15 Years of Orange Love: ORANGE MAGAZINE TV

Thinking about this event took me a few days because I didn't want to go the emotional route as the event is celebratory. Orange Magazine just had their 15th Anniversary last July 1st 2025. For those who don't know, they're one of the OG's in the digital magazine space and I've had the pleasure of having them as peers in the industry for years now. 

While you were probably infants, these folks already made their mark in introducing artists, people, brands, businesses and SME's. This includes those who have no digital footprint back in the day, and has now grown even bigger with his team at Orange Magazine. I've seen some of the risk he took early on and challenges that broke everything because I'd say, the industry was still in its infancy compared to established traditional media companies that got a foothold of the trust of people. Jeman Villanueva wasn't all perfect - and quite loveless at that time 😂 - and he held on to those who have believed in him and his work especially in the different niche he handles, and here we are today!

Stronger and wiser than ever, Orange Magazine TV has been able to weather the rough obstacles that have come their way. Every year, they try to throw a thanksgiving party for the local PH blogging industry, giving back to folks who have stood by them all these years, including the brands and corporations who have believed in them since day 1.

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Team Orange gave away so many prizes and surprises from their sponsors like Timezone Philippines who took good care of the venue, PLDT Home, Home Credit Philippines, Xiaomi Philippines (whom I think gave some really nice smart watches), smartphone brand POCO, pr firm ALPAS Consultancy, Marie France + Facial Care Centre + Svenson (who gave trinkets, kits and skin products), Tai Chi Rub & VCO Liniments (who I absolutely love especially the Chili liniments and new sticks!), Doggies Choice (who gave doggie treats!), Cebu Pacific Air (who gave fantabulous trips to local destinations!), Maya, Honor Philippines (who gave health bands and ear buds, love that brand!), OPPO who gave away a brand new smartphone, Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort North (who I think gave stays), Skechers (who gave a choice of their super comfy shoes), Our Home, Hotel 101 Manila, The Ascott Limited, Citadines Benavidez Makati, Citadines Bay City Manila, Citadines Roces Avenue who also gave hotel stays, Klued (who introduced themselves and gave away some of their skin essentials), Primer Group of Companies and The Travel Club (who gave away luggages and products from their really good brands, I got a cap from ROX), Seda Manila Bay, Bell Kenz Pharma Inc., Luminisce who gave some skin treatments, Landco Pacific, Landco Lifestyle Ventures, AirAsia Philippines who have trips to local spots, RLC Residences, pr firm EON Public Relations (who also have a few prizes from their brands), TikTok Shop Philippines, Mega Prime Foods, Winford Resort and c@$in0 Manila, Redlion Private Pool Resort, pr firm Ripple8, Jollibee, Launch & Meet, pr firm Grupo Agatep, lovely chicken brand Mang Inasal who gave GC's, Angel's Pizza (who gave GC's also for pizza), A List & Partners Consulting Group Inc., Diana Stadler (who gave lots of skin products), PR and talent firm Spark It Philippines, Joy Nostalg Hotel and Suites, Foodpanda, Potato Corner, pr firm BRIDGES PR, Visual Scape, the ever favorite portable fan company Jisulife, pr firm Fifth Gear Ads and Activations, travel app Klook, SM Investments, SM Supermalls, my favorite skincare brand Beautéderm Corporation (and I love their Belle Dolls!), pr firm Narr8 PH Creative Communications, Centaur Marketing, SAFC, Human Nature, Uniquecorn Strategies, DermoRepubliq, ANKO, pr firm FuentesManila Public Relations, Buensalido and Associates PR, Access PR & Communications, Power Mac Center, and Ana Manansala Consultancy Services.

