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Manila, Philippines. EAT’S FINALLY BACK! Worldbex Services International (WSI) welcomes all food lovers and food businesses to attend this event and see how the Philippine F&B industry continues to grow and innovate, happening from June 11 to 15, 2025, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila! The Manila Foods and Beverages Exposition (MAFBEX) returns this year to bring you the 19th edition of the biggest and tastiest food & beverage expo in the Philippines! Unlike other F&B events, MAFBEX sets itself apart with its unique activities and highlights. These highlights will serve as a great introduction to the world-class potential of the Philippine food & beverage industry, attracting not only the Filipino market but also internationally. It is also proven by its ever-growing foot traffic, reaching 52,000 quality audiences! Chefs of the World Located at the Main Lobby of the World Trade Center, the Chefs of the World stage shines a spotlight on ...

QUEZON CITY - The 5th Quezon City International Business Conference will be held on Friday day (Feb. 28) with the theme: “Building Tomorrow Together: Future Proofing Business, Driving Sustainable and Fostering Equitable Economy” at the M.I.C.E in Quezon City Hall Complex. In a press conference, Dr. Carl Balita, Chairman Emeritus of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Quezon City  (PCCI-QC) said that we are proud in staging the first International Business Conference in Quezon City. The PCCIQC has been adjudged for being the Most Outstanding PCCI Chapter in the Philippines for two years in a row — 2023 and 2024. The conference is a collaboration between the PCCI-QC and the Quezon City Local Government Unit (QC LGU). The event was intended to help small-scale businesses, also known as Nano enterprises.   The conference aimed to foster partnerships for a sustainable future. It also showcased the QC LGU's initiatives, including the Business Permit an...

Philippine Pharma & Healthcare, the Largest Pharmaceutical, Medical & Healthcare Exhibition in Philippines will be taking place from 25 – 27 February, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center , Manila, Philippines. The exhibition will be the gateway to the South East Asian Business Community in Philippines. It is the premier exhibition series in this sector in the South East Asian region. The international expo provides an immense opportunity to capture the untapped market of the South East Asian Region through Philippines. The show is organised by ACE Group. It is one of the shows in the umbrella of upcoming shows being organised in the ASEAN region. Register HERE for free ticket 

Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto V. Perez underscored the importance of a whole-of-nation approach and active participation of the private sector in addressing areas for improvement identified in the 2024 World Bank Group (WBG) Business Ready (B-READY) report. This was highlighted during the ARTA and WBG joint forum titled 'New Insights on the Philippine Business Environment: Exploring the World Bank Business Ready Report' on 03 February 2025, at the Quezon City Hall's Meetings, Incentives, Conference, and Exhibits (MICE) Center.  "To be able to implement those maximum reforms [in the Philippine business environment], we need the support of the private sector because we all know that the primary driver of economic growth is really the private sector," ARTA Secretary Perez said.   The ARTA and WBG joint forum convened top economists, policymakers, researchers, and business leaders for in-depth discussions focused on policies and service...

Quezon City - Quezon City restaurants are one step closer to displaying calorie counts in their menus as Mayor Joy Belmonte officially signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the city's calorie labeling ordinance. This means that starting December 2025, food establishments with five or more branches in Quezon City will display calorie counts in their menus as part of the first phase of implementation. In a media briefing held at Quezon City Hall, Mayor Belmonte shared that calorie labeling will help QCitizens make informed food choices by gaining insight into the number of calories they are consuming. “Sa pamamagitan ng hakbang na ito, mas magiging empowered na ang ating mga residente dahil kapag may calorie count labels na sa mga menu ng mga restaurant, may kapangyarihan ang QCitizen na pumili ng masustansyang pagkain. Dahil sa tamang impormasyon, maisusulong din natin ang isang lungsod na prayoridad ang pangangalaga sa kalusugan. (With this step, our re...

To welcome the Chinese New Year, the Quezon City government will host a grand celebration in Banawe - the city’s vibrant Chinatown.  The event highlights the city's commitment to promoting local tourism, offering visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and modern attractions.  An exciting and colorful array of activities will take place on Wednesday, January 29. The festivities will kick off in the morning with a Dance Fit session, followed by a Ribbon Cutting to be led by Mayor Joy Belmonte , marking the official launch of the redesigned  City Chinatown—enhancing the area’s visibility as a key cultural, tourism, and commercial hub. About fifty food and non-food businesses featuring QC’s artisanal delights as well as a gallery showcasing a wishing tree, a 360 Photobooth, and predictions to expect this Year of the Wood-Snake will be featured along Banawe, from Del Monte Avenue to Scout Alcaraz Street. This grand opening will be followed by a traditional D...