SMX visitor traffic jumps 18% as events recover
SMX Convention Centers is expanding its footprint as the Philippine business events industry gathers momentum, with visitor traffic rising 18 percent in the first half of 2026 and new venues in Cebu and Metro Manila set to add capacity.
URC opens P2.75-billion Batangas Mega Plant
Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has inaugurated a P2.75-billion manufacturing complex in Malvar, Batangas, expanding its production capacity as the Filipino food company seeks to meet rising demand at home and strengthen its position in export markets.
MAP calls for tougher power rules to cut costs
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pressing the government for deeper power sector reforms, arguing that lowering electricity costs will require more than trimming system loss charges and should include tougher enforcement, performance-based regulation, and stronger energy efficiency measures.
EDCOM 2 launches early childhood dashboard to guide localized child development action
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has launched the Early Childhood Dashboard, a digital platform co-developed with Ayala Corporation’s AC Analytics team to provide accessible data for improving early childhood outcomes across the Philippines.
Alex Eala, Venus Williams fall short in Toronto doubles
Alex Eala and Venus Williams, for a brief moment early Friday in Manila, looked like they might have another doubles trick up their sleeves.
