Author: Team Orange

To welcome the world back to Thailand, the palatial Governor’s Mansion on the tropical island of Phuket will open its doors for an overnight Airbnb stay for the first time in 50 years The luxurious stay pays homage to Thailand’s rich architectural heritage and design sensibility, including never-before-seen pieces by renowned Bangkok-based furniture designers and classic Phuketian antiques One lucky group of four will get to celebrate Songkran – the Thai New Year – in style, hosted by Thai superstar Patricia Tanchanok Good and master chef Nooror Somany Steppe Filipinos planning their first overseas trip in two years after borders…

For the second consecutive year, ePLDT Inc., the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, has received the Chromebook Top Growth Partner award from ASUS Philippines, demonstrating its capability and excellence in providing digital business solutions to organizations in the country. During the ASUS Zenith Awards, ePLDT was given the said award in recognition of the company’s growth in terms of revenue for 2021. “We would like to thank ASUS Philippines for this recognition in line with our goal of enabling industries and businesses through providing cutting-edge digital solutions,” said Jojo Gendrano, FVP & Head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise and ePLDT…

What if you suddenly found yourself on the receiving end of a windfall? What if years ago, a relative died and no one knew about the insurance policy that was left behind for you? When people think about life insurance, top of mind would be the most important things: provide money for loved ones upon death, defray costs in the event of a medical emergency or illness. While those are all true and covers the most important uses of life insurance, what if those were already covered and now you are the unexpected recipient of a large amount of money.…

MAPFRE, a global nonlife insurance firm, inked an agreement with foodpanda, the largest food delivery platform in Asia, to provide its delivery riders with Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL) insurance. Through the partnership, MAPFRE will equip thousands of foodpanda motorcycle riders nationwide with CTPL insurance. MAPFRE offers one of the most affordable CTPL insurance in the market as it provides protection from liabilities arising from death of or bodily injury to third parties. Foodpanda Operations Director Patricia Jacinto extended her gratitude to MAPFRE for the partnership that protects essential workforce especially in these trying times. “We are truly grateful for…

Manulife Philippines, the local arm of international financial services group Manulife, recently celebrated International Women’s Month through a free public webinar titled, “Filipina In Action: In Business and Health,” featuring Manulife Philippines brand ambassador and Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, and award-winning actress and entrepreneur Bea Alonzo. Diaz and Alonzo shared their stories of success and challenges, by developing a winning mindset bravely pursuing their passions and carving the right path towards physical, mental, and financial wellness. Hosted by journalist and LGBTQIA+ member G3 San Diego, Filipina In Action also featured insights from certified life coach Carelle Mangaliag-Herrera, to help…

Global security leader Forcepoint today launched Forcepoint ONE, the industry’s first ‘easy button’ for securing enterprises with hybrid workforces. The Forcepoint ONE all-in-one cloud platform simplifies security for both traditional and remote workforces, allowing users to gain safe, controlled access to business information on the web, in the cloud and in private applications. As organizations prepare for the realities of a post-pandemic world, one of the biggest concerns is addressing the cyber security concerns of remote work. Work-from-home set-ups have allowed employees to use their own networks to complete tasks – and sometimes their own devices – which could present…

NCTzens and K-Pop fans alike have a lot to be thrilled about this month as 0917 Lifestyle, in collaboration with SM Entertainment (SME), just launched exclusive merchandise celebrating the release of NCT’s “Universe” comeback album. NCT, an acronym for Neo Culture Technology, is a popular 23-member South Korean boy band formed by SME that debuted in January 2016. The group, which won its very first Asia Artist Awards Grand Daesang in 2020, has three full-length albums to its name: Empathy (2018), Resonance (2020), and Universe (2021). Universe is a 13-track album featuring catchy singles “Universe (Let’s Play Ball)” and “Beautiful.”

Director Pailin Wedel is no stranger to breaking barriers. Her documentary feature, Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice, was the first Netflix program from Thailand to win an International Emmy Award but it took years of production and many rejections before the project started winning accolades. And even before that, the biology graduate turned photojournalist faced a lot of uncertainty when she first started dreaming about becoming a filmmaker. “I grew up in Thailand. When I Googled Thai women directors, less than 10 showed up. I remember feeling lonely, not knowing how to find community and mentors,” she shared,…

7-member Korean pop group OH MY GIRL returns with their new full-length album and lead track “Real Love.” The delightful 10-track release follows Dear OHMYGIRL EP which dropped last May 2021, and their 2019 album, The Fifth Season. With lyrical sensibility and colorful storytelling that takes their work to exciting new places, their sophomore album’s centers perfumes and lingering fragrances as narrative motifs in telling stories of young romance and infatuation.

DHL Express tops the Large category of the Philippines’ Best WorkplacesTM 2022. With 99% of employees saying that the logistics company is a great workplace, DHL Express demonstrates its continued commitment to its people-first culture. The company has held the number 1 spot as Philippines Best Workplaces™ for two consecutive years. “DHL Express’ people-first culture is anchored to its purpose of ‘Connecting people, improving lives.’ Their people practices are best-in-class as those were created in response to their employees’ changing needs, such as the focus on the employees and their families’ safety and well-being,” said Antoinette Talosig, Managing Partner, Great…

As we celebrate International Women’s Month this March, a big part of the commemoration is encouraging the empowerment of women everywhere. And as women continue to recognize their worth, a key part of the power that they hold is their ability to bring up the rest of the world—especially vulnerable sectors like women and children—along with them. Empowered women now have another easy way to help those around them with EastWest’s Dolce Vita Titanium Mastercard. The Dolce Vita Titanium Mastercard allows cardholders to earn Dolce Vita Charms through the purchases they make using the card and use these Charms to…