Author: Team Orange

Jamie Rivera brings another meaningful rendition to the praise song “We Give Our Yes” as she releases its Filipino version, “Awit ng Misyon,” this Friday (September 3). The Inspirational Diva and Catholic Mass Media Awards Hall of Famer, who also sang the ‘500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines’ mission song “We Give Our Yes,” believes that the new version will inspire millions of Filipinos and give a ray of hope in these crucial times. She said, “Hope can come in many forms, a smile, your pets, your plants, your family, beautiful sunrise, amazing sceneries, and your faith. When times…

The King of Talk Boy Abunda is back for another season of “The Best Talk,” streaming on kumu via FYE channel every Saturday night beginning September 4. Taking the virtual hot seat in the premiere episode is Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin, who is all set to chat with Boy about her recent wedding with film producer Neil Arce. “The Best Talk” season 3 has a new segment ‘Kumu Fast Talk,’ a digital version of ‘Fast Talk’ that the seasoned host popularized in his “Tonight with Boy Abunda” talk show on ABS-CBN.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI)—the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country—shares the Filipino festive spirit with the whole world through a new campaign, #PepsiHitSaSarap, that highlights its multi-serve packages. Top-billed by local celebrities Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, the campaign video took over the digital screens of downtown Los Angeles and Times Square in New York City. It also featured Billboard Music Awards-nominee SB19, collegiate basketball hotshot Ricci Rivero, and internet sensation Mimiyuuuh. “As seen in the latest Pepsi commercial, sharing every meal over a Pepsi becomes ‘hit sa sarap.’ With this campaign, we hope to showcase how…

Amazfit, a global brand in the wearables market, is launching the Amazfit T-Rex Pro in the Philippines. Starting September 1, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro will be available for pre-order at Amazfit’s official store on Shopee and Lazada while retail rollout will begin on September 3. This latest edition builds upon the popularity of the award-winning Amazing T-Rex, first unveiled at CES 2020, and includes a raft of new features as a result of Amazfit’s consistent innovation. Created to help you Explore Your Instinct, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro has passed 15 military-grade tests and can withstand most kinds of extreme conditions…

PLDT and Smart are boosting distance learning in the new school year with innovative programs that have stood the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Education has recently released the calendar for schoolyear 2021-2022. Face-to-face classes, whether partial or in full scale, remain prohibited. With more than a year under varying degrees of quarantine, schools have turned to blended learning to continue education. PLDT and Smart have been supporting the education sector with initiatives that are responsive to the new normal of learning. “Students will once again welcome another schoolyear, albeit a very different one from what they…

There’s no denying that due to its ease and accessibility, online transactions have been dominating the retail space. Many Filipinos find themselves scrolling through apps and purchasing necessities just by “Adding to cart”. In 2020 alone, a NielsenIQ study recorded that the country’s online shopping grew by a whopping 325%. But buying was not the only booming activity, as many also put on their entrepreneur hats to create new income streams since the pandemic hit. Thousands of online stores were created across platforms, such as e-commerce giant Lazada. To date, there are over 100,000 monthly active sellers in Lazada alone,…

While most of us may be staying home during this time, that doesn’t mean we’ve become less busy. With new hobbies and responsibilities, life is now, if possible, even more action-packed. And when you’ve got your hands full each day, it can all feel a little overwhelming sometimes—but you can do it with a little help! Whether you’ve discovered passions, taken on more responsibilities at work, or even picked up side hustles, you need items to boost your productivity and help you make the most out of each day. The onset of the ber months marks an even busier season,…

Private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has partnered with UBE Express, Inc. (UBEx) to provide a safe, reliable, and convenient journey for commuters. In a virtual meeting, LRMC and UBEx launched their partnership which was sealed in a memorandum of agreement signed by both parties. UBE Express, Inc is a privately owned transportation company engaged in providing a safe and comfortable experience through its modern point-to-point (P2P) bus service. The first P2P bus company to roll out in Metro Manila, UBEx operates buses that are equipped with free Wi-Fi, GPS, and CCTV cameras. The company also provides…

Increased productivity while achieving common goals, trust and respect among co-workers, furthering one’s career with strong support in the workplace, development of long-lasting relationships, and, more importantly, a healthy work-life balance are positive results of having a good relationship with co-workers. These were emphasized in the topic of the 10th edition of the Department of Education’s and Globe’s TAYO NAMAN! (Tulong, Alaga, Yakap at Oras para sa mga Tagapagtaguyod ng Edukasyon) 14-part webinar series hosted by DepEd School Division of Cagayan. Raymond A. Magpantay, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA), Inc. and ambassador…

Using loans for budgeting daily expenses, business and other investments can sound challenging, especially when not used to it. But credit, when handled smartly, can in fact be helpful when managing expenses or building up a growing credit score. The question is: How smart are you at handling your own loans and finances? As a member of the FinTech Alliance committed to fair and ethical lending, Tala shares four habit-forming tips to help you get a grasp of your loans and finances:

Exactly 4 months after kicking off its internal ‘Take the Shot’ campaign, AirAsia Philippines is happy to report that the move to encourage Filipino Allstars to get vaccinated was a great success. ‘Take the Shot’ campaign was targeted to be completed by the end of August.  As of 30 August 2020, AirAsia Philippines’ flying crew is now a hairline towards the 100% mark.  213 out of the 217 or 98% of the cabin crew roster have been vaccinated while 106 out of 109 or 98% of the pilots have also taken the shot. Meanwhile, 92% of the guest services (check-in…