Malay, Aklan- To enhance collaboration in marine accident investigations, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), through its Enforcement Service (ES), hosted the Marine Accident Investigators’ Forum in Asia 2024 (MAIFA24) from 4-6 September 2024. The event aimed to strengthen cooperation and improve safety in the maritime industry, bringing together international delegates and marine investigators from across the region. MARINA Administrator Sonia …

A grand unveiling of innovation, culture, and culinary excellence is happening in Cebu City, Worldbex Services International (WSI) returns to Cebu City to bring its premier events experience to Central Visayas! Three of their premier expositions will take place starting today in the IEC Convention Center Cebu (IC3)! The Philippine Building and Construction Expo Cebu 2024 (PHILBEX Cebu 2024), the …

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is making strides in environmental sustainability with the development of its terminal in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. The facility, expected to be completed by 2028 and project-named Luzon International Container Terminal (LICT), will be the largest privately funded marine terminal investment in the Philippines. It is set to become the country’s second largest container facility after the Manila International …

ManilART, the country’s national art fair, returns this year with the theme “Prisms & Mosaics,” highlighting the multifaceted nature of contemporary Filipino art. Set to run from October 9-13, 2024, at the SMX Aura Convention Center, this year’s event is a dynamic celebration of diversity, complexity, and interconnectedness in artistic expression. This theme aligns with the National Commission for Culture …

SM City Dasmariñas just hosted the ultimate celebration for Donald Duck’s 90th anniversary, and it was quack-tastic! The highlight? A meet and greet with the founding feather himself, Donald Duck! Fans of all ages, from the young to the young-at-heart, enjoyed every moment—snapping selfies, sharing laughs, and soaking in the Disney magic. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and good …

By Rose de la Cruz San Miguel Corp- led New NAIA Infra Corp (NNIC), which takes over the country’s main gateway on Sept. 14, has assured the public that airport operations will remain uninterrupted during the transition. Future changes and improvements, including terminal reassignments, will be carried out gradually and strategically and would be done in close coordination with airline …

PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES—The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), the leading  government-organized travel trade event led by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB)  Philippines, achieved a remarkable PHP 396,215,526 (USD 7,055,182.56) in sales leads during  the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) sessions on 04-05 September 2024, at Conrad Manila. This  year’s record-breaking figures represent a 14.4% increase over last year, highlighting the  growing impact of …

SM Foundation has activated Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) in the wake of Typhoon Enteng. The SM Group’s efforts, led by SM Supermalls employee volunteers, have reached over 2,500 families across multiple hard-hit areas. In Marikina, more than 500 families received Kalinga Packs containing essential goods. The assistance was distributed among families in barangays Tumana, Nangka, and Malanday. Expanding its reach, …

By Rose de la Cruz Despite geopolitical uncertainties, Philippine CEOs (chief executive officers) are optimistic of business growth because of improving economy, which they noted is faster than most countries in the world. A survey done by British professional services brand Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the Management Association of the Philippines from July 8 to August 9 this year showed that …

Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) cargo handling facility in Iloilo, Philippines, has significantly enhanced its operational capability after taking delivery of two new ESP.5 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor cranes (MHC). The modern port equipment, the largest and first of their kind in the island of Panay, will elevate the standard of port operations in the …