Author: Team Orange

Filipino singer-songwriter and producer Fern. has finally dropped his new single “Kagandahan,” a minimalist pop tune that tackles the overwhelming feeling of being surrounded by beauty, and how people are afraid of it going away. Released under Island Records Philippines, fern.’s latest jam is essentially stripped-down to the core, with its message offering a quiet, meditative space that doesn’t lose sight of what truly matters—even in the age of fast-paced modernity and fleeting romanticism. “Kagandahan is about the beauty of anything in this world,” the prolific young artist explains its meaning. “It talks about how we’re often scared of losing…

A couple new faces were among the old as the latest whale shark survey came to a close in Donsol. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines identified 58 individual whale sharks during the organizations’ 2021 population survey, held annually off the coast of Donsol. Of the 58 whale sharks spotted during the survey, 32 were returning individuals that had been recorded during previous surveys. The remaining 26 were new to the site and had never been recorded before in Donsol. The survey was conducted from March 27 to June 15, 2021 with a total of 27 days and…

Canalys, the leading global market research firm, launched its Q2 global smartphone market report in which Xiaomi took second place with a 17% share and an 83% YoY growth, surpassing Apple. Canalys expressed that Xiaomi is now transforming its business model from challenger to incumbent, with initiatives such as channel partner consolidation and more careful management in the open market. Canalys commented that Xiaomi’s new goal is to displace Samsung to become the world’s largest vendor. In a letter to all employees, Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, pointed out that becoming the World’s No. 2 is a…

Since last year, many of us might have spent more hours mindlessly scrolling on social media than ever before. Most of us even jumped on the TikTok bandwagon just to do something different and something cool. While we still enjoy fresh and entertaining content now and then, some have already become repetitive and boring. That’s why Mountain Dew Ice – one of the freshest lemon-lime drinks in the country – decided to give the usual content we see online a surprising and refreshing twist. Dew Ice launches its new campaign “Mas Cool ‘Pag May Dew Ice” through a series of…

The economic repercussions brought by the COVID-19 outbreak have further highlighted the need for businesses to be future-proof. While some companies struggled to adapt, others had the agility and flexibility to adjust amidst this period of uncertainty. But what does it really take to be future-proof? Industry experts addressed this question at the recent webinar entitled “E-Huddle” hosted by Eastern Communications, one of the premier telecommunications companies in the Philippines. Highlighting digital trends and best practices, Eastern’s E-Huddle was an avenue for businesses to learn how to cope and thrive in the now normal. Accelerate digitization Sharing his experience with…

EastWest Bank’s Komo takes another step in changing the way banking works for Filipinos through the Bank Certificate request feature. Do you ever find yourself sighing in frustration whenever you need to fulfill the long list of requirements for a loan, visa application, or set up your business? Though this doesn’t come often, we all can agree that the over-all process of requesting for a bank certificate takes just as long as any bank errand day. With that experience in mind, the thought of simply requesting for a bank certificate and receiving it in minutes sounds like a relief. A…

Dining at Peri-Peri just got more exciting and more satisfying with its Signature Peri Grupo Meal! Along with your favorite flavorful Peri-Peri treats, you also get P581 savings or 34% off in this bundle. The Signature Peri Grupo Meal bundle lets you #exPERIenceflavors as it includes 1 Whole Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, cooked to perfection in Peri-Peri’s charcoal grill and you have a choice of either Classic or Picante for your preferred spiciness. In addition, enjoy 1 Carbonara with Bread Sticks to share with your friends or family and they’ll surely love you for this special treat. Grab a fresh Sebastian…

Leading life insurer Pru Life UK’s Cha-Ching was conferred the Silver Asia-Pacific Stevie® Award in the Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Communications Category for digitizing financial learning among Filipino children and families at the 8th Annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards held virtually on July 14, 2021. Pru Life UK was recognized for digitizing Cha-Ching, its banner Corporate Social Responsibility program to continue its commitment to financial literacy in the Philippines despite the challenges in learning modalities caused by the global pandemic. Pru Life UK was recognized for pursuing its We DO Good (CSR) and We DO Digital (Innovation) pillars, adapting…

Content creators and celebrities have been taking to social media to share their emotional journey throughout lockdown, via selfie portraits. Dubbed #27EmotionsChallenge, these social media stars, including model Jessica Yang and Tiktok stars Dasuri Choi and Yanyan de Jesus to name a few, bared a full spectrum of their authentic emotions from the past year or so, including anxiety, confusion, triumph, and satisfaction, to encourage everyone to embrace every emotion they feel may it be good or bad. Each post featured a collage of selfies, representing their range of feelings captured with the OPPO Reno6’s powerful AI camera technologies, and…

Acclaimed Filipino artist Barbie Almalbis celebrates her 25th year in the music business with the release of her fourth studio album, Scenes From Inside—out today on all digital music platforms via 12 Stone Records and distributed by Sony Music Philippines. Derived from her experiences as a musician, a mom, a friend, a wife, and a pet lover during the time of quarantine, the 9-track concept album marks a new chapter in Almalbis’ challenging but colorful adult life. According to the award-winning multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, the process of making an album can be tedious at times, but for Scenes From Inside,…

New York-based Filipino singer-songwriter Ron Solis shares his personal journey in romantic relationships through his self-titled extended play record (EP) produced under Star Music, which consists of five original tracks that speak the universal language of love. “My feelings and experiences are genuinely my own. I do not label it as gay. It is human. My lyrics are a series of events that happened in my life and the mood of my memories are the melodies of the songs,” said Ron. The music artist—who grew up having to come to terms with his sexuality and idealized concept of love based…