Our Contribution

O&B actively contributes to the technology community through various initiatives, including sponsoring and participating in events like engineering meetups, business analysis forums, university collaborations, and enablement seminars. These efforts highlight O&B’s dedication to fostering knowledge-sharing, professional growth, and innovation within the software development industry. Additionally, O&B’s awards and recognitions showcase its role as a leader in both business and technology.

eHeads : Engineering Heads

Engineering Heads Meetup

June 21, 2024

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all attendees who joined the EHeads event. A special appreciation goes to our speakers, Marco Palinar, Matthew Cua, and Michaelle Tabilin, whose invaluable expertise fostered growth and innovation through their diverse perspectives. Your participation means a great deal to us, and we look forward to your continued presence at our meetups, as we deeply value your contributions to our vibrant community.

During the meetup, we kicked off with a presentation on Phoenix Projects, where Marco Palinar shared his extensive experience in handling high-stakes projects. He provided invaluable insights into navigating complex challenges and ensuring project success against all odds.

Matthew Cua delved into the critical issues of our time with a presentation on climate change. He explored the impacts of climate change and the opportunities it presents for innovation and resilience, sharing the latest strategies to tackle instability and drive sustainable growth.

Finally, Michaelle Tabilin presented on the differences between technical and non-technical business analysts, highlighting how each type brings unique value to projects and how to leverage their skills for optimal business outcomes.

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Marco Palinar discusses Phoenix Projects.
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Matthew Cua presenting on climate change.
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Michaelle Tabilin, O&B's Professional Project Manager, discusses the distinctions between technical and non-technical business analysts.
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Attendees gathered for the eHeads: Engineering Heads Meetup.

IIBA Philippines' Annual Kickoff

Pathways Forward

May 18, 2024

We were proud to sponsor the IIBA event on May 18, 2024. The day featured engaging discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and innovative ideas in business analysis. A heartfelt thank you to all who participated in this remarkable event, as we are committed to fostering the growth of our professional community.

The event concluded with reflections on the chapter's accomplishments over the past year, highlighting its objectives and strategies for further developing the local business analysis community. Attendees also learned about exciting upcoming initiatives, particularly in professional development, networking, and advancing business analysis practices.

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Michaelle Tabilin, O&B's Professional Project Manager talks about the objectives and strategies about advanced business analysis practices
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Manu de los Reyes discusses about further developing the local business analysis community
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Attendees of the IIBA Philippines Annual Kickoff: Pathways Forward
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Group Photo with O&B Team and IIBA Team

University Activities

Ateneo de Davao IT Week

January 22 - 26, 2024
From January 22 to January 26, 2024, O&B was a proud participant and sponsor in ADDU IT Week, an event dedicated to fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing in the tech community. Throughout the week, O&B organized several programming competitions, providing a platform for participants to challenge their skills and creativity. Our speakers shared insights on Agile Product Planning, Demystifying DevOps, and Crafting Your Success in the Digital Age. Additionally, one of our team members actively participated as a panelist in a Mockathon.
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The crowd on the opening day of ADDU IT Week.
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Day two of ADDU IT Week featuring Lorenzo Dee, former VP of Consulting at O&B, as the keynote speaker.
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Second day of the O&B Programming Competition for ADDU students.
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On the final day of ADDU IT Week, we saved the best for last with Calen Legaspi, O&B's co-founder and Chairman, as the featured speaker.

Asian Business Award

Asean Business Awards 2023

HEALTH RESILIENCE CORPORATE | HEALTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

September 4, 2023
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LJ Argudo, O&B’s Chief Administrative Officer, honored to receive the award from Mr. Anuraj Shankar, who served as one of the judges at the ASEAN Business Awards 2023.

Click here to witness our notable moment during the awards ceremony in this video.

Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce that Orange and Bronze Software Labs, Inc. has been honored with the prestigious ASEAN Business Award in the Corporate Health Achievement category!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the ASEAN Business Advisory Council for recognizing our unwavering dedication to corporate health. This award is not just an accolade; it's a testament to our commitment to fostering the best workplace culture for our employees.

At O&B, we believe that mental health is as vital as physical health. That's why we've implemented a comprehensive mental health program to provide our team with the right support they need. We care deeply about their overall well-being, and this holistic healthcare program is designed perfectly for our people.

This award isn't just about us; it's about every member of our talented team. As we move forward, we're excited about the limitless opportunities for growth in the ASEAN business community, including innovation and regional collaboration. At O&B, we're passionate about helping businesses find solutions to their digital roadblocks. Our work has the power to transform industries and enhance people's lives.

Thank you once again for this incredible honor. We look forward to continuing our journey of excellence and making a positive impact on our community and beyond.

Asean Business Awards 2021

SME EXCELENCE | EMPLOYMENT AWARD

November 30, 2021
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Discover a key highlight from the awards ceremony featuring
Calen Legaspi, O&B's Co-founder and Chairman, as he delivers a brief speech.
Click here to watch the video.

We’re honored to share that O&B received the ASEAN Business Award for the SME- Employment Excellence Category. We would like to thank the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) for recognizing our endeavor to develop a stimulating and supportive workplace that translates to having a committed, effective, and motivated workforce.

O&B continuously aims to build a sharing culture where we are able to impart best practices to improve the quality of software development in the Philippines.

