CDC Explores Partnership with i4C.PH: Setting a New Standard for National Resilience in Clark, Pampanga

CDC Explores Partnership with i4C.PH: Setting a New Standard for National Resilience in Clark, Pampanga

CLARK FREEPORT, PAMPANGA, September 28, 2026 –  Clark Development Corporation Joins i4C.PH 2026 National Resilience Summit as Resilience Partner. A summit on security, disaster resilience, and cybersecurity runs November 3 to 5 at SMX Convention Center Clark.

 

The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has joined the i4C.PH 2026 Summit as a Resilience Partner. CDC will encourage businesses operating in the Clark Freeport Zone to send delegates to the summit, which runs November 3 to 5 at SMX Convention Center Clark.

Clark hosts the summit as a region with a documented recovery record. The area rebuilt after the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo and the departure of US forces from Clark Air Base later that year. It has since withstood the 2019 Central Luzon earthquake and repeated typhoon flooding, including Typhoon Carina in 2024.

i4C.PH integrates physical security and safety, disaster risk and crisis management, and cybersecurity into one scenario-based program. Each day covers one discipline:

November 3: Physical security and safety

November 4: Disaster risk and crisis management, including a specialized activity with CDC

November 5: Cybersecurity

“Crises spread across departments. An earthquake can cut power, the outage can open a door for an attacker, and the attack can slow down the response. i4C.PH trains the people who handle each part of that chain to work together before it happens,” said Augustus Caesar Esmeralda, Founding Chief Convenor of i4C.PH.

The program includes simulations, training sessions, and hands-on exercises. Participants contribute to the National Resilience Protocol, a shared framework developed during the summit. Organizations can register delegates for single days or the full program, with group packages available for teams of three to ten.

Click here to register for the event. The full program is available at https://i4c.ph/.

About i4C.PH i4C.PH is a national platform for integrated security, crisis resilience, and digital trust in the Philippines. It operates as an event, a platform, a movement, and a protocol, built on the view that today’s risks are systemic, cumulative, and interconnected. Learn more at https://i4c.ph/.

About Ace And Assiociates Risk Management, Inc.

Ace and Associates Risk Management, Inc. (AAA) provides asset protection and risk management consultancy services, with an emphasis on the convergence of all aspects of security from conception to implementation. The company describes itself as the only all-Filipino, independent security risk management and consulting firm that is globally certified in the Philippines. Its team combines globally accepted corporate best practices with knowledge of local conditions. AAA is one of the conceptualizers of i4C.PH, together with Resilient.PH and Security Matters. i4C.PH: Resilience Reimagined is a national, multi-sector platform that advances integrated security, crisis resilience and digital trust across the Philippines. It convenes leaders and practitioners from government, defense, public safety, critical infrastructure, industry, technology and academia around the convergence of physical security and safety, cybersecurity, and disaster and crisis management. The program follows the Resilience Programming Framework (RPF) from The Resilient.PH, a systems-based approach that treats resilience as a continuum from foresight and prevention through preparedness, response, recovery and long-term adaptation.
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Skyro Partners with LenderLink to Strengthen Credit Assessment and Responsible Lending in the Philippines

Skyro Partners with LenderLink to Strengthen Credit Assessment and Responsible Lending in the Philippines

Skyro, an SEC-registered fintech platform in the Philippines, has joined LenderLink’s Credit Intelligence Network, gaining access to real-time credit insights from a growing network of financial institutions, while contributing its own consented borrower data to the network.

The partnership gives Skyro a broader view of borrowers’ credit histories to support more accurate and comprehensive credit assessments.

The partnership comes as Skyro expands its role in Filipinos’ everyday financial lives. Following its recent brand refresh, Skyro is moving beyond financing individual purchases to providing financial solutions to everyday needs.

Since launching in the country in 2022, Skyro has issued more than three million loans, with products and services designed to support customers across more moments in their financial lives.

Access to more comprehensive and timely credit information can help lenders better understand borrowers’ financial behavior, including those whose credit histories may not be fully reflected in traditional records.

Under LenderLink’s consent-based model, borrower information is shared only with the requesting lender, and only when the borrower provides consent. This gives lenders additional context about how customers manage credit across different financial products, beyond what may be visible through their own records.

With access to a broader range of credit information, lenders can make better-informed assessments as customers use different financial products and services. For borrowers, this can mean their financial behavior is assessed using a more complete picture of their credit history.

