The SM group is planning to significantly expand the SMX Convention Center Clark by 2026–2028 to boost its capacity to host large-scale events and address the growing demand in the region. SM Investments Corporation stated that this is made possible by its integrated property development...
My recent participation at the UN Land Conference, officially known as the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought (UNCCD) 16th Conference of Parties, was nothing short of productive and eventful. As a UNCCD Land Hero for 2024 to 2026, I was privileged to speak on behalf of youth...
Celebratory toast in honor of SMX Convention Center Bacolod’s 10th Anniversary. L-R: Mr. Walid Wafik - SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s Senior Vice President for Operations - Convention Centers, Ms. Cathy Nepomuceno - SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s Senior Vice President for Operations -...
The Senate on Monday, December 9, approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2871 or the bill banning the production, financing and use of chemical weapons. Twenty-two (22) senators voted in favor of the proposed “Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act”; there were no negative...
The war against corruption is far from over, President Marcos said, stressing the government must shift from merely enforcing laws to promoting integrity. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. speaks during the 5th State Conference on the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC)...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has urged lawmakers to ensure there is sufficient funds to address possible mass casualty events involving chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear incidents (CBRN) and countering operations that utilizes weapons of mass destruction....
Senator Jinggoy Estrada urged the Philippine government to consider bringing China's baseline claim before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague or even to the United Nations. Estrada said this in response to China’s recent efforts to reinforce its claim over the West Philippine...
With the signing of the Philippine Maritime Zones (PMZ) Act, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said that this would strengthen the Philippines' rights to explore and exploit natural resources in the Philippine Sea - including Talampas ng Pilipinas (Philippine Rise or Benham Rise). According...
CEBU CITY – The country’s giant estate developers agreed to join hands to help solve the nation's housing backlog. The commitment was made during the National Real Estate Convention on Oct. 21 to 22 at the posh Nustar Resort and Casino. OVER 30 developers and 600 agents attend the...
DAVAO CITY – A Indigenous Peoples delegation from the Philippines is set to join the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, Colombia next week to share an IP-led plan to help save key biodiversity areas in the country. DELEGATES...
SMX Convention Center, the largest operator of convention centers in the Philippines, has secured three additional major awards this year, reaffirming its position as a leader in the country’s Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. SMX was named Best Local Convention...
(L-R:) Walid Wafik, senior vice president for Operations at SM Hotels and Conventions Center; Prof. Cheah Horn Mun, Dean of Success Academy; Yeo Lay, Dean of Students - Student Success Centre; Dr. Marivic Lualhati, Her Excellency Constance See, Ambassador of Singapore; Lisset Laus-Velasco,...
