Author: Team Orange

Who would have thought ancient literature would take over pop culture in 2026, with The Odyssey officially storming movie theaters and getting film fans everywhere completely hooked. And because the source material is so deep and complex, the next thing to do for many moviegoers after walking out the theater is to pull up Google Search and start looking up certain aspects and facets of the classic story. The adventure doesn’t end when the credits roll, indeed. Ever wondered if the Cyclops was really that terrifying, or wanted a quick refresher on why Poseidon was so angry at Odysseus? Or…

For many young Filipinos, managing money has become a mobile-first experience. From paying bills and transferring funds to tracking expenses, banking is increasingly done through a smartphone. Now, that same digital-first mindset is shaping the way they save. Metrobank has observed a growing preference for online savings accounts among younger generations, with Gen Zs and millennials accounting for more than 87% of all Metrobank eSavings accounts opened since the start of the year. The figures point to a shift in how Filipinos are building their financial habits, choosing to save through digital platforms that are accessible anytime and anywhere. The trend reflects changing expectations around banking. Rather than viewing…

Mang Inasal is giving customers more reason to return to their over 600 stores nationwide with their newest dining option. Every purchase of the Mang Inasal Buddy Fiesta – All-Chicken or Combo of Paa and Pork BBQ with java rice and three small soft drinks – gives customers the chance to get a free, specially designed reusable Fiesta cup. “The Special Mang Inasal Fiesta Cups come in three fun designs that depict the Fiesta spirit that customers have long associated with the Ihaw-Sarap meals and Unli-Saya dining experience that Mang Inasal offers,” said Mang Inasal president Mike V. Castro.

Manulife and Microsoft  announced the renewal and expansion of their longstanding relationship, supporting Manulife’s strategic priority to become an AI-powered organization. As part of this partnership, Manulife has adopted Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Suite capabilities to enable innovation at scale with secure cloud and AI solutions. This includes expanding adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot to over 30,000 employees and deploying Microsoft Agent 365—a next-generation suite that provides a control plane for governing, monitoring, and securing AI agents at enterprise scale. The five-year agreement supports Manulife’s continued transformation and responsible scaling of AI-enabled capabilities across its global operations. “Our partnership with…

MariBank has officially been granted a digital banking license by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), marking a major step forward in the bank’s continued growth and commitment to serving Filipinos through digital-first banking. The transition reclassifies MariBank from a rural bank to a digital bank under BSP regulations. Prior to receiving the digital banking license, MariBank operated under a rural bank license while serving customers through a primarily digital banking model.

As digital learning becomes a permanent fixture in modern education, today’s students need efficient and high-performance study tools that can keep up with their fast-paced schedules. From streaming lectures and jotting down handwritten notes to designing group presentations and studying on the go, nowadays, a single smartphone or heavy laptop often isn’t enough. Modern learners need a versatile, powerful, and accessible central hub for all their academic demands. To help Filipino students create a smarter and more efficient study setup without stretching their budgets amid rising prices, Xiaomi offers the Xiaomi Pad 8 Series, which features the Xiaomi Pad 8…

For decades, building a home theater meant choosing between the cinematic depth of OLED, with its perfect blacks and contrast, and the expansive, colorful impact of an ultra-large LCD screen. This year, LG Electronics (LG) has advanced both technologies to a point where this decision is no longer a compromise, but simply a matter of viewing preference. The LG OLED evo G6 AI sets the benchmark for premium television performance. Alongside it, LG has established a second flagship display category. The LG Micro RGB evo AI represents LG’s most premium LCD TV to date. This dual-flagship approach offers a choice…

Independent pop artist Estelle Fly is back with her first release of the year – ‘Bury it’ – a song about the power of unspoken attraction and the tension of deep yearning for someone you can’t fully have. ‘Bury it’ marks a defining new chapter in Estelle’s music career. Confident and unapologetically herself, the single embraces vulnerability and desire with newfound conviction, signalling a new era that pushes her sound forward while introducing herself to listeners old and new.

A home is not merely a structure for Filipinos: it is the visible result of love, labor, and lifelong aspiration. It is where parents turn years of hard work into something tangible, where children grow with confidence, where grandparents remain close for care and companionship, and where milestones are marked across many stages of family life. This cultural attachment to homeownership continues to define the Filipino dream. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority in 2022, three in every five families, or 62.1 percent, owned the house and lot they occupied. For many, a home represents more than financial progress; it…

New and classic flavors are spicing up every day dining at Quezon City’s first and only five-star luxury integrated resort. Indulgent culinary journeys await at Solaire Resort Quezon City’s signature Chinese restaurant, Red Lantern, from solo plates perfect for sharing with friends and family, all the way to a satisfying All-You-Can-Eat dim sum buffet. Embrace the abundance of life at Red Lantern, where milestones are made unforgettable with hearty spreads of classic Chinese flavors, alongside unlimited masterfully crafted dim sum and bites available every day. Elevate special occasions and intimate gatherings meant to be treasured amongst friends and family with…

SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, was recognized by Hong Kong-based investment publication Alpha Southeast Asia for its corporate governance and sustainability reporting, reflecting the confidence of investors and analysts in how the company is managed and how it reports its performance. In the publication’s 16th Annual Poll of Southeast Asia’s Top Companies, SM Investments was named the Philippines’ Best in Strategic CSR & ESG Reporting. The company also ranked among the Top Five Philippine companies for Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance and Best Senior Management in Investor Relations Support.