“Skyro is evolving from a financing provider into a broader financial partner for its customers. That evolution makes access to timely, reliable credit intelligence even more important,” said Christo Georgiev, Co-Founder and CEO of LenderLink.

“We’re excited to have Skyro join the network and contribute to a stronger collective view of Filipino borrowers. By bringing together credit insights from participating institutions, we can help lenders to make better informed decisions and strengthen responsible lending across the industry.”

For Skyro, the partnership builds on its existing approach to technology-driven credit assessment. The company’s proprietary AI-driven credit decisioning model already combines traditional and alternative data with advanced analytics to support fast, carefully assessed credit decisions.

LenderLink’s network provides another source of credit information that can complement Skyro’s existing capabilities while its expanding product portfolio is designed to meet customers across more everyday financial needs.

“Responsible lending starts with understanding the customer,” said Nasim Aliev, Skyro Co-Founder and Co-CEO. “As Skyro grows into a broader financial partner, we want to keep improving how we understand credit behavior and serve customers responsibly. Through LenderLink, we can draw on more timely and comprehensive credit information to support better-informed lending decisions. At the same time, we’re helping build a stronger credit information network that benefits the wider financial ecosystem.”

Today, the network connects 40+ contributing institutions and more than 45 million credit records, with over 1.5 million unique borrower records exchanged monthly. Through LenderLink’s secure, consent-driven infrastructure, participating institutions can access real-time credit data across multiple contributors through a single API.

As lending continues to move faster and customers increasingly use multiple financial products, the ability to see the bigger picture becomes increasingly important.

Skyro joining LenderLink is another step toward a credit ecosystem where better data is not held in silos, but becomes more useful when shared responsibly.

About LenderLink Inc
LenderLink is the Philippines’ first real-time, consent-based credit data exchange, connecting a growing number of financial institutions across a shared pool of more than 45 million borrower records. LenderLink enables faster, fairer credit decisions by giving lenders secure, real-time visibility into borrower history, helping bring millions of underserved Filipinos into the formal financial system.

The platform is ISO 27001-certified, recognized by the Credit Information Corporation (CIC) as a Certified Technical Service Provider, and aligned with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Open Finance Framework (BSP Circular No. 1122). Backed by Kaya Founders, Manila Angel Investors Network (MAIN), and Iterative, LenderLink is building the infrastructure for faster, more informed and more collaborative credit decisions in the Philippines.

About Skyro
Skyro is a high-growth, digital-first fintech group delivering scalable, responsible financial access across high-potential emerging markets. Powered by proprietary data science, AI-driven credit decisioning, and alternative-data scoring, the company combines a mobile-native experience with modular fintech architecture to serve underserved client segments at scale.

As of 2026, Skyro has a registered user base of more than 7 million and a credit portfolio exceeding $200 million. The company’s ambition is to become a leading full-spectrum financial services group across high-potential markets by combining capability proven at scale with a commitment to building each business around the needs of the market it serves.

ASEAN-Korea Manila Forum to Tackle AI, Creativity, Cultural IP

ASEAN-Korea Manila Forum to Tackle AI, Creativity, Cultural IP

As artificial intelligence and hyper-digitalization fundamentally reshape global creative business models, how can Asian creators scale and safeguard their original intellectual properties? The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea (MCST), the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), and the ASEAN Foundation will address this pivotal question at the “2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum,” taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Ayala Museum, Makati City.Framed around the urgent agenda, “On Human Creative Sovereignty: Shaping the Future of Imagination and Cultural IP,” this premier business and creative dialogue serves as a bridge connecting South Korea’s globally established IP monetization infrastructure with Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding creative ecosystem. Taking center stage as the keynote speaker is Mr. Chang-seop Kim, General Director of NEXON’s MapleStory a pioneering Korean digital IP that has maintained peak commercial vitality and player engagement across Southeast Asia for over 20 years. Mr. Kim will dissect the strategic mechanics behind sustainable IP longevity, demonstrating how interactive gaming lore can seamlessly expand into global consumer brands, musical productions, immersive urban theme parks, and cross-platform merchandise.

Designed to foster tangible cross-border enterprise, the forum features intensive sessions dedicated to creative IP licensing, digital copyright governance, startup scaling, and youth-led tech innovations. Senior cultural policymakers, IP attorneys, creative technopreneurs, digital agency heads, and startup incubators from Korea and ASEAN will evaluate actionable frameworks for establishing an equitable, open IP marketplace across the Asia-Pacific region.

