Author: Team Orange

The Christmas and New Year holiday season is just around the corner, and Filipinos can’t wait for the ‘bonus’ season and the extra-long break that comes with these celebrations. This special period allows us to focus on hanging out with family and friends, getting into the giving spirit, or even jetting off for adventures abroad. However, the joy of these moments can quickly fade away in the face of last-minute panic. The stress of the holiday rush, combined with abrupt temperature changes, can render people more susceptible to illnesses. Therefore, it’s all the more essential to take necessary precautions and…

CHERRY’s highly anticipated Holi-YEY Bonus Sale last December 20, 2023, resulted in a complete sell-out of 55-inch and 32-inch Aqua Smart TVs. But hold onto your excitement, as the thrill of savings doesn’t end here! CHERRY Holi-YEY Deals is still on until December 31, 2023. Your chance to snag fantastic discounts and exclusive offers is far from over. Grab the 44-inch Aqua Smart TV for P9,999 only. On top of that, you can take advantage of an AVITA Essential 14” for only for P8,000 and more. Whether you missed out on a coveted item or simply want to explore more…

There’s nothing quite like curling up in bed with a warm mug of cocoa and a heartwarming Christmas movie to kickstart the holiday season. It’s one of the best feelings in the world. So if you’re up for a relaxing evening of Christmas films that transport viewers to a world of snow-covered streets glowing under twinkling lights, nostalgic school Christmas dances, and charming towns celebrating the holiday cheer, press play on these movies on Lionsgate Play. Christmas Made to Order (2018) Workaholic architect Steven (Jonathan Bennett, Mean Girls) finds himself in a dilemma when his family insists on spending Christmas…

Now streaming on Viu Philippines is the historical fantasy romance series “The Last Immortal” which stars popular C-drama (Chinese drama) actress-singer Zhao Lusi. In “The Last Immortal,” Zhao Lusi plays Feng Yin, a female spirit searching for pieces of her immortal soul, who meets Gu Jin, a true god’s son played by Chinese heartthrob Wang Anyu. Together, Feng Yin and Gu Jin embark on a journey filled with tension, excitement and some disagreements as one tries to outwit the other into becoming the “slave” in the relationship. Zhao Lusi previously starred in the hit C-drama “Hidden Love,” and won awards…

The Filipino Christmas is always about giving and spreading joy. The fastest growing telco, DITO Telecommunity goes all-out in enabling DITOZENs to fully enjoy 5G-powered mobile and internet experiences throughout the longest, happiest festivity in the country. This year’s theme, “DITO Bigay Todo Ang Ating Pasko,” is comprised of generous deals and value-packed offerings- all-out data promos, affordable & premium mobile postpaid plans, and high-speed 5G-powered broadband products- that allow DITOzens to level up their digital experience. Subscribers can avail of DITO Advance Pay this holiday season, which allows them to enjoy data, calls, and texts for only Php 713…

Alibaba DAMO Academy announces the launch of SeaLLMs, pioneering large language models (LLM) that come with 13-billion-parameter and 7-billion-parameter versions. The LLMs are specially designed to cater to the linguistic diversity of Southeast Asia. The models represent a technological leap forward in terms of inclusivity, offering optimized support for local languages in the region including Tagalog, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, Malay, Khmer, Lao, and Burmese. The conversational models, SeaLLM-chat, exhibit great adaptability to the unique cultural fabric of each market, aligning with local customs, styles, and legal frameworks, and emerging as an invaluable chatbot assistant for businesses engaging with SEA markets.…

PLDT and Smart are creating opportunities for persons with disabilities with the help of digital technology. Under the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advocacy through Technology or IDEATe program, PLDT Group has partnered with ATRIEV, offering free trainings on assistive technology, entrepreneurship, and disability sensitivity. “PLDT and Smart highlight the use of technology for good to empower and build bridges of collaborations across communities. Our IDEATe programs give access to persons in unique circumstances to be part of our country’s economic activities by developing essential skills with the help of digital innovations,” said Stephanie Orlino, AVP and Head of Stakeholder Management at…

Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Tyla continues to gain traction in the Philippines after two of its biggest celebrities, Sarah Geronimo and Kathryn Bernardo, recently made headlines with their performance of “Water.” The global smash, which reached number one in New Zealand and landed in the top ten of the official music charts in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden, the Philippines, and her home country, South Africa, consistently surges in popularity—thanks to its song-of-the-summer vibe and viral appeal. Filipino pop superstar Sarah Geronimo wowed netizens with her phenomenal take on the TikTok hit at the…

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will be participating in the IDEMITSU SUPER ENDURANCE SOURTHEAST ASIA TROPHY 2023 (Thailand 10- hour Endurance Race) to be held on December 22 and 23 at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit. It will compete with a three-vehicle setup for ROOKIE Racing featuring the ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF concept, a GR86 running on carbon-neutral fuel; the ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 concept, a hydrogen-powered Corolla; and the CP ROOKIE PRIUS CNF-HEV GR concept, a newly added Prius HEV running on carbon- neutral fuel. The new Prius competing in this year’s race has been developed based…

Mober, a frontrunner in green logistics services in the Philippines, has been awarded as one of the most promising and sustainable startups in the Philippines at the first-ever KMC Startup Awards of the Philippine Startup Week. This award recognizes and celebrates businesses that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices. Out of more than 200 submissions received for consideration, Mober bagged the silver award in the Sustainable Business Practice Award for its commitment to making the logistics industry in the Philippines greener and more sustainable through the use of electric vehicles (EVs). Mober was recognized under…

For the first time in forever, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) teamed up with Make-A-Wish® to grant life-changing wishes at the all-new themed land World of Frozen. Eleven children living with critical illnesses and their families from around the world traveled to Hong Kong to visit World of Frozen and have their wishes granted. They are among approximately 130 guests traveling from local Make-A-Wish affiliates including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan to join the Summer Snow Day Wishes Celebration. “Making wishes come true is some of the most important work that we do at Disney,” said Jill Estorino,…