Author: Team Orange

The 2nd Dragon Star Award of the Quezon City Association of Filipino-Chinese Businessmen, Inc. honored 10 illustrious individuals and non-government organizations (NGOs) who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve their communities at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. These individuals and groups were hailed as “real-life heroes” of the pandemic for helping save many lives and inspiring countless others to follow their footsteps. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte attended the awarding ceremonies on Sunday, June 26 at the Novotel Hotel in Cubao, Quezon City, along with other key city officials.

Registrations have officially opened for Agoda’s third global programming competition, Codegoda slated to take place this August. Following the success of the first two installments, the digital travel platform is running another call for software developers and engineers around the world – this time, to solve the travel industry’s biggest challenges with code. “Technology is at the heart of everything we do at Agoda, and we constantly seek to push the envelope on innovation. Growing our talent pool of engineers has been crucial to this. We believe that skills speak for themselves, regardless of age, background and experiences. That’s why…

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO launches its newest lineup of high-quality, innovative, and sustainable jeans. Designed with individuality in mind, the diverse collection features different silhouettes, colors, and cuts to cater to any style. “As Filipinos return to the office, spend more time with friends, and go out more, they are looking to expand their wardrobe with pieces that are comfortable, stylish, and fit their personal style. Our new line of jeans is perfect pair for this new lifestyle since it’s timeless, comfortable, innovative and can transition from work to play,” says Masato Kusumoto, UNIQLO Philippine’s COO. As a testament…

Studies show that 8 in 10 people abandon their New Year’s resolutions as early as February.1 From a vow to eat better, to a plan to save up, it can be hard to abide by the commitments we have made with ourselves as a new year enters. If you’re one of the 80% who might have fallen off the wagon, the second half of the year presents a renewed opportunity to press reset and reach your goals – including any financial or #SavingsGoals that you may have. A good way to do so is to place your savings in a…

To support the Department of Health’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the Philippines, Johnson & Johnson (Philippines) Inc. (J&J Philippines) developed and distributed educational materials to help frontline staff respond to queries about the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Leading the ceremonial delivery of said informative resources were Department of Health Undersecretary, MPH CESO III, Myrna Cabotaje, J&J Philippines head of Medical Affairs, Dr. Erwin Benedicto, and J&J Philippines Global Public Health manager, Stephanie M. Lao. Inter-Agency Task Force consultant, Dr. Paz Corrales and Redscope TWG chairwoman & head of the Red Cross Molecular Laboratory, Dr. Paulyn Jean Buenaflor…

Synology today announced the new 5-bay Synology DiskStation DS1522+, the latest compact solution in its Plus line of all-in-one storage devices that help users of all sizes protect data, IT infrastructure, and physical assets professionally and securely, while supporting a host of business, IT administration, and productivity applications. “DS1522+ is a versatile solution fit for a wide range of usage needs and environments,” said Peggy Weng, product manager at Synology Inc. “The new 10GbE upgrade option plus scalability for 10 additional drives makes the DS1522+ cost-effective and a solution that can easily grow with any team.”

“Who is your ideal partner?” This is a question that many of us have pondered during this pandemic, as we found solace in the company of friends and family amid various challenges. Whether it’s opening a dream business amid the uncertainties, discovering a new hobby, or engaging in charitable endeavors, life is always brighter when we have a partner who will be there for us through ups and downs. This was the inspiration behind Sun Life Philippines’ latest campaign that highlights its brand promise of Partner for Life.

Huawei has launched its latest True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth earbuds, the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE. HUAWEI FreeBuds SE has excellent audio quality with smart experience, and also comes with a comfortable and ergonomic fit, to ensure a comfortable listening experience for long hours. The affordable and reasonable price of HUAWEI FreeBuds SE turns it into one of the suitable options for everyone, especially for fresh graduates or students to get started and enjoy the wireless melody in your ears. Comfortable wearing with semi in-ear design in fashionable lightweight design HUAWEI FreeBuds SE’s charging case is compact to offer users a…

As the brand known to be the purveyor of the Filipino digital life, Globe announces plans to deactivate its old mobile apps this year and unify them into the New GlobeOne app for a better and streamlined customer experience. With a single platform serving as the ultimate digital tool for Globe and TM, customers will no longer be overwhelmed by multiple apps for their different needs.

vivo Philippines kicks off its 7.7 mega sale with markdowns and lots of vouchers for its loyal customers. Select vivo smartphones and devices are going to be available for up to 40% off on vivo’s official website, official Shopee and Lazada stores, and Tiktok shop. On Shopee, customers may get a voucher of up to Php 300 off for every purchase of the recently launched vivo X80 series. The X80 series is vivo’s latest flagship smartphone line-up which features powerful camera capabilities made possible through the ZEISS Imaging System.

With the Philippines slowly but surely opening up again to local and foreign tourists, it is officially “revenge travel” season. People are either heading to the mountains for some solace or sailing for the beach to get some much needed time under the sun after staying home for years. If you’re planning to make the most out of your first trip in years, you’ll never go wrong with Palawan. With its lush forests and marine life, bustling nightlife and food scene, and of course its award-winning beaches, Palawan has all the makings of an unforgettable vacation. And this is exactly…