Author: Team Orange

On June 10, 6:00 PM, recruitment solutions startup Recruitday completed the launch of the Recruitday Metaverse, the Philippines’ first-ever career platform based in the metaverse. The metaverse is a broad term meaning an immersive and interactive virtual space powered by the internet, virtual reality, blockchain, and more. In simple terms, the metaverse aims to take what people do in real life—such as going to a concert or attending a meeting—and replicate that experience virtually. Leveraging the concept of the metaverse, Recruitday Metaverse is an interactive, virtual space where participants can explore possible career opportunities in the tech industry. The space…

As we celebrate Father’s Day, what does one give to the most important men in all our lives: our fathers. Let’s face it, gifting our dads is a lot trickier than we would think. But luckily, our dads have one common thing that they can all relate to: their love of all cars. For our dads, their cars are not just an extension of themselves but it is a means for them to get the family together for that road trip bonding time. And since road trips are opportunities to re-establish familial ties, it pays to play it safe on…

The global financial services provider implements Manulife’s global Impact Agenda in the country as part of its Community Investment push Partnerships forged with three NGOs: Gawad Kalinga, CSAMF, and Haribon to collectively help empower sustained health and well-being, drive inclusive economic opportunities, and accelerate a sustainable future Manulife launches significant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the Philippines, aiming to inspire change for the better as part of its Community Investment push, through partnerships with three non-government organizations (NGOs): Gawad Kalinga, Corazon Sanchez Atayde Memorial Foundation (CSAMF), and Haribon Foundation. Manulife Philippines’s three new partnerships interconnect with the three pillars…

Hanabishi celebrates Father’s Day this June 19 with special bundles for the man of the house. “Along with our moms, our dads provide for the family. They make sure that there’s always food to eat and that we are properly nourished,” said Cherish Ong-Chua, VP for Finance and Marketing of Hanabishi Appliances. “So, on their big day, we thought of partnering with SL Agritech Corp., the company behind Doña Maria and Willy Farms Rice, for a campaign that celebrates their hard work for the family.” She added that rice is one of our main sources of nourishment as Filipinos and…

For many fathers, salaries are allocated for spending. Still, any financial resource will tell you that the key to growing your money is assigning a certain percentage for investments. This way, you can earmark an amount meant to secure your future and that of your children. If you are a dad looking to build generational wealth for your family, online trading can give you another income stream. Here are some reasons why you should get started on online trading:

Prepare your passports and get ready for the reopening of international travel! As you explore the world, no need to worry about connectivity overseas as Globe Roaming has the right data packs for you, whether for a 3-day or 30-day stay. Japan is now accepting travelers from the Philippines, which is among the 98 “blue” countries whose travelers are no longer required to get tested or quarantined for COVID-19 upon arrival. For those traveling to Japan, Globe is currently offering 5G services through SoftBank. You can also start applying for a short-term tourist visa to visit your favorite K-pop paradise,…

After two years of working and schooling from home, going back to the office on a hybrid-work mode or the school for in-person classes, is a mixture of excitement and apprehension for professionals and students alike. On one hand, the transition feels good as it signals a moving forward into a better normal. On the other hand, it also means weaning away from the comfort and advantages of doing everything from home. For many professionals and students, however, the best way to embrace this sense of uncertainty is by getting a dependable, brand new laptop computer at their disposal, one…

Rakuten Viber, in partnership with Mineski Global, brings hypercasual gaming to a whole new level as it introduces exciting and easy-to-play games on the world’s leading messaging app. Starting June 2022, Viber users across the Asia Pacific will have free and easy access to up to 70 hypercasual games via the mgames chatbot on Viber, with new games to be introduced every month. mgames is a casual gaming platform created by Mineski Global, offering an extensive library of games that are easy to play, and are lightweight in terms of game mechanics and design. “We are excited about our collaboration…

Quick service restaurant giant McDonald’s Philippines, majority owned and operated by its Master Franchise Holder, Chairman & Founder Dr. George T. Yang is poised to strengthen its Green & Good intiative, the company’s commitment to the environment, by scaling innovative and sustainable restaurant solutions in more of its new stores in the country. Since 2020, McDonald’s has opened two Green & Good flagship stores in Manila and Mandaluyong to test and learn green solutions for sustainable restaurant practices. Previously, the company also conducted a pilot test in its Quezon Avenue, Quezon City and Malasiqui, Pangasinan stores to explore rooftop solar…

Netflix confirms back-to-back production of Sweet Home Seasons 2 and 3, with an expanded storyline and cast. Beloved stars Song Kang and Lee Jin-uk, along with the original cast members, Lee Si-young, Ko Min-si and Park Kyu-young will be returning. They will reunite with hit director Lee Eung-bok, to tell the unfinished story of the survivors of Green Home. Newly confirmed cast members Yoo Oh-seong, Oh Jung-se, Kim Moo-yeol, and Jung Jin-young round up the ensemble. “Season 2 will include a new setting, and the technical details that we couldn’t refine in Season 1 will be further honed in Season…

Oscar-winner Tom Hanks stars as Elvis Presley’s enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker in Warner Bros.’ “Elvis,” an epic, big-screen spectacle from visionary, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. “While this story is called ‘Elvis,’ it’s also Colonel Tom Parker’s story—the telling of it at least; he’s our way in, our…