Author: Team Orange

A lot of things we’ve taken for granted before have fundamentally changed. Simple dinner and movie dates with loved ones, as well as large family get-togethers during weekends are now a thing of the past. These seemingly simple things play an important role in building and fostering relationships and experiences. As the dust settles in the new normal, making the most out of staying at home and being socially distant is integral. After all, this is still one of the simplest and most effective ways one can help in stopping the spread of the virus. The feeling of bonding with…

As everyone grappled the means to cope with the sudden setbacks brought by an economic lockdown, Filipino entrepreneurs and businesses have displayed an undeniable resilience to survive and come out stronger from what may be considered as the most daunting year for the nation. It’s that unbreakable spirit and grit of the Filipino to quickly adapt and take advantage of technology which enable them to manage and come out stronger than before. In honor of these triumphs over adversities, PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the PLDT Group, celebrates the Filipino entrepreneurs who refused to falter with the launch of…

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, continues its support to UNICEF by donating PhP 3.8 million for COVID-19 affected children. The pandemic has caused a worldwide economic crisis, school closures, decrease in income, and other challenges that greatly affect families. This could plunge more than 86 million children below the poverty line, stop their schooling, and force them to work to augment the family income.

The original Dao Ming Si and the new generation Shan Chai will make hearts flutter as ABS-CBN brings Jerry Yan and Shen Yue’s 2020 romcom fantasy drama series “Count Your Lucky Stars” to Filipinos on iWantTFC this February, and soon on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and Kapamilya Online Live. The series’ Tagalized episodes will be first seen by viewers in the Philippines for free on iWantTFC starting Monday (February 22), and will soon be available on a later date on Kapamilya Channel on cable and satellite TV, on A2Z on free TV and digital TV boxes, and Kapamilya Online Live on…

Bancassurance leader BPI-Philam capped off 2020 as the World Finance Best Life Insurance Company in the Philippines for the fourth consecutive year. The international business and finance publication recognized BPI-Philam’s agility and innovation, which helped it exemplify calm out of chaos amid a climate of uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Uncertainty continues to prevail amid the pandemic, but we’re optimistic that we will recover sooner rather than later. It is important for us at BPI-Philam to represent stability for customers at this time and to guide them throughout. This award from World Finance is a recognition of the…

The 27th National Public Relations Congress kicks off its three-day run with plenaries looking into the new realities for Philippine PR and the business and media sectors. Presented by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the country’s premier organization for public relations and communication practitioners, this year’s conference is the first time the National PR Congress is being held online in its 27 years and the first time it will run for three days instead of the usual two. From February 17 to 19, 2021, PR and communication practitioners from all over the nation – and the world…

View this year’s Binibining Pilipinas national costume photos in a more interactive and fun way! Experience the Binibining Pilipinas national costumes via augmented reality (AR) and get to see more of the Binibinis in their intricate and colorful outfits. Fans will love more the Binibining Pilipinas national costumes as each photo comes alive on every smartphone device.

As mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) ramps up the rollout of its 5G network across the country, it is also partnering with device manufacturers to make 5G devices more accessible to its customers. The wireless arm of the country’s largest integrated telco PLDT has teamed up with device manufacturers like Samsung, Huawei, OPPO, vivo, and realme to put more Smart-certified 5G devices within easy reach of their subscribers. With Smart 5G’s superfast speeds and lower latency, customers can enjoy an enhanced experience in terms of watching high-definition video, playing esports, and using new digital services.

While the coming new year brings us a fresh start, it also pushes us to face a new reality, a new normal. In this new normal, life is not the way it used to be. With the new normal comes a new start, a new hope, and a new future that is in our hands to shape. The pandemic may have exposed our weaknesses, but it has also built new courage and strength. It is a courage that says, “I will start again even if it means beginning at a lower state”. It is a courage that operates on humility…

AirAsia has commended the efforts taken by the Department of Transport in pushing for the rehabilitation of Runway 13/31 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The inaugural ceremony of the runway today paves the way for a better and more efficient distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and supports the reopening of more tourist destinations in the near future. This is key as AirAsia considers the improvements on airport structures and facilities as essential developments to providing guests with efficient air travel and services. Pre-pandemic days, AirAsia heavily utilizes NAIA Terminal 4 and Runway 13/31 resulting in its commendable On Time…

Heart failure, commonly called “pumapalyang puso”, affects thousands of Filipinos and approximately 64 million people worldwide, with half of patients dying within five years of diagnosis. Patients with heart failure experience physical and emotional symptoms. It limits their activities resulting to poor quality of life. Even when resting, some patients start experiencing shortness of breath and feeling gets heavier and heavier each day. Everyday activities are getting harder making them feel very vulnerable and hopeless. Many patients have shared that they feel as if they are merely waiting for death and feel guilty about placing a huge economic and emotional…