Author: Team Orange

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to become increasingly widespread and organizations are ever becoming more reliant on AI systems for critical decision-making. With this, there is a need for a framework that will guide them in ensuring that they are able to implement their AI initiatives responsibly. Recognizing this need, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) released a report that will act as a guide on how responsible AI can be enforced on the greater industrial level. The contents of the report were based on a collaborative initiative with the Gradient Institute called Project AI Trust, which has enabled the Bank…

Progressive urban brand 0917 Lifestyle of Globe joins the battle against single-use plastics by collaborating with Revolve, a Philippine-based social enterprise. The partnership came out with a product line that utilizes recycled polyethylene tetraphyte (RPET) bottles to help reduce harmful plastic waste in the environment. Revolve produces corporate merchandise from RPET bottles and has supported Globe in various sustainability initiatives and environmental advocacies in the past. RPET takes old plastic materials, usually plastic bottles, and extracts the core PET ingredient, which can be turned into reusable textile. The milestone collaboration for 0917 Lifestyle’s sustainability initiative integrates the innovative use of…

Sony Music Philippines remains committed in strengthening its world-class repertoire with the addition of iconic and prolific hip-hop artists HBOM, REN, and Michael Bars. In its bid to shine a spotlight on the genre’s movers and shakers, the record label promises to introduce these new music discoveries to the streaming generation through its sustainable promotional, marketing, and artist development efforts. The new roster is led by celebrated hip-hop veteran HBOM, who has made a remarkable contribution to the industry as an artist, entrepreneur, songwriter/composer, and music visionary. With over 8 million streams across all music platforms worldwide and four acclaimed…

Known for its pristine beaches and mesmerizing dive spots, the Philippines once again stood out after the 28th World Travel Awards recognized the country as this year’s leading beach and diving destination in Asia. Following the easing of travel restrictions, some of the country’s top beach destinations including Boracay, Siargao, and El Nido have already reopened to local travellers. Filipinos are already making plans for their next trip to popular hotspots Panglao, Anda, Balicasag, Anilao, Malapascua, Moalboal, and Puerto Galera. While beaches and diving sites are incredibly popular during summertime – an end-of-year trip might just be what you need…

Many of us have things we keep in our homes even though we don’t use them anymore. While this may seem harmless at first, this can lead to a cramped home that’s stressful to manage over time. This is one of the primary reasons behind the passion project of RLC Residences called “Minimize Waste, Maximize Space.” This program, the first of its kind in the residential industry, was crafted in partnership with Humble Sustainability to encourage homeowners to declutter responsibly instead of keeping unused things at home or disposing of them in harmful ways. Forging The Partnership Recognizing the need…

It’s that time of the year again for the most-awaited and exciting beer festival in the country – San Miguel Oktoberfest! This year, San Miguel is giving away up to P100 million in prizes via the new Instant GCashPanalo Under-the-Crown Promo. Beer lovers can win GCash rewards of up to P5,000 simply by buying participating San Miguel Beers from September 1 – December 31, 2021. You can join in on the fun if you’re 18 years old and above. Simply buy any participating San Miguel Beer, look for the 8-digit alphanumeric code under the crown or beer cap and scan…

Gary Valenciano makes his debut on Kumu via his official account @garyvalenciano on November 6 (Saturday) at 8:45 p.m. as he partners with the popular Filipino community streaming platform in line with his on-going advocacy to promote prayer as the very first Asian ambassador of the US-based Pray.com mobile app and website. Pray.com is the world’s leading app for daily prayer and Bible-based audio content as it was launched in 2017 with a mission to grow faith and cultivate a community. Today, Pray.com now reaches more than 10 million people globally through its mobile app and website. It is the…

Joyful shopping season is here as OPPO offers up to 56% off on select gadgets during the much-awaited 11.11 online brand sale in Shopee and Lazada on November 11. Get the best deals on your favorite OPPO smartphones, including A15 (3GB), A15s, A16 (3GB), A54 (6GB), A74 5G, Reno5, Reno5 5G, and select IoT accessories such as Enco Buds, and OPPO Band B1 all in store for you during 11.11 sale. Starting November 5 you can start collecting store vouchers amounting to Php 200 for every minimum spend of Php 9,999 and Php 400-off for a minimum purchase of Php…

Awaken your taste buds and get your hands on comfort food that satisfies your desire for fast casual dining with the new player on the block – Diner 55, which opens its doors to serve that classic diner fare on November 4. Born out the desire of the owner to bring great food to people, Diner 55 is proving that it is never too late to turn your dream into a reality even at 55. Jean Dumago-Descallar, owner of Diner 55, pushed her dream forward when some people were already telling it was too late. But for her, it’s always…

As most successful artists will tell you, instead of taking the time-out to step-back and marvel at your creations – keep the momentum going and the creative juices flowing, and simply keep at it… and you’ll find that the results will surprisingly be even bigger than you could ever have imagined. Which is exactly the reason why Philippine P-Pop Idol group Press Hit Play is on an unstoppable trajectory to the top: they aren’t stopping in their tracks to smell the proverbial roses, but intensely bent on fulfilling both the vision and mission they have set-out to complete in the…

As we come to grips with our new reality, we acquire a better understanding of what it takes to continue moving forward. This includes having a qualified leader who does not simply go with the flow, but leads. A courageous and competent leader able to navigate uncharted territories and bring the team to new heights. Chief Finance Officers today, in particular, stand at a crossroads. Either remain tunnel-visioned in handling a company’s financial performance, or broaden one’s horizons and step up to the evolving demands of the job. From a support role to a leader driving strategic relevance. From number-cruncher…