Author: Team Orange

The Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) marks its second milestone year by showcasing that digital banking and investments can be accessed safely and conveniently by all Filipinos regardless of location—whether they are based in the Philippines or overseas. As the Philippines’ first branchless digital-only bank, OFBank has expanded its financial services to 119 other countries, empowering migrant workers, long-term travelers, and multi-generational immigrants as well as their families. As a development partner, the Bank also guides clients to make smarter decisions about their future through money management advice via online and offline financial literacy webinars. “OFBank’s banking products and services reflect…

After its Galaxy Unpacked in New York, Samsung Philippines celebrated the launch of the latest Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Watch5 Series and Buds2 Pro with a live event, “The Greater Galaxy”, held at the Grand Ballroom of Grand Hyatt Manila last August 19, 2022. Attendees of the event were treated to a special program and witnessed the reveal of themed experiential zones centered around the latest innovations and passions the devices aimed to capture. The new Galaxy Z Flip4 was showcased at the FlexCam zone, which complemented the ability of the device to capture photos and videos from different…

Xiaomi is holding a back-to-school sale from August 20 to September 30, that can help high school, and especially college-bound kids, save hard-earned cash on top-notch smart devices. An eye-popping mix of reliable and classy RedmiBook laptops, smart watches, smart bands, and buds, will make an appearance during the promotion period.

Shangri-La Plaza wraps up a #DealightfulAugust with the sweetest event of the year at the Sweet Escape, a fun dessert fair whipped up in partnership with The Honest Harvest community market. Head over to the Grand Atrium on August 25-28 and indulge in delectable creations from some of the metro’s beloved pastry makers who surely know how to satisfy every sweet craving. Sweet Escape is every sweet tooth’s dream come true, offering a variety of treats imaginable—from cotton candy sculptures to Filipino desserts.

Since it was established in 1947, the country’s premier life insurance company, AIA Philippines (formerly AIA Philam Life), has been actively partnering with various organizations to empower more Filipinos to live healthier, longer, and better lives. As a testament to its commitment, the company is inking more partnerships to support initiatives that push its advocacies promoting health and wellness. AIA Philippines’ most recent collaboration is with the Philippine College of Physicians Foundation, Inc. (PCPF) who received a donation pledge of PHP1.5 million to fund the organization’s Bridging Leadership Workshops and projects, and other non-communicable disease registry/programs.

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced its offering of Connected Services enabled by the Cybersecure Remote Connection in collaboration with Claroty, the leading security company for cyber-physical systems across industrial, healthcare, and commercial environments. Schneider Electric teams up with Claroty Maintaining cybersecurity for physical assets is a critical issue. “Without a cybersecure way to connect, services teams were limited to either providing support from a distance via phone or taking the time and expense to travel onsite,” said Jessica Owen, APAC Connected Services Lead with Schneider Electric.

Brittany Corporation, the luxury residential arm of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., has recently topped off Blanc, the second tower of its luxury condominium project, Alpine Villas in Tagaytay. Present at the topping-off event were representatives of Brittany Corporation, its bank partners RCBC and Unionbank, and sales networks. Alpine Villas consists of mid-rise towers with charming European-inspired cafes and restaurants within Tagaytay’s Swiss-inspired Crosswinds community. Its second tower, Blanc, is intended to set the tone for the entire development with bigger unit sizes and each room with a balcony.

In the latest survey conducted by Google in Asia-Pacific including the Philippines, 72% of Filipino parents are proactively looking for information about online safety, showing a 4% jump from 2021. This means that more parents are recognizing the importance of digital responsibility at home and that they should be equipped with the right knowledge and tools to guide their kids about the topic. These parents noted that YouTube Kids (64%), Google SafeSearch (55%) and Family Link (36%) have been helpful to them in ensuring their kids would have a safer internet experience. The survey also discovered that 86% of Filipino…

The Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC) is one of the most awaited and prestigious culinary competition in the country held at SMX Convention Center. The PCC is the only culinary competition endorsed by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) in the Philippines which serves an internationally-recognized platform for Filipino chefs to hone their skills and showcase their talents in the culinary field. The culinary competition was made possible with the collaboration of the LTB Chefs Association Philippines, the Pastry Alliance of the Philippines and PEPTarsus Corp. and holds the highest standard in culinary competition guidelines allowing only accredited WACS judges…

Osmeña Boulevard will erupt in colors and festivities once again as Cebu’s magnificent ‘Festival of Festivals’ makes its much-awaited comeback this year on August 28. A total of fifty festivals are joining this year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo — making it the biggest and grandest to date! If you’re going to the Queen City of the South to witness the jaw-dropping talent and creativity of the Cebuanos, why not book an equally stunning Airbnb Stay hosted by Cebu’s top Airbnb Superhosts? They may even fill you in on the newest hole-in-the-wall gems and intriguing side-trips to explore after all the merriment…

Tinapayan Festival, a local bakeshop offering soft and sweet baked products, has always committed to innovating its products over the past 40 years. The pandesal is a product that has been regarded as part and parcel of the daily lives of most Filipinos, and Tinapayan recognizes the importance of enjoying great pandesal in every household. “When you own a bakery in the country, it is certain that you will always offer pandesal. Growing up in the province, our usual breakfast would consist of piping hot pandesal fresh from the pugon, dipped in hot chocolate or coffee. Pandesal has been a…