Author: Team Orange

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant uncertainty. It magnified the need for life and health security as protection against unpredictable circumstances, as well as a health emergency fund source. Bancassurance leader BPI-Philam understands that and makes it easier for Filipinos to brave this new world through life and health security with the latest addition of MedLife Protect Plus, an investment-linked life and health insurance that gives considerable protection and better access to medical care with minimal out-of-pocket expenses. “MedLife Protect Plus provides policyholders with protection from financial setbacks due to health matters, all while allowing them to build and…

ABS-CBN launches a tribute video for Filipinos who continue to fight, serve the nation, and care for others despite the challenges faced by the country last night (August 31) after “TV Patrol” on Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live. Dubbed “Tinig ng Mga Nawalan,” the video features the voices of young superstars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, together with other Kapamilyas from within and outside the network. Among the video’s creators and singers, including its director, are ABS-CBN workers affected by the retrenchment after the House of Representatives denied ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. The tribute bears a message of hope for…

PHINMA Education, a fast-growing network of schools in Southeast Asia, recently partnered with Globe Telecom to provide mobile data to selected schools in its system as part of its FlexLearning@PHINMAEd program. Students in PHINMA Araullo University in Nueva Ecija and PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College will benefit from the project. “Education must continue regardless of the situation and challenges that lie ahead. We believe that every Filipino student, especially those who have the determination to learn but don’t have the financial resources to do so, should have access to quality education,” shared Dr. Raymundo P. Reyes, PHINMA Education Philippines Country…

Lawson have returned with a fresh pop number, “Four Letters”. Hot on the heels of their successful comeback after over 1 million album sales on their debut, Lawson’s most recent three singles, “Lovers”, “Animals” and “She Don’t Even Know” released in the past couple of months have all seen great playlisting spots on Spotify, Apple Music and KKBOX across Asia. On the new track singer Andy Brown said, “Four letters is a song about Lost Love, an anthemic, lead guitar driven pop track showcasing heartfelt lyrics and emotional melodies.”

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival is set to launch its inaugural edition online, with the goal of creating a platform that elevates Southeast Asia’s music scene onto the world stage. Founded by concert and festival promoters, conference organizers, and music community influencers from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, AMS takes on the challenge of providing networking opportunities for emerging musicians in Asia and global music industry leaders, while hurdling the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic through a virtual music gathering that celebrates the region’s finest.

GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, is empowering businesses to transition into the new normal, providing a wide variety of digital financial tools and services that enable enterprises of varying sizes to serve their customers and employees. As the government puts prime emphasis on the development of the digital economy, GCash is leading the financial technology (fintech) industry in providing necessary digital financial tools and services to enterprises that are adapting into the new normal. “We at GCash are ready to provide critical digital financial tools to our enterprise customers to help them migrate into…

Following AirAsia’s resumption in the Philippines, more commercial flights are being arranged as we gradually restore our network. Updated routes are based on new developments following coordination with our partners in the government, including local government units. Select flights are open for booking via the airasia.com website and their mobile app. Guests may use their credit accounts to redeem these flights. Additional routes and flight schedules will be on the AirAsia website and mobile app, subject to approval from the authorities. The airline urges guests to check the latest travel restrictions and advice of respective local and national governments before…

Three poachers who shot and butchered a critically-endangered tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) escaped apprehending authorities the other day. Alert rangers spotted the poachers drying meat near the base of Mt. McGowen inside the Mounts Iglit-Baco Natural Park before lunch on 28 August. Two poachers were quickly surrounded and caught by park rangers and wardens while a third escaped. Two pugakang or homemade shotguns were confiscated, as well as a sack of tamaraw meat, to be dried and illegally sold as tapa or buffalo bush jerky. “Pang kain lang po ito, tapos yung iba pang benta (We’ll eat some of the meat…

After being prominently featured in the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) last year, the Philippine episode in the HBO Asia Original series, ‘Food Lore’, received two additional feathers in its cap at the inaugural ContentAsia Awards held last August 28. ‘Food Lore: Island of Dreams’ multi-awarded director Erik Matti won Best Director of a Scripted TV Programme while the gastronomical series, ‘Food Lore’, won the Best Asian Drama for Regional/International Market category at the Awards. ‘Food Lore: Island of Dreams’ explores the life of the Nieves (Angeli Bayani), an ambitious and hardworking woman, who left her husband and children…

The largest and most credible esports companies and personalities in the Philippines have come together under the revamped banner of the Philippine Esports Organization (PeSO). Backed by telecommunications giant, Smart Communications, PEsO is comprised of the most recognizable names in Philippine esports – Bren Esports, Gariath Concepts, Mineski Philippines, The Nationals, PlayBook Esports, Tier One Entertainment, TV5, and TNC Holdings. PeSO has the distinction of being the sole organization accredited by the International Esports Federation (IESF) since 2012. PeSO’s member organizations had previously worked together under the banner of the Esports National Association of the Philippines (ESNAP) and the Philippine…

As the country implements online distance learning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Manulife Philippines has evolved its Peso Smart financial literacy program to support Filipino students who will continue their studies at home. Manulife has announced a partnership with education and community development non-profit organization Corazon Sanchez Atayde Memorial Foundation (CSAMF) to launch Peso Smart x RecoveREADS, a learning program that aims to equip elementary students with Peso Smart learning kits. These kits will include: an activity journal based on the company’s award-winning modules teaching children the basics of saving, budgeting, and investing; storybooks and school supplies. In addition,…