Author: Team Orange

The Philippine startup ecosystem is experiencing significant growth, with regional hubs expanding across the country. This is the finding of the 2024 Startup Ecosystem Mapping Reports by QBO Innovation, the Philippines’ first public-private initiative geared towards providing a platform for the startup community to collaborate, develop, and grow. The initiative is in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology through the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and the Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystem of Startups – National Capital Region (SCALE NCR).

In the world of Chinese cuisine, few chefs are as well-known and well-respected as Chef Fung Chi Keung. Born in Hong Kong and celebrated in Singapore, Chef Fung has built a reputation over more than 30 years as a master of Cantonese cooking, thanks to famed restaurants like Taste Paradise, Kai Garden, and Kai Duck. Now, for the first time, food lovers in Manila will get to experience his culinary brilliance up close with the arrival of CHEF FUNG PRIVATE KITCHEN, the latest show kitchen concept set to open soon at World Kitchens in Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City. But…

NOVOCRANE, the indie rock project of Kylene Sevillano, returns with Safe and Sound, an introspective anthem that wrestles with the paradox of emotional isolation—where solitude can feel like both a sanctuary and a prison. Built on fuzzy guitars, washed-out melodies, and a raw, unfiltered edge, NOVOCRANE thrives in the space between nostalgia and noise, distilling deeply personal emotions into a sound that feels both distant and familiar. Rooted in the grit of ‘90s indie rock, interwoven with oscillating shoegaze textures and lush dream pop, Safe and Sound captures the push-and-pull of self-imposed solitude. The song’s verses float in a dazed…

The country’s largest and only educational digital free-to-air and cable channel Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) and AIA Philippines Life and General Insurance Company, Inc. (AIA Philippines), formerly Philam Life and the local arm Hong Kong based AIA Group, recently formalized their partnership at a Memorandum of Agreement signing ceremony for the AIA Healthiest Schools (AHS) program. AHS is AIA’s educational initiative that aims to empower more schools, students and communities to become healthier and more sustainable. The collaboration extends the AHS program to 10,000 public schools in KCFI’s nationwide network and aligns with AIA’s broader commitment to promoting holistic…

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex, continues to expand its network with the grand opening of a new retail station in Arnaiz Avenue corner Osmeña Highway, Makati City. The new station adds to Caltex’s surge in growth of its network of service stations across the country. This flagship station features Jollibee, which allows customers to enjoy food in the same location, not just refuel. This Caltex station is strategically situated at the corner of Arnaiz Ave. and Osmena Highway. It is close to St. John Bosco Parish Church, office buildings, and various other institutions, making it easy for residents,…

The Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), a long-time partner of Coca-Cola Philippines, hosted the first-ever Hybrid Mass Graduation Ceremony for the iSTAR Program in Bacolod, Negros Occidental on February 1, 2025. This milestone aligns with Coca-Cola Philippines’ commitment to economic empowerment, particularly for women in grassroots communities. The graduation ceremony brought together 2,000 graduates who joined in person or virtually, and reinforced the program’s role in uplifting women entrepreneurs nationwide. This marked a major achievement for the iSTAR Program in Western Visayas, particularly in Region VI, highlighting its role in equipping entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to…

In a poignant display of solidarity and support, The Travel Club has officially turned over its first batch of donated luggage to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), benefiting first-time Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as they embark on new journeys abroad. The Donate Your Luggage For A Cause initiative, which allowed customers to trade-in their pre-loved luggage in exchange for exclusive discounts, collected hundreds of luggage, each with its own story of past adventures. Now, these bags are being repurposed to carry the dreams and aspirations of OFWs stepping into a new chapter of their lives. Shoppers came for the…

AirAsia Philippines officially welcomes summer with its 4.4 Summer Seat Sale, offering flights for as low as PhP44 one-way base fare. With over 400,000 seats up for grabs, travelers can book their dream summer getaways from March 31 to April 6, with travel dates available immediately from March 31 to September 30, 2025. This limited-time promotion gives guests the chance to explore a wide range of domestic and international destinations, including Kalibo, Iloilo, Bacolod, Tagbilaran, Taipei, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Osaka, and Seoul.

“Noong time na na-receive ko na scholar pala ako, parang plan ni Lord na huwag ko muna i-fully pay ‘yung tuition fee ko, kasi mayroon po pala akong magagamit o makukuhang pera para mapunan po siya. (When I found out that I was a scholar, it felt like part of God’s plan not to fully pay my tuition fee right away, because there was financial support coming),” shared Ninia Yvonne Airies Lat, a second year Architecture student from the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Ninia is among the eight outstanding students from UST and National University recently awarded with 4-year…

“Nawawalan na po ako ng motivation para sa school but this scholarship gave me the drive to aim higher. Na-shape niya ‘yung mindset ko na may mas mataas na responsibility ako, na mas ayusin ko pa (I have lost my motivation to go to school but this scholarship gave me the drive to aim higher. It shaped my mindset to do better because I have a higher responsibility as a scholar),” shared Nevon Genrick Loo, Metrobank Foundation-Boysen scholar, 2nd year BS Architecture at National University (NU) Manila. Nevon is among the recipients of the 4-year scholarship program of the Metrobank…

Leading global smart device brand OPPO and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) have officially sealed a long-term partnership aimed to empower Filipino youth’s love for arts, culture, and creativity through mobile technology and innovation. Through the collaboration, OPPO will be the official mobile partner of CCP in its upcoming CCP University Roadshow, giving students an opportunity to enhance their creative potential by maximizing OPPO’s cutting-edge technology and AI innovations.