Author: Team Orange

Fast-rising alt-rock band Culture Wars is back in Manila, this time as part of Maroon 5’s Asia Tour (Tour Stops: Manila – January 29, Jakarta – February 1, Kuala Lumpur – February 12, Kaohsiung Taiwan – February 14). The Texas-based band first visited the Philippines last October as LANY’s opening act at the Philippine Arena, and if their second visit here within just a few months of their first is any indication, it’s that they are ascending in popularity and demand at bullet speed. Just months after Culture War’s single Miley played on Philippine radio and TV and introduced the…

Dilaw is starting 2025 with a bang. Kicking off the year with back-to-back gigs and performances, the “Uhaw” hitmakers are also set to release their latest song, “Mahal”, on January 24, 2025. The song talks about how priceless true love is and someone’s commitment to unwavering devotion, the willingness to bet everything on the relationship even against the odds. It is the last song to be released from their Love Trilogy series, along with Nilalang and YIEE. These songs talk about the stages of love, from seeing your beloved as the most beautiful creature, feeling the kilig from your beloved,…

The 3rd Annual Marketing Summit of Metro Pacific Health (MPH), held at Bellevue Manila on January 16-17, brought together over 100 Marketing and Sales Professionals as well as Presidents/CEOs/COOs from MPH hospitals, all dedicated to elevating marketing practices within the healthcare industry. This two-day event featured a series of insightful presentations from leading experts in healthcare marketing. Dr. Harish Pillai, Group CEO of MPH, kicked off the summit with a powerful talk on “Why Growth is Essential to Sustainability”, emphasizing that embracing growth opportunities is not just about scaling services but also ensuring that the organization remains adaptable and resilient…

Demonstrating unwavering commitment to community support, over 800 team members from Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, dedicated more than 1,000 volunteer hours to collect and donate more than 3,600 kilograms (almost 8,000 pounds) of essential supplies for those in need. These efforts have benefited over 1,650 individuals, including young children, the elderly, and underserved groups, through collaboration with more than 20 non-profit organizations (NGOs). In the Philippines, 31 FedEx volunteers collaborated with People’s Recovery, Empowerment, and Development Assistance (Preda) Foundation, Inc., a non-profit in Olongapo City, Zambales, that rescues, protects, heals, and empowers…

iPeople, Inc., majority owned by House of Investments of the Yuchengco Group of Companies, highlighted the critical role of education in driving climate action at its recently held sustainability summit “Partners in Sustainability: Advocacy and Action in Our Communities.” The event gathered stakeholders, thought leaders, faculty and students from all member schools under iPeople, including Mapúa University, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, Mapúa Digital College, National Teachers College, University of Nueva Caceres, Malayan High School of Science, and APEC Schools. Dr. Reynaldo Vea, iPeople Chairman and CEO, stressed the urgency of taking collective and individual steps to…

Ahead of their much-anticipated repeat concert next month, Pinoy rock queens Acel Bisa, Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Hannah Romawac, Kitchie Nadal, and Lougee Basabas have officially launched Tanaw Collective—a supergroup that celebrates the power of women-led collaborations. This new initiative will explore exciting ventures including collaborative music releases, live performances, and other creative projects that amplify female voices in the music industry. In addition to the serialized Tanaw shows, the six-piece force will release their first official single “Landslide,” on Friday, January 31, 2025 across all digital music platforms worldwide. A stripped-down reimagining of the iconic Fleetwood Mac classic,…

Filipino rising artist MURI is set to take the stage at the 2025 South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas, from March 10-15, 2025. The AXEAN Festival alumna joins an impressive roster of international talents, showcasing her unique blend of soul, indie, and jazz-pop music to a global audience.

Makati Development Corporation (MDC), the construction arm of Ayala Land, continues to pursue exciting innovations in sustainable construction by unveiling the Philippines’ first electric (EV) cement mixer, EV trailer tractor, and EV charging station for heavy equipment, revolutionizing operations at its construction, precasting, and concrete manufacturing plants and contributing to a greener construction industry. MDC Chief Operating Officer Robert “Boogz” N. Baffrey and MDC Construction Methods and Solutions Group Head Romeo “Bobby” T. Menpin, Jr. officiated the blessing of MDC’s newly acquired EV heavy equipment and EV charging station at the MDC Technology Center in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, on December…

To bolster the productivity and effectiveness of cybersecurity teams, Kaspersky has unveiled a significant update to its Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution. The enhanced platform provides a new AI module for faster and more effective alert triage, helps to visualize resource dependencies and enables extended search capabilities. According to Verified Market Research, the SIEM market was valued at $5.21 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $10.09 billion by 2031. Among the key factors that contribute to such growth are rising cyber threats, regulatory compliance regulations and demand for rapid threat detection. Businesses are searching for solutions…

Belmont Hotel Mactan is proud to announce its official Halal Certification, awarded by the Halal International Chamber of Commerce and Industries of the Philippines on December 2024. This milestone emphasizes the hotel’s aim to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring a Muslim-friendly accommodation experience that celebrates diversity and cultural harmony. Aligned with Megaworld Hotels and Resorts’ distinction as the first 100% Muslim-friendly accommodation establishment accredited by the Department of Tourism, Belmont Hotel Mactan upholds its signature Sampaguita Service Brand by catering to the needs of Muslim travelers. Key initiatives include a Halal-certified kitchen, a dedicated Halal menu, prayer facilities,…

If fruit juices are an essential part of your regular shopping list, here’s a question for you: do you know what’s actually inside that cold juice can? For many Filipinos, this may not be a big deal. The Philippines is known for some of the sweetest and freshest fruits around. Why wouldn’t our fruit juices be the real deal? But if you zoom in on labels, it’s easy to figure out that not all fruit juices on the shelves may be as real and fresh as they claim to be. Luckily, Filipinos don’t have to look hard for juices that…