Author: Team Orange

After a successful first leg, the MPL Philippines Press Corps is set to hold the second and third editions of the M5 Esports Journalism Workshop in two different campuses on November 25 and 27 to end the year. The group’s second stop will be at Adamson University, partnering with the school’s official publication, the Adamson Chronicle to hold another talk that will include four topics – Basic Esports and Sports Writing, Features Writing, Mobile Journalism, and Media Ethics. Reynald Magallon from Manila Bulletin will share his expertise in covering both traditional sports and esports, while Mario Limos from Spin.ph and…

With 55 movies in her career, Emmanuelle Béart is the modern icon of French cinema, made popular in her lead role in Manon des Sources (1986), La Belle Noiseuse (1991) and Nelly and Mr. Arnaud (1995), after she was noticed by film directors from her early roles in Premiers Désirs (1983) and Jean de Florette (1986). Her more recent films like Mission Impossible (1996), Les Destinées (2000), 8 Women (2001), Replay (2001), have been international successes, and she recently directed a documentary, « Such a Resounding Silence » that is showing on the occasion of the International Day for the…

News broke out several hours ago that Daryl Hall filed a restraining order on John Oates, his partner in the famed pop and soul duo, Hall and Oates. Details are unavailable as all court documents are sealed as per Hall’s request. The only matter that is known is that it is filed in court as a “contract/debt” dispute. In a podcast interview with Bill Maher in 2022, Hall revealed to the comedian that both him and Oates “are Brothers and not creative partners”. “You think John Oates is my partner? … He’s my business partner. He’s not my creative partner.”

Ahead of National Bicycle Day, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, partnered with local government units in a series of events to promote biking as a sustainable form of transportation. Padyak Pasay, led by the City of Pasay and JCI Manilena, gathered over 400 cyclists for a fun bike ride at SM by the BAY and across stops around the city. In partnership with SM Cares and Break the Cycle bike coalition, children and youth of Pasay joined a bike safety clinic and bike eco tour.

Global sporting brand Decathlon Philippines today brought together hundreds of Filipinos to discover their love for sports through its region-wide event, Free To Play: A Sports Festival For All. This one-day event delivered expert-led classes in various sports disciplines for free, encouraging everyone to try new sports and start their sporting journeys. In the opening ceremony held at the Decathlon store in Tiendesitas, Pasig, Decathlon Philippines executives, and legendary Azkals midfielder James Younghusband headlined the festivities to welcome coaches and participants alike. “Free To Play is our way of reaching out and bringing everyone together through sport,” Hans Iff, President…

For over 45 years, Jollibee has shared the joy across the country and the world, bringing langhap-sarap favorites and joyful memories wherever you go. To celebrate this milestone year, the beloved brand has partnered with Grab to launch Jollibee’s Birthday Blowout. You can watch the campaign video here. In line with Jollibee’s massive anniversary campaign, this special collaboration with Grab offers customers app-exclusive offers and promos featuring everyone’s Jollibee favorites, along with a few special surprises.

BPI’s commitment to innovation, convenience, and customer centricity is helping more Filipinos achieve their financial goals through various digital channels. Starting in 2021, BPI’s #SaveUp allows customers to open a savings account via the BPI App without the need to visit a branch. Building on that success, in 2022, BPI launched BPI #MySaveUp, which enables customers to open a savings account through the popular online wallet, GCash. This year, BPI has taken things to the next level with a brand new channel and partnership with Lazada, one of the biggest e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia. With the new BPI Flagship…

In a groundbreaking move towards enhancing customer convenience and accessibility, BPI proudly unveils its cutting-edge Loans Marketplace Website at https://loansmarketplace.bpi.com.ph. This dynamic platform serves as a one-stop shop for properties and cars, allowing clients to seamlessly browse and apply for loans with unprecedented ease. BPI Loans Marketplace takes pride in partnering with a diverse array of property developers and car brands. Clients can explore a wide selection, confident in the reliability and reputation associated with BPI. “As we launch BPI Loans Marketplace, we are not just introducing a platform; we are redefining the way our clients experience loan applications for…

Ben&Ben expresses the loneliness that comes in waves after being apart from your loved one for so long. On their new single, “Autumn,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment, the nine-piece collective copes with the emotional complications that hit home, resulting in a song about “the distance that people often unintentionally create with their other half, because of the changes that life throws at us.” According to the Paninidigan Kita hitmakers, the introspective track was written in Canada last year, right smack in the middle of their North American tour. The band’s lead vocalist and guitarist, Paolo Benjamin, felt an…

In an age of financial and economic uncertainty, it’s understandable that you want only the best ways to protect and make the most of your hard-earned money. One of the most ideal ways to grow your funds is by opening an online time deposit (OTD) account, which is an interest-bearing account that lets you park your cash for a period of time, allowing it to earn interest that is a little higher than a regular deposit account. Compared to other forms of investments, online time deposit takes on minimal risks, offers guaranteed returns, and deposits are insured by PDIC up…

After staging concert productions and special shows featuring some of the most iconic bands in the Philippines and overseas, GNN wraps up the year with their annual year-end event happening at 123 Block in Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City, on December 15, 2023 (Saturday), at 7 p.m. onwards. Keeping things closer to home this time around, the Manila-based production outfit will be holding an intimate show with some of their favorite collaborators on the bill, including The Ransom Collective and Oh, Flamingo!, whom GNN has worked with for their sold-out tenth anniversary concert this year; SOS, Ang Bandang Shirley, and Ciudad—three…