Author: Team Orange

Sony Philippines is back with two online webinars this month of February, the latest editions of its digital learning program. Be equipped with the knowledge and expertise taught by Sony ambassadors Nigel Laxamana, Kitty Bunag, and Jiggie Alejandrino. On February 19, 2022 at 7:30pm, learn how to create outstanding social media content and live videos with Sony’s newest compact camera, the Sony ZV-1. Photography expert and advertising director Nigel Laxamana will conduct the workshop together with interior stylist and lifestyle photographer Kitty Bunag. The workshop intends to show how digital content creators can produce high-quality content with the camera’s easy-to-use…

ABS-CBN Film Restoration’s Sagip Pelikula continues to celebrate the rich legacy of Philippine cinema by partnering with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Manila Metropolitan Theater (MET), bringing back restored classics on the big screen through the free public screening event “Mga Hiyas ng Sineng Pilipino.” The collaborative event’s first leg will happen on February 20 (Sunday) at the re-opened Metropolitan Theater and will feature screenings of beloved Pinoy classic films that have been newly scanned and enhanced using the latest technology for today’s generation of moviegoers to appreciate the beauty of Philippine cinema throughout the…

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of the 2022 Spring/Summer issue of LifeWear magazine this month of February 2022. LifeWear magazine is a free publication that conveys the UNIQLO LifeWear philosophy of making the everyday lives of people richer and more comfortable. The theme of issue 06 for Spring/Summer is “The Joys of Clothing,” presenting reflections on the simple pleasures found in wearing clothes. Through such features as an interview with filmmaker Sofia Coppola, and the fashion story of UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON as photographed by the Australian periodical frankie magazine, this issue focuses on our positive relationship…

Uniphore, the leader in conversational automation today announced its Series E funding round of $400 million.  The round, which brings Uniphore’s total funding to more than half a billion ($610 million) is led by NEA and raises the company’s valuation to $2.5 billion. March Capital and other existing Uniphore investors along with new entities are also participating in this funding round. The new round of funding is Uniphore’s largest to date and will be used to extend Uniphore’s technology and market leadership with advancements in voice AI, computer vision and tonal emotion, as well as to expand its business operations…

Garmin, the leading brand of smart wearable devices, has never ceased to make breakthroughs and innovations in the market since its establishment. With in-depth scientific and technological expertise in research and development, Garmin’s dominance spans across land, sea and air with outstanding achievements. Since the first Forerunner watch released in 2003, Garmin has since expanded into other markets on land, such as triathlons, mountaineering and golf, etc., establishing the highest market share in all outdoor segments. Expanding from its footprint on land, Garmin has ranked first in the field of marine recreation since 2017. Besides other milestones, Garmin Autoland has…

With its expertise in fintech, blockchain, and open finance in the country, UnionDigital is well-positioned to offer financial services to customers regardless of how digital finance would evolve. This was the key message of UnionDigital CEO and co-founder Arvie De Vera during his presentation at the BusinessWorld Insights Forum. The topic for the day was on digital banks and the transformation of the financial sector in the country. “When we started this digital transformation journey, our aspiration was to adopt the mindset and agility of a tech company, but retain the governance and trust of a regulated bank. That aspiration…

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Operations Officer and Chief Transformation Officer Henry Aguda joined discussions on digital and crypto assets as the future of financial investments at the recently concluded PSE Investment Forum 2022. As the country’s first bank to successfully carry out financial transactions through blockchain, UnionBank attests to the use of the technology in banking securely and efficiently. Blockchain can thus, be applied in a wide array of use cases. “In fact, one of the very good applications we started with early on, was how to address the problem where…

The way organizational learning has transformed in the last two years is more significant than its evolution over the previous decade. Companies big and small, have the imperative to (a) ensure learners are empowered with content on-demand which has direct impact on their role-based performance; (b) L&D team has the ability to drive adoption and engagement among learners; and (c) management has visibility on benefits and returns. To make this a reality for Philippine-based companies within the universal constraint of shrinking HR budgets, APEX Global has partnered with Disprz, a best-in-class learning platform trusted by 1.5M+ learners from 150+ companies…

Marking the resounding success of its participation at the Expo 2020 Dubai, the Philippines celebrated 11 February as its National Day with series of activations highlighting and promoting tourism, culture, and investment opportunities in the country. As the first world expo held in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, Expo 2020 Dubai is one of the biggest global events with 192 participating countries, including the Philippines. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) spearheaded the country’s participation as the organizing committee, together with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines. “My appreciation…

Location, culture, and characters may vary, but neighborhoods all around the globe share the same sense of communal spirit. It’s a distinct energy characterized by strong connections and a warm fellowship; belongingness that makes one feel right at home. Elevating the unique essence of the Filipino community is leading real estate developer, SM Development Corporation (SMDC). The promise comes to life at SMDC’s Cheerful Homes, a nearly 43-hectare master-planned house-and-lot neighborhood across two phases, located in the fast-developing city of Mabalacat, Pampanga. Here are three reasons why SMDC’s Cheerful Homes serves as a realization of your modern homeownership dreams.

Stranger Things 4 is coming! In an open letter to fans, series creators the Duffer Brothers revealed when new episodes will debut on Netflix, and more news about the future of the worldwide hit. About Stranger Things 4 It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved,…