Author: Team Orange

Just about everything is undergoing a digital transformation. From the growing green movement to reduce our impact on the environment, to the technological waves that we embrace and support, we are at a point where we need to remind ourselves of the importance of physicality. Today’s digital world Until recently, there were only physical books. We read stories page by page as we flipped them in our hands. We learned from textbooks we highlighted with bookmarks and notes, and we picked up newspapers and magazines on the way to work. Today, technology has provided an alternative to the physical. Kindles…

PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global) has reinforced its e-commerce foothold by forging a partnership with South Korea’s Powercall Co., Ltd. (Powercall), the developer of the KMall e-commerce app. Through Powercall’s KMall e-commerce app, customers will now be able to purchase Smart, TNT, and Sun electronic load products with just a few taps on their smartphones. The app will also provide Filipinos in South Korea more familiar, convenient, and secure payment methods, such as debit card payments and inter-bank fund transfers through mobile apps, online banking, and local automated teller machines (ATMs).

The agribusiness Plantsville and the education-focused organization Edukasyon.ph emerged as winners in Social Innovation Challenge (S.I.C.), World Vision’s competition for innovators creating sustainable solutions to challenges identified in real communities. Plantsville, represented by November “Tina” Canieso-Yeo, is a joint effort with local government units (LGUs), eco-tourism organic bee and cinnamon groups that seek to flourish organic farming among youth by planting more “Food is Medicine” products, comprised of “healing foods” such as cinnamon and honey. Caniseo-Yeo won the agriculture-focused first challenge of S.I.C. and will have the opportunity to have her idea implemented for the residents of Sogod, Cebu, who…

Watami Grill & Sushi Bar recently launched “Bento-go”, a selection of sushis, katsus, gyudon and more of your favorite Japanese dishes for delivery. Is your team celebrating a recent sales victory, having a lunch meeting, or simply stumped with evening deadlines at the workplace? Watami’s Bento-Go offers a range of options to curb your cravings! Choose from Katsu-Bento (crispy pork cutlet) or Gyudon Bento (strips of savory beef). The Katsu comes with rice and mixed vegetables while the Gyudon is served with rice, mixed vegetables and maki rolls. Theres also the Teriyaki Bento for chicken lovers.

As the most anticipated telecommunications event in the Asian region, the Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) has taken a significant role in redefining and evolving the landscape of the industry, especially for the carrier and wholesale business. For the last 15 years, more than 1,000 industry leaders and delegates from over 200 companies worldwide have made ACC a celebration of the industry’s future through networking, collaborating and learning with the rest of the global telecommunications and technology communities. To be held at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu from September 3 to 6, this year’s ACC bears the theme…

PLDT-Smart Omega proved to be unstoppable as it emerged as the first champion of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Conference 1 of The Nationals held at Eastwood City, Libis last Sunday, July 28. Formed in partnership with professional esports management Sterling Global Dragons, PLDT-Smart Omega represents the country’s biggest telcos at The Nationals, the country’s first franchise-based esports league. PLDT-Smart Omega comprises of the country’s youngest and top esports athletes including Dexter “Exort” Martinez, 22, top Kadita and Harith user in the Philippines; Adrian “Toshi” Bacallo, 18, one of the top marksman in the country; EJ “Heath” Esperanza, 23, dubbed as…

AOC Monitors has been a leading figure in the Philippine market for monitors in recent years. In the first quarter of 2019, AOC is ranked #1 in the PC monitor market in the Philippines in terms of unit shipments. AOC’s 18.5” displays are the most popular products in its portfolio, but AOC continues to innovate with new products. Recently, AOC launched the G1 series, along with the G2590PX and G2790PX to cater to the esports market. This continuous drive for innovation allows AOC to keep ahead of the competition in the monitor market. Soon, AOC will be bringing in its…

Since August 15, Filipinos have an easier and more convenient way now of buying all the apps and content they love as Smart pioneers Carrier Billing for App Store, Apple Music and iTunes. With Smart Carrier Billing, mobile users can conveniently charge their App Store, Apple Music, and iTunes purchases across Apple devices to their Smart Prepaid load or Smart Postpaid bill — providing a safe, secure and versatile payment method to meet the Philippines’ growing demand for digital entertainment. This feature makes it easier for subscribers to enjoy all the apps they love, with one easy way to pay.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced on its monthly infomercial, Meralco Advisory, a Php 0.42 per kilowatt hour (kWh) reduction in power rates this month. The downward adjustment this month equates to Php 84 in total savings for a typical household consuming 200 kWh and represents a total net decrease of almost P1.00 per kWh since May 2019. Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe Zaldarriaga (in photo) explained that the overall rate reduction is primarily due to lower charges from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), brought about by improved supply conditions in the Luzon grid. Also featured on Meralco…

Ladies, get your game face on with the help of the newly launched “Kadenang Ginto” beauty regimen sets by Skin Magical intended to empower Filipinas to embrace their inner fierceness. The Gandang Palaban beauty line comes after the immense popularity of the hit Kapamilya teleserye, which spawned abundant memes of “Daniela the Explorer” and introduced nine-year-old Marjorry “You Do Note Girl” Lingat—whose amusing reenactments of some of the most mind-blowing scenes in the series took social media by storm. As such, prepare to be glamorized à la Cassie, Marga, Romina or Daniela depending on your skin type or preference with…

Manila Local Government in partnership with Eastern Communications, one of the premier telecommunications companies in the country, recently launched the first “MLAKonek” Digital Kiosk at the Bonifacio Park near Manila City Hall. Unveiled by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, “MLAKonek” powered by Eastern Communications offers free WiFi connection, calls, and phone charging. Up to 100 users can sign in simultaneously and use free internet for 30 minutes. The kiosk is also installed with CCTV cameras for security. As part of the company’s advocacy in bringing Hi-Tech and innovative experience to its clients, Eastern Communications has been supporting the local government in…