Author: Team Orange

Earlier this year, Allianz PNB Life launched Caffeine Boost, a podcast which provides light and relatable discussions on finance, investment, health, and other topics that have become relevant to surviving the new normal. For Caffeine Boost’s most recent episode, “Why We Need to Rethink Universal Healthcare in Our Communities”, the show featured digital health care and health finance expert Edward Booty, the founder and CEO of Reach52, The organization is a social enterprise that seeks to deliver affordable and accessible healthcare to rural communities. Prior to founding Reach52 in 2016, Booty worked for the UK National Health Service (NHS), one…

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a PhP 0.25 per kilowatt hour (kWh) reduction in power rates this May. The downward adjustment this month equates to PhP 50 in total savings for a typical household consuming 200 kWh. Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe Zaldarriaga explained that the overall rate reduction is primarily due to the invocation of the force majeure provision in its Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) during the lockdown, that had reduced fixed charges for generation capacity that would have been charged by the suppliers. Further assisting consumers this billing month, unpaid bills with due date from March…

The Philippines has gone through life-changing tragedies of different kinds, from volcanic eruptions, typhoons, and earthquakes, to deadly fires, and armed conflicts. In these situations, Filipinos feel the love and concern of ABS-CBN through the network’s efforts to inform, entertain, inspire, and bring relief to our countrymen. When the country faced the global health crisis, ABS-CBN responded with the “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign. Filipinos across the country learned safety tips from Department of Health with the help of Kapamilya artists explaining about the pandemic and ways on how people can protect themselves via plugs seen and heard on TV,…

Fumigation measures at The Podium in Ortigas Center, Pasig City SM welcome back the community as the malls begin to operate with essential and non-leisure services after the enhanced community quarantine period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The gradual re-opening follows the local government units’ decision to also observe adjusted mall hours until further notice. As part of SM’s campaign to promote #SafeMallingAtSM, all SM malls will continue to carry out strict safety and sanitation measures to assure shoppers that SM malls are safe and clean, complying with safety and sanitation protocols over and above government regulations. Customer being screened upon entry…

AirAsia is in the forefront of navigating the new normal for aviation as it develops a standard of safety for COVID-19 with the government. In a presentation to transportation authorities, AirAsia proposed safety guidelines to be adopted across the local aviation industry. These proposed guidelines detail airport and airline responsibilities whenever operating flights, including commercial, repatriation and cargo flights, to ensure precautions are taken on-ground and in-flight. Said guidelines were presented to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA), and Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC). This came after consultation…

Inigo Pascual delivers a funky sound in his latest single, “Should Be Me,” his new song launched under Tarsier Records last Friday (May 1), which aims to bring in much needed good vibes these days. “Honestly it’s such a bop, it’s a song that you can just dance to. I’ve been so excited to let you guys hear it. Maybe we can make a new TikTok challenge!,” shared Inigo during the exclusive #INIGOShouldBeMe e-Listening Party via Zoom, held together with some of his fans. The upbeat single, reminiscent of late 90s and early 2000s R&B, is written by LA-based R&B…

Yeng Constantino dropped the radio edit of her self-penned song “Dasal,” which aims to bring comfort to listeners through its emphasis on God’s faithful omnipresence especially during dark times. “Sometimes, we have questions that we can’t seem to find the answers to. But you should always believe that despite feeling like there’s no one you can hold on to, He’s there beside you, hugging you,” Yeng said of the song on Instagram. The original version of the track is part of Yeng’s album “Synesthesia” produced under Star Music, and can be attributed to the Bible verse Isaiah 41:10 (NIV), which…

Rising electropop artist Alicia Litonjua, better known as Lesha, takes a closer look at the wreckage of a failed relationship in her new single under Star Music titled “Ciao, Bella.” “The verse I wrote taps on Tokyo’s frustration about losing Rio and how she’s reminiscing all the moments with him during their relationship,” Lesha shared, explaining how the relationship between the aforementioned “Money Heist” characters inspired her to write the song. As she continued working on the track though, Lesha noticed that the song has evolved into something more profound. “I realized how the message I had originally written didn’t…

Following the positive reception of listeners to “If You Had Asked Me To,” Queen of Acoustic Pop Juris paints the unmatched impact and unique encouragement of a mother in a person’s life in her touching ballad “A Mother’s Love.” “A Mother’s Love” was released as one of the tracks in Juris’ “Here’s My Heart” album under Star Music which dropped last year, but has been re-highlighted in time for this month’s Mother’s Day celebration. The track puts a spotlight on how a mother’s love and reassurance propels someone to achieve greater heights, and how that same love drives a person…

Go on a trip down memory lane with Star Music’s new “90’s Tunes” playlist on Spotify, featuring the ever-relatable OPM favorites of the 1990s, which prevailed in radio charts, served as movie theme songs, and warmed the hearts of millions of Filipinos. Kicking off the nostalgia fest is Roselle Nava’s “Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita,” the carrier single off her third album, “Roselle: On Higher Ground” released in 1997. The instant hit even spawned a movie with the same title, starred on by “Mula Sa Puso” actors Rico Yan, Diether Ocampo, and Claudine Barretto. Over the years, the likes of…

As the country shifts to the new normal, SKY subscribers can continue to rely on a safe service when SKY technicians visit their homes. Beginning this May, Sky technicians will be ready to assist subscribers with technical concerns that require in-home servicing by implementing safety procedures that benefit both its subscribers and frontline workers. The SKY team will be wearing personal protective equipment, practice physical distancing, and decontaminate before and after their visits. First, all service teams will be equipped with a complete personal protective equipment (PPE) gear which includes a face mask, disposable surgical gloves, and safety shoes plastic…