Author: Team Orange

Globe, the country’s pioneer in fifth-generation (5G) technology, is set to break more barriers and create new opportunities for customers with the launch of its UNLI 5G offers across Globe Prepaid, Postpaid, Platinum, and TM. Committed to driving more customers to have an elevated mobile experience with the latest 5G technology, the network group’s latest venture is to make 5G more accessible and affordable with these latest promo offers as well as an expansive list of 5G devices and mobile handsets. With the new UNLI 5G offers, Globe Prepaid customers can enjoy the benefits of 5G technology if they subscribe…

PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is the country’s fastest 5G network in the Philippines for the first half of 2021, according to the latest report by Ookla®, the global leader in internet testing and analytics. Smart has also reasserted its dominance as the Philippines’ fastest mobile network for the fourth year in a row, based on analysis by Ookla of tests taken with Speedtest® covering the first half of 2021. Smart won the Fastest Mobile Network Award with a Speed ScoreTM of 44.70, a big leap from previous year where Speed ScoreTM was at 24.99, based on 4,949,931 user-initiated tests taken with Speedtest in the…

After a year into the pandemic, most office workers in the Philippines have realized one thing: you don’t need to work out of an office cubicle. Some who have grown weary of being cooped indoors are now catching up with what digital nomads have been doing for a while – calling beachside villas, mountain cabins and countryside stays their new offices. As the flexibility to work and live from anywhere continues to grow, being able to determine a listing’s wifi speed before booking is a must-have not only for digital nomads, but also for remote workers, creatives, road schoolers, traveling…

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has set up a COVID-19 quarantine facility for its employees and their immediate family. The TCS Philippines Health Centre – COVID Quarantine Facility is located at Quezon City and, with support from Healthway, will serve as a 24/7 offsite medical facility for TCS associates for the next three months with complete medical services in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Health. Committed to nourishing and improving quality of life for its employees and the community, TCS continues to support both its…

Back-to-school bargain hunters who need a brand-new cellphone in time for class opening should not miss out on the massive discounts from leading smartphone brand vivo at the Shopee 8.8 Sale. From August 8 to 9, vivo shoppers can enjoy up to P4,000 price reduction on select phone models, including the V20, Y12s, and Y20s G (4+128). The ultra-slim vivo V20, with a standard retail price of PHP19,999, will be available at the Shopee 8.8 Sale at a reduced price of only PHP16,999, plus a P1,000 OFF voucher – for a massive total discount of PHP4,000! Well-loved as a solid…

If you love the thrill of discovering the best deals and discounts, you need to check out Shopee’s flash deals. Flash deals offer big price drops, but here’s the catch—you’ll have to be quick about it, since these are available in limited quantities for a limited time only. Until August 8, plenty of exciting promos await at the Shopee 8.8 Mega Flash Deals Sale. If you’re shopping for essentials for your family during this time, you can enjoy discounts up to 90% off and more exclusive deals such as: Midnight Flash Deals Since flash deals are limited, you’ll have to…

For his trailblazing efforts in scaling inclusive digital finance in the country, the prestigious London-based Financial Times-owned international monthly publication ‘The Banker’ hailed Lito Villanueva, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation’s (RCBC) executive vice president and chief inclusion and innovation officer, as the Chief Innovation Officer of the Year in the recently concluded Innovation in Digital Banking Awards 2021. Villanueva, who heads RCBC’s Digital Enterprise and Innovation Group, has been at the helm of RCBC’s digital transformation since his onboarding in 2019. He led RCBC’s digital banking innovations, including the massive deployment of its mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) terminal-based neighborhood ATMs called ATM…

After including members of the biking community into the foodpanda delivery service, it is now welcoming e-scooter riders into its team. This will help foodpanda continue to offer fast and convenient food deliveries to its customers while providing the members of the e-scooter community a source of income. foodpanda recently launched the e-scooter service with 25 riders in Makati and BGC. This will be a good opportunity for those who want to pioneer the service that is perfect for safe, fast, and efficient deliveries of 1 to 2 kms. There will be an onboarding process with a distribution of free…

Best known for his TV drama roles, actor Marlo Mortel showcases his love for music and his craft in songwriting with a new single under PolyEast Records. The record label has recently dropped the new song titled “Bituin” via all streaming platforms. Marked as his second release this 2021, Marlo said, “I wrote this song for my best friend who now lives in Vietnam. We have always found peace in nature. It’s all about noticing that light amid the darkness. You know that feeling you get, when at the end of a busy day or when life throws a lot…

Globe assures its customers that it will continuously deliver service support and #ExtraCareAtHome despite the new lockdown. The IATF announced Metro Manila will be placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) starting 06 August 2021 to 20 August 2021 to curb the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. Easier service-related transactions using digital channels Globe keeps its digital channels operational 24/7 including GCash, GlobeOne, and Globe At Home apps so customers have access to their needs from buying load, tracking of data and promos, quick troubleshooting of issues, and reporting customer service concerns, while remaining safe at home. Download the apps…

Children now have more ways to learn at home as they prepare for the coming school year with Knowledge Channel’s “School At Home” programs that are now available on kumu and Facebook Live at 11 AM from Monday to Friday. Monday is Filipino Day as Teacher Michelle continues her storytelling and art activities in Wikaharian Online World. Tuesday is with Team Lyqa as she teaches learning tips and hacks. Wednesday is a back-to-back livestream of Kuya Kim Atienza’s Knowledge on the Go followed by Math Talks with Robi Domingo. Thursday is for Money Lessons with FQ Mom and Sons. Friday is for…