Author: Team Orange

Philippine Airlines (PAL), Asia’s pioneering commercial airline and the nation’s flag carrier, has appointed Singapore telco and MSSP ViewQwest, to upgrade its network and security infrastructure as it forges ahead with its digital innovation and transformation roadmap. The landmark project will implement next-generation network and security technologies across Philippine-based sites and branches. It will also leverage a managed service framework to ensure optimum service levels vital to the seamless operation of the country’s largest international airline. The strategic enhancements will improve network performance and business resilience, forming a robust foundation for the airline’s digital transformation and continued innovation. The partnership…

Hongkong Land commits US$400 million (HK$3.1 billion) strategic investment to launch “Tomorrow’s CENTRAL”, a planned transformation of LANDMARK Hongkong Land estimates an additional US$600 million (HK$4.7 billion) capital investment from retail tenants across LANDMARK, reimagining the luxury landscape of Hong Kong Cartier, CHANEL, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent, Sotheby’s, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels have committed to create world-class destinations Featuring 10 multi-storey Maison destinations, over 30 new F&B offerings, a jewellery and watch boulevard, curated beauty universe, and immersive art spaces Long Hong Kong’s epicentre of luxury experiences, Hongkong Land’s LANDMARK is set to…

From The Great Resignation to the Quiet Quitting phenomenon, several workforce trends have significantly shifted HR practices. Sprout Solutions, the Philippines’ most trusted human resource technology (HR Tech) provider, has unveiled its highly anticipated annual State of HR report during the event held last June 19, 2024 at the Marquis Events Place, BGC. The State of HR Summit included insightful keynote and panel discussions featuring prominent industry and business leaders to discuss current trends and best practices in the rapidly-evolving areas of employee acquisition, engagement, and retention. “Based on an extensive online survey of over a hundred HR professionals and…

It’s been 36 years since Kevin Costner started working on “Horizon: An American Saga,” a project that he’s been trying to make for decades. But instead of being discouraged because he couldn’t get funding, Costner decided to spend about $38 million of his own money to finance his passion project, an epic saga that spans four movies. “I don’t fall out of love with what I think is something good,” Costner, speaking at the film’s press conference at Cannes, answered when a reporter asked him about the financial challenges he’s so far had to face while making “Horizon.” “I believe…

On June 21, Gretchen Ho’s Woman in Action releases “Beyond the Board” documentary which chronicled the journey of young Filipina skateboarding sensation, Margielyn “Margie” Didal. The screening, held last June 21 at the Powerplant Mall Cinema, gathered esteemed guests to witness the story of resilience and determination that defines Didal’s career. “Woman In Action”, a travel-documentary program hosted by Gretchen Ho, took the viewers from the bustling streets of Cebu, where Didal first discovered her passion for skateboarding. Didal’s journey is one of trials and triumphs, marked by her indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication to her sport. Born on Rough…

Public health experts warn that over 9 million Filipino seniors, especially those with comorbidities, are at high risk for severe RSV infections due to weakened immune systems. RSV easily infects members within households, with symptoms often mistaken for the common flu, leading to potentially fatal complications in seniors. There is no targeted treatment for RSV in adults. Seniors require extensive aftercare post-hospitalization for RSV, with a significant percentage needing professional home care and facing high readmission and mortality rates. RSV is often misperceived as a pediatric illness, but it poses a greater threat to older adults, causing severe complications such…

This July, the epic studio disaster genre returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous—and destructive—forces. “Twisters,” a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, “Twister.” storms into Philippine cinemas starting July 17. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar-nominated writer-director of “Minari,” “Twisters” stars Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (“Where the Crawdads Sing,” “Normal People”) and Glen Powell (“Anyone But You,” “Top Gun: Maverick”) as opposing forces who come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes.

NARAKA:BLADEPOINT hosted a live stream to celebrate its Third Anniversary on June 25th in which we unveiled the brand new underground map, Perdoria, set to launch after the July 2nd update, as well as news of two exciting new IP collaborations with Tomb Raider and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, scheduled for the second half of 2024. Additionally, a new hero, Kylin Zhang, a collaboration with Chinese famous novel Time Raider, will also join the fray this summer! For the first time in two years, NARAKA will be releasing an original map, Perdoria. Differing from the previous map styles, Perdoria…

Kapamilya singer-actress Janella Salvador plays the waiting game of confessing one’s romantic feelings in the music video for her new single “Hey You.” The Star Music artist reunited with her “Darna” co-star Jane De Leon in the newly released music video that highlights the beauty of love among the queer community. It accumulated more than 100,000 views in just one day and also debuted at no. 11 on YouTube PH’s trending list for music. Janella also unveiled the music video in the Pride event “LoveLaban2Everyone” held in Quezon City Memorial Circle last Saturday (June 22).

The Philippines’ leading girl group BINI is set to release a teaser of their new song, “Cherry on Top,” on July 1 (Monday) in the mobile rhythm game, Superstar Philippines. Fans will be able to play the first 60 seconds of the song in-game, before its highly-anticipated commercial release on July 11 (Thursday). BINI is the first international artist after EXO to preview a song in the Superstar Series, which is known for fun rhythm games that feature global hits, enabling users to immerse themselves in the world of their favorite chart-topping songs.

Mobile data traffic globally is expected to grow by 20 percent annually through the end of 2029 5G subscriptions are predicted to reach around 560 million in Southeast Asia by the end of 2029. Data traffic per smartphone user in Southeast Asia is expected to grow from 17GB/month in 2023 to 42 GB/month by 2029. According to the latest edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report, 5G subscriptions will be close to 5.6 billion by the end of 2029 — with global 5G population coverage beyond mainland China set to double from 40 percent at the end of 2023…