World Trade Center Metro Manila

1st Quarter 2022

Markets of the World XIII: Philippine Business Outlook 2022

15th May 202215th May 2022
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World Trade Center Metro Manila successfully concluded its year-end webinar edition of the Markets of the World XIII Online with the theme, “Business Outlook for 2022: Recovery and Resiliency towards a New Normal and a Better Philippines”.

Representatives from the public sector were Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon of National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) Director Sittie Butocan of the Department of Economic Research presented recovery programs that will pave the way for a resilient and inclusive post Covid19 economy.

From the private sector, Mr. Gerry Austria of Union Bank of the Philippines, one of the leading universal banks, presented “UPAY” a new technology available for businesses that offers payment solution with fully integrated and single platform payment collection.

1st Quarter 2022

Project En-ABLE finalist in Taiwan Excellence Sustainability Competition

15th May 202215th May 2022
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Standing out from over 700 entries worldwide, World Trade Center Metro Manila’s (WTCMM) Project En-ABLE made it to the top 12 finalists of Taiwan External Trade Development Council’s “Sharing is Caring” Program, a global competition for sustainability of Taiwan Excellence, organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

In cooperation with ICCP Group Foundation, WTCMM conceptualized Project En-ABLE, a complementary education program that aims to enrich the quality of education of indigent students in remote and depressed areas in the Philippines by providing laptops and tablets to help students adapt to the latest technology applied under the new learning environment. The program also includes training for teachers to ensure learning opportunities are maximized.

1st Quarter 2022

WTCMM cited as top ASEAN MICE venue

11th May 202211th May 2022
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World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) bagged the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) Venue Award in exhibition category during the recently concluded 2022 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Standards Awards held in Cambodia last January 19, 2022

The ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards is an initiative undertaken by all 10 ASEAN member states to encourage
stakeholders in respective countries to further improve standards in terms of sustainable tourism services. This
effort is done to sustain the ASEAN region’s objective to make it a globally-known “Quality Single Destination.”

WTC Metro Manila stood out within the region after garnering top ratings in major criteria that evaluated its exhibition halls and meeting room facilities to be compliant to international standards, pursued to achieve positive social and environmental impacts and help promote health and well-being of all stakeholders. This also includes environmental compliance related to improvements and upgrades in technologies such as shift to automated LED lights and motion sensors, and introduction of photocatalyst in Air Handling Units (AHU) and energy recovery ventilators to achieve quality air supply in its exhibition halls and function rooms. Also being implemented are proper waste management, including toxic and chemical substance disposal thru DENR accredited TSD (treatment, storage, disposal) facility, and noise pollution control through management of noise levels, among others.

3rd Quarter 2020

WTCMM Joins GED and WTCA Day Celebrations

12th June 202021st September 2020
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World Trade Center Metro Manila celebrated this year’s Global Exhibitions Day (GED) last June 3 highlighting the key message ,“Exhibitions are key to rebuilding economies”. GED 2020 is a unification of the MICE industry, an occasion to share hope and optimism, and a focus on the important role of exhibitions in reconnecting and rebuilding communities and economies. In the new normal, relationships cannot be built and maintained by purely digital media alone. Exhibitions can combine the digital world and face-to-face interaction to reconnect with the marketplace and build connections that will lead to renewal of our economy.

In celebration of the WTCA Day held last June 12, 2020, we looked back on WTCMM’s role in enhancing trade and promoting economic development by way of organizing trade activities. Amidst this unprecedented pandemic, WTCMM continuously support the fight against COVID-19, as it explores the new normal and the resilience of the trade industry. WTCMM is united with the rest of the world on rebuilding economies and promoting the future of global trade and investment.

