Author: Team Orange

“Not everyone can be famous but everyone can be great because greatness is determined by service.” Quoting the American minister and activist Martin Luther King Jr., this was how award-winning television host Boy Abunda closed the special episode of public service program ‘CIA with BA’ on Sunday, November 5, as it aired a Producer’s Cut. The show highlighted how forgiveness, love, and hope reigned among families and friends whose cases were taken on by sibling senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano, together with Abunda, in the past season.

In the Philippines, the second half of the year not only signals the start of the long countdown to Christmas, but also monsoon season. Traditionally, typhoons sweep across the country during this time, often aggravating the south-western spell (“Habagat”) that trigger flooding and other concerns. At least 20 typhoons hit the Philippine area of responsibility every year, with the violent ones often posing the biggest threat to human lives and industry, that may result in costly economic loses and damages. Given the frequency of natural hazard events in the country, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI)—the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages…

TELUS International Philippines (TIP), a leading Philippines-based provider of digitally-enabled customer experience (CX) and business process solutions, recently partnered with Mind You Mental Health Systems to conduct its “House of Healers” activities for its team members. Initially created by Mind You to support gamers, House of Healers, was adopted by TIP to enhance mental health support for the gaming community among its team members by transforming healer characters into real-world mental health experts within mobile video games. At the heart of this initiative was a pressing concern: the state of mental health support in the Philippines. With at least 3.6…

POCO, a popular technology brand among the young generation of tech enthusiasts, introduces an exciting new smartphone for entertainment-loving Gen-Z users looking for a powerful device with great affordability. The latest addition to POCO’s popular C series, POCO C65 wins over Gen-Z users with its incredible viewing experiences, upgraded camera, powerful processor, and long-lasting battery. Celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2023, POCO is a leading technology brand that is dedicated to more deeply understanding its young tech-savvy users’ preferences and is committed to providing cost-effective mobile phones with incredible performance. “Created for our Gen-Z customers who value high-quality entertainment experiences,…

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a previously unknown, highly sophisticated StripedFly malware with global reach affecting over a million victims since at least 2017. Initially acting as a cryptocurrency miner, it turned out to be a complex malware with a multi-functional wormable framework. In 2022, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team encountered two unexpected detections within the WININIT.EXE process, triggered by the code sequences that were earlier observed in the Equation malware. StripedFly activity had been ongoing since at least 2017 and had effectively evaded prior analysis, previously being misclassified as a cryptocurrency miner. After conducting a comprehensive examination of the…

Multi-awarded singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis wraps up her tremendous year in music with the release of “Wicked Heart,” her new single under 12 Stone Records and Sony Music Entertainment. Barbie’s new song reflects on the repercussions of making rash decisions out of emotion. According to Barbie, “Wicked Heart” also presents the rhetoric that while our desires and emotions are a beautiful part of who we are and how we experience life, there must be something “truer” than the heart. The Dahilan artist recalls a personal experience in the past involving a misguided action that she regretted doing.

PLDT Enterprise successfully staged the Philippine Digital Convention 2023 (PH Digicon 2023), with the theme “VISION: Reimagine Tomorrow’s Enterprise,” further empowering the future of digital leadership. Held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, PH Digicon 2023 was a rousing success which saw over 5,500 physical delegates from various companies and organizations as the corporate business arm of PLDT, the country’s largest integrated telco and digital services provider invited global industry mavens, thought leaders, and pioneers in technology during the two-day digital convention. Its theme “VISION: Reimagine Tomorrow’s Enterprise” reflects the goal to empower tomorrow’s tech titans and enterprises,…

This coming 11.11, Xiaomi has something special for you. From November 11 to 15, 2023, you can enjoy up to 60% discounts on amazing Xiaomi products on Shopee and Lazada. It’s your golden opportunity to elevate your tech game, so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for a shopping experience like no other! More than just a sale, the Xiaomi 11.11 Mega Sale is an opportunity for Xiaomi fans to enjoy life better by getting their hands on amazing Xiaomi products at incredible prices. Whether you need a new smartphone, a tablet, a smartwatch, or a pair of…

Solidifying its reputation of being a bank for MSMEs, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently launched UB Negosyante, its “powered Up” solution for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) At the Podium Hall in Mandaluyong last Nov 8. The new brand for UnionBank’s MSME business banking was unveiled to the media and launched to a gathering of MSME clients and prospects. UB Negosyante’ s powered up campaign comes on the heels of the Bank’s business banking app being recognized as the Best Smart Payments Solution by an SME Bank by The Digital Banker at the recently held Global Retail…

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), gives their customers an early Christmas gift with Caltex Linggo Linggo Gadget Panalo Promo. Exciting prizes such as iPhones, iPads, Samsung phones, Galaxy Tabs, and MacBooks await six lucky winners every week. On week 12, a massive 36 winners will walk away with various prizes. From September 12, 2023, to December 4, 2023, customers are entitled to one (1) raffle entry for every Php500 accumulated spent on any Caltex fuels using Caltex Rewards. Anyone can be a Caltex Rewards member by downloading the CaltexGo app through Google Play or the App Store or…

Aboitiz InfraCapital’s LIMA Estate, the leading smart and sustainable industrial-anchored estate in Asia, has clinched the Smart City Award at the inaugural ESGBusiness Awards, held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. This accolade recognizes LIMA Estate’s efforts in seamlessly integrating innovation with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its smart city initiatives—driven by a strong commitment to transform Lipa-Malvar, Batangas into a thriving, next-generation economic hub. Through strategic partnerships with global urban infrastructure experts and Aboitiz Data Innovation, LIMA Estate has successfully implemented a comprehensive suite of smart city features, that focuses on enhancing the liveability, resilience, and sustainability…