Author: Team Orange

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced it has opened the source code of Yun on Chip (YoC), its proprietary full-stack technology development platform for IoT devices. This initiative follows the company open-sourcing the XuanTie IP core series – the custom-built processors based on RISC-V instruction-set architecture – in October this year. “This announcement is further proof of our continuous support for the RISC-V software ecosystem and our commitment to the open-source community,” said Dr. Jing Yang, Senior Director of Ecosystem Development at Alibaba Group. “Opening up our technology development platform, along with the IP…

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, and global insurer AIG Philippines Insurance Inc, announced the launch of a new travel insurance featuring Covid-19 protection, exclusive to Visa Infinite cardholders in the Philippines. The travel insurance, which will be provided by AIG Philippines Insurance Inc., includes coverage for trip cancellations, travel inconveniences and medical expenses including Covid-19 medical expenses and allowances. The complimentary coverage is automatic for all for domestic and international trips between 4 December 2021 to 3 December 2022 paid for using Visa Infinite credit cards issued by Citibank, EastWest, Maybank, and RCBC Bankard. Terms and conditions apply.…

PLDT and Smart continues its Better Today conversations series on mental health, this time with Baguio City. Mental health professionals Riyan Portuguez and JP Silvestre, and advocate Claudia Barretto took part in the virtual event. Portuguez and Silvestre discussed suicide, coping mechanisms, prevention, and destigmatizing mental illness, especially among peers and within communities. Meanwhile, Barretto shared her personal experience as a mental health survivor and student. According to Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President Levy Lloyd Braza Orcales, the Local Government of Baguio aims to create a safe space and platform for the youth to discuss mental health. “We hope that this…

It’s Christmas time once again and while the celebrations this year are still different from the big get-togethers of the past, it doesn’t mean that Filipino families can’t find simple joys to revel in. In its newly released safety video, Jollibee again underscored how the brand upholds high standards of quality and safety across its entire operations, while letting customers remember the priceless moments shared with family and friends over great-tasting Jollibee food. Set to an original Jollibee Christmas tune, the video shows how families seeking the familiar joy of the holidays won’t have to compromise their “sarap, saya” experiences…

Reinforcing its commitment to fostering communities, McDonald’s Philippines through its charity of choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) shares the light to Filipino communities in need through initiatives that aim to create feel-good moments this holiday season. Through its Share the Light campaign this month, McDonald’s Kindness Kitchen is distributing over 7,000 meals to orphanages and its Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit (RMBB) beneficiaries nationwide. The Kindness Kitchen is a project of RMHC, which aims to continue to provide food for medical health workers and other front liners like the police, LGU volunteers and government agencies; and extend help to the…

Jollibee’s new Chick’nwich has definitely been making waves in the Philippines, especially with chicken sandwich fans who absolutely love the brand’s new level take on what is now a fast food staple. Along with the Chick’nwich itself is Jollibee’s fresh and equally new level ad that puts the product in a whole new light, a different way from the brand’s other products—and rightfully so, as the Chick’nwich is made to stand out from other chicken sandwiches in the Philippines and around the world. With the new Chick’nwich ad, Jollibee takes its marketing to the next level by recruiting some of…

Global leading information and communications technology (ICT) provider Huawei International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National University of Singapore Business Analytics Centre (NUS BAC) as part of its commitment to nurture talent and upskill students to help fill the talent gap in the technology sector. Huawei and NUS BAC seek to deepen the understanding of big data, cloud computing, and business analytics technologies, and their applications to the digital transformation of enterprises. This collaboration aims to empower students and researchers, giving them the opportunity to tap into Huawei’s expertise in ICT technology, software development and resources.

The pandemic caused a lot of stress to many of us and as the economy slowly open up, more and more people are getting confident in going out and getting their much-needed beauty treatments. MassageMNL now offers Thermage and intimate area whitening services right at the comforts of your own home. “We are also launching Beauty by MassageMNL that offers intimate whitening technology and thermage… for now”, Janine shared. Since MassageMNL is already offering wellness services at home, they are now adding new services so their loyal clientele can stay at home while getting the treatments they need. It is…

We’ve all seen them at one time or another, these AlphaKids: the ones who talk in a way that makes them seem a few years older than their peers, those who walk onto the playground and somehow have other kids trailing them and following their lead a few minutes later, or those who seem at home even among adults who keep asking themselves the question “How did this kid get so smart?” These are the kids that will go on to be natural leaders in school, within their group of friends, and even in the workplace. Even before they step…

MINO of WINNER has returned with a new concept of ‘Digital Gun Man’ proving his own music spectrum. Entitled “TO INFINITY.”, the third album was inspired by the famous line “To Infinity and Beyond” of the animation Toy Story and showcases his infinite love for his fans. Previously, YG explained that MINO’s second album is “really ‘MINO-like’ album and MINO’s identity itself.” Meanwhile, “TO INFINITY.” showed his confidence in this comeback album. He participated in the writing, composing, and arranging all songs that feature blends of his own hip-hop swag, sexy mood, and experimental sound. MINO mentions that this third album…

When one speaks of “intelligence”, it’s easy to focus on a narrow fragment that counts for cognitive learning. To many people, excellence in math, science, and reading is an evident indication of a child’s abilities. But while those areas of discipline are essential, well-rounded learning makes room for more than just static knowledge in words and numbers. The complexities of a child’s development also cater to their need to grow on their own, blossom in their relationships, and enrich their overall well-being. As a parents’ partner in raising a generation of healthy, smart kids with a heart, Enfagrow A+ Four…