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BPI expands VYBE’s network via Noodlerama, giving customers exclusive deals and wider payment access.

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is taking full ownership of its Brazilian logistics unit iTracker Logistica Inteligente, acquiring the remaining 30 percent stake in a move that expands its control of the intermodal business serving the Port of Rio de Janeiro.

E3 2026 gains strong industry backing ahead of October WTCMM Expo Corporate bulletin Event Experience Expo (E3) 2026 is drawing wide support across the MICE sector, with leading firms signing on as partners and sponsors for the October 28–29 event at World Trade Center Metro Manila. The growing roster covers event tech, production, AV, staging, build, logistics, creative services, F&B and more, representing every part of bringing events from plan to reality. WTCMM Chairman and CEO Pamela D. Pascual said modern events must build meaningful connections, drive business, and keep pace with changing tech and expectations. This broad participation shows the value of one shared platform, making E3 a marketplace where buyers find solutions and suppliers showcase expertise, share ideas, and create new opportunities. Official partners are Jublia AI, Geyme, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and Inquirer Business and Inquirer.net. Gold Sponsors include Tourism Promotions Board, Sound Check, Stage Riggers, Video Sonic, Maxione Production, PMX, Go Live Asia, Cityneon, Event Solutions, Ovation Productions, and Westlines Design Technologies. Silver Sponsors are Xstatic, Creativents, Wildsfire, Projection X Events, Starxpo, Confetti Effects, Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines, Precision, IMMRVS Asia, and Straight Up Advertising. Beyond exhibits, E3 offers business matching, buyer engagements, and masterclasses on new tech, trends, and planning best practices. It aims to become the Philippine events sector’s regular hub while expanding regional links. Hosted and organized by WTCMM, the expo runs October 28–29, 2026. WTCMM brings over 26 years of experience, is the country’s first UFI-recognized venue, ISO-certified, DOT- and TPB-accredited, and a member of TCP and PACEOS.

Move over, chickenjoy—Jollibee is now serving up a masterclass in digital dominance.

AREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust sponsored by Ayala Land Inc., has secured shareholder approval to add six commercial properties valued at P17.3 billion to its portfolio.