Author: Team Orange

In celebration of International Earth Day, an annual event held every April 22, PLDT-Smart released something fun to do at home for both kids and adults during this quarantine – while appreciating Mother Earth. Free “SmART for Nature” coloring pages can be downloaded from the Facebook page of Gabay Kalikasan, which represents PLDT-Smart’s environmental stewardship initiatives. Coloring, as well as other forms of art, are said to be an effective way to not just keep children busy and encourage creativity, but can also help adults calm their anxiety amid the ongoing global health crisis. The team behind Gabay Kalikasan will…

Christian Bautista and Janine Teñoso have released the official music video for their recent collaboration “Bukas Wala Nang Ulan,” which serves as a tribute video for multiple groups and individuals affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2uuFWSxPDo The video showcases various photos and videos of frontliners and survivors of COVID-19 in the Philippines, showing both the hardships and sacrifices of those battling the disease at the front lines, and the joys of how people are coming together as one community despite the hardships. Although it is still early on into the pandemic, the video also features some triumphs of early…

The outbreak of COVID-19 started almost three months ago and affected countries around the world implemented various measures to try to stop its spread. The actions ranged from closure of geographic borders to lockdowns or quarantines where citizens were restricted in their movements or were strictly confined to their homes. Hospitals have become key lockdown areas and medical demands continued to grow. Aside from patients with chronic diseases who required medical assistance, there were people with symptoms of coughing and fever not yet confirmed as COVID-19 positive but worried they’ll be infected if they go to the hospital. Even if…

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bazzi releases the first single, “Young & Alive,” from his forthcoming project via iamcosmic/Atlantic Records. The single was written by Bazzi and produced by Bazzi and longtime collaborator Kevin White of Rice N’ Peas. “Young & Alive” is Bazzi’s first display of new music since his mixtape, SOUL SEARCHING, in August of 2019. Alongside the release, he also debuted the “Young & Alive” music video directed by Alex Nazari. https://youtu.be/GBFD4Ab3yBY Of the single, Bazzi says “’Young & Alive’ was really me just getting back to my roots and looking for that youth in myself again. It’s interesting…

Athlete-driven new limited edition collections added, featuring ONE’s biggest stars as well as the launch of ONE’s Gold Corner Loyalty Program The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), announced the launch of its new official online shop, ONE.SHOP, where fans have access to all-new collections of ONE Championship official merchandise and athleisure wear. Originally established in 2018, ONE’s athleisure business has been updated and upgraded, with an all-new webstore featuring brand new collections. Added to the wide selection of ONE Championship branded merchandise are new athlete-centric designs featuring some of the organization’s biggest stars. Some…

Following the Philippine government’s directive of extending the community quarantine period in Luzon and parts of the country, AirAsia is cancelling all domestic and international Z2 flights until 15 May 2020. All affected guests will be promptly notified via email or SMS. AirAsia strongly encourages guests to update their contact details using the “My Bookings” feature on airasia.com to ensure that they receive timely notifications. AirAsia is making provisions for guests affected by the flight cancellations and travel restrictions following the Philippine government’s latest directive. Guests with existing flight bookings made on or before 24 April 2020 with a departure…

Amidst the current health crisis, World Vision in the Philippines has allotted the total amount of ₱60,254,512.70 from different funding sources and donations including corporate partners and individual child sponsors to fund its ongoing COVID-19 Emergency Response. “World Vision is so grateful for the support of all our generous donors in the battle against COVID-19. Like in our past initiatives, your donations are definitely a big help to the Filipino children and their families, and even to the frontliners that we are assisting during these difficult times,” said Rommel V. Fuerte, World Vision National Director. One month on in its…

As insidious as it sounds, there are people who use disaster and crises as an opportunity to seek financial gain with complete ethical disregard. There is considerable evidence pointing to a sharp increase in cyberattacks in the Philippines and worldwide with Covid-19 being used as a means to illicit ill-gotten gains. This evidence includes over 100,000 new domains being registered in the last few weeks containing words like ‘covid’, ‘virus’, ‘corona’ and others in the past few weeks. Although some might be legitimate, these new domains are most likely to be interlinked and used as a means to spread malware…

Almost 100 youth organizations and local personalities from all over the country have converged to initiate a digital fundraising campaign that aims to assist grassroots associations in giving aid to Mindanaoan communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by the volunteer-powered organization I am M.A.D. (Making A Difference) and advocacy-based group Millennials PH, the youth networks recently launched “Kapit-Mindanao,” a fundraiser to support low-wage earners, non-settler communities, Indigenous Peoples, and the hardest-to-reach barangays most vulnerable in this period of crisis. “As a Mindanaoan myself, I feel obligated now more than ever to try and help out in any way I…

SAMSUNG 321 app’s newest update now includes COVID-19 Hotline numbers to aid users for any concerns and emergencies related to the global pandemic. A dedicated COVID-19 emergency button now displays the DOH and Red Cross’ COVID-19 hotlines. Contacts for DOH, PNP and the Philippine Red Cross have been updated as well. Launched in 2016, the app enables quick access to a current list of over 900 validated emergency contact numbers and locations all organized into categories such as Medical Assistance, Red Cross, Police Stations, Fire Stations, National Disaster Hotlines, and Motor and Traffic Assistance. The phone numbers are displayed according…

SAP SE recently announced a new research report, in partnership with Oxford Economics, whose findings offer especially timely insights to help companies minimize disruptions to their supply chains, even in crises. “The world we live in, while often turbulent, has been turned on its head recently with the impact of COVID-19,” said Martin Barkman, SAP senior vice president and head of Digital Supply Chain, Solution Management. “This unprecedented situation has led to a severe disruption in supply chains, making it challenging for businesses to deliver products on time and meet customer needs. Now more than ever, we need supply chains…