Author: Team Orange

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,…

Alibaba Business School, in partnership with The Royal Beijing Language and Culture Center, names the Top 3 Finalists for Global Ecommerce Talent (GET) Programme in the Philippines. The Makati-based language center also recently teamed up with iAcademy, the first Philippine educational institution that will be implementing the Alibaba GET Program. The competition simultaneously takes place in over a dozen other countries such as the African Region, China, Cambodia, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Philippines, Colombia, France, Serbia, Russia, and Mexico. This year’s Alibaba GET Global Challenge 2020 theme is “Digital Solutions During and Beyond COVID-19.” The “GET Global Challenge…

With so much to watch and stream these days, keeping our playlists on point is key to making sure we’re not only watching the best shows, but can also keep up with the trendiest shows of the season. At the top of the trending list these days, right alongside K-dramas and Pinoy teleseryes, are the fresh crop of BL shows that are now all the rage. WeTV and iflix are riding the BL wave with a whole slew of hot new shows this September and October. Here’s our promise – the shows will not only turn up on all the…

Sometimes following your passion means going beyond limits or shattering barriers. Pursuing what your heart desires takes guts, and sometimes you need a perfect boost, as you dare to define your own brand of cool. Mountain Dew, a brand known to champion thrillseekers, empowers you to break the ice and genuinely express yourself with their newest offering, Mountain Dew Ice. A crisp, clear, carbonated drink with a splash of real lemon and lime with a kick of Dew, it’s also low calorie with only 100kcal per 12oz serving. Mountain Dew Ice is a breakthrough in cool for Dewds to stay…

YouTube, in collaboration with media partners, launches Super Stream in the Philippines to give free access to some of the country’s favorite video contents across a variety of genres for a limited time. Every week from August 30 to September 26, YouTube fans can watch over 300 hours of binge-worthy contents including local blockbuster movies, hit shows, romance flicks, historic sports matches, inspiring documentaries and more from media partners such as ABS-CBN, GMA, TBA Studios, One Sports, One Championship and DAZN. “Every day, Filipinos go to YouTube to learn, share their passions, or be entertained. As people limit going out…

Since its debut a few months ago, the excitement over vivo’s upmarket X50 Series have not died down. And now it’s expecting to maintain its upbeat tempo now that it’s finally found its way in the Philippine and will officially be available on August 29. The premium X50 Pro with the most impressive camera features retails at Php 39,999, while the regular X50 is priced at Php 25,999. Nonetheless, the X50 Series both live up to the camera quality reputation that the global smartphone brand is known for. These two models have a 32-megapixel hole-punch selfie camera, but each also…