SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality unit of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is on schedule to open the ₱3.6 billion SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu in the fourth quarter of 2026, despite disruptions caused by recent natural calamities. “The recent events in Cebu caused some...
The Philippine delegation to the ongoing 11th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) received strong praise from farmer groups and advocates for asserting the country’s sovereign right to assess proposed measures in accordance with national...
From October 9 to 10, the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) convened the 33rd National Developers Convention at the Makati Shangri-La in Makati City. Under this year’s theme, “ReCalibrate: Upgrading...
SM Investments Corp., the flagship of the Sy family’s business group, is strengthening its entertainment ecosystem across its portfolio to be more appealing and in tune with the preferences of the new generation of Filipino consumers. “At SM, we recognize the younger generation’s growing...
The Philippines, together with the Asia-Pacific region, must play a bigger role in advancing international humanitarian law based on its experiences in addressing past and present humanitarian conflicts, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Aug. 11. Speaking during the 2025 Asia...
The Occupational Health Nurses Association of the Philippines (OHNAP), Inc. is set to celebrate its 75th Foundation Anniversary and host its 55th National Annual Convention this September. With the theme “OHNAP 75 Years of Leadership and Excellence: Remembering the Past Success, Celebrating the...
In today’s digital age, new technologies are continuously released that we barely notice how quickly they evolve. Naturally, as newer and upgraded devices come out, we, as consumers, also tend to upgrade and keep up with the latest trends, leaving our old gadgets behind. As we step toward the...
SMX Convention Center, the Philippines’ largest convention center operator, has been recognized by Kalibrr as one of the Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights SMX’s dedication to setting new workforce standards in the events and hospitality sector. ...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has called on its engineers and officials to adopt innovative solutions and fast-track project implementation in support of the Marcos administration’s infrastructure program under the Bagong Pilipinas agenda. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan...
After years of delays and half-powered commitments, the Philippine energy service company (ESCO) market is finally into high gear—helping energy-intensive businesses cut waste, boost efficiency, and usher them into the fast lane of green tech. And while at it, these energy efficiency frontrunners...
The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) commenced at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, drawing thousands of entrepreneurs and industry players. The two-day B2B trade show aims to fuel business momentum under the theme "Driving Momentum: Pursuing Ingenuity, Resiliency,...
CELEBRATORY TOAST From left: SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s senior VP for operations convention centers Walid Wafik, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s senior vice president for operations hotels Cathy Nepomuceno, Chief City Tourism Officer of Bacolod City Teresa Manalili, City Councilor of...