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WTCMM Joins GED and WTCA Day Celebrations Markets of the world

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3rd Quarter 2020

WTCMM Joins WTCMM President Invited as Guest Speaker in…

10th June 202021st September 2020
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On June 10, 2020 , Ms. Pamela Pascual was guest speaker of the webinar organized by World Trade Center Associations entitled, “WTC Business Under New Normal”. The webinar discussed the disruption caused by the global pandemic such as travel bans, community quarantine, no mass gathering, social-distancing, and other measures. With these challenges, short-term and long-term solutions were shared such as strategies to reposition and re-open exhibition facilities, goals to achieve with limited or no offline activities and technologies
available.

Echoing the sentiments of the international community, local organizations are also holding online talks and webinars to facilitate learnings and share best practices during this unusual times. In support of this endeavor, WTCMM President and CEO Ms. Pamela Pascual graced the first virtual dialogue of Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS) held last May 1, 2020.

The International Association of Convention Centres and Union des Foires Internationales (UFI) jointly produced a guide as a collaborative project between the two organizations to promote efficiency and consistency amongst different types of member venues during this unprecedented times.

The launching of the guide led to an UFI Connects online session on April 20, 2020 where World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) President & CEO Ms. Pamela Pascual was invited as guest speaker along with representatives from Netherlands, Italy, UK, Singapore, Germany, Spain and Canada. Ms. Pascual shared WTCMM’s experience when it was tapped by the government to be a quarantine facility to address the looming gap in healthcare centers in the country. All the challenges encountered were addressed through meaningful collaborations with private organizations, generous donors and the Department of Health.

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1st Quarter 2020

WTC Heal As One Center

25th April 202020th September 2020
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In support of our kababayans affected and displaced by the eruption of the Taal volca- no, sister companies Science Park of the Philippines (SPPI) and Pueblo de Oro De- velopment Corporation (PDO) stand in unity with the communities they serve in the province of Batangas and mobilized a relief operation in Sto. Tomas and Malvar, Batangas last Jan. 19, 2020.

Both companies joined hands in distrib- uting relief goods consisting of 700 sets of sleeping mats, towels and blankets to dis- placed families and evacuees from the towns of Talisay, Agoncillo, particularly from Brgys. San Gregorio, Bilucao, San Juan and Bulihan which are within the 14km. radius of Taal volcano . Following this first wave of donation, the companies are also stepping up relief efforts to reach more communities in the coming weeks. More donations will include non-food items such as slippers, pails, dippers, hygiene kit, and diapers.

The conversion of WTCMM as a healthcare facility was completed by Makati Development Corporation, an Ayala subsidiary. “The World Trade Center Metro Manila has always been in the forefront of exhibitions and events, from the most complex set-up of foreign and local events to the simplest build-up. We have had the privilege to be recognized worldwide by international organizations, but nothing will compare to this opportunity given us to work with like-minded local organizations, together with government, to help fight the spread of Covid-19,” said Pamela D. Pascual, President and CEO of World Trade Center Metro Manila.

The WTC Heal As One Center accommodated over 300 Filipino expatriates from AbuDhabi and Maldives. They were given medical assistance during their 14-day quarantine period to ensure they’re healthy before going back to their families.

Donations
As soon as the word came out in media about the WTC Heal As One Center donations poured in for the facility. WTCMM is beyond grateful for the generosity of the following donors: Makati Development Corp., AC Energy Phils, Manila Water Company, Manila Water Foundation, Maynilad, San Miguel Corporation, Hotel 101, Bellevue Hotel, Dusit Thani Manila, Solaire Resort & Casino, PAGCOR, Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Cebu Overseas Inc., Kimberly-Clark Phils., Jollibee Roxas Strip, Derek Ramsay, Maryknoll-Miriam College Alumni Association, UP Sigma Delta Phi Alumnae Association, Market Access & Innovations Events Management Philippines, Booths ’n More Corporation, Pro BeatBox Entertainment, Red & Blue Event Safety and Security Management Services, Coca-Cola, Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Gardenia Bakeries, Etiqa, Kitchen City, Dunkin Donuts, and private individuals whose donations are too many to mention.