod Film Festival will premiere ten short films at SM Bacolod and Ayala Malls Capitol Central cinemas in September. The recipients of production grants worth 300,000 pesos each from the Bacolod City government are Chelsea Tasic (“A Flower A Day”), Charlene Mead Tupas (“Aninaw”), Juan Carlo Miguel “Jayce” Ferraris (“Blind Date”), Zack Verzosa (“Glub”), Pau Ortaliz Santos (“Laragway sa Karon”), Banjo Hinolan (“Manokan Country”), Willbryan Garcia (“Puli Na, Diche Lesly”), VinJo Entuna (“Sa Pwesto ni Pistong”), Oscar Villanueva (“The Mansion”), and Georgia Elardo (“Those Little Things”). Chelsea, 20, is a second-year nursing student and filmmaker at the University of…

Jakarta-born, Los Angeles-based rising star, Warren Hue, responds to the demands of his fans with the official release of his “BLACKONBLACK FREESTYLE,” which is out today on all platforms. Warren first performed the freestyle on the popular channel, On The Radar, generating lots of fan commotion who were excited to see Warren rapping after recent genre-bending releases like “RODEO” and “SPLIT.” “BLACKONBLACK FREESTYLE was created during a transit from Japan to Los Angeles,” Warren shared on his process. “With my headphones on, I searched for type beats, feeling the need to prove myself. The verses explore various topics, including the…