Author: Team Orange

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), the country’s leading banking partner of Filipino entrepreneurs, has teamed up with Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) for an initiative to ‘tech-up’ micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the tourism sector. The drive is part of UnionBank’s efforts to help entrepreneurs thrive in the digital economy, pushing its Tech-Up Pilipinas advocacy. The Bank through its MSME platform GlobalLinker (UBGL), together with AEV, will be offering technology-focused training courses to MSMEs who are with the Tourism Promotions Board (TBP) Membership Program. The said courses are designed to provide learning opportunities that will enable capacity-building…

For those who are looking to invest in 2022, beach properties are a rewarding option. As Feng Shui Master Kevin Foong said in a recent Zoom event presented by Chinoy TV and Landco, while mountains govern relationships and people, seas govern wealth. Investing in beach property is always auspicious. Landco, the pioneer of premium developments for 30 years and with a strong thrust on sustainability, has created BeachTowns in Batangas for individuals, families, and investors looking into adding leisure properties in their portfolios. The BeachTowns by Landco in Batangas perfectly fit the three main considerations when it comes to buying…

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, continues to make inroads into the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) car services market with the opening of their 100th Caltex Havoline autoPro workshop located in Caltex C5 extension, Merville, Parañaque. In celebration of the 100th milestone, the first 100 customers at the newly opened workshop can avail of PHP100 off on any service package. The site is open from 7am to 5pm from Mondays to Sundays. Aside from that, from March 28 to April 3, 2022, customers can also get PHP100 off their oil change service package at any Caltex…

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), together with the non-profit Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS.PH), recently held a two-part webinar series centered around digital art in the age of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), to help artists, buyers, and collectors of digital art gain a better understanding of how these tokens work and how they can take part in the NFT art economy. NFT expert Migui Planas, a member of UnionBank’s Digital Asset Markets Unit (DAMU), was the main speaker, sharing valuable bits of knowledge in NFT and his experiences as an NFT art enthusiast. During the panel…

Throughout the entirety of the COVID pandemic, frontliners have been hard at work to ensure the health and safety of everyone. They’ve been working round the clock, some even pulling 24-48 hour shifts just to help out. Knowing just how much they’ve sacrificed, communities, organizations, and companies have also stepped up to assist frontliners. LG Philippines is one of the companies who’ve been continuously giving aid to frontliners for the duration of the pandemic. The South Korean tech giant has collaborated with hospitals, local governments, and nonprofits in order to give assistance to healthcare workers.

The Super Device concept for HUAWEI Smart Office is the first major step in Huawei’s plan to design a seamless AI life for users across five spheres — first with Smart Office, then following in Health and Fitness, Easy Travel, Entertainment, and Smart Home. The technology is composed of cross-device collaboration and ecosystem integration — two core capabilities that enable Huawei devices to work together intuitively and intelligently. With cross-device collaboration, users can wirelessly connect multiple devices together in a single experience. With ecosystem integration, users can access cross-device programs and capabilities all within one device. Altogether, Super Device technology…

Two years into the pandemic, involuntary hunger rates are still found to be at 10%, according to the Social Weather Stations and the Philippine Statistics Office– higher by 1.2% than pre-pandemic levels. This is aggravated by the 6.4% unemployment rate. But while Filipinos still struggle to adjust to a new way of life, families continue to confront even more hardships, among them those affected when Typhoon Odette hit several parts of the country in December. Four-year old Fatima and her family from Talibon, Bohol were among those severely affected by the powerful typhoon. They lost their home and most of…

As our dogs use their teeth to explore the world, it is important to keep our fluffy, pawed best friends’ oral care healthy. By using Pedigree Dentastix, a Waltham expert scientifically made product, it will help reduce tartar build-up, cleaning hard-to-reach teeth, and supporting gum health of dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 4 out of 5 dogs over the age of 3 suffer from dental disease when most owners think their dogs’ teeth and gums are perfect. However, veterinarians and pet care experts will readily tell you otherwise. Dr. Jomar Castro, a vet from Consult A Vet…

Today Spotify is expanding Blend – a feature which allows users to create shared playlists with two new features: Blend with some of your favorite artists including BTS. Connecting artists and fans on an even deeper level, Blend will now allow users to merge musical tastes starting with 20 artists. Create a Blend playlist with up to 10 people. Previously, users could Blend with one friend or family member at a time. Starting today, users can expand their listening tribe with up to 10 people in a group, whether it’s their fellow music stans, close friends or chosen family.

Following its back-to-back awards as the Philippines’ fastest 5G mobile network, PLDT mobile services arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has been recognized anew for delivering the Best Mobile Video Experience across all mobile technologies, according Ookla®, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence. Ookla declared Smart as the winner of the Best Mobile Video Experience award with a Video Score™ of 65.75 based on its analysis of Speedtest Intelligence® data covering Q3-Q4 2021 from 54,894 user-initiated tests. Its closest competitor registered a Video Score of 60. Measured on a scale of 0 to 100, Ookla’s Video Score considers…

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, a luxurious beachfront resort owned and operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is turning collaborations into exceptional value with a ‘Simply Amazing’ stay experience featuring an enticing room offer and many opportunities to create lasting memories this month. Available for booking between 1-23 April 2022 for stay dates between 7-30 April 2022, the ‘Simply Amazing’ room offer applies to Club rooms, Suites, and Villas and starts at only THB 9,000 net per night, inclusive of daily breakfast for two. To elevate the stay experience, Dusit has also teamed up…