Author: Team Orange

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, together with the Philippines’ FinTech Alliance.ph, the premier trade association digital players in the country’s digital finance sector, today announced the launch of the Fintech Industry Sandbox Program, a new initiative designed to increase local financial institutions’ access to inclusive digital finance. The first-of-its-kind program, in support of the Philippines’ massive digitalization initiatives of the country’s regulators: the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), enables local businesses in the finance sector to explore the use of advanced cloud computing products and FinTech services…

Globe encourages its customers to further support sustainable living and contribute to reversing environmental damage through two eco-friendly subscriber identification module (SIM) options – the eSIM and Eco-SIM. With its very small size, the effect of SIM cards on the environment may seem insignificant. However, their combined weight represents an estimated 20,000 tons of plastic and other polymers consumed each year. The situation prompted Globe to look for alternatives that meet its ambition to cut electronic and plastic waste and reduce carbon footprint. The company is at the forefront of environmental sustainability, enabling programs that support climate action.

Cities across the globe remain to be the most desirable places for people to live in because it offers residents instant access to anything and everything. Imagine being close to all your favourite malls, restaurants, entertainment establishments, and retail stores. You’ll never want to leave your neighbourhood! For upwardly-mobile Filipinos who always want to be near all the action, there is nothing better than living in the middle of it all than at SM Development Corporation (SMDC)’s Fame Residences. This premier development has received industry recognition from the Property Guru Philippines Property Awards, winning the Best Mid-End Condo Development in…

This February, play times are made more exciting as Jollibee introduces the JolliBots—a new set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys featuring Jollibee mascots in a robot-themed concept! The latest toy lineup from the no. 1 fast-food chain allows kids to play with their favorite Jollibee mascots and have them transform into the products they represent. Jolly kids and kids-at-heart can retract both arms of the Chickenjoy Bucket and flip its lid to reveal Jollibee. They can also move the upper corners of the Jolly Spaghetti box to see Hetty inside. Meanwhile, the fries from the robotized Jolly Crispy Fries box…

Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has invested over P100 million to intensify its network security systems as part of efforts to help make the internet a safer place, especially for children. To date, over 20,000 websites featuring child sexual abuse imagery have been blocked on the Converge network, effectively curbing the heavy traffic to these illicit sites that has been averaging 1,200 hits per minute, according to internal data. “We are committed to ensure that our network is ironclad against illicit content, especially those harmful to children. Schemes to spread this criminal content evolve with technology and…

Data from AirAsia Philippines shows that the uptick in COVID-19 cases in January has not affected domestic travel as the airline recouped 42% of its pre-COVID flight frequency this month. The World’s best low-cost airline showed a huge climb in capacity for the month of January 2022 versus 2021 after recording an increase of 182%. Seats sold for said month also increased by 200% as compared to the same month in the previous year. Moreover, load factor has increased by 10%. Caticlan, Cebu and Tacloban still dominated the top destinations for both leisure and essential travels. AirAsia Philippines has started…

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) is thrilled to announce that eight (8) universities are moving forward to the second phase of the Grand Prix Hack Sprint Edition, the second leg of the recent Students’ PR Congress. These are De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Far Eastern University, Holy Angel University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Beda University, Saint Louis University, University of the Philippines – Los Baños and University of the Philippines – Manila. These universities successfully advanced after participating in the first phase of the initiative wherein students (1 team per school comprised of 3…

SKY Fiber is launched its new set of Super Speed Plans on February 1 to deliver on consumers’ need for inexpensive plans with reliable internet connection. “While we all continue to adapt to the new normal, we cannot deny the significance of having a good quality internet connection at home. As an internet service provider, SKY Fiber wants quality internet connection to be accessible to more Filipinos. With our new Super Speed Plans, we have enhanced the speeds of our best value plans bundled with the WiFi Mesh without compromising its affordability,” James Dumlao, SKY’s head of Consumer Products Group,…

Why aren’t we enough for the people we love? Why do they leave us or don’t love us back? Angelica Panganiban explores the why’s of heartbreak in iWantTFC’s original series “The Goodbye Girl” with Loisa Andalio, Barbie Imperial, Maris Racal, and Elisse Joson as they navigate their journey to healing after facing rejection, indifference, and pain. Based on the book of the same name by best-selling author Noreen Capili, “The Goodbye Girl” illustrates the five types of heartbroken women while sharing valuable lessons on how to conquer heartbreak and coming out of it stronger, wiser, and better.

The saying that moms always know best has always been true for generations. Whatever the family needs—especially the kids—moms always give those that pass their strictest and most stringent standards. Iya Villana-Arellano, TV host and mom of three (soon to be four!), is no different. She gives her all in all her pursuits, but no matter how busy her schedule gets, she always makes sure that her family only gets the best. Whenever Primo, Leon or Alana crave for that chocolate-y goodness, Iya most definitely chooses the Red Ribbon Triple Chocolate Roll.

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) held a virtual media roundtable discussion with the ECCP President, Lars Wittig, last 31 January 2022. The discussion presented ECCP’s views on the Philippine economy for 2021 and 2022, as well as the Chambers milestones and plans, upcoming flagship events, and legislative and economic reform priorities. The event also emphasized the Chamber’s efforts in strengthening ties with private sector and government partners, European Chamber regional counterparts and fueling the growth of ECCP members in their regional offices. Wittig affirmed that the Chamber has continued to provide support to the European-Philippine business…