Author: Team Orange

By Edler Panlilio, Managing Director, SAP Philippines As financial institutions continue to invest heavily in technology to augment, digitize, and even disrupt traditional operations and service offerings, the concept of what constitutes a ‘bank’ continues to change dramatically. Thanks to digital tools, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), we now have a glimpse of what banks of the future may look like: intelligent and able to provide a more convenient and impeccable banking experience for all. While banks continue to embrace these technologies, the past year emphasized the need for financial institutions to transform digitally. Limited mobility…

Leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) concluded TCS Sustainathon Philippines 2021 last January 28, 2022 in an exclusive online event, with the students from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and De La Salle University Manila bagging the top place with their entry Read-IO Works. Many challenges and issues came to fore when the country’s education sector embraced distance and flexible learning amid the pandemic. Foremost of these are lack of resources, internet access, and a clear and stable line of communication between teachers and students. Through…

As the country continues to grapple with Covid-19 and its emerging variants, Filipinos are briskly reminded that vigilance must remain top of mind for both leaders of industry and a responsible populace. Intermittent surges of infections require everyone to maintain strict hygiene and sanitation measures especially when outside their domiciles. Golden Haven Memorial Park, a highly trusted developer that offers the finest death care services in the country, acknowledges this and is further implementing stringent health protocols at its serenely beautiful memorial parks. Filipino families are thus assured of a safe and wholesome environment each time they visit their dearly…

Chef and foodie Happy Ongpauco-Tiu is set to inspire more viewers to discover their own happy place in the lifestyle show fittingly dubbed “Happy Place,” which is set to air on Metro Channel every Saturday at 7 pm beginning February 12. “I’m very proud of this show because not only will you learn a lot of new recipes and kitchen hacks but you will also get inspired with touching stories and life lessons that will help you find your Happy Place,” said the culinary master who comes from the clan behind the Barrio Fiesta chain of restaurants.

Hotel Okura Manila, a Japanese luxury hotel within Resorts World Manila, is delighted to offer exclusive soft opening rates and more for JAL Mileage Bank members. Benefits include double mileage when availing J-SMART hotel stay plans, dining credits at Japanese fine dining restaurant Yamazato, and late check-out (subject to availability) until March 31, 2022. This partnership between Hotel Okura Manila and Japan Airlines lets JAL Mileage Bank members receive up to 2,000 miles, PHP 2,000 dining credits at Yamazato, and late check-out until 2 p.m. (subject to availability) when they book a room through the hotel’s J-SMART stay plans. In…

Valentine’s day is a day of great food at Mimi & Bros. Love day comes with a set of special bundles that is sure to make loved ones swoon with great joy and be filled with delicious experience. This special day of love has transformed through the years into a day that can be enjoyed by all. Yes, even hopeless romantics have plenty of reasons to experience HAPPY. Mimi & Bros has prepared an enticing lineup of bundles perfect for couples, friends, and families available from February 11 – 14, 2022. These bundles, which already include drinks, give customers options…

For more beautiful life moments captured in its truest form, Globe is bringing in the latest innovation in smartphone photography to the country with the launch of Huawei’s flagship smartphone, the Huawei P50 Pro and its foldable alternative, Huawei P50 Pocket under its affordable and life-enabling GPlan. The all-new Huawei P50 series offers smartphone fans a whole new experience of style and photography made possible by its powerful camera system, and high-end hardware and software capabilities. The Huawei P50 Pro comes with a true-form dual-matrix camera system powered by cutting-edge imaging processors that allow for cleaner, clearer and more intricate…

In a world fighting the accelerating effects of climate change, an abundant, resilient, and sustainable construction material has proven itself to be one of the best tools in mitigating this environmental phenomenon: bamboo. This was the main message of Pablo Jorillo, general manager of Base Bahay Foundation, at the International Conference on Project Management 2021, which focused on the theme “Project Management Towards Resiliency and Recovery.” Jorillo specifically discussed the Management of Carbon Sequestration and Emission Reduction Along the Bamboo Value Chain, as Base Bahay’s research and work advocates for the use of bamboo to build more affordable housing communities…

Make that romantic moment extra special as ASUS and Republic of Gamers Philippines announce the Bundled with Love Valentines promotion. Get up to PHP 14,000 worth of exclusive bundle items and discounts from participating ASUS and ROG products ranging from Zenbooks and Vivobooks with OLED displays, Zephyrus and Strix gaming laptops, ASUS desktops, ROG phone, Zenfones and more! Fall in love with your new device and don’t spend Valentine’s alone as this promotion runs from February 7, 2022 up to March 15, 2022. HAVING THE RIGHT GEAR IS SELF-LOVE Having the right gear for school, work, or passion projects is…

SM Cares once again partnered with the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) to celebrate the National Autism Consciousness Week 2022, held annually every January, highlighting the most pressing issues affecting individuals on the autism spectrum and those who care for them. The theme for the 26th National Autism Consciousness Week, “Nurturing Public-Private Alliances Towards an Autism-OK Philippines,” encourages stakeholders from the public and private sectors to address the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum amid the current health crisis. Numerous activities took place throughout the week-long observance, beginning with the #1Pangako Challenge social media campaign to promote kindness toward persons…

Unsung heroes. In the past two years of the pandemic, that’s what our moms have proven to be. Despite bearing the brunt of COVID-19’s impact in the labor sector (many of whom lost their jobs or suffered pay cuts), these women made sure their family needs are taken care of by finding alternative ways of providing for their households. For many, this meant going out of their comfort zones and starting their own online businesses. Based on data from Investing in Women, one in four micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines is owned by a woman. And…