Author: Team Orange

Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, was among the food exhibitors in the first United Nations Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific hosted by the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT). The event was held last June 26 at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort in Cebu City. Organized by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Basque Culinary Center, and the DOT, the Gastronomy Tourism Forum, had some four hundred (400) participants that included ministers from UN member-states, affiliate members, and tourism stakeholders from international organizations.

Leading smart devices provider, HONOR, has unveiled its partnership with Studio Harcourt Paris credited to the contribution of AI Portrait Engine to the HONOR 200 Series. The prestigious Studio Harcourt is known for its Black and White Portraits, seen on actors such as Karl Lagerfeld and Cate Blanchett. “We’re taking portraits to a new level with the HONOR 200 Series! We’re confident that the upcoming AI Portrait Master will wow fans, and we’re even surprised to have successfully sealed the partnership with the reputable Harcourt Studio Paris. Now we’re bringing it to the Philippines! We can’t wait to offer another…

Learn from some of the best in the business! Canon Marketing Philippines invites photography beginners, hobbyists, and professionals to join the Canon Imaging Academy workshops and activations. Among the first of its kind, the Canon Imaging Academy is a structured learning program aimed at supporting and upskilling local photographers of all skill levels. The workshops cover various topics from photography and videography to printing and exclusive training sessions with industry experts and Canon ambassadors called the Canon Crusaders of Light and Canon Professional Shooters. Earlier this year, Canon Marketing Philippines held a Penagbenga Festival Photowalk and Photo Contest with Jijo…

In the era of advanced technology, vivo has maintained a prominent reputation for delivering cutting-edge smartphones that chase impressive levels of camera quality. The good news? vivo released the vivo Y18 as one of its latest camera smartphones without the hefty price tag, perfect for budding photographers and value maximizers alike! It goes without saying that style and functionality are key requirements for tech and social media-savvy Pinoys. That’s why the vivo Y18 does not skimp on both! This smartphone promises to take high-quality portraits while flaunting a strikingly gorgeous aesthetic. Snap the Vibe Equipped with a 50MP+8MP Multi-style Portrait…

“We will fully implement a 30-day toll holiday in all exits of the Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) for all vehicle classes, supporting the decision of the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB). This will help our motorists with the rising cost of fuel and inflation.” Thus declared Raul L. Ignacio, president and general manager of the Cavite Infrastructure Corporation (CIC). CIC received the decision of TRB after prior consultation with the joint venture partners of the Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) — namely CIC and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA). Implementing President Marcos’s directive. It will be recalled that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced…

Club Laiya, Landco Pacific Corporation’s 23-hectare beachfront Resort Estates at Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, attained the Gold Award for Outstanding Development in Luzon – Masterplan in the 2024 Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards organized by the Philippine chapter of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI – Fédération Internationale des Administrateurs de Bien-Conselis Immobiliers), considered as the “Oscars of Real Estate,” which recognizes properties that best embody excellence in all real estate disciplines. The FIABCI Awards in the country cites projects that best embody excellence and best practices in architecture and design, development and construction, community benefits, environmental impact and…

The Philippine Business and Disability Network (PBDN), a for-and-by business platform that provides barrier-free workplaces for Persons with Disability, will be holding its third annual conference this July 2, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center Pasay entitled Working Beyond Barriers: When Social Good Meets Business Sense. According to the UN Population Fund, “there are 1.5 billion persons with disabilities across the world, among them 80% live in developing countries.”1 An estimated 386 Million of the world’s working-age people have some kind of disability, says the International Labor Organization. And in the Philippines, there are around 12 million people with disabilities…

Conrad Manila cordially invites soon-to-wed couples, as it stages Inspired Beginnings, its bespoke bridal fair from June 29 to 30, in collaboration with Getting Married Wedding Coordinators and Events Planner by Kutchie Zaldarriaga. This year’s edition features eight sought-after and top-tier event stylists and fashion designers in celebration of the luxury hotel’s eighth anniversary. Fabio Berto, General Manager of Conrad Manila, remarks, “It is a privilege to be part of a couple’s wedding journey as they embark on a lifetime commitment. At Conrad Manila, we are thrilled to host ‘Inspired Beginnings’ and offer couples a glimpse into the exceptional services…

SKYBIZ, the business solutions arm of SKY, makes high-speed biz internet more convenient for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and companies alike for their day-to-day productivity and connection needs with its BIZBB plan, now launching a 3+3 Free Subscription Promo—gifting new users with a free three-month subscription without additional fees. At an affordable rate of ₱1,699 a month, BIZBB subscribers can maximize internet speeds of up to 200 Mbps, suited for large-scale business tasks, making hassle-free transactions, faster collaboration, and seamless communication. The plan also comes with guaranteed personalized account management and 24/7 customer support. Now with its 3+3 Free Subscription Promo, new…

Rising singer-songwriter Jolianne gears up for her new era in music with the release of “I’ll Be Somebody You Want,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment. The R&B ballad is all about finding a genuine romantic connection with someone who isn’t afraid to embrace all facets of who you are as a person, regardless of your complexities and imperfections. Written by Jolianne herself, the song shows strong moments of breakage and vulnerability as the Cebuana yearns for a kind of love that is patient and unconditional, yet firm enough to withstand atrocities that may come in the way.

The Philippines is BLOOMing, and Google has the data that proves it. The huge craze for homegrown P-Pop girl group BINI reached a new peak in June as Filipinos searched for the act the most over other popular artists such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter on YouTube, according to data aggregated by Google Trends. As a search term, BINI dominated YouTube in the Philippines the entire month, ranking highest in the Calabarzon, Bicol, MIMAROPA, and Central Luzon regions, scoring around 80 in overall search interest. Metro Manila came in at fifth place with a search interest percentage of 78.