They would also like to thank the people from ROMA, pr corp CATPR Inc., coffee authority BREVILLE, Better Mondays PR, the good people of Conrad Manila, Newport World Resorts (hello Megaworld of whom I won a hotel stay yay!), Hilton Manila, Holiday Inn Express Manila, Maria Clara Sangria, Novotel Manila Araneta City, Ibis Styles Araneta City, Whip PR & Communications, ArdentComm, BrandComm, pr firm and agency eggshell, McDonald’s, the lovely people from Pascual Laboratories, 4610 PR and Integrated Marketing Inc., GCash, BrandPlay, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, TARO AOX, Inc., Midea, Canon, TA-FBDI, MSL, EY, OREO, Goldilocks, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, phone brand realme, Corner Magazine PH, Zoobic Safari, the generous folks over at The Bistro Group, ODV Creative, Full Circle Communications Inc., JG Superstore, Cherry Philippines, Globe Telecom, Brand_It Consultancy, MG Asia Public Relations, the good people who got our photos and videos immortalized at Pix Republik/Reel Republik Studios, Domantay Consulting, Lorem Ipsum Consulting Inc., PRecious Communications, Brilliant Jerk Production, Insight 360 Consultancy Services, Inc., MediaSense, Orange Salon, Agents International, NYOU PH, Meat Plus Café, Tender Bob’s, Fireside, Kettle, PIAA, WSP, Stratworks, TV8 Media, Marriot Hotel Manila, PaperLess PR & Creative Agency, Inc., i55 Talent House Corp., TeamAsia, the generous Mr. Gene Paulo Bautista, Ms. Ruby Asoy Lebajo, Mr. Jeff Saw, Ms. Marjorie Pineda-Uy, Mr. Jonel Uy, and Mr. Harold Uy who gave away two way radios.

The event was hosted by beauty queen Samantha Purvor. She was so nice to everyone. 

I'd like to personally thank Jeman Villanueva who not just made this event possible, but really pulled strings to make sure each person in that event enjoyed their time, and went home all with something to remember the occasion. Thank you also to Team Orange's Kister and Janelle who's part of Orange Magazine's success since last year.

Thanks everyone! 🙂 

ChurpOut! 2013: The Social Influencers Pep Rally!

Twitter is so addictive! Just like you I've been spending a whole lotta time with my readers, friends and family in this social media channel. It's so easy to connect and get instant feedback with the rest of the world and why not, its all free!

Well this time they made it even better, we get to earn while using it. If you've got tons of friends and followers, a simple click can earn you through a program called ChurChurp!

And what way to celebrate it more but by launching it in style. They held an event just last week called ChurpOut, a Pep Rally to show the communities' admirable social media influencers that are all from this side of the globe!

Present that evening was Country Manager and Tech Blogger extraordinaire Abe Olandres. Haven't really talked to this guy but I read his blog. Met him a few times too. He's one of the good guys..

Most Favorite TV Station for 2012!

Choosing a particular channel would be dangerous in this day and age but I'll go ahead and choose for fairness sake. Not that I've been biased with any channel for that matter but yes there are more news on my site from ABS CBN. Maybe in the course, they have been sternly inviting me to their conferences more. Not to mention the celebrities who have been so kind to me too. Erich, Enchong, Jason and ♥ Melai. ☺

It was not just celebrities but the programs that they have lined up that made them first on my list. I spend a few hours watching teleseryes and news on this channel more than the others. Once you do, you just get hooked because the programs are properly researched and well executed. My vote goes to ABS CBN.

TV5 comes in a close second. They have proven their worth with the quality of programs coming out from their channel in the last few months. I specifically love Artista Academy and Amazing Race. The whole time I covered for Artista Academy the contestants, judges and crew were so kind to me as well. I love how it came out on TV and said it was worth to watch these local shows now even on TV5 which I normally skip on the remote at home before Manny Pangilinan revamped it.

GMA7 ranked third for me. Although I specifically LOVE the shows of gorgeous artists like Rocco Nacino, Kris Bernal, Enzo Pineda and the likes of Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff etc. there were some misses in other shows like Party Pilipinas. I covered the show and introduced myself properly. They did not like photos taken for a show that they were supposedly also promoting, so I don't get that part. The hassle this show has made has gotten me hate the channel a bit; but with changes that they have made in the last few weeks I've seen some bloggers now getting properly coordinated. I still don't like Party Pilipinas though. Sorry but that's how I feel til now. It's not the show, it's the one handling it that I'm so not happy about.

Thanks to www.Starmometer.com, www.Showbiznest.com and www.LionhearTV.net for putting this project up. For more details about the voting process and how a blogger can do this go to this article here and vote for your Favorite TV Station too.