Author: Team Orange

Local companies have become more proactive in seeking ways to strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity following the recent highly publicized security-related incidents. ePLDT, the digital enterprise enabler of PLDT Inc., however noted that organizations also face implementation issues such as technology complexity, lack of technical expertise, and high cost. “IT Security in general, and lately with special focus on Cyber security, has become a very big concern among organizations because of the recent data breaches and hacking incidents. Many seek to implement some form of IT security solution or strengthen their existing IT Security framework but at some point, are held…

It’s a fact that the serial entrepreneur who started his venture in 1996 or even 2006 would have an entirely different set of problems in this day and age of Instagram and Snapchat. It’s not just about media, or tools and practices going obsolete it’s more likely about the people, the customers, and the workforce. When San Miguel Corporation brought the Shakey’s franchise to the Philippines during the 70s, it followed the same formula as its Sacramento roots which then evolved to a more family-oriented format. Since 2003, the Philippine operations have been growing greatly a total of 13 years…

PLDT and Smart Communications have signed a landmark agreement with the Philippine government through the Department of Transportation to strengthen data connectivity with the installation of Smart Wifi in major airports, seaports, and bus terminals all over the country, as well as mass transport systems, MRT and LRT. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade and PLDT and Smart Chairman, President, and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan signed yesterday the Memorandum of Understanding outlining the initiative for better customer experience and to bring Internet access to more Filipinos nationwide.

Following its rebrand last month, Smart, the country’s leader in mobile, has unboxed its latest slew of innovations that aims to change the way Filipinos connect, enrich their passions, and ultimately optimize their digital life. “Smart has built a legacy of bringing mobile innovations into the life of all Filipinos, and with the digital wave upon us, we have come up with innovative products and services to bring the real-life benefits of connectivity to as many Filipinos as possible,” said PLDT and Smart Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan. “Our multi-pronged efforts range from bringing the smartphone to the hands…

As modern entreprenuers revolutionize the idea of business each day, communicating effectively with their consumers becomes a continuing challenge. This year, DigPH, the country’s largest digital and mobile marketing summit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) returns on July 13, 2016 at Crowne Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig City with bigger and better ideas to help business owners adapt to where their market has vastly shifted. DigPH was born out of the collaboration between Globe myBusiness and Globe Digital Advertising (AdSpark) after seeing an opportunity from the desire of SMEs to expand their businesses through a strategy that is cost-efficient and…

As one of the leading life insurance companies in the country, Philam Life has already secured the trust and confidence of its clients with its comprehensive protection plans and quality service. Just recently, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) chose Philam Life again to insure the beneficiaries of its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Region IV-A or the CALABARZON Region.

She’s back! Principal photography has begun on New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle 2,” with David F. Sandberg (upcoming “Lights Out”) helming the follow up to 2014’s hugely successful “Annabelle,” which scared up nearly $257 million at the worldwide box office during its run in theaters. The new film is once again being produced by Peter Safran and James Wan, who also partnered so effectively on “The Conjuring” movies. In “Annabelle 2,” several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming…

This year, be part of one of the world’s largest celebrations of our favorite frozen treat, as Uber, the world’s leading ridesharing application, brings Uber Ice Cream to the streets of Metro Manila. Now on its third year in the country’s largest metropolis, Uber encourages everyone to indulge in their favorite ice-cold treat with their friends and loved ones with this year’s theme “Indulge Together.” Uber Ice Cream is happening in over 400 cities in 69 countries around the world this July 15. This year, Uber partnered with Unilever in creating magical ice cream delivery experiences for riders by delivering…

The Finalists of the Philippine Rice Bowl start-up awards are officially revealed today. The inaugural Philippine Rice Bowl Start-up Awards will take place at the A SPACE Gallery in Makati City on July 15, 2016 This is part of an international awards program to celebrate entrepreneurship that will culminate at an ASEAN awards ceremony in Manila this September, and a Global awards gala this November in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founder of A SPACE Philippines, Matthew Morrison shares, “The Philippines’ start-up eco system continues to expand and gain global recognition, and A SPACE is honored to celebrate the good work in…

A recent study comparing the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to chemotherapy could alter more than 30 years of practice in lung cancer treatment. The clinical trial, known as Keynote-024 (KN-024), showed pembrolizumab’s superiority in preventing cancer progression and prolonging the lives of previously untreated patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). “We believe that the KEYNOTE-024 results have the potential to change the therapeutic paradigm in first-line treatment of non-small cell lung cancer,” said Dr. Roger M. Perlmutter, president of MSD Research Laboratories. “We look forward to sharing these data with the medical community and with regulatory authorities around the world.”…

Charming visitors all over the world since taking flight in 1971, Jurong Bird Park is one of the most renowned bird sanctuaries with some of the largest free-flying aviaries in the world. Situated on a 20.2-hectare hillside, the award-winning park is a haven for 5,000 birds representing 400 of the world’s bird species of which 15% are threatened. The bird park is famed for its large and immersive walk-in aviaries such as Lory Loft (the world’s largest walk-in lory flight aviary) and Waterfall Aviary (home to the world’s tallest waterfall inside an aviary).