Author: Team Orange

Jollibee has been delighting and making Filipinos laugh with their new JolliSavers series of comedic commercials, but they’re not done yet! The country’s #1 fast food chain drives home the fact that being happy need not be expensive—it’s sulit-sarap, even—with the last ad of their three-part JolliSavers commercial series. The third video sees a woman trying a sample of an anti-aging cream at a beauty store, discovering that its price is nothing short of astronomical. She asks the salesperson if the anti-aging cream can make her look really young, going to a high school version of her, then an elementary school…

Ripple, the leading provider of enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions for global payments, announced today the launch of RippleNet’s first live On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service implementation in Japan, in collaboration with SBI Remit Co., Ltd, the largest money transfer provider in Japan and one of the leading mobile wallet services in the Philippines, Coins.ph. This expanded partnership will see SBI Remit connect with Coins.ph and digital asset exchange platform SBI VC Trade on RippleNet for faster and more affordable cross-border payments from Japan to the Philippines. With ODL now available in Japan, RippleNet customers can leverage the digital asset XRP…

“Idol Philippines” finalist FANA fully displays her edgy musicality in her debut single “Tawa-Tawa,” a spirited clapback aimed at those who repeatedly lie and cheat in relationships. The song, released under Star Music, lyrically captures the emotions of someone who has reached her breaking point with a manipulative cheater. This moment of realization takes a sharp turn as the singer shifts to profess how the negative experience has now become a source of empowerment—to the point where she can just laugh about it.  FANA flaunts her heavenly harmonies and striking charisma in “Tawa-Tawa,” composed by KIKX Salazar and ABS-CBN Music…

Moisture and hydration are your lips’ best friends. Keeping your lips healthy and moisturized by applying a lip balm regularly is as important as using a serum on your face and lotion on your body. Lips don’t lie. They don’t have oil glands like other parts of our skin. The skin there is also thinner, so your puckers need extra care. Lip care is part of self-care, that’s a fact. The goal of lip care is for you to have healthy lips that say more than just words. Having healthy and kissable lips is attractive. Moist and full lips make…

Participants in the webinar entitled “Accelerate Digital Economy for Inclusive Integration in Asia Pacific – Connecting Digital Industries in Pandemic” called for leveraging digital opportunities to build an inclusive ecosystem and promoting regional integration, which is particularly important while still combating the pandemic. A digital economy is increasingly perceived as the way to overcome disruptions caused by COVID-19. Representatives and thought leaders from governmental, industrial and academic sectors across Asia Pacific joined a virtual conversation organized by Huawei to explore the multiple facets of digital economy, from a market, technology, inclusiveness and sustainability perspective. Based on digital knowledge and infrastructure,…

You already know that you need to use sunscreen daily because sun damage causes skin aging. But really, you should use sunscreen so you can have fun in the sun. So, whether it’s for anti-aging or to prevent painful sunburn, use a sunscreen. Your skin will thank you for it! So, what should you look for in a sunscreen? You only have one face, and you need to protect it well, so your checklist is probably long. Broad spectrum protection and a sun protection factor of SPF 30 or higher are already given. And what else? You probably want a…

As an archipelago, the Philippines has always been a premier tourist destination. Its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and beautiful sceneries are dream destinations for many, earning various citations from travel organizations and publications all over the world. But due to the mobility restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the Philippine tourism industry has been at a complete standstill since last year. This led EON Trust Central (ETC), in partnership with market research firm Tangere, to conduct and publish the Quick Pulse study Zooming in on the Filipino Traveler, which aims to unveil the Filipinos’ sentiments regarding travel and the reasons behind…

Global technology leader Xiaomi has just announced its upcoming Xiaomi Fans Appreciation Day in partnership with Lazada on Xiaomi’s LazMall Super Brand Day. The special one–day-only online campaign will be happening on August 3 and aims to reward Xiaomi Fans and customers for their support over the years. Fan favorite Xiaomi smart products such as Redmi Note 10, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop Pro, selected Mi TV P1 series and many more can be purchased at amazing deals exclusively on Xiaomi’s official LazMall flagship store! At Xiaomi, fans have always held a special place and have been a big part of the…

Complementing the initiatives of local government units (LGUs) in fortifying digital technology to manage the pandemic, PLDT Enterprise announced its partnership with the City of Pasig that will extensively interconnect the city and aid in its COVID-19 response initiatives with digital services in a brief partnership launching program last May 2021. Pasig City has been lauded as one of the model cities in terms of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To further amplify its efforts, Pasig City has recently availed of PLDT Enterprise’s extensive connectivity and communication services to be used in its offices, vaccination sites, and buses. PLDT…

After taking an indefinite hiatus from social media, acclaimed artist Juan Karlos returns with a new single that showcases a more laid-back, stripped-down approach in terms of songwriting and production. Released digitally, “Boston” revisits an old memory with a former flame, and runs with the fictional idea of “what could have been” if decisions in life were done differently. The song also documents that lingering bittersweet feeling of longing that, because of circumstances beyond control, cannot persist.

Wellness footwear company, FitFlop, announced that it has appointed MAP Active Philippines, Inc. as its new distributor in the Philippines. MAP Active Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of PT MAP Indonesia, the leading lifestyle retailer and distributor in Southeast Asia, will take the reins from FitFlop’s previous Philippine distributor, Primer Group, as it re-launches into the local market in October 2021. “We are thrilled to announce this new partnership with MAP Active to reinvigorate the FitFlop brand in the Philippines,” said Margaret Ma, GM of FitFlop APAC. “Their longstanding expertise and knowledge of the local market combined with our innovative footwear…