Author: Team Orange

When the month of May comes around, the Philippines comes alive with a plethora of colorful and joyous fiestas. These celebrations showcase the country’s heritage through different events filled with music, dance, and culinary delights. CIMB Bank Philippines, the most awarded digital-only commercial bank in the country, shares a list of celebrations this month so you can add fiesta-hopping to your summer adventures: Pahiyas Festival – a feast for the eyes One of the most famous May festivals is the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon. Celebrated every May 15 and lasting around two weeks, it is a colorful harvest festival…

Students of General Pio National High School were treated to a special meet and greet visit by Edwin “Daddy Ed” Coquilla, an advocate for Alternative Learning System (ALS), and Vhincel Donn “Vhince” Polinag, a youth leadership and empowerment enthusiast, on May 8, 2024. Hosted by Miss Tammy Magay and Mr. Joy Cabonce from the ALS Department, the event welcomed the Project Eight Initiative team with warmth and enthusiasm. The day commenced with a courtesy visit to the School Principal, Miss Juliet Melo, setting a tone of collaboration and mutual respect. Following this, Coquilla took the floor to share insights about…

At ceremonies held at the Makati Diamond Residences, 22 individuals were given the highest industry honors by the Ad Standards Council in celebration of their role in paving the way for the country’s advertising industry to take the reins and lead itself. In short, liberating the industry to create and operate using self-regulating guidelines. Do you know that the ad you just saw underwent a process to make sure it’s fair, factual and fit for public consumption? In the Philippines, advertising runs on self-regulation. Advertising adheres to guidelines that promote fair-trade practices, presents substantiated claims, and protects the rights of…

Get ready, coffee lovers – McDonald’s is unveiling new McCafé Summer Brews to beat the heat with McCafé Cereal Milk and Toasted Coconut Iced Coffees! The new flavors will be hitting McDonald’s stores nationwide today. The McCafé Summer Brews are arriving at the perfect time: as the Philippines is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave that has everyone hot and bothered, coffee lovers seek an ice-cool way to get their regular fix. Each McCafé Summer Brews flavor will be available in three varieties: aside from iced coffee, there will be options for coffee floats and iced lattes, giving customers the chance…

SM Cares’ Book Nook fosters a love for reading and community engagement through its open library. In alignment with GMA Network’s steadfast belief in the transformative power of reading, a recent book turnover ceremony at SM Aura’s Book Nook saw the donation of the beautifully illustrated “Si Gren, Ang Kaibigan Kong Alien” by the media giant. “Si Gren, Ang Kaibigan Kong Alien” is about the friendship of a young boy and an alien who visits Earth to learn about games kids play. The story promotes kindness, diversity, and accepting others, in a way that’s easy for children to understand. This…

PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is making high-speed connectivity even more accessible to Filipinos as it introduces the Smart Bro 5G Pocket Pro, a powerhouse device that can connect up to 15 gadgets simultaneously to the Smart 5G network. Safe, secure, and backed by Smart’s award-winning mobile network, the Smart Bro 5G Pocket Pro WiFi is specifically designed for professionals such as entrepreneurs and freelancers who juggle multiple responsibilities and devices, as well as individuals in fast-paced roles requiring seamless connectivity for productivity on the go. The device also enables those who still don’t have a 5G-enabled smartphone…

Bradley Simpson’s debut solo single ‘Cry At The Moon’ occupied a rarely explored sweet spot between styles: classic ‘70s Americana with a surging intensity that echoes the swaggering spirit of the indie-rock greats, but also with the contemporary, pop-tinged edge that can only come from an artist who has headlined London’s 20,000 capacity O2 arena on multiple occasions. From that compelling introduction, Bradley now powers into the release of his new single ‘Picasso’. Produced by the two-time Grammy nominee BOOTS (Beyoncé), with a dreamy undercurrent of ‘60s psychedelia and wonky bedroom pop, ‘Picasso’ is symbolic of what Bradley does so…

Join Happy Living as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with “A Continuing Journey Across the World’s Most Famous Wine Regions and Wineries”, a wine festival featuring over 150 celebrated wines, beers, and spirits from all over the globe. This special event will take place on June 15, 2024, at The Tent at Enderun, McKinley Hill, Taguig. Tickets are now on sale on Happy Living website’s Shop page. Interested participants who purchase their tickets until May 31, 2024 can take advantage of the early bird tickets priced at P1,500 each, while from June 1 to June 15, 2024, they can get tickets…

Philippines, we know you love your lip tints! This innovative formula is perfect for students and young adults who want a pop of color that keeps their lips healthy. Hyaluronic Acid hydrates and nourishes, keeping lips soft and kissable even under the scorching summer sun. Not only does the EB Water Tint pack a powerful hydrating punch, but it also delivers vibrant color in just one swipe! he formula glides on effortlessly, feeling like water on your lips, and boasts a refreshing watermelon scent that will make every application a delightful experience. Want a more intense look? No problem! The…

“He understood the character straight away,” was what director George Miller said as he watched Chris Hemsworth read the screenplay for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. In the highly anticipated expansion to the Mad Max universe, Chris Hemsworth plays Dementus, the tyrannical warlord that kidnaps a child that would later become the legendary Furiosa. Hemsworth has such an understanding of the character that director Miller thought was ideal for the role. “He understood his character such that I began to rely on him whenever he would say, ‘I think Dementus would do this…’ And suddenly, it became more than serving…

When moms achieve a milestone for their babies, it becomes a shining moment that’s remembered and even celebrated by fellow moms. It could be as simple as finding a hack for getting the baby to happily eat a nutritious snack, developing a trick to make the little one less fussy during bath time, or finding the perfect diaper that’s affordable but makes a huge improvement in baby’s protection and comfort. When a mom discovers any of these baby care hacks, fellow moms are quick to cheer her on with the words, “Ikaw na!” This is the same expression of support…