Author: Team Orange

January has certainly passed by quickly, and 2024 is in full swing. As we go back to our daily grind, hustling through the day, we can’t help but daydream about the blissful, idle, and carefree days. This is what the Italians beautifully describe as “Dolce Far Niente,” which means “sweetness of doing nothing.” We find ourselves imagining how wonderful it must be to be in Italy. Going for a stroll in a small town, seeing iconic ruins, taking a bite of a freshly made brick-oven pizza, and indulging in a sweet and creamy gelato. Thankfully, a taste of Italy has…

Franklin took to ‘CIA with BA’ to seek help and advice on what to do after he got assaulted twice when he tried to discipline a child in the neighborhood. According to Franklin, he got into a fistfight with the father and then the uncles of a child whom he had stopped from holding and pointing a dirty stick at other kids. However, the incident was caught on CCTV camera and based on the footage, it looked like he used extra force as he grabbed the child’s nape.

Asia’s Superstar Kathryn Bernardo remains a solid Kapamilya as she renewed her contract with ABS-CBN, her home network for 20 years in showbiz, on Friday (February 2). During her grand contract signing hosted by Dimples Romana, a teary-eyed Kathryn expressed her gratitude and love for ABS-CBN. “I remember in 2020, I made a promise, sinabi ko sa ABS-CBN na ‘di kita iiwan at nandito lang ako hanggang makabangon ka ulit. And today, here I am fulfilling that promise. Ang daming nangyari sa ABS-CBN but mahal ko, eh. Mahal ko sobra ‘yung kumpanya and together we will rise despite all the…

CIMB Bank Philippines Chief Executive Officer Vijay Manoharan has been named Banking CEO of the Year at the EPOCH Awards by The Enterprise, a a print and digital business news portal that offers extensive reportage of corporate, economic, financial, and technology news from around the world. Manoharan is a true maverick that has led the award-winning, digital-only commercial bank since it first landed on Philippine soil back in 2018. He has revolutionized the local banking industry through being the first to introduce 24/7 digital banking and pioneering concepts such as embedded banking, which gave Filipinos a more convenient yet secure…

Cebuana Lhuillier and Jean Henri Lhuillier continue its commitment to uplifting Filipino lives through its impactful educational initiatives. With education at the forefront of their advocacy, these initiatives represent a transformative journey toward a brighter and more educated future for the Philippines. Through its corporate social responsibility arm, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI) leads the charge with its Nationwide Scholarship Program, providing support to intellectually gifted yet financially constrained students. Aside from the annual scholarship grant, the program offers employment opportunities in Cebuana Lhuillier’s parent company, PJ Lhuillier Inc. (PJLI), and provides additional learning resources to its scholars and learning…

Asia’s best travel booking app, AirAsia MOVE (formerly airasia Superapp) has teamed up with Coras, a prominent global ticket distribution platform to introduce MOVETIX, a brand new and innovative ticketing platform offering over 10,000 global events and activities complemented by flights, hotels, rides and more conveniently through one convenient app. MOVETIX is spearheaded by Hassan Choudhury, a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry who will continue his role as CEO of RedRecords, a joint venture between AirAsia and Universal Music. The MOVETIX platform on the AirAsia MOVE app (formerly airasia Superapp) is powered by Coras, whose network of partners include…

Global tech giants HONOR and Nokia recently signed a new patent cross-license agreement in pursuit of significant inventions in 5G and other cellular technologies. “We are delighted to have concluded an amicable patent cross-license agreement with HONOR, one of the leading players in the Chinese smartphone market. It is the fourth major litigation-free smartphone agreement that Nokia has concluded over the past twelve months and highlights once again the strength of Nokia’s patent portfolio and decades-long contributions to cellular standards and other technologies,” Nokia Chief Licensing Officer Mobile Devices Susanna Martikainen said.

FILIPINO actress Liza Soberano makes her Hollywood debut in the upcoming horror-comedy film Lisa Frankenstein from Focus Features and Universal Pictures International. From the inventive, delightfully twisted minds of Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody and first-time feature director Zelda Williams comes the fiendishly clever genre-bending romp, Lisa Frankenstein. An addictively sardonic spin on Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic, the new film time travels to 1989 suburbia where high school senior Lisa Swallows spends her free time at the abandoned Bachelor’s Grove cemetery at the grave of a young man who died decades earlier—an unconventional pastime that promises to change the course…

Enjoy unparalleled travel experiences all year round with Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines. Elevate your financial game and stand a chance to win unlimited flights powered by Cebu Pacific throughout 2024 by embracing the thrill of seamless transactions and bold financial pursuits. Happy You Year indeed – here’s your guide to winning a year full of jet-setting journeys: 1. Refer a friend to Maya and share the joy Referring a friend to Maya isn’t just rewarding; it’s your ticket to UNLI flights. Earn 10 raffle entries for each successful referral while supporting your family and friends in…

Get ready for an exhilarating shopping experience as vivo unveils the much-anticipated 2.2 Doble Saya Sale. Spectacular savings await you on February 2, 2024, with discounts of up to 80% on selected vivo phones and accessories. Unlock additional savings with exclusive vouchers! Claim and use a 30% discount on Shopee and 15% on Lazada, adding even more value to your purchases. These exclusive vouchers ensure that you maximize your savings during the vivo 2.2 Doble Saya Sale. You can get the vivo V29e 5G (12GB + 256GB) for as low as Php 15,599. You can also have the newest vivo…

Embrace the spirit of the Chinese Lunar New Year at The Peninsula Manila where guests will be invited to step into a world of enchanting festivities and delicious bites from February 7 to 14, 2024. Celebrate together with friends and family at The Lobby, Escolta, and The Peninsula Boutique to usher in the Year of the Dragon, a period symbolizing strength, prosperity, and good fortune. Welcome the Lunar New Year with a Roaring Dragon and Lion Dance February 10 9:08 am – 11:30 am Porte-cochère and The Lobby On February 10, the traditional Peninsula Lion and Dragon Dance will take…