Author: Team Orange

The Philippines has participated in chess tournaments for over 66 years now, as chess has been a long-time sport and skill that many Filipinos have grown to learn and love. However, over the past few years, the spotlight on chess has declined with many of the youth today preferring online games more than learning how to play chess. This catapulted young 15-year-old Theodore Abara to establish Knights Build (KBO), a non-profit organization that aims to help his fellow Filipino youth build their adaptability, logical thinking, and creativity through chess. “One of the reasons I founded Knights Build was to provide…

True to its commitment to providing Filipino consumers excellent customer service experience, the country’s leading consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines has officially made its customer service available 24/7. HCPH is the first non-bank financial institution in the Philippines to make its customer support available round-the-clock, allowing its existing and potential customers receive 24/7 support for their concerns and other service inquiries. This is the latest among many developments that HCPH has implemented to ensure customers’ easy access to its various digital touchpoints.

In recognition of the World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day, the Axial Spondyloarthritis Association of the Philippines (ASAPh) and Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO), in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc. (J&J Philippines) rolled out an educational campaign and medical consultation for ASAPh members nationwide. The educational campaign supports the organizations’ goal of spreading greater awareness that will help prevent late diagnosis and halt the progression of the disease. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is one of the two types of Axial Spondyloarthritis – a chronic, rheumatic disease that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. Over time, AS can cause some…

realme, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021 , officially launched today the latest addition to its best-selling C Series: the realme C35. Making a remarkable debut with the lowest price guaranteed via @realmePH on TikTok Shop Philippines on May 18, the realme C35 becomes the first-ever smartphone in the Philippines to launch on the platform. Boasting elevated looks and impressive specs across the board, the realme C35 is a stunning contender in the entry-level category. It brings to life realme’s mission of providing excellent features within the segment, offering a no-compromise experience accessible to every Filipino.

In the Philippines, double day dates such as 9.9 and 11.11 have become highly anticipated due to shopping festivals offered by platforms such as Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. In fact, last year over 2 billion items were purchased by shoppers during 11.11 alone across the region. This uptick in purchases made during mega-sales allowed more than 1,000 local sellers across the region to exceed US$100,000 in sales during Shopee’s year-end festivals in 2021. Alongside hard work and determination, the success of Shopee sellers relies heavily on how efficiently they operate. This is especially true…

Manulife Philippines, the local subsidiary of international financial services provider Manulife, recently paid tribute to its financial advisors during the company’s “Champions Dinner” at Conrad Manila, Pasay City. The event, themed “Glorious,” aimed to honor its modern-day heroes, whose resilience, passion, and commitment have helped financially secure the future of many Filipinos so they can live every day better. This was the first hybrid gathering of Manulife’s agency force since the pandemic. “The last two years may have been filled with uncertainties, but I am so proud of our financial advisors and agency leaders who have weathered tough times, achieved…

As part of its commitment to help advance progress in the country, leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. is proud to partner with Build Change Philippines, an organization focused on building disaster-resilient homes in developing nations, to strengthen local structures against natural calamities. Holcim Philippines Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Zoe Sibala and Build Change Philippines Country Director Arnel Capili sealed the partnership on May 11 to work on disaster-resilient housing projects and advocate this approach among stakeholders. The parties agreed to work together to initially support areas impacted by super Typhoon Odette in 2021. The partners…

Fashion plays an important role for Gen Z and millennials. Clothing allows them to express themselves and make their mark without even having to speak. For proof, simply tap the hashtag #fitcheck on social media and see countless content creators breaking the rules of fashion and setting trends. Social media has become the playground for fashionistas and smartphones have become a status symbol and accessory, like luxury watches and designer handbags. Among those smartphones is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series, now a coveted “it phone” for discerning individuals because of its epic innovations in its segment. Samsung advanced content creation…

Teams from Thailand, Singapore and Philippines are winners of the Microsoft AI for Accessibility (AI4A) Hackathon in APAC. In its third year, the AI4A Hackathon features teams who are deeply committed to solving real-world challenges faced by people with disabilities (PwD). The hackathon acts as a springboard for creators and developers to launch their applications, with cash prizes, access to Microsoft Technical experts to co-build their solutions on Microsoft Azure and continued mentoring support to build out their solution. Drawing on real-life challenges faced by PwDs, 14 non-profit organizations (NPOs) shared problem statements that the 75 teams in the AI4A…

Have you ever wondered how you can empower your every moment with just some clicks? Have you ever seen the true beauty of the night through the lens of your device? Get ready to experience all these and more as the global smart device brand OPPO gears up to introduce its latest flagship the OPPO Find X5 Pro on May 19 in the Philippines!

Packworks, in partnership with Hapinoy and Unilever, celebrated all the ‘nanaypreneurs’ across the country for all their hard work and dedication during the Nanay Day event held last May 8. Four special awards were given to all the participating nanaypreneurs who continue to patronize Packwork’s Sari-Superstore App – an all-in-one mobile application where sari-sari store owners can easily track their inventory, compute their earnings, and connect with other sari-sari stores registered in the network.