Author: Team Orange

Procter & Gamble announced new commitments aimed toward advancing Equality & Inclusion across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, at its fourth annual #WeSeeEqual summit for the region. The event saw participation from distinguished advocates and personalities from the private and public sectors who came together to discuss the challenges that society faces on equality and inclusion, and how different stakeholders can accelerate progress in the new normal. Built on the theme, ‘#Unlearn and #Unleash’, the summit saw P&G commit to several actions needed to advance progress towards creating an equal and inclusive world. P&G President for Asia Pacific,…

The Philippines has seen a 98.5 percent increase in the smartphone segment market in 2021. During the height of the pandemic, the Philippines’ use of mobile gaming apps grew at the highest rate according to the Global Web Index (GWI). 98 percent of Filipinos aged 16 to 64 own a smartphone, and 72 percent of these users engage in mobile gaming. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang ranked first among these gaming applications based on the number of active users. Mobile Legends among Gen Z Mobile Legends has a lot of Gen Z gamers hooked, not only because of its popularity, but…

Leading global consumer finance company Home Credit has inked a P420 million (8.2 million USD) social financing facility with the country’s largest foreign bank Citi to further promote greater financial inclusion in the Philippines. This loan agreement of Home Credit Philippines (HC Consumer Finance Philippines, Inc.) with Citi (Citibank N.A. – Philippine Branch) is expected to support purchases of mobile devices in the Philippines, about half of it would be for women. This also enables them to access features of a digital device such as online banking, tracking financial progress, installing productivity apps for their business, among others. Borrowers can…

MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, welcomes all plant enthusiasts—our Plantitos and Plantitas—who are looking to continue their gardening journey. With recent reinforcements on how we can make our environment a healthier place to live in, it is important to emphasize that taking care of our plants is an important step to achieve this and everyone can easily start it in their own spaces and backyards. Gardening does not only reap great benefits for the environment, but it can also be a fun and therapeutic activity for you and the entire family. If you’re looking for items to help…

OPPO today announced that its flagship Find X5 Pro will become one of the first devices to receive the new Google Android 13 Beta 1 update. Meanwhile, OPPO is going to provide a ColorOS developer preview based on Android 13 Beta 1 for developers to elaborate the new features and changes. “OPPO has been cooperating closely with Google for a long time, during which we’ve kept working together to deliver the best possible operating experience through our ColorOS which is based on each version of Google’s Android operating systems,” said Andy Wu, OPPO Vice President and President of Find Product…

Warner Music Asia’s latest signee – Valentina Ploy, dropped her first single of the year “Bla Bli Blu” with a bold splash of pink on all digital streaming platforms at midnight. Synonymous to “I love you”, “Bla Bli Blu” is a love language created by the Thai-Italian artist to express her love through this catchy feel-good track that she co-wrote with Richard Craker and Jackson Dimiglio. A glimpse into Valentina’s multilingualism, the pre-hook is a cheeky preview to her proficiency in Italian, French, and Spanish, as she professes her love in these languages before diving into a grand confession through…

In a world full of lies and deception, does true love exists? The country’s premier loveteam Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are back to find true love amidst their past experiences as they bring feel-good vibes in “2 Good 2 Be True,” which will premiere first on popular streaming platforms Netflix Philippines and iWantTFC before its broadcast on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5 beginning May 16. “2 Good 2 Be True” makes history as the country’s first teleserye to be streaming on Netflix Philippines following a partnership deal between ABS-CBN and Netflix that will enable Netflix Philippines’…

The definitive destination for real life entertainment, discovery+, gives Filipinos a sweet deal this month with a 7-day free trial available until May 31, 2022. Viewers can dive into an ever-growing library of exclusives, Originals, curated local content and more! Check out the list below for new discovery+ titles to watch this May. From a high-profile case, a unique dating show to a gripping documentary thriller, there’s something for everyone to stream. Johnny vs Amber (May 9). Two-part documentary series with explosive evidence, intimate personal archive and in-depth interviews from both legal teams. Johnny vs. Amber explores the UK High Court…

Just like his character Lee Si Woo can forecast the weather, Song Kang knows what rains and what shines in the world of fashion. Team Penshoppe’s Song Kang has captured spotlights and hearts as Lee Si Woo in his latest K Drama hit Forecasting Love & Weather, playing the role of a weather forecasting genius who braves the storms of a seemingly complicated love story. Fans bid goodbye to the beloved character in the series finale which aired last April 3, but Penshoppe’s new ambassador isn’t done channeling Lee Si Woo just yet. The actor stars in a new Penshoppe…

Accelerating Asia, an international VC accelerator focused on pre-Series A startups has invested in 9 new companies from across Asia. Since 2019, Accelerating Asia has invested in 100+ founders from 52 startups, making it one of the most active investors into pre-Series A startups in Southeast and South Asia. The portfolio has raised US$42 million to date, with 100 percent of its portfolio companies successfully raising outside capital in 2020 and 2021. Accelerating Asia’s US$20 million Fund II, launched at the end of 2021 invests in pre-Series A investments in Southeast Asia and South Asia. International early-stage VC fund, Accelerating…

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