Author: Team Orange

In the face of adversity, Filipinos have always risen above every challenge by fostering the spirit of bayanihan. This spirit of community and togetherness is what Shopee recognized and strived for when it first launched Shopee Bayanihan — its umbrella CSR arm that aims to harness the power of technology to serve its customers, sellers, partner riders, and all Filipinos across the country. Today, Shopee Bayanihan continues to evolve as a multifaceted program with various initiatives that cater to the needs of Filipinos. Each of these initiatives are grounded in its main mission to better the lives of the underserved…

With the continued uptick in the adoption of mobile banking in Asia Pacific (APAC), global cybersecurity company Kaspersky warns of more attacks against Android and iOS devices. Particularly, active monitoring shows the notorious Anubis Trojan now delivers a combination of mobile banking Trojan with ransomware functionalities to its target smartphones. Mobile banking Trojans are one of the most dangerous species in the malware world. This type of threat steals money from mobile users’ bank accounts usually by disguising the Trojans as legitimate apps to lure people into installing the malware. Kaspersky’s elite researcher – Suguru Ishimaru – zeroed in on…

UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, and SouthBank, a rural bank based in Cagayan de Oro, entered into a strategic alliance to provide customer-centric and inclusive digital financial services to more Filipinos in Mindanao. Under the agreement, i2i, the banking-as-a-service venture of UBX, will expand SouthBank’s financial services to the countryside, empowering the rural bank with the technology to offer digital financial solutions to its customers and clients. With the partnership, SouthBank is able to beef up its native mobile application called SBPay, a platform that equips users with financial tools that they can use via their…

The rainy season is once again upon us. And yes, it is that time of the year again when umbrellas and raincoats are necessities whenever we go out to avoid getting wet. However, this also means that common coughs, colds, and flu are even more prevalent. For instance, the rhinovirus, commonly known as the cold virus, thrives in a low-temperature environment, according to a study spearheaded by Yale. The same research also revealed that a person’s immune response is minimized when the body’s temperature is lower than normal. That is why we need an extra effort to strengthen our immunity…

Laos reopened its borders to international tourists on 9 May, dropping all testing and quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers. Since then, interest in the country has grown, with an increase in visitors of over 50% by the end of June leading to a surge in demand for organized tours and renewed hope for the coming high season. Coinciding with the end of the monsoon rains, Laos traditionally sees visitor numbers rise in October, and travel operators across the country are now racing to further certify tour guides and drivers to cope with the anticipated influx of tourists. To date, over…

The past few years have seen the emergence of the concept of self-care as something critical to a person’s life. People are beginning to see the choice to slow down and be kinder to one’s self as one they may need to make in a challenging world. For singer and songwriter Elha Nympha, her own take on this idea arises from her desire to reassure herself in the light of a difficult situation. Together with James Narvaez and Tiny Corpuz, she worked on the song “Pahinga,” her latest single under Republic Records Philippines. One catalyst of self-care is questioning whether…

Healthcare is an essential part of life. It is at the focal point of every individual, family, and community. According to the World Health Organization, investing in basic healthcare is necessary for many nations to expand access for the most vulnerable, create more just societies, and support economic development. When the pandemic hit, it further underscored how important it is for the local community to have easy access to the right medical resources, tools, supplies, and equipment. This presents investment opportunities that will support the need to serve the growing demands for the health sector.

Agile, flexible, and forward-thinking. In the middle of a disruptive and life-changing pandemic, these key traits kept real estate developer Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC) on track towards achieving their goals, some of which have now seen full completion and turnover to its stakeholders despite the challenges faced by the industry. By the first half of the year 2022, reservation sales were already 4.7x more than what it was one year prior with projections pointing to 170% growth by year-end.

So you’ve matched and the vibe is off the charts – pang box office! You want to know where things are headed and if you have a genuine connection. By keeping an eye out for ‘green flags’, you can get a read of where it’s all going. Green flags are the healthy and promising signs a match gives to indicate they are a legitimately good person. When your date makes you feel comfortable and happy – green flag it! Here’s some of the main green flags to look out for that would suggest you’re onto a winner.

Nokia has today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting enterprises in the Philippines in their digital transformation journey and advancing the nation’s Industry 4.0 roadmap. At a roundtable held today in Taguig City, Metro Manila, the company also offered key insights into ongoing 5G trends and developments, and how, as the next generation of connectivity, 5G will accelerate Filipino enterprises’ digital transformation and help sustain the nation’s growth during its Industry 4.0 strategy. The Philippines was one of the earliest Southeast Asian nations to take a lead in 5G deployment. 5G is a key enabler for the Philippines’ digital transformation journey,…

Mention chocolate drink and surely, the image of a soothing, smooth, creamy and delectable cup of yummy goodness comes to mind. Chocolates give us the happy hormones we all deserve. But do you know that chocolates contain powerful antioxidants such as flavonols that could ward off inflammation and shield us from cell damage? Apart from this, chocolates also contain prebiotics which could generate friendly bacteria in our gut. Prebiotics are specialized plant fibers that act like fertilizers that stimulate the growth of good bacteria. These help produce nutrients for our colon cells, which make up for a healthier digestive system.