Author: Team Orange

Starting July 30th, the 5G mobile phone network of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is going live as a commercial service. In this initial phase of its commercial deployment, Smart Signature, Infinity and other Smart postpaid subscribers will be able to enjoy the super-fast data service of Smart 5G in key business districts of Metro Manila using Smart-certified handsets with 5G-activated SIMs. These areas include the Makati Central Business District (CBD), Bonifacio Global City CBD, Araneta City, SM Megamall and Mall of Asia Bay Area. Smart 5G is also being rolled out in key high-traffic areas such North Avenue in Quezon…

With the current pandemic, it’s not easy for Filipinos to take care of their health. There have been delays in seeking medical help due to fear of contracting the virus when they go out to visit a doctor’s clinic or a pharmacy. Healthcare providers, on the other hand, are also facing a challenge, as they have to handle a tremendous volume of patients while making sure that everyone receives the appropriate help at the right time. 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines wholly-owned by Globe, is collaborating with ACHealth to provide solutions to these problems. The collaboration resulted…

This year, academic life will be different from what students are used to. Face-to-face classroom settings will be temporarily replaced with distant communications which relies on the consistent use of technology. Shifting to online learning classes is not the only challenge these days, as the more important shift is to student-centered education. This means the teacher’s role is also shifting from that of “sage on the stage” to “guides on the side”. For the First Semester SY 2020-2021, Far Eastern University (FEU) is offering flexible learning modalities that will allow students to experience the FEU education which is based on their…

While it can be a challenge for some, making desserts can be fun especially when you follow simple recipes and use ingredients that you can find at home. For your next dessert project, you can try these easy-to-make treats using Swiss Miss: A cold, sweet fix with Swiss Miss Ice Satisfy your chocolate craving by making Swiss Miss Ice. Just dissolve a pack of Swiss Miss Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate in 180ml of warm water, and pour it into an ice tray. Freeze for at least 3 hours. Put the Swiss Miss ice cubes in a glass, pour a…

PHINMA Education, a fast-growing network of schools in Southeast Asia, has partnered with PLDT to provide mobile data and access to learning platforms to students in five schools and universities across the Philippines. “We are pleased to secure this partnership with PLDT Enterprise to help our students navigate education in the new normal,” says PHINMA Education Chief Operations Officer (COO) Dr. Raymundo P. Reyes. “Technology that facilitates flexible learning is one of our strategies to continue delivering quality education, in spite of limitations in conducting face-to-face classes.” PLDT Enterprise will provide  mobile data and access to learning platforms to students of PHINMA University…

AirAsia, at the core of its being, operates to ensure “Now Everyone Can Fly”. For many years, AirAsia has successfully helped guests achieve their travel and lifestyle aspirations. This, however, has been disrupted by the global pandemic that has affected the aviation and tourism industries. Despite the present challenges, AirAsia remains committed to that dream. AirAsia continues to fly special repatriation and cargo flights, as well as commercial flights to select domestic and international destinations. Each flight that is mounted is dedicated to the heroes of our time: overseas Filipino workers, employees reviving the economy, frontliners battling the pandemic, those…

Set against the timeline of the blockbuster film Jurassic World, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous follows a group of six teenagers trapped at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar. When the events of the film unfold and dinosaurs are unleashed across the island, each kid realizes their very survival rests on the shoulders of themselves and their fellow campers. Unable to reach the outside world, our six teens will go from strangers to friends to family as they band together to survive the dinosaurs and uncover hidden secrets so deep they threaten the world itself.

Premium all-in-one delivery app PICK.A.ROO aims to help urban consumers transition to the new normal, stress-free and conveniently. The closed beta version of PICK.A.ROO will be available on August 8, Saturday, for the first 188 invite-only users exclusively. This safe, hygienic, and contact-free delivery service brings only the best brands and products they love straight from the store to their doors. “With PICK.A.ROO, people residing in key cities will be able to access over 300 PICK.A.ROO -approved brands and shop all their must-haves in one seamless app; from Apple products, gourmet hotel food, local IG-trends, and Michelin-star restaurants, to daily…

Incoming students may now avail of a convenient and affordable gadget bundle to help them participate in their online classes this school year, through a new partnership of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Acer Philippines (Acer). Under this partnership, parents can avail of the Smart School Bundle, which consists of an Acer Aspire 5 laptop, and a Smart Bro LTE Pocket WiFi. The 14-inch Aspire 5 laptop comes with an Intel® Core™ i3 -813OU 2.2 GHz Base Speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz, am 8GB DDR4 memory, 128 SSD + 1TB HDD. The bundle also already includes a…

As the Philippines slowly reopens the economy amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country, entrepreneurs and employers alike are prioritizing the health and safety of its customers and employees. To maintain social distance and minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19, salaries, incentives, and allowances are best dispersed through cashless channels. GCash for Business, the enterprise arm of the country’s leading mobile wallet, offers a wide range of business solutions which allow both merchants and users to enjoy a safe and secure cashless experience. It allows businesses to distribute payroll and allowances to employees through their GCash e-wallets,…

Public relations company Comm&Sense continues its impressive metal haul as, on its first try, the agency won a gold and two silvers for the three entries it submitted to the 2020 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. Organizers of the Seventh Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards recently announced that Comm&Sense will receive the Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Content Marketing/ Branded Editorial for the agency’s campaign for the hospital ManilaMed. The agency will also receive the Silver Stevie® Award for HMO company PhilCare for Innovation in Cross-Media Marketing and another silver for the WestLake Medical Center, this time for Innovation in Viral Videos.