Author: Team Orange

Amid the national crisis, realme Philippines stays true to its commitment to innovate ways to help Filipinos stay connected and safe in the comfort of their homes. Ever since the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the brand has been consistent in its efforts to engage its employees, fans and customers while staying safe. Livestream Selling Maximizing the power of technology, realme Philippines pioneered its own live streaming sessions in partnership with dealer stores nationwide that cater to online orders and deliveries. These stream sessions provide realme employees a unique avenue not only to showcase realme products, but to…

Since the start of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the public turned to live online concerts for entertainment. OPM bands were amongst the first group of artists to share their music for free and for a cause. This trend continues to bring meaningful connections with our loved ones during these hard times. On cue, Smart also took this opportunity to go beyond bringing international acts to Manila to delight subscribers’ passion for music. To raise funds for COVID-19 frontliners, Smart Music Live (SML) Online Sessions brings a more relaxed version of the gig scene in a series of online streaming concerts…

With the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the need to support our healthcare workers and the underprivileged has been of tantamount importance to stave off the spread of the virus. The Ateneo de Manila University has been actively playing a part in making a difference in the lives of frontliners and those adversely affected by the declaration of an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) brought about by the pandemic. Just last April 15, Ateneo opened its doors to 23 medical and support staff from the Quirino Medical Center, one of the government hospitals that are leading the battle against COVID-19. The dormitory…

In an effort to support the country’s eSports scene despite the current COVID-19 crisis, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) has officially announced that season 5 of the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) will resume this May. Season 5 of the MPL, which will be broadcasted online for Filipino fans, will run the week 4-6 of the season on May 1-3, 8-10, and 15-17. The Grand Finals of the tournament is scheduled for May 29-31. The latest MPL season is made possible by Smart’s new partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang developer and publisher Shanghai Moonton Technology, as part…

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to affect so many lives locally and globally, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, has allied with UNICEF, Philippine Red Cross – Makati Chapter, and Manila Doctors Hospital (Madocs) to support Filipino communities in need, as well as healthcare professionals and hospitals. “We at AXA are both proud and humbled to come together and reach out to those who need help the most in these tough times,” said Rahul Hora, AXA Philippines president and chief executive officer. “Through our longstanding partnerships with Red Cross, UNICEF, and Madocs, we are able to…

A lot of professionals may have already adjusted to the daily work-from-home routine amid the current global situation. Even so, there are others who still find this setup challenging as it comes with the pressure to be online, reachable, and available 24/7. That is why it is important to learn to strike the right balance between work and life, even while quarantined at home. Here are some steps you can take to ensure that your mental and physical wellbeing is at top condition while working remotely: Create a schedule and stick to it  Flexibility is one of the perks of…

Amid the Luzon-wide Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), Alfamart, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines, has resumed its expansion to cater to the needs of local communities. What was once a simple and mundane task has been made more challenging and risky by the ECQ. Grocery shopping is now much more complicated than it used to be, as people now have to contend with curfews, checkpoints, social distancing, and quarantine passes to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address these concerns and alleviate the burden on individual households, neighborhood minimarts like Alfamart have…

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) has launched Giga Work, the first data pack in the Philippines that gives customers access to a wide range of productivity apps to make work and school life simpler and more convenient especially during this time of physical distancing. Available to all Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers, Giga Work features open access data allocation, plus 1GB for Work and Study apps every day, valid for as long as the promo is active. For example, Giga Work 99 comes with 2GB open access data, plus 1GB for Work and Study apps every day valid…

Sabrina covers the hit ‘BAD LIAR’ by Imagine Dragons. The track has been featured by Universal Music Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, & Philippines taking over their Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube accounts. https://youtu.be/hOpoDfQu_ZY Sabrina, dubbed as “Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart”, has been credited for having started the acoustic music trend in South East Asia. Since the start of her music career in 2007, Sabrina has released a total of twelve (12) albums and is still releasing amazing singles, under MCA Music Inc. (Universal Music Philippines) These have been a success not just in the Philippines but across South East Asia – a Gold award…

OPM hitmakers Gary Valenciano, Dingdong Avanzado, Gino Padilla, Kuh Ledesma, and Martin Nievera will render uplifting performances for the second leg of “Metro Safe & Sound: The Unplugged Music Video Series,” streaming on Friday (May 1). With the popularity of ‘80s music, Metro brings together the biggest music icons for a nostalgic throwback on the best of ‘80s OPM in Metro Safe & Sound. The program seeks to bring joy, give hope, and save lives through exclusive musical numbers from some of the country’s most inspiring singers, arranged to help raise funds for ABS-CBN’s Pantawid ng Pag-ibig campaign.

As the Philippines undergoes its enhanced community quarantine to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19, many Filipinos are stepping up and helping out in any way they can, serving as an inspiration to many others to also do their part for everyone in need. One such inspiring story is that of volunteer Rod Jean Claire Dullano, who shared how they relied on Brother sewing machines to produce a number of personal protective equipment (PPEs) and facemasks for medical frontliners. “Your products have been so helpful to us,” said Dullano in her e-mail to Brother Philippines. “Thank you so much…