Author: Team Orange

AirAsia Philippines (Z2) marked its longest flight to date over the weekend on a mission to repatriate 125 Filipino sea crew from India. The 14-hour flight, which flew from Gujarat, India to Manila, was coordinated by five local manning agencies whose seamen had been stranded in Bhavnagar for weeks. The chartered flight departed Manila at 7:05 AM (local time) on July 18. It left Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Gujarat, India, with the sea crew on July 19 at 9:00 AM (local time). Flight Z2 115 arrived in Manila on the same day at 9:28 PM (local time).

Recreate the world right at home with faster speeds, unli data and free devices While the country has shifted to more relaxed quarantine guidelines, many still choose to stay at home, opting to use the internet to work, study, and entertain themselves. Globe at Home is empowering families across the country to recreate the world right at home with its new postpaid plans, bundled with exciting freebies and complimentary services. Bring the cinema right at home With Plan 1899, customers can experience speeds of up to 30 Mbps with unlimited data. The cinema is right at home as new customers…

Sometimes it’s best to let life do its thing. Nobody knows this better than American musician Justin Jesso. After waiting for his breakthrough for years, his contribution as co-writer and vocalist on Kygo’s multi-platinum smash ‘Stargazing’ initiated the charismatic American’s position among the world’s most sought-after singers and songwriters. The track has now surpassed 700 million streams. Today, Justin Jesso releases the touching new single “If You’re Meant To Come Back”, a moving ballad which feeds on a reduced arrangement consisting of piano and Justin Jesso’s haunting voice. It’s a song about moving on, letting go and never losing hope…

The Philippines and 35 other countries officially launched #TogetherforTamaraws, an online fundraising campaign to help conservation frontliners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This campaign is led by the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) project in the Philippines with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its MIMAROPA Regional Office, plus the Biodiversity Management Bureau. Dedicated rangers and wardens of the Mounts Iglit-Baco Natural Park (MIBNP) and Tamaraw Conservation Programme (TCP) have been conserving the tamaraw – the world’s rarest and most endangered buffalo species – for decades. Sadly,  one of the 24 TCP…

ePLDT Inc., the country’s leading enabler of digital solutions, officially becomes the first and only Philippine organizational member of global leader in incident response Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)—strengthening its cyber security capabilities and enabling it to respond better to security incidents. FIRST is the premier organization and recognized global leader in incident response. ePLDT Cyber Security became a certified FIRST member in February after undergoing a rigorous process of application, including sponsorship from existing members, site visits to ePLDT’s Security Operations Center (SOC) for the review of its cyber threat response capabilities, and board approval. ePLDT’s FIRST membership improves and augments its existing Cyber…

LN Garden Hotel Nansha in Guangzhou, an affiliate hotel with WorldHotels, is breaking new ground with its partnership with EHang Holdings, the global leader in autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology. This strategic collaboration will see the commencement of a pilot programme to introduce the world’s first Urban Air Mobility (UAM) themed guest experiences. The partnership will showcase new facets of air tourism to create unforgettable journeys through innovative integration of aerial sightseeing, traveller transportation, air logistics, aerial media light shows, intelligent exhibitions and education.

Recognizing the importance of sustainable sourcing, responsible purchasing and inspiring national pride for locally-produced products, City of Dreams Manila has made a conscious effort to support social, ethical and environmentally responsible local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. “City of Dreams Manila proudly supports SMEs. Through our partnership with them, we are able to enhance the sustainability attributes of our procured goods and services, therefore extending our sustainability commitments into our supply chain. At the same time, we are also able to contribute to the economic development of the local communities that the SMEs are working with,” City…

With GCQ restrictions finally allowing biking around Metro Manila as an outdoor recreational activity, why not indulge yourself a bit? Just don’t forget to observe physical distancing and personal protective equipment protocols and you should be good to go. Digital travel platform Agoda shares four reasons you should hop on your bike, as well as great cycling routes you can bookmark for later travel. Get on your bike and get closer to nature According to Agoda’s Usage & Attitude Study 2019, Nature/Countryside is the top motivation for people to travel. Cycling gets you close to that with many cycle routes…

The Asia CEO Awards (ACA) and World Vision Development Foundation (WVDF) are set to recognize organizations in the business community which have embraced and exemplified their commitment to society through corporate social responsibility (CSR). WVDF National Director Rommel V. Fuerte said the child-focused humanitarian organization is delighted to launch the CSR Company of the Year award at the 11th Asia CEO Awards. “As our country navigates the new normal, it is imperative that we appreciate the efforts of our partners supporting education, health and nutrition, economic development, disaster risk reduction, child protection and many other contributions to society,” Fuerte added.

You’ve built your dream kitchen. You’ve found your ideal cooktop—with the range hood to go with it, the combi oven to meet your baking needs, the coffee maker to satisfy your daily caffeine requirement, and the perfectly-fitted refrigerator to keep your ingredients and culinary creations fresh. But even durable and reliable kitchen partners can deteriorate prematurely if not given proper care. How do you keep everything functioning as they should for as long as they could? 1. Clean, clean, clean. From the smallest kitchen appliance to the bigger, more complex ones, regular cleaning is imperative. While it’s a given…

What started out in June of 2019 as a special in-app feature in GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, is now a widespread campaign to help save the environment. GCash Forest, which allows users to plant virtual trees with real life counterparts, has made it easier and more convenient for its users to plant trees through their mobile phones. Now, GCash Forest users, known as Green Heroes, may collect their Green Energy (GE) in App, which are used to plant the virtual trees, within three days instead of the previous 24 hours. This also allows users to collect from your…