Author: Team Orange

In a bid to aid the victims of Typhoon Odette in their journey toward recovery, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently deployed its “Bank on Wheels” (BOW) mobile banking facility in Cebu, to provide customers with easy access to much needed basic financial services. BOW is UnionBank’s 5G-capable banking kiosk in a van, designed to bring the Bank’s trailblazing technology and innovation directly to its customers. It is a mobile version of its first-in-industry fully digital banking branch, The ARK, allowing customers to experience the features of the said branch potentially anywhere in the country. Cebu residents were able…

Parokya Ni Edgar’s comeback music video for their latest single “Rosas” is exuding with romantic vibes as it showcases the captivating chemistry of real-life couple Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio. Staying true to the lyrics of “Rosas”, the official music video was shot entirely in the vicinity of Marikina, paying homage to its wonderful community, scenery, and people. The LoiNie loveteam was indeed pure of passion in shooting their scenes together in the picturesque Marikina landscape, evident in the compelling final cut of the four-minute music video. Hours before its release on the official YouTube channel of Universal Records Philippines,…

Are you one of those people who looks to upgrade their smartphones to suit their lifestyle, but finds that there are way too many options to choose from? If you are still undecided on what to purchase for your smartphone glow-up this year, here’s a list of things that you might want to consider when choosing your next device: Can I document my favorite memories in high resolution?

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been recognized for its critical cloud abilities of compute, storage, network and security among global cloud service providers on the newly released 2021 Gartner® Solution Scorecard for Alibaba Cloud International IaaS & PaaS. Alibaba Cloud’s IaaS (infrastructure as a service) + PaaS (platform as a service) offerings were recognized with the 3rd highest overall solution score of 81% among all evaluated international vendors in this market. Alibaba Cloud scored 86% in the required criteria in the 2021 scorecard. It also met 74% of the preferred criteria and 58%…

As the biggest property management company in the Philippines, Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC) needed to transform its operations to digital to provide an overall better experience for staff and customers. With an unparalleled and award-winning 45-year history of establishing safety, APMC is known for its service quality, and energy efficiency across all its properties nationwide. These consist of a combination of over 250 residential buildings, malls, office buildings, parking facilities, and estates—spanning over 100 million square meters across the country. APMC engaged Globe Business’ Intelligent Asset Management to facilitate the creation of APMC’s Property Management Portal, which effectively and…

Viber, one of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, has expanded its growth in the Philippines in 2021, as it has pursued strategic and effective local partnerships that respond to the shifting needs of the users and allow them to explore how the app can be an integral part of their day-to-day life beyond calls and messages. These partnerships have been Viber’s key driver for success, as the messaging app has recorded 57.37% growth in calls in 2021, with 31% increase in the use of messages. Group chats grew 17% while group chat messages saw a growth…

Two years into the pandemic, a number of organizations have gone back to the drawing board to work their way around the unprecedented changes to stay afloat. For SM Development Corporation (SMDC), however, it was an opportunity to serve the community better through thoughtful planning and designs. Committed to building a nation of homeowners, the leading real estate company puts the community at the center of everything they do—including its architecture. By keying in on people’s evolving needs, SMDC is considerate of the times, continuing to adapt to deliver comfort and convenience through their properties. Testament to this was how…

Chimeraland, the new and vast open-world fantasy game published by Level Infinite, has seen a favourable reception in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. Filipino players have flocked to both the PC and Mobile (iOS/Android) platforms of the game since the January 6 launch. Extra servers were brought online to cater to new players as the game’s popularity grows. Despite the limited five-country launch, Chimeraland is generating significant buzz among Filipinos in online communities on Discord, Facebook, and other social channels. The game’s official Discord channel has grown to over 10,000 members…

Nothing’s sweeter than being able to reap the rewards of your hard work. All those hours you’ve put in and lessons you’ve learned in the process, have made you the person you’ve always aspired to be—someone capable of turning dreams into reality. Start living your best life by investing in a home where life mirrors your success. Rising in the dynamic and highly urbanized city of Las Piñas is SM Development Corporation (SMDC)’s Twin Residences, a premium property designed to balance the needs of modern living, in a luxurious space that says you’ve made it. Here’s how SMDC’s Twin Residences…

The Philippine banking industry was not spared from the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Banks incurred major losses due to the economic slump caused by the lockdown from suffering loan defaults, to interest rate cuts, and deficits, among others. Despite these, the banking sector remained resilient and unwavering. The Philippine Business Bank (PBB) was one of the banking institutions in the country which proved that with their relentless resolve to provide financial services, all the difficulties are manageable. And through the support of a reliable partner, every obstacle and downturn are surmountable. “The organization’s vision is always to be able…

After debuting with her massive self-love anthem “Ako Naman Muna” last year, young folk-pop artist Angela Ken makes another bold statement this 2022 through her new single “It’s Okay Not To Be Okay.” The singer-songwriter, who is currently gracing the cover of Spotify EQUAL Philippines playlist, talks about reassurance in her latest musical offering, which was inspired by the King of Talk Boy Abunda’s trending question in Binibining Pilipinas 2021, “When is it okay not to be okay and when is it not okay to be okay?” The question circulated and stirred many discussions online, encouraging Boy to produce a…