Author: Team Orange

Enjoying the summer during this new normal situation will be a whole different dynamic. Due to travel restrictions, we cannot go to the beach or tour outside the country. But it also means that we can spend these hot days having fun and doing worthwhile things. This is a great opportunity to bond with our family or learn a new hobby. As we do these things, Sharp Philippines wants to provide us a safe yet convenient experience as we stay inside our house within this hot weather. With its elegant and functional refrigerators, no need to go out often for…

Amid the influx of COVID-19 patients in hospitals, PhilCare — one of the Philippines’ most preferred health maintenance organizations (HMO) — has launched the country’s first-ever service that aims to provide utmost care for COVID-positive patients without leaving their homes. PhilCare is now offering COVID Home Care Telemonitoring, an exclusive online consultation service for members who tested positive for the viral disease. It allows affected members to receive advice from PhilCare’s Home Care doctors through video call, thus saving them from the need to visit the hospital and from spreading the disease, given there are now more infectious variants. It also…

AirAsia joins calls from business groups and local government units to allow leisure travel subject to strict bubble tourism for island destinations such as Panglao and Boracay. This comes after Panglao, Bohol Tourism Council vowed to manage tourist arrivals from various parts of the country, to include those from the NCR Plus (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal and Laguna) which is now under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions. Speaking on behalf of the Panglao Local Government Unit (LGU) and Tourism stakeholders, Councilor Aya Montero-Caindec said, “LGU Panglao is equipped to fully operate with our established health and safety…

Jayda Avanzado makes a bold statement against lack of label in relationships in her latest single “M.U.,” released under Star Music. “M.U.” is a colloquial acronym that stands for ‘Malabong Usapan,’ and is the focal point of the song which addresses the importance of asserting security in a romantic relationship. “’M.U.’ is about knowing what you want, what you deserve, knowing your worth and what you DON’T want in a relationship. It’s all about wanting clarity,” Jayda stressed.

FWD Insurance has partnered with Cebuana Lhuillier to bridge the financial and protection gap covering a wider socioeconomic segment of the Philippine market. In an agreement signed in April 2021, affordable FWD insurance plans and digital solutions will be made accessible to Cebuana Lhuillier’s close to 30M Filipino customers spread across 2,500 branches nationwide. Combining their strengths in product innovation and market reach, both organizations aim to change the landscape of insurance protection in the country. The expanded market share plus the diverse array of financial and insurance solutions are projected to stimulate revenue growth and financial health for both…

Today’s young professionals like to keep their options open by pursuing different endeavors that align with their interests. Through this constant exploration, it has become common for many Filipinos to become multifaceted as they take on many roles, even those that are beyond their professional careers. Such is the case for many online English teachers at the NYSE-listed online English education platform 51Talk. Among its 30,000 plus active Filipino teachers, many of them are juggling other responsibilities when they’re not in the virtual classrooms. Whether it’s running their own business, pursuing graduate studies, having a regular day job, or even…

Google News Initiative (GNI) will be hosting free University Verification Workshops from May 24 to June 9, 2021 for students, journalists, and fact-checkers. Interested participants may register via this form. GNI is a Google program that aims to help journalism to thrive in the digital age by strengthening and elevating quality journalism, and empowering news organizations to leverage technology for newsroom innovation. The University Verification Workshops will focus on verification principles including the misinformation landscape, geolocation, examining sources, and fact-checking ethics.

Drac and the pack are back, like you’ve never seen them before in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. Reunite with your favorite monsters for an all-new adventure that presents Drac with his most terrifying task yet. When Van Helsing’s mysterious invention, the “Monsterfication Ray,” goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster! In their new mismatched bodies, Drac, stripped of his powers, and an exuberant Johnny, loving life as a monster, must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it’s too late, and before they drive each other…

MR.D.I.Y. relaunches its CSR campaign dubbed as The Good Bag which aims to support a community of mothers sewing tote bags to support their families. MR.D.I.Y.’s inaugural launch of The Good Bag back in 2020 focused on conservation of the environment. This year, the home and lifestyle improvement retailer, brings its advocacy closer to the customers by providing support to the community of mothers. Roselle Marisol Andaya, Chief Operating Officer of MR.D.I.Y. Philippines said in the media launch last May 15 in Alagang Kapatid program on OnePH Cignal TV that “to serve the community is important to MR.D.I.Y. which can…

Delta Air Lines is among the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2021 – the only airline to make the list of “businesses making an extraordinary impact around the world.” This new list is an expansion of the iconic TIME100, known for sharing the top 100 most influential people of the year. Categorized as a ‘leader’ for ‘thinking ahead,’ Delta was recognized for its focus on customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – specifically calling out that, under CEO Ed Bastian’s leadership, Delta was the only major airline to keep middle seats open to allow more spacing between passengers for more than…

“In addition to the support I received from family and friends, the assistance Pacific Cross gave me allowed me to focus on my recovery. I’m proud to call Pacific Cross family!” – Christopher de Leon, Award winning Actor As mobility restrictions and other measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 continue in the Philippines, keeping a healthy and balanced lifestyle can be challenging, especially for adults over 60. For screen veteran, COVID-19 survivor, and Pacific Cross Philippines brand ambassador Christopher de Leon, there are some key factors that help him cope with stress and uncertainty. These were instrumental also in…