Author: Team Orange

Singer-actor Inigo Pascual returns to recording with his new single, “Ikaw at Ikaw,” his comeback project with ABS-CBN’s premier record label Star Music. “It feels like I’m coming back to my home. I can easily say that Star Music, they were the people that really saw the potential in me from the very beginning and they allowed me to create music, to even discover that I can be a composer. Sa kanila talaga nanggaling ang confidence ko when it comes to music,” shared Inigo. He composed “Ikaw at Ikaw,” which is about finding oneself coming home to a loved one…

The Palawan Group of Companies has officially partnered with Gentry Timepieces to stage the Palawan Open 2026 – the biggest Tennis Tournament in the Philippines, scheduled from May 22 to 31 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Sanctioned by the Philippine Tennis Association as a Group A event, the tournament carries a prize pool of ₱2 million and is open to both local and international players, strengthening its position as one of the country’s premier competitive tennis platforms. The partnership was officially launched through a contract signing and press conference attended by Palawan Group executives, led by Founder and Chairman…

Filipino animated feature “ZsaZsa Zaturnnah” is set to make its international premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, widely regarded as the world’s most prestigious animation event. Directed by Avid Liongoren and co-produced by Rocketsheep Studio and CreaZion Studios Inc., the film’s selection signals a major step forward for Philippine animation on the global stage. A Filipino Story Goes Global Blending humor, spectacle, and bold LGBTQ+ representation, Carlo Vergara’s “ZsaZsa Zaturnnah” reimagines a beloved Filipino cultural icon through a vibrant animated lens. The film stands out for its unapologetically local voice and universal themes of identity, transformation, and heroism.

A Mapua University educator said the trigger for country’s present energy woes was the Middle East conflict, but that the root cause was structural in nature. Professor Aldrin Calderon, dean of Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Energy Engineering at Mapua University explained that over-reliance on a narrow, import-dependent fuel mix, and insufficient diversification over decades was the real culprit. “The immediate trigger was the conflict-induced disruption of global oil supply, but the root cause is structural: over-reliance on import dependent fuel mix, and insufficient diversification,” Calderon said. Ninety-eight percent of the country’s energy supply are imported and mostly sourced from the…

Runners and fitness enthusiasts are training and gearing up for a bigger and more immersive race experience as the IBP: Cebu Tricity Marathon returns in October 2026, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu. Now on its fourth year, the marathon—formerly known as the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu Run—invites both the legal community and the general public to take part in a race designed to inspire racegoers of all levels. Participants can look forward to new categories, upgraded merchandise, and the much‑anticipated tri‑city route spanning Cebu, Mandaue, and Talisay, offering a dynamic course that challenges participants while showcasing the region.

Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, partnered with Miss Cosmo for a special visit at St. Vincent General Hospital in Marikina, bringing together international beauty queens, healthcare advocates, patients, and families for a meaningful day dedicated to cleft care awareness, hope, and community empowerment. The visit featured Miss Cosmo 2025 Yolina Lindquist, Miss Cosmo 2025 Runner-up Chelsea Fernandez, Miss Cosmo 2024 Runner-up Mook Karnruethai Tassabut, and the newly crowned Mister and Miss Cosmo Philippines 2026 Enzo Bonoan and Ysabella Roxas Ysmael as they spent time with Smile Train patients, families, and local medical partners. Through the event, it highlighted…

Television personality Edu Manzano and tech CEO Ann Cuisia clarified that their involvement with Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) stemmed from their support of free speech and independent public discourse, stressing that they were volunteer contributors and had no financial or professional ties to the organization. The two had previously been identified as anchors of the online media platform founded by Franco Mabanta, whose arrest on May 5 on allegations of extorting P300 million from former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has since placed PGMN at the center of public controversy. Mabanta and four co-accused have since posted bail. In a…

In a world of overwhelming advice and quiet self-doubt among mothers, Cetaphil Baby is providing something essential: reassurance. Through “Let’s Mom Together: Shared Stories and Expert Care with Cetaphil Baby,” the brand gathered moms, experts, and advocates in an intimate event centered on one powerful truth—motherhood isn’t meant to be figured out alone. Grounded in the insight that modern motherhood is often paralyzed by information and pressure, the event created a circle of reassurance, where real stories, supportive communities, and expert-backed care come together to uplift moms through every stage. “Motherhood is a journey of reassurance,” shared Abe Mationg, Head…

Polar, a global leader in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, has today launched the highly-anticipated Polar Loop, the brand’s first screen-free wearable band designed to discreetly and comfortably track activity, sleep, and overall health 24/7. Unlike other solutions in the market, Polar Loop is a one-time purchase, with every feature available from day one without monthly fees. The new Polar Loop packs half a century of pioneering sports science and heart rate monitoring into a sleek, reimagined form factor, and it delivers powerful insights into fitness, recovery, and sleep. At the same time, it remains remarkably…

Iloilo City’s status as a top tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destination received another major boost with the visit of a leading high-end French expedition cruise company. In a Facebook post, Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas welcomed the return of Compagnie du Ponant, which is considering Iloilo City as a stopover destination in its upcoming Asian cruise itineraries. “Welcome back to Iloilo City, Compagnie du Ponant! This leading high-end expedition French cruise company is considering Iloilo City as a stopover destination in their upcoming Asian cruise itineraries,” Treñas said.

Stand-up comedian Alex Calleja is bringing his signature brand of comedy to Japan as he gears up for a live performance at the Yokosuka Arts Theatre in Yokosuka, Japan on June 13, 2026. The show, dubbed “Tawanan sa Japan: Live Stand-up Comedy Show,” will start at 6 p.m. Israel Buenaobra, Yuri Horikoshi, Dawit Tabonares, and Grease Junio will serve as front acts before Calleja takes the stage for a night of laughter and entertainment. Ticket prices are ¥12,000 for Meet and Greet, ¥10,000 for VIP, ¥8,000 for general admission, and ¥6,000 for 2F seating. Calleja recently came from a successful…