Author: Team Orange

2021 has been nothing short of incredible for realme Philippines as it has achieved countless milestones that solidify its position in the industry. With the year coming to a close, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for the past three consecutive quarters once again showcased real strength with a successful 12.12 performance on both Lazada and Shopee. Dubbed as realme’s Big Year-Ender Sale, the brand’s 12.12 campaign proved its commitment to providing the best digital lifestyle experience to every Filipino and becoming one with the Squad this holiday season. realme offered discounts of as much as 62% OFF on selected…

This Christmas, PLDT Home gives tribute to Filipinos all over the world in a special video that celebrates the real and meaningful connections of families made possible by the power of the Internet. In a heartwarming 45-second video featuring the iconic and sentimental Yuletide ballad “Pasko na, Sinta ko”, PLDT Home puts a spotlight on the uniquely Filipino touch of celebrating Christmas by connecting with family and loved ones. Aired over PLDT Home’s social media channels, the video depicts how the Filipino tradition of coming home for Christmas transcends even distance as many rely on the internet to keep family…

According to Manulife’s recent study, 77% of Filipino Gen Zs are already researching about finance, and 92% of Gen Zs consider owning an insurance product in the next 1-2 years. These young Filipinos also shared that they are mostly interested in life, health, and variable unit-linked insurance (VUL) products. To respond to the increasing financial transformation of the younger generation, Manulife recently extended its financial literacy program Peso Smart University to include students from Ateneo de Manila, University of the Philippines-Diliman, and University of Santo Tomas, after its successful pilot run at De La Salle University last year. More than…

In the Philippines, the Christmas season starts as early as the ‘ber’ months hit and that means that come September, the countdown begins. Normally, Christmas carols can be heard from just about anywhere. Holiday decorations start to be seen in every city and barangay – from the usual lampposts and center islands, all the way to houses fully-decked with blinking colorful lights. Christmas is one of the seasons that Filipinos always look forward to, year after year. Even though going outdoors for long periods of time or flying out for vacations are not advisable just yet, enjoying the coming holidays…

Through creative agency BBDO Guerrero, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has released a new campaign that aims to inform new and existing customers of the promise of turning your dreams into reality with the most trusted bank in the country. BBDO Guerrero won this appointment following a competitive pitch. BPI has always been there for their customers, be they new or existing, whether they have joined the bank recently or will be with them in the next 5 years. BPI makes their goals a reality and it begins with one simple step – opening an account online in as…

ENHANCING COMMUNITIES. PIK Country Manager Mai Yang leads the official turn-over of planting materials to the Sambahayan Condominium community in Mandaluyong. The largest technology and homebuilding company in Russia and Europe and the Breakthrough Developer of the latest PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, PIK donated garden soil, seedlings of vegetables and ornamental plants for the community’s sustainable gardening. She was joined by Mandaluyong City District II Councilor and head of the environment committee Benjamin Abalos III, Mandaluyong City Environmental Management Department representatives Emmanuel Oblea, Jr. and Shirley Dizon, and Sambahayan Condominium Association President Jean Candelaria in the program.

With the social purpose tagline “Look Good Do Good Feel Great” launched in March 2021, Watsons has spread the word about sustainability to its employees and customers and forged partnerships with suppliers and nongovernment institutions to do its part in making the world a better place for everyone. The A.S. Watson Group is a purpose-driven company dedicated to social purpose over the past 180 years. The spirit of giving goes back to A.S. Watson’s first dispensary which provided free medicine to the needy and this is a spirit that lives on to this day. For the month of December, Watsons…

‘Tis the season to be jolly! For us Filipinos, exchanging gifts and spending time with our families and loved ones never gets old, and can never start too early. But if planning is not your strong suit, there’s still enough time to go gift shopping and plan virtual or IRL get-togethers in the weeks leading up to Christmas. If you have yet decided on what to give or do, say no more as we listed top gift ideas from Dasuri Choi and Blacklist International to make your holiday with your loved ones more Joy-Full.

The coming holidays will again be marked by reunions among many Filipino families but the ongoing pandemic continues to limit social interactions. Despite this, one of the many Christmas traditions that Filipinos will never give up is gift-giving. During this time, several communities will mount fundraising and gift-giving initiatives to bring joy to everyone during this festive occasion. Among the beneficiaries where communities can help are Bantay Bata and their Children’s Village program.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has unveiled its most advanced command and control center to date — the Operations Platform and Telecommunications Integrated Command Center (OPTIC), which now manages all information, communication, and technology (ICT) systems across the Company. The first of its kind among electricity distribution utilities in the country, the OPTIC is a state-of-the-art facility that aims to reduce unplanned downtime of critical ICT systems, increase productivity of employees, and enhance service delivery to Meralco customers. Operated by highly skilled ICT engineers, the OPTIC provides a centralized monitoring system that allows faster fault detection and restoration of technology…

The new year is almost here — a time to reflect and make positive changes to your lifestyle. This is the perfect chance to look back on your wellness, and how your environment highly affects your mood and happiness. As another year ends, an opportunity to shift your lifestyle unfolds. Why not consider a plant-powered lifestyle? It has a lot of benefits not just for your physical wellbeing but also for your mental health. Apart from the many benefits that you can experience from a sustainable lifestyle, it’s also another way of giving back to Mother Nature especially when you…