We would like to dedicate this award to past and present O&Bers for being committed to making this company a learning organization. Their dedication to learning and sharing sustains our reputation for software development excellence.
We would also like to give thanks to our valued clients who have trusted us as their partner when it comes to software development. The projects that were entrusted to O&B have played a vital role in the growth of O&Bers.

PSIA Enablement Seminars

PSIA 51ST ENABLEMENT SEMINAR

September 14, 2023

O&B proudly participated in the PSIA's 51st Enablement Seminar on September 14, 2023, at the FEU Tech Innovation Center.

Esmeraldo De Guzman, our Test Manager, expertly explored the nuances of software testing. His session offered valuable insights into crucial strategies, essential tools, and fundamental concepts vital for maintaining software quality and ensuring a seamless user experience.

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Attendees of the PSIA 51st Enablement Seminar alongside the guest speakers.
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Emeraldo de Guzman, O&B’s Enterprise Test Analyst, guest speaker at the 51st PSIA Enablement Seminar.

PSIA 50TH ENABLEMENT SEMINAR

July 5, 2023
Watch Michaelle Tabilin, O&B's Professional Project Manager, discuss Building Competencies to Become an IT Business Analyst.
O&B collaborated in the PSIA 50th Enablement Seminar entitled 'Agile Release Planning 101' last July 5, 2023, Wednesday. Michaelle Tabilin discussed the use of Agile in Business Practices, which can future-proof our business.

PSIA 49th ENABLEMENT SEMINAR

April 27, 2023

PSIA held its 49th Enablement Seminar, “Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with PostgreSQL”, today at the O&B HQ in Legazpi Village, Makati.

The event speakers, Calen Legaspi (O&B Chief Scientist & Founder and PSIA Capability Director) and Adrian Dayrit (CTO of Lyon.com.ph and Boozt.io), tackled how to maximize the capabilities of an RDBMS and how PostgreSQL data types can solve many other problems software developers and engineers struggle with.

PSIA’s Enablement Seminars are half-day sessions designed to tackle emerging and relevant topics in the software and ITO sector.

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Attendees of the PSIA 51st Enablement Seminar with guest speakers Calen Legaspi and Adrian Dayrit.
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Adrian Dayrit, CTO of Lyon.com.ph and Boozt.io, with participants of the PSIA 51st Enablement Seminar.

Java User Group Philippines Meetup

JAVA USER GROUP PHILIPPINES MEETUP

May 29, 2024

At this month's meetup, we dive deep into the world of APIs.

Stephan Wissel shared invaluable insights on OpenAPI while Lino Borsoto highlighted the best practices for API testing using Spring Boot.

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Attendees of the Java User Group Philippines Meetup with speakers Stephan Wissel, an industry expert with 40 years of diverse experience, and Lino Borsoto, O&B’s Enterprise Consulting Engineer.
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Lino Borsoto, O&B's Enterprise Consulting Engineer, shares best practices for API testing with Spring Boot.

JAVA USER GROUP PHILIPPINES MEETUP

April 5, 2024
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Attendees of the Java User Group Philippines Meetup with featured speakers Lorenze Dee, former VP of Consulting at O&B and Eric Martin, Certified Agile Full-Stack Developer and Leader

Bright minds in technology and innovation were brought together at the Java User Group Philippines Meetup last April.

This session had three engaging topics like Refactoring in Java, Modularity with Spring Modulith, and Instrumenting & Visualizing Spring Boot apps using Prometheus and Grafana.

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November 17, 2023

O&B hosted another Java User Group Philippines meetup last November.

Featuring esteemed speakers, Kenneth Peñaranda and Jansen Ang, our attendees delved into the intricacies of the Spring Professional Certification journey and Developing LLM-Driven Java Applications using LANGCHAIN4J.

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Professional and student attendees at the Java User Group Philippines Meetup with the guest speakers.
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Kenneth Peñaranda, O&B's Associate Consulting Engineer, responding to a question from one of the students.

JAVA USER GROUP PHILIPPINES MEETUP

August 29, 2023
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Attendees of the Java User Group Philippines Meetup with featured speaker, Yee-Keng, IBM Architect and Developer Advocate.

Last August 29, 2023, O&B had the pleasure of hosting another engaging Java User Group Philippines Meetup.

IBM Architect and Developer Advocate, Yee-Kang, enlightened the audience with a talk on 'Discovering Cloud-Native Java Innovation.' It was a wonderful opportunity for our community to explore the cutting-edge trends in Java development.

JAVA USER GROUP PHILIPPINES MEETUP

June 29, 2023
In support of the Java User Group Philippines, O&B sponsored the venue for the group's meetup in June 2023. The event featured an enlightening talk by Tristan Mahinay on 'Quarkus and Openshift Development,' providing valuable insights into modern Java practices.
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Tristan Mahinay demonstrating a sample from his presentation.
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Calen Legaspi, O&B's Co-founder and Chairman, attended the Java User Group Philippines Meetup to show his support for the community.

Softcon

JAVA USER GROUP PHILIPPINES MEETUP

May 29, 2024
Explore the talk on Why Scrum Fails by Calen Legaspi.

O&B actively participated in SOFTCON 2018: The Philippine Software Industry Conference, with Calen Legaspi and Lorenzo Dee taking the stage as speakers.

Calen delved into the common pitfalls faced by Scrum teams, exploring both the strengths and limitations of this framework. He also offered insights on how to enhance the software development process to better address real-world challenges.