Author: Team Orange

Through creative agency BBDO Guerrero, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has released a new campaign that aims to inform new and existing customers of the promise of turning your dreams into reality with the most trusted bank in the country. BBDO Guerrero won this appointment following a competitive pitch. BPI has always been there for their customers, be they new or existing, whether they have joined the bank recently or will be with them in the next 5 years. BPI makes their goals a reality and it begins with one simple step – opening an account online in as…

ENHANCING COMMUNITIES. PIK Country Manager Mai Yang leads the official turn-over of planting materials to the Sambahayan Condominium community in Mandaluyong. The largest technology and homebuilding company in Russia and Europe and the Breakthrough Developer of the latest PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, PIK donated garden soil, seedlings of vegetables and ornamental plants for the community’s sustainable gardening. She was joined by Mandaluyong City District II Councilor and head of the environment committee Benjamin Abalos III, Mandaluyong City Environmental Management Department representatives Emmanuel Oblea, Jr. and Shirley Dizon, and Sambahayan Condominium Association President Jean Candelaria in the program.

With the social purpose tagline “Look Good Do Good Feel Great” launched in March 2021, Watsons has spread the word about sustainability to its employees and customers and forged partnerships with suppliers and nongovernment institutions to do its part in making the world a better place for everyone. The A.S. Watson Group is a purpose-driven company dedicated to social purpose over the past 180 years. The spirit of giving goes back to A.S. Watson’s first dispensary which provided free medicine to the needy and this is a spirit that lives on to this day. For the month of December, Watsons…

‘Tis the season to be jolly! For us Filipinos, exchanging gifts and spending time with our families and loved ones never gets old, and can never start too early. But if planning is not your strong suit, there’s still enough time to go gift shopping and plan virtual or IRL get-togethers in the weeks leading up to Christmas. If you have yet decided on what to give or do, say no more as we listed top gift ideas from Dasuri Choi and Blacklist International to make your holiday with your loved ones more Joy-Full.

The coming holidays will again be marked by reunions among many Filipino families but the ongoing pandemic continues to limit social interactions. Despite this, one of the many Christmas traditions that Filipinos will never give up is gift-giving. During this time, several communities will mount fundraising and gift-giving initiatives to bring joy to everyone during this festive occasion. Among the beneficiaries where communities can help are Bantay Bata and their Children’s Village program.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has unveiled its most advanced command and control center to date — the Operations Platform and Telecommunications Integrated Command Center (OPTIC), which now manages all information, communication, and technology (ICT) systems across the Company. The first of its kind among electricity distribution utilities in the country, the OPTIC is a state-of-the-art facility that aims to reduce unplanned downtime of critical ICT systems, increase productivity of employees, and enhance service delivery to Meralco customers. Operated by highly skilled ICT engineers, the OPTIC provides a centralized monitoring system that allows faster fault detection and restoration of technology…

The new year is almost here — a time to reflect and make positive changes to your lifestyle. This is the perfect chance to look back on your wellness, and how your environment highly affects your mood and happiness. As another year ends, an opportunity to shift your lifestyle unfolds. Why not consider a plant-powered lifestyle? It has a lot of benefits not just for your physical wellbeing but also for your mental health. Apart from the many benefits that you can experience from a sustainable lifestyle, it’s also another way of giving back to Mother Nature especially when you…

Much like how long it took for Geralt to finally meet Ciri in Season 1 of The Witcher, it feels like we’ve been waiting just as long for Season 2. The wait is finally over! As The Witcher Season 2 premieres today on Netflix here’s a quick recap of where we left off Geralt, Yennefer, Ciri, and our favorite bard, Jaskier in the Season 1 finale. YENNEFER TURNS THE TIDE AT THE BATTLE OF SODDEN The events and eventual convergence of timelines in Season 1 culminated in the epic Battle of Sodden Hill, which pitted the Brotherhood of Sorcerers —…

As of 2020, an estimated 70 million Filipinos are eligible to vote. However, only 81% or 57 million are registered according to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). With the election season fast approaching in May 2022, COMELEC needed to come up with a way to encourage more Filipinos to register, most especially half of the voting population which are made up of Millennials (36%) and Gen Zs (13%). “It became our main goal to persuade these young Filipinos to register without patronizing or intimidating them,” shares COMELEC Spokesperson and Director James Jimenez. “They are next in line to build the…

Kohler, a leading global kitchen and bath brand, showcases its long-standing innovation and design leadership through a custom-created installation by New York-based artist Daniel Arsham, entitled “Stone Flow” at Design Miami/ 2021. Stone Flow explores the KOHLER x Arsham collaboration’s experimental phase and uses giant rocks to emulate the design of the innovative sink, Rock.01. With a series of stone-like objects and forms, Arsham unveils a further exploration of his design process, which plays with organic forms found in nature. The 3D-printed Rock.01 crafted in Kohler, Wis., debuts within the Stone Flow installation this week and will be available for…

If there is a key ingredient common to every Filipino business success story, it would be that of having the perseverance to outlasting every obstacle that comes one’s way. As the Philippine economy opens up, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are taking the opportunity to recalibrate their business plans in order to tap on new customer demands that have emerged. Farah Abu is one such business owner – a talented Filipino fashion accessories designer. From selling in bazaars in Manila to now having a brand presence in Hollywood, Farah is making a mark in the fashion world as a designer…