Author: Team Orange

A VACCINE EXPERT reinforced high vaccine coverage and the suitability of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) as crucial strategies to reducing overall pneumococcal disease burden in the Philippines. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death of children below five years old in the Philippines. Globally, around 672,000 children die from pneumonia every year. This is equivalent to a child dying every 47 seconds. Dr. Olakunle Oladehin, a vaccine expert and current Regional Vaccines Medical Lead for GSK, stressed the importance of high vaccine coverage to ensure success of a vaccination program especially in the current context of the pandemic.

Car action blockbuster Seoul Vibe will release on August 26th, a Netflix movie revolving around the investigation of a VIP’s slush fund during the 1988 Olympics by a crew so-called “Sanggye-dong Supreme Team.” With a powerful cast ensemble featuring Yoo Ah-in, Ko Kyung-Pyo, and more, Seoul Vibe will deliver a package of stylish action, visuals, and music. The ‘88’-shaped skid marks in the released poster imply the 1988 setting and exhilarating car actions the movie will behold. Seoul Vibe features classic vehicles from 1988 together with trendy contemporary music, providing fans with a treat for both the eyes and the…

A hidden gem surrounded by the crystalline Sulu Sea, mesmerizing marine life, and radiant coral reefs, Banwa Private Island enthralls travelers seeking exclusive and unique adventures in a private sanctuary. With the arrival of world-class Iguana Commuter, Banwa Private Island has expanded the island escape experience. The Commuter model, being the most exclusive in the range of yachts from Iguana, is the first of its kind in Asia. Adding new dimension to immersive local activities, the sustainable, amphibious boat opens up access to new idyllic spots of North-eastern Palawan’s coastline to discover while enjoying the sheer thrill of the ride,…

“Hahayaan” is part of One Click Straight’s upcoming album, one which will mark a new chapter in the band’s history. As OCS has grown in stature within the music community for its talent, creativity, and craft, the band continues to learn and listen to whatever music is around, from the Seventies to today. More importantly, whatever they learn and put into practice truly becomes their own. A song like this is no exception. As the band grows into their own, “Hahayaan” is their way of acknowledging who helped them get to where they are. “This is [an anthem] for friendship,”…

Nestlé Philippines in partnership with the Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños (UPLB) has launched the Net Zero IdeaNation, a program where ABME10 (Foundations of Entrepreneurship) students were challenged to ideate innovative business concepts and solutions centered on Nestlé Philippines’ three net zero focus areas. From 90 teams, 18 were selected to advance to the Net Zero IdeaNation Grand Finals that was held virtually on July 15, 2022. Before this, the finalists first underwent a mentoring session led by experts from Nestlé Philippines to help them further develop and polish their ideas for…

Stylish design. DSLR-like camera features. Unbeatable performance. Long-lasting battery. Seamless user experience. Yes, you can actually have it all in the palm of your hand, as global smart device brand OPPO has brought this fantasy into reality with the OPPO Reno7 5G. A powerful gadget that’s got everything you could ever want in a smartphone, the Reno7 makes it possible for you to be at the forefront of trends in design, phoneography, and mobile experience. Here’s how you can unlock unlimited possibilities with the Reno7 5G: Glow with unlimited style Giving off a sophisticated first impression, the Reno7 showcases an…

In the first half of 2022, Robocash Group issued USD 657.8 M worth of loans, 50% more than in H1 2021. The revenue for the period amounted to USD 214.9 M, up by 53.6%. Net profit stood at USD 13.9 M. As the Group continues developing its e-commerce products in the Philippines, net profit saw a slight decrease of 9.7% compared to the same period previous year. However, this effect stays strictly within the management’s estimates, and the Group continues to show positive results. Last month, the Group’s subsidiary in the Philippines launched the first ever medicine aggregator service in…

Coins.ph, the Philippines’ leading fiat and crypto wallet services provider, has partnered with Globe Telecom Inc. to introduce a new offering for its loyalty program Globe Rewards. Starting July 20, prepaid and postpaid subscribers can start exchanging rewards points in their new GlobeOne app for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency vouchers redeemable at Coins.ph. Through the partnership, users can simply redeem rewards points and complete a crypto transaction without using their own money, making it perfect for crypto natives and newcomers alike. “We’re introducing a new feature in the Coins.ph app called ‘Redeem Crypto’ to continuously empower Filipinos in their quest for…

Emirates and Air Canada announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when traveling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey. Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to travel to the United Arab Emirates and to destinations beyond Dubai. Emirates customers will also enjoy an enhanced travel experience when travelling to Toronto or to key destinations across the Air Canada network. Customers will have the ability to book connecting…

To all those long-time fans still young at heart , and to all old souls out here in the archipelago and “Across The Universe”, get ready as the world-renowned tribute act The Bootleg Beatles return to the Philippines for a series of wonderful concerts in select cities and prime live music venues. From “Love Me Do” to “Let It Be”, from the Cavern to the Apple rooftop, from black and white to psychedelic technicolour, the world’s Premier Beatle band returns to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant revolutionary and divisive decade of all – the Swinging…

The series is based on the legendary Japanese manga of the same name by Yoshihiro Togashi, which was originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (published by Shueisha as Jump Comics) starting in 1990. The manga is considered a fan-favorite and has sold over 50 million copies in Japan alone. Yusuke Takumi Kitamura (Let Me Eat Your Pancreas, Tokyo Revengers) will be taking on the lead role of Yusuke Urameshi in Netflix’s upcoming live action adaptation of the legendary manga Yu Yu Hakusho, where a teen dies and becomes an ‘underworld detective’ to investigate cases involving demons. Kurama Jun Shison (Battle…