Author: Team Orange

Data analysis by Visa Consulting and Analytics highlights consumer spend trends in the Philippines during Valentine’s Day festivities Consumers likely to prioritize value and affordability this Valentine’s Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has released new insights into consumer behavior during February 2024. Visa Consulting & Analytics found that more active cards were used for transactions, indicating a change in how Filipinos are celebrating Valentine’s Day. The data shows an overall increase in transactions for February 2024 compared to February 2023, driven by more active card users. Despite the rise in transactions, the average amount spent per…

As enterprises increasingly adopt advanced Generative AI (GenAI) for security and efficiency, Globe is making notable progress in integrating this technology to streamline operations, optimize network performance, and elevate customer service. A GSMA outlook for 2025 showed that telco operators around the world are looking to AI in driving business objectives, including better customer experience and enhancing financial performance. Globe’s commitment in AI reflects these findings, according to Anton Bonifacio, Globe’s Chief AI Officer: “The integration of generative AI is central to our efforts to improve both our operational processes and the services we provide. AI enables us to drive…

How does climate change affect our lives and how can young people stay prepared? Leading life insurer Pru Life UK tackles these pressing questions in its educational comic book, “Maging Handa: A Story of Adaptation and Resilience Amid Climate Change.” The Philippines, highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, experiences around 20 tropical cyclones annually, with 8 to 9 making landfall. Studies link climate-related disasters to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, often worsened by social disruption, economic stress, and displacement. Up to 40% of survivors experience psychological distress within the first year, with some…

Kenvue, a global leader in health and wellness products, is collaborating with the Department of Health (DOH) supported by American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) to champion the importance of comprehensive oral care and reduce the alarming prevalence of oral health issues in the country. Together, they aim to create healthier, brighter smiles for all Filipinos. The current state of oral health in the Philippines remains a pressing public health concern. According to the 2018 National Survey on Oral Health (NSOH), 80 million Filipinos suffer from tooth decay, a staggering number that places the country among the highest…

World Kitchens, the newest and most exciting dining destination in the metro, is now open and ready to serve at Araneta City’s Gateway Mall 2. Inspired by the comfort food of the world, WORLD KITCHENS is a one-of-a-kind, first-of-its-kind 5-star dining destination created by Singapore’s food and beverage guru Andrew Tan Hock Lai. With 15 show kitchens and international chefs specializing in unique cuisines, this giant full-table-service restaurant offers a variety of international dishes at affordable prices. Serving great food at a single table, and using AI technology for seamless ordering, World Kitchens redefines dining as a global culinary experience.

Sony, an official technology partner of the NFL, will have more technology than ever capturing this year’s Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9th in New Orleans, Louisiana. In total, more than 240 Sony Cameras will be in and around the Caesars Superdome covering your favorite plays, replays, interviews, and celebrations – enhancing the fan engagement experience for the crowd on-site as well as the billions around the world who will watch the game and consume Super Bowl content after it is over. These cameras range from Sony’s professional broadcast models used…

The Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is calling on local designers to develop creative footwear designs that highlight Filipino identity, through storytelling, design, and materials. As part of the celebration of Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month, with the theme “Weaving Circularity”, the DOST-PTRI recently launched the 10th Filipino Footwear Design Competition, which will be a platform to highlight Filipino creativity and promote the local footwear industry in the country. “The local footwear industry may not currently match its previous level of international recognition and scale, but it is poised for a resurgence, driven by growing global…

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has urged the public to remain vigilant against task and prize scams, with fraudsters using increasingly deceptive tactics to target unsuspecting individuals through SMS and messaging apps. Task and prize scams are two of the most common schemes designed to deceive individuals and lead them into huge financial losses. Task scammers often impersonate representatives of notable brands such as Shopee Mall or Shopee’s HR Recruitment Team, luring victims with fake part-time or full-time job opportunities. These fraudsters initially assign seemingly simple tasks to gain victims’ trust before demanding monetary transfers,…

Now that it’s the beginning of February 2025, why not get yourself CHERRY Security Cameras to stay safe for the rest of the year? We have two options for you to choose from, or both! The CHERRY Smart SB Camera has 2 Motion Detection Modes (Intelligent Auto-Tracking and Smart Human Motion Detection) with a 1080P Full HD video quality and wide viewing angle for maximum security. With an Intelligent Auto-Tracking and 2.4GHz WiFi wireless connection, you can easily monitor your home no matter where you are located. Get yours on sale for PHP 1,100! The CHERRY Smart SB2 Camera has…

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is launching for the third year the Global Youth Action Fund, an award open to students ages 12 to 19 who have a project or idea designed to positively impact their community. The award will shine a light on the impressive work young people are doing around the globe and nurture future leaders and changemakers. The Global Youth Action Fund is open to students or student groups enrolled in any secondary school. Applications will be accepted between 3-28 February. Details can be found on the IB website. Students do not need to be enrolled at an…

With Isang Himala’s overwhelmingly positive critical run in the last quarter of 2024, one asks what’s next for CreaZion Studios? For 2025, CreaZion Studios outlines its biggest projects for the year’s first half. In these projects, the studio partnered with influential studios worldwide like Match Factory, KBS, Mubi, AGC, Blackbear Pictures and A24. International Movie Runs Starting the year strong, CreaZion Studios brings international films to Southeast Asian audiences. First, they’re offering re-runs of MUBI’s The Substance, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore, who recently won the 2025 Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female…