Author: Team Orange

ABS-CBN Books announced a partnership with Beebly, the first gamified e-knowledge hub in the Philippines, to bring its wide array of best-selling books to more young readers on mobile. Beebly and ABS-CBN Books share the same vision: encouraging more Filipinos to read. Developed by Philippine-Singapore company Big Crunch Digital, Beebly is an e-reader and e-bookstore in one that features thousands of recreational books and educational reading materials.

The Social Security System (SSS) and UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) signed a memorandum of agreement on Monday that will allow SSS members to acquire Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Pay Cards through the UBP. Aside from being a valid government-issued ID, the UMID Pay Card will be linked to a UBP regular savings account with no required maintaining balance, where members can receive the proceeds of their SSS benefits, loans, and refunds.

In celebration of World Social Media Day, Globe encouraged its customers to unleash the full power of online channels to do good and fight alarming negative digital interactions. The global commemoration recognizes the unifying power of social media to connect people. Social media is a valuable communication tool that over 92 million Filipinos embrace. However, its popularity has also resulted in high incidence of cyberviolence such as cyberbullying and online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). Cyberviolence affects almost half of Filipino children aged 13-17, according to UNICEF. Another survey by Stairway Foundation showed that 60-80% of Filipino youth…

2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki and Swedish producer KAAZE join forces for a progressive festival-season banger “Whole Again” featuring legendary vocalist John Martin, known for his work with Swedish House Mafia and Martin Garrix. This marks the first time Aoki and KAAZE have collaborated, both of their distinct styles fusing together seamlessly to create a new euphoric dance anthem. Martin’s heartfelt vocals cut through the mix as he belts out the powerful refrain, “I just wish that you were here right now to make me whole again.” “Whole Again” is the latest single to drop from Aoki’s highly-anticipated forthcoming…

Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid introduced another moving love ballad dubbed “Huwag Mo Kong Iwan,” a must-hear collaboration of the OPM icon with Filipino-American music producer Troy Laureta. Troy arranged and produced the song that was penned by Ogie himself. The exciting collaboration between the U.S.-based musical director and the legendary songwriter happened while Ogie was on tour in America early this year.

Alex Diaz is saying hello to the possibilities of finding his spark in Philippines’ first boy’s love dating game show, “Hello Searcher,” produced by Black Sheep. In his Tiktok account, Alex shared that even if he has been trying to create visibility in genderless love and bisexual people for years, by doing this show, people who are encountering the same situations as him feel understood.

“It is not about the destination. It’s about the journey.” And for Hubert Yap, Bing Tan and Ibba Bernardo, a motorcycle journey meant to bring solar panels to isolated communities revved-up an idea in their minds that has now helped thousands of Filipinos microentrepreneurs. Inspired by the frequent stops made on these journeys to sari-sari stores that peppered the countryside, they developed an innovative solution that promises to redefine how these businesses work. Observing first hand how sari-sari stores operations continued to be limited by analogue processes, they knew that their shared technical know-how can inspire a fundamental shift in…

Garmin brings to the Philippines the Edge 1040 Solar and the Rally XC200, two new cycling equipment to bring Filipino cyclists closer to their goals. Driven by its Never Stop Cycling campaign that champions consistency, perseverance and transformation among cyclists, Garmin has been expanding its portfolio of products to make advanced and reliable equipment accessible for both aspiring and professional cyclists. Its new solar GPS bike computer and pedal-based power meters pack innovative features that will push Ride longer, explore farther and train harder Garmin’s latest and ultimate GPS bike computers, the Edge 1040 and the Edge 1040 Solar are…

With over three decades of developing curated spaces, Shang Properties, Inc. has mastered the art of delivering luxury living to its residents. With no detail left unnoticed, its residents are able to spend time on things that matter most. Shang Properties, Inc. ensures that they work closely with the best local and foreign professionals proving that luxury goes beyond the surface, with even the tiniest detail considered. Being the leading developer and manager of prime properties in the Philippines, specializing in residential, mall, and office developments, Shang Properties, Inc. has built its brand based on the philosophy that paying close…

LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, announced the winners of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2022-23 through its sponsor brands GROHE and American Standard at the International Property Awards (IPA) live gala event in London on June 23, 2022. The Asia Pacific Property Awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement in the architecture, interior design, real estate and property development sectors in the region. LIXIL also reaffirmed its support of the IPA through the signing a new three-year sponsorship. The Asia Pacific Property Awards are one of the biggest and most recognized awards in the industry with over…

“R Rules is not your ordinary [pop] group,” says Tiny Corpuz, A&R for UMG Philippines and co-producer of their new single. Now, listeners can hear what makes the Japanese-Filipino quartet of Ruri, Riyo, Reina, and Risa different with their distinct sonic blend. Their new track “Girl Gang” is out now on all music streaming platforms. Along with Corpuz, Kevin Yadao and cursebox composed and produced the single, with the group providing some Japanese lyrics. Ruri says that “Girl Gang” highlights the strength of someone who has faith in oneself, and also the added boost when “sisters have each other’s backs,”…