Author: Team Orange

QBO Innovation Hub, a public-private partnership looking to empower Filipino startups, has concluded its inaugural Startup Pinay BOOTQAMP, a program that aims to help new women-led startups by cultivating and validating their business ideas. “The Startup Pinay BOOTQAMP was created with the mission to empower ventures created by women entrepreneurs and businesses directly impacting women beneficiaries and consumers,” said Katrina Rausa Chan, Executive Director of IdeaSpace Foundation and QBO Innovation Hub. “This is to make sure that we have more women entrepreneurs and professionals, and that businesses positively impacting women–regardless of whether these are launched by men or women–receive adequate…

Ten (10) young filmmakers have been selected as finalists in the 5th edition of the Sine Kabataan Short Film Lab and Festival. Each finalist will receive a PHP 100,000 grant as funds to use in the production of their respective short films. Sine Kabataan is a youth film competition organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) that provides an opportunity for young filmmakers to showcase their talents and develop their creativity and originality in storytelling while touching on important issues as perceived by their generation today. The 20 shortlisted story concepts went through an intensive online Story…

By: Sandra Lee, Managing Director for Asia Pacific region at Kaspersky A VPN is a versatile tool that many see as an assistant to protect personal data while carrying out everyday tasks online. However, in addition to well-known standard task such as surfing the internet, there are several other uses for a VPN. VPNs hide the location of users and change their IP address to the country where the server is placed. Sites are then under the impression that the user is physically located in the selected country, allowing them to use the internet as if they were a resident…

There’s a new and safe way to enjoy the famous white sands and lush tropical scenery in Boracay as ‘revenge travelers’ go to the island in droves. GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, lets you enjoy a convenient and hassle-free stay at the tropical paradise while staying safe. Using the GCash app, you and your family can now enjoy a worry-free vacation experience, from your transport to booking your travel activities and even your resort.

It has been two long years since the start of the pandemic; two years without being able to travel for vacation. With restrictions easing up we can now pack our bags, book our flights, and go on vacation with a bit of vengeance. Discovery Hospitality knows that a lot of us “revenge travelers” are aching to finally make our respective dream trips come true, so, for their resorts in Boracay, Aklan and Coron, Palawan they’re ready to give everyone the “Happy Summer” they deserve. Discovery’s “Happy Summer” campaign offers amazing accommodation deals and memorable culinary experiences at Discovery Shores Boracay…

World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines’ (WWF-Philippines) latest collaboration with clothing brand, Unica Hija, takes the clothing industry a notch higher by promoting sustainable and responsible fashion through the Down to Earth collection. Down to Earth is a tribute to the Philippine biodiversity and a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation, especially at a time where the fast fashion industry sparks a lot of environmental and ethical issues. WWF-PH Brand and Innovative Marketing Manager Kent Rebultan imparted that fashion brands can lessen their environmental impacts by incorporating sustainability within their business operations and supply chain.

Guided by the principle that knowledge is power, and that education can pave the way to a brighter future, Epson Philippines has teamed up with Save the Children Philippines, the world’s leading independent children’s organization. In support of Save the Children’s Safe Schools Common Approach, Epson Philippines donated 24 printers and 90 bottles of inks to 24 schools, 8,830 learner beneficiaries, and 336 teacher beneficiaries in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Save the Children Philippines carefully chose the academic institutions in need of technical assistance within the region for this endeavor.

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has been recognized for being the “Best Clinical Trial Logistics Provider” and for providing the “Best Last Mile Implementation” at the annual IMAPAC Asia Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2022. These two awards recognize the exceptional healthcare expertise, services and technologies at FedEx that facilitate biomanufacturing excellence at enhanced speed, reduced costs and superior quality. The Asia Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2022 was held in conjunction with the sixth Annual Biologistics World Asia 2022. FedEx was shortlisted among the top five various logistics…

PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has awarded ₱100,000 each to two grand prize winners from PHINMA University of Iloilo, in the second season of Smart’s Balik Tuition Promo. Smart has made the second season bigger, awarding ten grand prize winners with Php 100,000 (tax-free) each, compared to the four winners from the first season.

Great news for Filipinos who have been itching to quench their travel thirst for the past years as Indonesia re-opens its borders to international tourists. This means that you can now again enjoy the sun and pristine beaches of Indonesia, including Bali — which is an all-time favorite summer hotspot for many vacationers, including Pinoys. In an effort to further bolster the country’s reopening, 43 countries have been granted Visa on Arrival (VOA), including 15 countries in the APAC region. As for Filipino tourists, visiting Bali and Indonesia is a lot easier as Philippine passport holders can enter and stay…

Various demands and needs, new or old, can now be catered online whether it’s food, clothing, art, entertainment, workshops, or even transportation and accommodations (hi Grab and Airbnb!) – you name it. This has been further amplified by the changes in our lifestyle. With work from home set-ups, one can pursue their dreams of becoming an entrepreneur while being successful at their day job. Digitalization has elevated both our capabilities and the possibilities that we can explore. It’s possible that you have a business plan that might be able to cater to a market that doesn’t exist yet – remember…