Author: Team Orange

Global technology leader Xiaomi inaugurated its second exclusive service center in the Philippines last March 5, 2022, as part of its initiative to provide premium after-sales service to its customers. Located on the ground floor of SM City Manila beside the Manila City Hall, the Xiaomi Exclusive Service Center aims to provide a harmonious experience and luxurious treatment for its consumers, following the opening of the first Xiaomi exclusive service center last December 2021 in Bonifacio Global City. Xiaomi fans can expect end-to-end service from product purchase up to after-sales support for the gadgets. “The constant support of Xiaomi fans…

Huawei Philippines is set to release a new nova smartphone to big fanfare this March 16, 2022. Designed for young millennial and Gen-Z content creators and vloggers, the mid-range smartphone would democratize access to the most advanced and powerful technologies for mobile content creation at some of the most affordable prices in the market. It’s the ideal smartphone that will surely open many doors for aspiring creatives on a budget! Such a device could only have been conceived within the nova smartphone line. The series has always been designed with the evolving passions of the youth in mind, blending technological…

In a continuing effort to provide convenient fintech solutions for customers’ daily needs, leading mobile wallet GCash recently introduced GGives, a “Buy Now, Pay Later” feature that allows customers to buy big-ticket items and pay for them in easy “gives” or installments. GGives is the newest feature on the GCash app which is designed to suit Filipinos’ financing needs, helping uplift their lifestyles while effectively managing their expenses. The service allows qualified users to pay for items valued up to P30,000 in up to 24 installments or ‘gives’ for as long as 12 months. Through GGives, customers can now shop…

What a way to start the Summer of 2022 with the big news that is the arrival of Goldilocks’ BT21 Specialized Cakes! The search for the cutest (and yummiest!) BT21 themed Cakes is finally over, as Goldilocks becomes the first official licensor of BT21 cakes in the Philippines. Goldilocks surely knows how to captivate the Generation MZ’s attention. Not only did they melt our hearts by overloading us with BT21 cuteness, but they also made sure that they come in Goldilocks’ cake quality and taste that are always worth coming back for. These BT21 Fondant Character Cakes in Luscious Butter…

realme, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021 (based on Canalys and IDC sell-in reports for Q1-Q4 2021), is set to launch its latest Number Series line-up: the realme 9 Pro Series, this coming March 15. Designed to empower Filipinos to #CaptureTheLight like a Pro, the realme 9 Pro Series consists of two innovative smartphones that take flagship-level features to the midrange segment. The realme 9 Pro+ is the brand’s latest photography powerhouse as it packs the industry-leading Sony IMX766 flagship sensor, along with a roster of impressive features such as the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Processor, a 90Hz…

The way we eat outside our private spaces has changed dramatically, restricted seating capacity, strict safety rules, and all the fuss about wearing protective gear take the joy out of experiencing a real dining ambience. While many hotel guests are relying on delivery services such as Novotel Manila’s very own Take Me Out, others are going above and beyond to welcome customers back to their dining outlets and provide a pleasant dining experience. Araneta City’s Novotel Manila is now ready to showcase an ALLSafe dining hospitality. A HEALTHY FUTURE BEGINS WITH A SINGLE BITE AT GOURMET BAR BY NOVOTEL Vegan…

Artists on Spotify’s EQUAL Philippines sees an average annual growth of close to 50% Podcasts are proving to be a powerful platform for both Filipina listeners and creators This International Women’s Day, Spotify is celebrating its community of Filipina artists, creators and listeners with fresh content on EQUAL Philippines and Pinay Voices. The world’s largest audio streaming platform reinforces its commitment to fostering gender equity by spotlighting its year-long initiative EQUAL, a space dedicated to female voices in music and podcasts. Empowered Filipina Voices on the Rise In a global study commissioned by Spotify on the representation of women in…

Indigenous peoples (IPs) are geographically isolated and underserved, with limited access to basic social services and economic opportunities. Their communities are in remote locations and usually have no reliable power sources, forcing indigenous people to use kerosene gas lamps for their lighting needs. These lights not only pose fire hazards and numerous health risks from fumes but also do not provide adequate illumination for family members to do housework, for children to study and for village elders to gather at night. Safety and security are also major concerns, as darkness exposes them to various dangers. Sinag Pag-asa (Sinag: ray, radiate;…

Konstruk, a Philippine-based e-commerce and the first e-hardware ng bayan, recently launched its online platform—making online transactions for home improvement and construction supplies a seamless experience for both customers and merchants. Konstruk was built on the realization that while many businesses have transitioned online, the construction sector has not been able to fully do so. Konstruk Founder and Chief Executive Officer Rommel Bulalacao said, “majority of the merchants from the construction sector, especially the MSMEs, are still brick-and-mortar stores or do not have sufficient capabilities to bring their business online.” He cites how his 30 years of experience in the…

As part of its month-long efforts for Safer Internet Day, PLDT and Smart, through its Better Today program, collaborated with Mental Health PH, through its #UsapTayo program. The Twitter Conversations focused on #UsapangSafety, to be better digital citizens. To date, the #UsapTayo collaboration has garnered over 8.6 million impressions on Twitter. The conversations on Twitter Spaces featured Sangguniang Kabataan youth leaders Councilor Levy Orcales from Baguio City, Cynth Nietes from Butuan City, Genise Delos Reyes and Christine Dizon from Tarlac City. Dr. Jake Villanueva, a Psychiatry Resident from the National Center for Mental Health, also joined the conversation. When it…

According to recent studies, a cleft lip or palate patient is born in one out of 1,000 Filipino live births. A cleft lip is a physical separation of two sides of the upper lip while a cleft palate is a split or opening in the roof of the mouth. Without surgery, individuals born with a cleft lip or palate will struggle to eat, breathe, speak, and socialize. Operation Smile, a non-profit medical services organization, is dedicated to helping underprivileged children and young adults with cleft disabilities live better by providing reconstructive surgery and comprehensive care, free of charge. While one…