Author: Team Orange

The country’s leading business groups are calling on Congress for the immediate and just resolution of ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal as its closure has negatively affected many industries, especially the advertising sector. The Philippine Association of Advertisers has branded the network’s shutdown as “adversely disruptive” to many marketing communications programs of many advertisers. According to PANA, the closure “negatively impacts” not just the various businesses but also the millions of Filipino consumers. “ABS-CBN’s mainstream platforms are important advertising channels for many of our members to reach and serve their audiences,” PANA said. The Advertising Foundation of the Philippines also underscored…

This Mom’s Month, Marian Rivera-Dantes shares the story of the amazing moms who have molded her to become the person that she is today, and how she, as a mom, faces the challenges of our present situation with WalterMart. Marian feels fortunate that she has two moms. She grew up with her lola, whom she fondly calls nanay, after her parents separated when she was two. It was her nanay, whom she considers the heart of the home (puso ng tahanan), who taught Marian that you can surpass anything if you have determination in life, faith in God, and believe…

Naturally grown and ripened under the Australian sunshine with a sweet burst of flavour and juicy pulp, the new season of fresh Australian Table Grapes are now available for Filipinos to enjoy today. From April, the 2020 season varieties will be available at different stores and partners like Rustans Supermarket, Shopwise, Marketplace by Rustans, Robinsons Supermarket, S&R, SM, and even thru e-Commerce partners like Baytownsproduce, Crate2plate and Dizon Farms, which includes Tam’s Gold and Crimson Seedless as well as Sweet Sapphire (a long finger shaped black grape), Autumn Crisp (a very sweet and crispy grape) and Cotton Candy (a sweet,…

As part of its continued support for the government’s COVID-19 response, PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have rolled out fast, free and reliable 24/7 Smart WiFi at the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) newest mega quarantine sites in Bulacan. Carrier-grade, fiber-powered Smart WiFi has been deployed at the three quarantine facilities at Ciudad de Victoria inside Philippine Arena, which have been repurposed to accommodate 300 COVID-19 patients, including those who are asymptomatic. The healthcare facilities will be operated by the Department of Health, Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police. “We are…

With travel restrictions sweeping through the world, various public health measures are being undertaken by local authorities safeguard their communities. These measures created different needs where alternatives are required, be it a workspace away from distractions, stylish retreat for self-isolation or comfortable residential environment for travellers waiting to return home. Committed to making the Oakwood experience as safe and enjoyable as possible, 19 participating properties* across Asia Pacific have curated special treats for guests to create their own residential experiences. Oakwood’s Stay Four Pay Three offer is available for guests who book a minimum of three nights from now to…

Every second on Spotify, more than 30,000 people around the world are pressing play on the same song. As part of its new campaign Listening Together that celebrates the power of audio to bring us closer together, Spotify is visualizing these connections in real-time in a way that has never been done. Check out the microsite spotify.com/together and you can see for yourself. When two strangers connect through ‘Kathang Isip’, or ‘Bored in the House’ – you’ll be able to see where these connections are happening and what track brought them together. Additionally, in a time when many of us…

Dreaming of becoming the next big pop star? Well, even in quarantine, you might just get the big break that will change your life forever. Singer-actor Matteo Guidicelli will be setting up an online talent reality competition titled “The Pop Stage” to discover the next idol in the entertainment industry. The show will be presented by Popeyes in partnership with Viva Artists Agency. “There are so many talented Filipinos, a lot of viral videos, a lot of crazy performances going around, but we want to make it legit. We want everyone in the world to see your skills and what…

Every crisis presents an opportunity. Unfortunately, this holds true even for scammers. They are very opportunistic even during the most trying situations like a pandemic. While we hear about the ingenuity of a lot of people these days to augment or protect their finances like converting their own kitchen into small-scale bakeries to sell baked goods online, or converting a garment shop to produce and sell face masks, or shifting to a digital business model like an online palengke, scammers have become very creative, as well, in their modus operandi. From their usual scheme of sending out threatening “deactivation” emails…

The pandemic has changed the way Filipinos deal with everyday life. Today, services are now delivered through digital platforms, and adjusting to this new reality may come in with some form of learning curves. Now, Filipinos are advised to leverage digital technologies and smartphone apps in conducting day-to-day activities to reduce their risks of contracting COVID-19 outside their homes. For most, working from home has become the new normal, and social interaction is now being done through social networking sites and messaging apps. Some Filipinos also have turned to online marketplaces for their groceries, medicines, and other supplies, and some…

BDO Unibank, Inc. received a Gold Anvil Award for its employee publication, The Wayfinder, which keeps its 38,000-strong workforce informed and promotes a culture of oneness. It also received three Silver Awards, two for its digital videos on financial management and one for its homecoming event for the permanent installation of Filipino artist David Medalla’s “Cloud Canyons No. 31” at the BDO Corporate Center Ortigas. One of BDO’s winning videos is an animation that provides budget tips for Valentine’s Day, while the other features Miss Universe 2015 and BDO brand ambassador Pia Wurtzbach sharing advice on “adulting” and saving tips…

After the release of their debut EP “LOVELUSTLOSS,” the Good Kid$ are back to groove it up this 2020 with their latest single “No Lovin.” The upbeat track brings back the funk and soul, as the rapper-producer duo throw it back to their earlier ‘groovy’ days, highlighting what they do best in production and writing about youthful experiences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmx0VoIFsGY Talking about the song, rapper Gaby Singson says “Often times, we can treat people poorly even if they have shown genuine interest towards us. This song conveys how much past experiences such as those have helped me grow into the person…