Author: Team Orange

In celebration of Self-Care Awareness Month in September and National Mental Health Month in October, FWD Life Insurance (FWD Philippines) is launching the Mind Strength Support Program in response to Filipinos’ growing prioritization of their mental health. Mind Strength Support Program is the first of its kind, offering a holistic approach to mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing. The program includes Mind Strength Assessment, a free quick online test providing valuable insights into mental health; The One for mental wellbeing, a customizable insurance plan with an exclusive voucher for the mental wellbeing app ThoughtFull Mindfulness; and financial literacy resources that offer…

Singer-songwriter and producer Shye has released a new single “coffee or tea”, a perfect song to fall in love to, inspired by rainy day umbrella scenes from Korean, Japanese and Thai romance dramas. “Writing this song makes me want to fall in love too,” shares Shye. “It was inspired by rainy day umbrella scenes from romance dramas. I hope this song can resonate with listeners whether or not they’ve already found their person. If they have, I hope it can soundtrack parts of their life and be a song that they can slow dance to. For those who are longing…

When the skies darken and the mood becomes reflective, the perfect cocktails can help brighten the mood. Tanduay, the World’s Number 1 Rum, created the best ones that offer the right amount of zest and warmth on a gloomy day. Whether enjoyed alone or with friends, these rum-based concoctions are a treat during the rainy days. They highlight the distinct flavors and complexity of Tanduay rums, showcasing why the iconic Philippine brand continues to receive raves and awards from different parts of the globe. Featured in the recipes are the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold and the Tanduay Asian Rum Silver,…

MPT DriveHub, the all-in-one travel companion app, now offers Compulsory Third-Party Liability (CTPL) Insurance to help you #DriveYourWay and stay protected. Being a vehicle owner comes with several responsibilities—from attending to regular maintenance needs to securing insurance and complying with LTO registration requirements. When renewing your vehicle registration, you must go through the process that includes choosing the right Compulsory Third Party Liability Insurance (CTPL) vendor. Mandated by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), CTPL insurance is crucial in covering the costs related to bodily injury or death of third parties resulting from vehicle accidents. By making this available within the…

The bandwagon rollout of fifth generation (5G) wireless technology has paved the way for a new era of connectivity in the digital landscape. While the earlier generations like 2G up to 4G have advanced network connectivity and ushered in groundbreaking HD streaming and video conferencing capabilities, the advent of 5G, by far, a monumental leap forward. Compared to its 4G predecessor, 5G is indeed 20 times faster and 100x better in capacity and reliability. 5G allows for faster speeds of up to 20 gigabits per second (Gbps), reduces latency, and provides better network reliability and capacity. 5G has radically changed…

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. has once again been honored by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) with the prestigious Two Golden Arrow Award for its unwavering commitment to good corporate governance. The Golden Arrow Recognition ceremony was held recently at Manila Marriott Hotel, and Sun Life’s Corporate Secretary, Atty. Anna Katrina Kabigting-Ibero, personally received the award.

Multi-faceted trailblazer JENNIE is set to release her new single “Mantra” on October 11th. “Mantra” will be the debut music offering under the newly minted partnership of Columbia Records with her record label and entertainment company ODDATELIER. ABOUT JENNIE: Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, JENNIE has impacted culture and made history via her music, acting, fashion, and entrepreneurship. The world initially met her during 2016 as one-fourth of powerhouse BLACKPINK, breaking countless records such as becoming “the only Korean band to headline Coachella,” “the highest-charting female Korean act on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200” and…

The One BRG Summit held at the Palms Country Club in Muntinlupa City recently, led by Capital One Philippines’ Business Resource Groups (BRGs), brought together senior leaders, people leaders, and select associates to strengthen inclusion in the workplace. BRGs are voluntary, associate-led groups that provide forums for connection, cultural celebration, community service and professional development. With its theme, Creating a Space for All: A Commitment to Diversity and Belonging, the event underscored the importance of genuine inclusion, and the role each associate plays in creating a workplace where every individual feels safe, respected, and valued.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), today announced a global brand partnership between its Citadines brand and ClassPass, a monthly subscription service providing members access to the world’s largest fitness platform. This marks Citadines’ first global partnership with a fitness subscription service since the launch of its brand signature activ∞ (pronounced as ‘activate’) in 2022. This partnership is also ClassPass’ largest collaboration with a global hospitality partner. Riding on the growing momentum of the wellness economy, the brand signature activ∞ is a curation of amenities and programmes to promote an active lifestyle…

Investing in funds is now easier, thanks to a new collaboration between Maya, the #1 Digital Banking App in the Philippines, and Investa the leading Social Financial platform in the Philippines. Investa, now available as the second provider within Maya Funds, brings a new dimension to the investment landscape. It provides Filipinos access to a diverse range of twenty-seven mutual funds from industry leaders such as ATRAM, BPI Investment Management Inc., Sunlife, and Philequity. Through its partners like Investa, Maya enables micro-investment via the Maya Funds feature of the app. With Maya Funds, Filipinos can start investing in professionally curated…

As part of the continuing celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Ayala Museum will hold its first-ever whole-day arts and music festival, AMplify, this coming October 19, 2024. Headlined by Asia’s Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan, AMplify will be held in partnership with the premier entertainment and talent management agency Cornerstone Entertainment. Aside from KZ, the music festival will also be bannered by other Cornerstone artists such as Zephanie, Markki Stroemm, and Agsunta. Ayala Museum’s frequent concert collaborator Manila Symphony Orchestra joins the roster of featured artists, as well as Viva Voce Voice Lab, classical guitarist Aaron Rafael Aguila III, ABECADARIO guitar…