Author: Team Orange

Staying healthy or achieving a healthier lifestyle is a priority for many these days when a strong immunity can spell the difference between wellness and catching diseases. More Filipinos are turning to healthier foods and drinks, reducing meat intake, and instead of eating more vegetables and fruits, generally looking for ways to further boost their nutrition. While many can meet their nutrition needs by eating healthy, many still need that extra boost, and for this, they turn to supplements. Over-the-counter (OTC) and popular food supplements are easily accessible and are therefore widely used. But while these medicines are generally effective,…

Ever wanted a special stay for that long-awaited work recharge or a weekend getaway to celebrate loved ones? If you’re not sure where to start searching, Airbnb’s new Categories search tool is set to change that with the launch of 56 new categories. Travelers are now able to discover and explore the most unique spaces all over the world — including Campers, Treehouses, A-frames, and Domes. To get you started, Airbnb has rounded up some of Filipinos’ most wishlisted unique stays on the platform. #VanLife Campers For those thinking about moving into a van and traveling the world, why not…

Esports has become a significant part of the culture of today’s Filipino youth, with games spanning generations like Counter-Strike and Defense of the Ancient (DotA) and today’s wide variety of locally-popular games like League of Legends (LoL), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), and Valorant. More recently, homegrown athletes started to dominate their respective esports leagues. Among such athletes is top MLBB player Jonmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna. Playing for Blacklist International, OhMyV33nus went against all odds to become one of the most successful Filipino esports players today. Like most esports athletes, OhMyV33nus’ love for the sport started when she was still a…

First Officer Lorenz Montinola always dreamed of becoming a pilot, but was hesitant because of how people might treat him due to his sexual orientation. Still, he persevered to reach his goal – and in 2020, he started working at Cebu Pacific. “At first I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “But then as I progressed, I felt really blessed that I was given the chance to work with Cebu Pacific.” The local airline has a long-established policy of embracing the diversity and uniqueness of its employees. “We understand, accept, and value differences in race, culture, age, religion, marital status, abilities,…

Xiaomi, the world’s leading consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company, recommitted itself to protecting customer data during its annual Security and Privacy Awareness Month completed today. It held employee training events and expert seminars at the Xiaomi Technology Park in Beijing, China and at Xiaomi’s Technology Operation Center in Singapore. This was the third consecutive year that it held special classes for its engineers and other employees and led discussions with industry executives, IT security experts, and the public about the importance of data security and user privacy protection. Xiaomi also released updated white papers on security and privacy along…

Open banking and open finance are two models that are now slowly taking over the financial sector, with the promise of revolutionizing banking and financial services like never before and acting as “a catalyst for the new wave in financial innovation.” This was the main point of discussion during the 14th edition of Union Bank of the Philippines’ (UnionBank) virtual roundtable series E-TalkTales, which took place last June 28 via Zoom. The event was led by UnionBank’s Fintech Business Group Head Erika Dizon as its main speaker. In her presentation, Dizon explained that while open banking and open finance may…

The first ever OPPO Game On Cup tournament ended with power! After beating more than 100 contenders, the top four teams squared off at SM Mall of Asia, Central Atrium last June 26,2022 with AP 2.0 emerging on top. Crowds cheered as they witnessed just how skilled Filipino mobile gamers are with El Ganador Knights, the second placer, not giving up until the very end of best of 5 series. The exhilaration was non-stop with Blacklist International, world-renowned mobile gaming champions, greeting the audience in between match-ups and giving them firsthand tips on how to power up in every battle.…

Visa-free entry begins for travelers from the new Clark International Airport (CRK) going to South Korea through Yangyang International Airport. South Korean low cost airline, Fly Gangwon, resumed their operations at CRK, which was temporarily halted due to the pandemic. Fly Gangwon only operates in CRK making Clark Fly Gangwon’s first and only Philippine destination.

Wizards of the Coast will be releasing Double Masters 2022, the latest set for the world’s best trading card game, Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Double Masters 2022 (#MTG2X2) follows in the footsteps of the original Double Masters set and gives fans more of what they loved last time: powerful reprint cards mixed with exciting new designs and visual treatments! Double Masters 2022 contains 331 cards and releases on the tabletop on 8 July 2022. A set for competitors and collectors alike, Double Masters 2022 will elevate any deck with powerful reprints. With two rares and two foils enclosed in every…

Over the years, fans have been surprised by collaborations between their favorite artists onstage and in the recording booth. Remember when Gorillaz and Madonna performed together at the Grammys? How about when Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. came together for “Walk This Way?” The possibilities are endless for these creative partnerships—and fans have plenty of dream groupings of their own. Enter Supergrouper, a new Spotify in-app experience and microsite that invites music fans to create and share their ultimate all-star assemblies of artists. Look at your playlists and liked songs on Spotify; you’ll probably notice that the artists you listen to don’t…

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of JOIN: THE POWER OF CLOTHING, a global campaign to support activities for a better world. The campaign will start from Japan on Friday, July 1. The aim of the JOIN：THE POWER OF CLOTHING campaign is to encourage UNIQLO customers to be a part of the environmental sustainability activities that UNIQLO has conducted up to now. The two main initiatives, conducted at UNIQLO stores and the uniqlo.com online store, are Buy and JOIN and Learn and JOIN. The program aims to raise awareness of global problems such as ocean pollution among customers,…