Author: Team Orange

PLDT Inc. mobile services arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has seen more users switching to its network during the first 10 days of the implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP). Launched last Sept. 30, MNP enables Filipino mobile users to switch to another mobile service provider without having to change their mobile number, a service meant to give customers greater freedom and flexibility. Smart noted that two out of three MNP requests it had processed during the period were for porting into its network, with mobile users citing a better network experience as their primary consideration. One such customer is…

Moira Dela Torre has been the most-streamed Filipino artist on Spotify for a few years now. Her “Paubaya” music video, uploaded on Youtube on February 15 of this year, reached over thirty-one million views as of this writing. With millions of followers on her social media accounts, Moira has become one of the most recognized in the local entertainment industry. Many do not know that Moira has been battling psoriasis since her high school days. Psoriatic disease, when visible on the skin, carries a strong stigma on patients. Many patients prefer to hide their conditions for fear of being ostracized…

Children between 2 and 11 years pay only 25% of adult fare for flights to Dubai during Expo Host of other enticing offers await travelers visiting highly acclaimed family-friendly city Emirates reveals top source markets for families planning visits to Dubai this winter, with more than 50% planning stays of more than one week Emirates is pulling out all stops to make a vacation in Dubai during Expo 2020 a family affair. The airline has rolled out a special offer on children’s tickets to Dubai, in addition to a host of other added-value incentives to ensure a memorable experience in…

Block Tides, a company empowering block chain technology, will hold its fifth anniversary for a cause this coming Saturday, October 23, 4-8 pm at the Okada Manila. This year’s event, made possible with Vention App, aims to gather leaders of the emerging blockchain community as it focuses on how such industry will help the country’s economy and promote high-quality learning for its supporters. On top of that is the initiative to directly help out people struggling amidst the pandemic. The award-winning firm leads in serving as a role model by helping out those facing the challenges of an ongoing pandemic.…

Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced today that they will be introducing an exclusive 6-month free Apple Music subscription for all Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers powered by the country’s fastest mobile network. Smart customers may claim this by simply logging in to their updated GigaLife App and activating the offer to start enjoying Apple Music’s incredible catalog of 75 million songs, ad-free. Designed for music lovers, Apple Music offers thousands of songs in immersive Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos providing listeners a revolutionary experience that brings true multidimensional sound and clarity — now with Dynamic…

Among the many possible treatments that scientists are studying to battle symptoms of COVID-19, virgin coconut oil has been found effective in reducing and preventing the progression of symptoms as well as providing relief. To help boost the immune system of Filipinos and those who are battling the virus, Coco Mama has launched its very own Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. To mark the timely introduction of this new product, the brand donated 500 bottles of Coco Mama Organic Virgin Coconut Oil to the local government unit of Manila City, to quarantine facilities and hospitals, for the use of Covid-19 patients…

BBDO Guerrero won the Grand Prix for Design (Packaging) with The Dissolving Bottle at the Kinsale Shark Awards 2021, making it the first ever Philippine-based entry to ever win a Grand Prix. The Kinsale Shark Awards is an annual Ireland-based festival that rewards creative thinking and outstanding work in the field of advertising, digital, design, short films, and music videos. The intitiave features a clever redesign of the shampoo bar into the shape of a shampoo bottle, differentiating it from soap bars that look the same. The campaign aims to reduce ocean pollution and promote more sustainable practices with a…

Rising artist Recio goes on a phase of self-exploration and mindless decisions in his self-penned single “Price O’ Love.” The alternative rap track, newly released under Tarsier Records, narrates the struggles the singer-songwriter-producer faced when he was searching for something more in life and was trying to fathom what self-love really means.

Ask any heavy cigarette smoker and they’re bound to tell you that quitting the nasty habit is one of the most difficult goals to achieve, often causing withdrawal symptoms that typically include anxiety and irritability as well as headaches and fatigue. Those who claim to have quit cold turkey have always been a minority. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) of the United States mentions two reasons why quitting smoking is hard: first, your brain has to get used to not having nicotine around. Second, you have to get used to daily routines that no longer involve the frequent urge…

Globe, together with its over 85 million subscribers raised more than P 13.4 million worth of donations to aid health and wellness, education, environment protection, unemployment and hunger, disaster response, and child safety advocacies from the #GDayEveryday celebrations last September. Donations were raised through Globe Rewards’ many activities that catered to its Globe and TM customers, including G Music Fest, an online concert and an intimate Q&A segment with the artists; G Legends Cup, an amateur gaming tournament for Mobile Legends players; G Super Sale, and G Chance the Raffle, and on-ground rewards programs. Globe’s #GDayEveryday campaign celebrated the long-standing…

It has been a couple of unprecedented years of global disruption which has left many businesses at a loss. Nevertheless, certain industries have proven to be quite resilient amidst the pandemic, and one of the best examples is Shared Services Centers. According to the Board of Investments Philippines, the country is seen as one of the established locations for Shared Services which has grown significantly especially for Financial Services, Insurance, etc. HR Consulting Firm Mercer revealed that the Shared Services industry in the country showed the most positive hiring outlook last 2019 with 70% of companies in this sector looking…