Author: Team Orange

Every person deserves to live a life where they are free to be themselves. This Pride Month, the Free To Be U campaign made its way to this year’s Pride Festival in the Philippines “Love Laban 2 Everyone” through a booth dedicated to HIV awareness. The event was held at Quezon City Memorial Circle last June 22, 2024, Saturday. Free To Be U is an initiative brought together by Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC Philippines), a project supported by the President of the United States’ Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) implemented by…

In the ever-evolving local beauty scene, consumers have revolutionized their approach to purchasing beauty products. These items have transcended their role as mere tools for enhancing appearance, becoming powerful expressions of personal identity. This shift has empowered consumers to recognize brands that prioritize diversity and inclusivity. Early pioneers in the local beauty industry have been celebrated for their commitment to representing diverse communities. That is why Colourette, a female-led beauty brand, is dedicated to formulating makeup specifically for Filipinos, by Filipinos.

The nation’s girl group BINI, known for their chart-topping hits, is back with a unique single in collaboration with Puregold. This time, they’ve taken a solo approach to the popular track “Nasa Atin ang Panalo,” infusing it with their own theme of “Ang Kwento ng Pagbabago.” “When we decided to feature and work with our country’s leading musical artists, we knew we had to collaborate with BINI,” says Puregold President Vincent Co. “They’ve worked hard to make themselves an important part of the local music landscape, and we’re proud to showcase their talent in collaboration with Puregold.” Several weeks ago,…

Paul Klee, a Swiss artist, describes his fantasy works as ‘taking a line for a walk’. It is a fundamental definition of drawing, which is the art of representing a figure or object by tracing its shape. Color, in contrast to this linear boundary of form, produces hues of varying lightness and saturation via pigments. After a midday meal during the Japanese occupation, 17-year-old Arturo Rogerio Luz began drawing a portrait of his mother Rosario without provocation. Luz continued to draw until his death. Drawing is the foundation of his art, representing linear strength and elegance. The multitude of lines…

Over a hundred owners and managers of micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) gained new learnings from a training series organized by PLDT Enterprise, aimed at helping MSMEs enhance their financial and market access, develop their skills, and adapt to tech innovations. The latest runs of the PLDT Enterprise series were held in Manaoag City, Pangasinan; Baguio City; and Legazpi and Naga in the Bicol Region. Among the programs featured was PLDT and Smart’s eBizNovation, which provides access to technology and upskilling trainings, and helps onboard MSMEs and farmers to e-commerce platforms. PLDT and Smart have partnered with the Department…

Scarlett Johansson, who developed the idea for Fly Me to the Moon with fellow creatives in her production company These Pictures, was originally going to just be a producer, not an actor, in the film. But because of how well the script was written, Johansson eventually became a leader not only behind the camera as a producer, but also in front of the camera as marketing genius Kelly. Set on the brink of the greatest triumph of the Space Age, Johansson’s Madison Avenue marketing virtuoso Kelly rockets slam-bang into Channing Tatum’s Apollo 11 launch director Cole – and if America…

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) proudly celebrates the third anniversary of the Mobile Materials Recovery Facility (MMRF), an innovative project that has revolutionized waste management practices across Metro Manila. Launched on June 10, 2021, the MMRF initiative has already made significant strides in promoting proper waste segregation, recycling, and community involvement in environmental stewardship. The MMRF project, tagged as “Recyclable Mo, Palit Grocery Ko,” employs a commodity exchange system where residents can trade recyclable materials such as single-use plastics for essential goods. This initiative is one of the waste diversion programs under the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP)…

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker and iconic songwriter NE-YO is bringing his new and bigger tour ‘Champagne and Roses Tour’ to Manila on October 8, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets go on-sale on Saturday, July 6, 12PM via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide. NE-YO has generated a combined total of 23 billion streams worldwide. His debut single, 2005’s “So Sick”, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple-platinum. Since then, the Motown Records/Compound Entertainment recording artist has racked up a collection of global hits including “Sexy Love”, “Closer”, “Because of You”,…

Muji Philippines is delighted to announce the extension of its Buy 1 Get 1 Free promo on select small drinks at the Muji Uptown Coffee Counter. This exciting offer is available exclusively at Muji’s newly opened branch in Uptown Bonifacio and is limited to Muji members. The Buy 1 Get 1 promo includes a variety of unique and refreshing signature beverages such as the Yuzu Iced Tea, Iced Strawberry Bloom Latte, Ichigo Blueberry Iced Tea, Americano, Cafe Latte, Ichigo Cafe Mocha, and Matcha Latte. Customers who wish to avail this limited promo along with other store benefits can sign up…

Lupita Nyong’o was fascinated hearing writer-director Michael Sarnoski’s vision for the newest installment in the A Quiet Place film series, as she prepared to play Samira, one of the main survivors in A Quiet Place: Day One. “Like [the previous A Quiet Place films]them, the new story is character-driven and there are scary creatures. The difference is the setting and how these people choose to deal with this catastrophe.” Samira was formerly a successful published poet, when life threw a wrench in the works and left her bitter and angry, according to Sarnoski. Her character was developed from his initial…

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