Author: Team Orange

Global smartphone brand, vivo, is thrilled to announce the launch of Y100 on April 27, 2024. Tailored for individuals who lead dynamic lifestyles, the vivo Y100 combines speed, safety, and style to elevate the mobile experience. Fit for on-the-go people The vivo Y100 prioritizes the needs of on-the-go individuals by offering lightning-fast charging capabilities. With the integration of 80W fast charging technology, users can power up to 80% capacity in just 30 minutes, ensuring they stay connected without lengthy downtime.

This August, make some memories. Watch the official trailer for Blink Twice directed by Zoë Kravitz and starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum. “Blink Twice” arrives in Philippine cinemas on August 21.

Filipino band Sponge Cola releases another pop-rock anthem inspired by a hit Korean drama. Their new single “Tatlong Buwan” explores a couple’s journey towards healing and reconnection. It echoes the familiar narrative of everyone’s current favorite series, ‘Queen of Tears,’ which stars Korean superstars Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won. According to Yael Yuzon, Sponge Cola’s lead vocalist and guitarist, the song serves as “a love letter, epistolary, or even a midnight soliloquy for one person.”

Mercure, a midscale brand from global hospitality leader Accor, announces the opening of Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre. Featuring 989 thoughtfully designed rooms, this newly built hotel is the largest Mercure hotel in the world. At Mercure hotels, guests can immerse in a locally inspired ambiance where every detail reflects the distinctive characteristics of the destination. Drawing inspiration from the nearby Chinatown’s colourful façades and the urban vibe of its central business district location, the hotel’s design creates a stimulating sense of space that embodies the neighbourhood’s heritage-rich surrounds. This design approach is expressed in the hotel’s expansive lobby with…

Singer-songwriter Paul Sapiera is thrilled to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his timeless classic “Parting Time” with a special re-release and celebration. Originally unveiled to the world in 1993, “Parting Time” has left an indelible mark on music history, capturing the hearts of listeners with its soul-stirring melody and moving lyrics. As Sapiera reflects on three decades since the song’s debut, he remains deeply moved by the enduring impact of “Parting Time” on audiences worldwide. “My whole hearted thank you to all the fans that supported the song “Parting Time” all these years. And special thanks to Evolution Media for…

J-pop superstar Kumi Koda released her 19th full-length album ‘UNICORN’ on April 17, celebrating the 23rd anniversary of her debut. The album’s lead song ‘Silence’ was recently used as the theme song for the movie ‘Gold Boy’.

How many left swipes before finding The One? Is a year-long talking stage acceptable? How do you get over being catfished? With love and romance as complicated as they’ve ever been, Repertory Philippines (REP) gives us a wild ride through the phases of modern relationships as it showcases the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change from June 14 to July 6 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza. With book and lyrics by award-winning Joe DiPietro, music by renowned composer Jimmy Brooks, and directed by the First Lady of Philippine Musical Theater Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, REP’s…

ChildFund Philippines supports youth in Infanta, Quezon through a climate action program called Project GREENLIGHT. This initiative aims to help address climate change issues and mitigate climate-induced disaster risks, underscoring the central role of youth in driving climate action within their community. Project GREENLIGHT, in partnership with the municipal government of Infanta and ReINa Federations of Parents Associations, Inc., integrates Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) and Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) into the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) program of Infanta, Quezon.

The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines collaborates with the University of Santo Tomas to host “Sounds of Celebration: Sixty Years of EU-Philippines Relations”, a choral festival, to mark the 60 years of bilateral relations between the European Union and the Philippines. The event will take place at the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes OP Building (BGPOP), University of Santo Tomas, on 26 April 2024, featuring exceptional choral groups from all over the Philippines in a showcase of talent, musical diversity, and cultural exchange. The festival also coincides with the University of Santo Tomas’ 413th founding anniversary.

To strengthen its efforts in promoting the responsible disposal of electronic waste, SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, recently tapped PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), two of the leading telecommunications providers in the country for a strategic partnership that will expand SM’s Electronic Waste Collection (EWC) Program and drive further positive change in electronic waste management in the country. The partnership was launched to the public last April 22, 2024. In a short message, Joaquin L. San Agustin, SVP of SM Supermalls for Marketing, underscored the need for the responsible…

Climate change is real and nowhere is its impact more perceptible than in agriculture. This puts the Philippines, primarily an agricultural country, among the countries most vulnerable to climate change. To “outsmart climate change” and help make the Philippine agriculture sector and the agri-food system climate-resilient through technology, research, and innovation, the Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA) and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), with the support of PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, recently held a multi-stakeholder forum which highlighted digital apps and tools for climate action, as well as…