Author: Team Orange

Google, together with Filipino folk pop band Ben&Ben launches a new song to promote internet safety and digital responsibility. Entitled “Mag-Ingat” (Be Safe Online), the song is part of Google’s commitment to helping Filipinos use the internet safely and responsibly. The two-and-a-half minute Filipino song addresses online threats today including scams, misinformation, and catfishing, and the importance of critical thinking and verifying information using trusted sources to protect oneself and others. It also reminds netizens to be wary of bad actors who lurk in the online space, just like in the real world. This newest single from the young band…

After two years of seemingly doing the same mundane things everyday because of uncertainties brought about by changing quarantine protocols and COVID case surges that kept us to our feet, it’s time to turn things up and unlock new experiences to bring positive change this new year. Globe Platinum is giving its customers the power to experience new ways to relax, take stock of their mental health, and explore new outlooks and perspectives through Platinum GPlan: Unlocked, a page with unique activities exclusively accessible to Platinum subscribers only.

The country’s leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. joined the Inter-Agency Council against Child Pornography (IACACP) led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and a slate of child protection non-government organizations in observance of the global #SaferInternetDay celebration, reiterating its commitment to safeguard its network against perpetrators of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. In the “ABCs of ISPs Summit” organized by the IACACP held Tuesday, Converge stressed the important role of internet service providers in the protection of children against these crimes which are increasing at an alarming rate. “Converge is honored to…

Bayad, the country’s most trusted brand in payments, has received recognition for continuously innovating its cybersecurity platform to effectively adapt to the dynamic digital financial landscape. In the recently concluded Asia Pacific Cloud & Data Center Awards organized by W. Media, Bayad was conferred the Outstanding IT and Cloud Project Award under the Cybersecurity Implementation Category for its accelerated and efficient deployment of a full cloud system for its cybersecurity platform. The upgraded platform enables the company to further improve its security solutions while keeping pace with its evolution from a traditional payment center into a full-fledged fintech player that…

Not sure what to give your significant other this special hearts’ day? Whether it’s to wow them with a grand gesture or melt their heart with a sentimental trinket, what matters most is showing how much your loved one means to you through a thoughtful gift. If you’re still searching for the right Valentine’s Day present, why not start by knowing your special someone’s love language? Take this quiz to find out whether they prefer words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, receiving gifts, or acts of service. Once you find out their love language, check out the corresponding gift…

In this time of lockdowns and heightened restrictions, maintaining healthy, intimate relationships is important. This helps relieve stress and keeps that feeling of connectedness with one’s partner. There’s one factor that could put out the spark in intimate relationships that’s rarely talked about: erectile dysfunction (ED). It’s often caused by underlying conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and low testosterone levels. And contrary to what many people might think, ED not only affects older men; it can affect younger men as well due to smoking and drinking. Dr. Frederick Mendiola, a board-certified urologic surgeon with a subspecialty in minimally…

The country’s first and only biotech company in diagnostics, Manila Healthtek Inc. (MTek) gets another feather to its cap. It wins its second Gawad Dagisik (Dakilang Ambag sa Imbensyon at Siyensiyang Pangkalusugan) award for its “Alay Sa bayan: The Story of Manila HealthTek Inc.’s Biotek-M Trio Kit”. Gawad Dagisik is an award given by the Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI) to health-related technology and innovation which poses huge potential for successful commercialization. MTek founder and CEO Dr. Raul V. Destura describes the award as “another step forward in furthering the country’s capability…

A recent Kaspersky research showed that e-payment adopters in Southeast Asia (SEA) are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of safeguarding their financial data amidst the rapid rise of digital payment use in the region. And they are clear on the additional security features they hope to see implemented by banks and mobile wallet providers here, moving forward. Titled “Mapping a secure path for the future of digital payments in APAC”, the study discovered that more than three in five (67%) users of digital banking and e-wallet apps in SEA prefer the implementation of one-time-passwords (OTPs) through SMS for every…

Travel and lifestyle brand AirAsia is advocating for more relaxed travel restrictions to spur interzonal and cross-country mobility. As a brand that houses the world’s best low-cost airline, AirAsia is confident that eased border restrictions can stimulate the necessary economic activity to prompt the recovery of domestic and international tourism – the worst-hit sector during the pandemic. AirAsia believes that two years into the pandemic, countries have vastly improved their pandemic responses and risk mitigation strategies. With the accelerated vaccination rates of nations across the world and the proven effectiveness of standard safety and health protocols such as proper masking…

In order to bring people closer together for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, despite the Covid restrictions and geographical distances between them, Alibaba has launched an innovative cloud-based technology “Cloud ME” powered by its real-time communication (RTC) solution. “Cloud ME” facilitates social interactions for people who are keen to explore bona fide meeting experiences during the Olympic Winter Games, enabling them to meet, and enjoy real-time conversations with each other via life-sized, true-to-life projection. By stepping into a pop-up studio in the Cloud ME booth, participants will have their full body image projected realistically into a remote booth, in…

Everybody knows that February is the month of love, but did you know that it’s also Oral Health Month? Starting out as National Dental Health Week back in 1951 and expanding into a month-long celebration by 2004, Oral Health Month’s goal is to encourage the public to take care of their oral health, as well as urge those in the dental services sector to reach out to communities with limited access to dental care. This year is a little different. Because of the pandemic, many individuals are not able to visit their dentist as regularly as before. That is why…