Author: Team Orange

BPI and its social development arm, BPI Foundation recently turned over urgently needed fishing equipment and food sheds to fishing communities in Bicol and Occidental Mindoro through its “Sulong Pinoy” program. In 2020, instead of traditional Christmas gifts, BPI donated P2.5 million under the names of BPI clients to help fisherfolk during this time of the pandemic. To this worthy cause, BPI Foundation donated an additional P3 million. “The pandemic has hit our fisherfolk hard. A sustainable livelihood is what they need right now. With the reefer vans and other equipment that we donated, as well as the food sheds…

A night with Kapamilya stars that is filled with joy and surprises awaits Filipinos in the much-awaited “Andito Tayo Para Sa Isa’t Isa: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021” that will air this December 18 (Saturday) at 8 pm. Airing on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live, and iWantTFC, this year’s ABS-CBN Christmas Special will pay tribute to the country’s everyday heroes from different sectors who have selflessly devoted themselves to serve their fellow Filipinos and have sparked hope in the hearts of many. For the second time, Kapamilya actor, dancer, and now director John Prats, will direct the ABS-CBN Christmas…

In celebration of its numerous accomplishments and milestones this past year, and to give a small preview of what its customers can expect in 2022, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) held another iteration of its long-running virtual media roundtable series E-TalkTales last December 15. During the virtual event, UnionBank Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Operations Officer, and Chief Transformation Officer Henry Aguda talked about some of the Bank’s achievements for the year, while the Co-Founder and CEO of UnionBank’s digital-native banking arm UnionDigital, Arvie de Vera, talked about the role that the newly formed digital bank will…

The commuting experience in Manila is not complete without riding the LRT-1 trains. The reliable train line gets you wherever you need to go in the sprawling metro, but did you know that you can do more than just board a train at all the LRT-1 stations? That’s right—there are many new stalls and different establishments that have popped up in all the LRT-1 stations that they’re pretty much one-stop shops for things you need. Take a look at what’s possible the next time you ride the LRT-1. 1. Eating at your favorite food stalls LRT-1 certainly gives a whole…

vivo VISION+ Grand Exhibition 2021, “Create Together, Our 2021”, officially opened in the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, Beijing. The Exhibition displays outstanding works from this year’s VISION+ Project, presenting achievements embodying the “Create Together” motto. With over 1,000 pieces on display, the exhibit tells the stories of creators living in the present moment, setting out from their hometowns to pursue their dreams. They depict an authentic portrait of life in 2021 while conveying the unique charm of mobile imaging. vivo VISION+ Grand Exhibition 2021 (“Exhibition”) officially opened in the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, Beijing. The Exhibition, on view…

Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC) is turning over premium residential units in 3Torre Lorenzo on P. Ocampo Street (formerly Vito Cruz) corner Taft Avenue in Manila; and Torre Lorenzo Malate (TLM) on Malvar Street in Malate, Manila. Now that universities and offices in Metro Manila are starting to resume hybrid and face-to-face arrangements, the location of these residential units make them ideal homes for those who need to live close to where they work or study. “We’re excited to turn over our premium residences in Malate and Taft on schedule and can’t wait for residents to come and experience the…

More often than not, phishing is likened to a simple hacking. However, it is more than that. These attacks can be avoided when people know and understand what data should be protected. “Data is like gold we need to protect, especially for professionals and businesses,” Jaypee Soliman, UnionBank VP/MSME Segment Head, mentioned as he talked about phishing at the ACACI PH 37th Annual National Convention, Technical Session 5: Prevent Cyber-Attacks: What Accounting Professionals Need to Know. Phishing is defined as “a fraudulent practice of sending e-mails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal…

Traders from all over the globe have the honor to represent their country in Binomo’s World Trading Cup ’21, the biggest trading event in the history of the Binomo Global Trading Platform. The WTC ‘21, which starts December 13 and will run until January 21, 2022, is a two-stage competition with a US$1+ million total prize pool, 2,600+ rewards and 11 awards. Participants will be grouped into 10 leagues, with traders competing against other traders from their own country league. The winners will then advance to the International Final and compete for top prizes.

CHIMERALAND – A Boundless Universe of Fantasy Awaits You. Chimeraland, a vast new open-world massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, is now open for both mobile and PC gamers to pre-register their interest. Gamers who pre-register at www.chimeraland.com from December 16 onwards, can ensure they are fully informed of game developments and have the first glimpse of Chimeraland once the game is officially launched in early 2022. UNIQUE FEATURE IT HAS TO OFFER There are a number of unique aspects to the game which are likely to appeal to current both Mobile and PC gamers. One of the key features is…

DIGITAL BANKING AWARD: City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings) receives the “Philippines Technology Excellence Award for Digital – Banking” in the recently concluded Philippines Technology Excellence Awards 2021 for its chatbot Talk to Maria. CitySavings continues to create innovative solutions for customers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bank focuses on addressing the urgent need of customers for financial services through its relevant products and digital channels including its chatbot Talk to Maria. Launched in August 2019, Talk to Maria had the initial ability to answer product inquiries through Facebook Messenger 24/7. The chatbot also provides users with a map to the…

Christmas is the perfect time to bond with your kids and treat them to a fun holiday experience! And when it comes to holiday activities that will make the Yuletide experience of kiddos merrier, there’s nowhere else to go than Araneta City! Here are some of the colorful and exciting offers that you and your kids can look forward to at Araneta City: 1. Amaze and dazzle them with a Grand Fireworks Display Filipino holiday seasons wouldn’t be complete without a dazzling display of fireworks. Amaze your kids with an amazing array of colors and lights that will illuminate the…