Complementing the commercial discussions, the forum will officially inaugurate the contemporary art exhibition “Gathering Point” in the Ayala Museum Lobby, running from November 7 through November 13, 2026. Featuring groundbreaking installations by Mark Justiniani (Philippines), Kim Joon (Korea), Latthapon Korkiatarkul (Thailand), Ari Bayuaji (Indonesia), Adam Phong (Malaysia), and Imhathai Suwatthanasilp (Thailand), the week-long exhibition highlights the essential nexus between human artistic origin and industrial IP scaling.

Admission to this high-level forum is strictly by advance curated registration, catering to visual art professionals, museum curators, boutique hotel art managers, digital media creators, and tech innovators.

Accredited delegates will enjoy complimentary access to all keynote and panel sessions, comprehensive bilingual translation, an executive Korean luncheon buffet, and an interactive instant photo booth installation. To honor the commitment of delegates attending the full symposium from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the organizers will stage a high-profile Grand Finale Raffle Draw during the concluding reception. Elite prizes include cutting-edge tech gear (Samsung Galaxy Buds 4, Galaxy Fit3, and JBL Bluetooth speakers), authentic K-pop memorabilia (official BTS and SEVENTEEN tour and vinyl albums), and premium K-Beauty collections.Registration is now accessible via the official online application form. Candidates are urged to register promptly to guarantee credentials.

Registration Information

Prospective attendees, arts and culture professionals, museum and gallery curators, creative technologists, and academic researchers may submit their applications via the official registration portal:

Registration Link:
Google Forms: https://forms.gle/Q4fUW5TLBXbK8oWSA
Website: https://joinenjoy.com.ph/
(Due to limited gallery capacity and curated seating assignments, early registration is highly encouraged.)

About Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc.

Established in the Philippines in 2002, Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. (IRC) is a premier MICE and destination management specialist with a proven track record in orchestrating high-level, bilateral governmental and corporate events adhering to rigorous state-level protocol standards. Notably, IRC spearheaded local operational management for the Korea-Philippines Business Forum, held on the occasion of the South Korean President’s state visit to the Philippines to commemorate the 77th anniversary of diplomatic relations. IRC is a fully accredited travel agency licensed in the Philippines, South Korea, and Cuba, and is officially designated by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea to process Korean electronic visas (e-visas). Through its flagship platform, “Join Enjoy,” IRC continues to lead bilateral cultural exchange, tourism, and business connectivity between the Philippines and South Korea.
This Filipino Startup Helps Local Businesses Bring Customers Back

This Filipino Startup Helps Local Businesses Bring Customers Back

GoBalik is making digital customer loyalty more accessible to Filipino small businesses, driven by the belief that these tools should not be reserved for big brands.

For many small businesses, attracting a customer is only the beginning. Giving that customer a reason to return can be just as important. Yet while established brands can invest in sophisticated loyalty programs, smaller merchants often have to find practical ways to build lasting customer relationships with more limited resources.

GoBalik, a Filipino-built digital loyalty platform, was founded around a simple belief: local businesses should have access to digital tools that help them encourage repeat visits, regardless of their size or budget.

“Local and small businesses should have access to digital tools like these, not just big brands,” said Ariel Josh Cariño, founder of GoBalik. “We want to make it easier for local businesses to give their customers a reason to come back.”

The platform helps merchants introduce digital loyalty programs through digital stamp cards and points-based rewards. Customers can access their loyalty cards through a mobile browser, without needing to download a separate application.

Accessibility is also reflected in GoBalik’s free Starter plan, which allows eligible businesses to begin using digital loyalty tools without a recurring subscription fee. Merchants can start with the features included in the plan and explore additional capabilities as their needs evolve.

Bringing Digital Loyalty Into Local Businesses

For smaller businesses, digital loyalty is not just about replacing paper stamp cards. It can also make rewards easier to manage and give customers a straightforward way to track their progress toward a reward.

Let’s Bean Coffee, a family-owned coffee business serving students at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, is one example of a local merchant using GoBalik to support its customer loyalty efforts.

In a video testimonial, the merchant shared that GoBalik helps with customer retention, makes loyalty progress easier to track, and makes it easier for customers to return and claim their rewards.

The experience illustrates how digital loyalty tools can support the everyday relationship between a local business and its customers. Rather than requiring merchants to build their own loyalty systems, GoBalik provides a platform they can use to manage rewards and customer engagement.

Growing Across the Philippines

Since beginning its beta rollout in April 2026, GoBalik has been building a network of registered merchants in different locations across the Philippines.

As of October 16, 2026, the platform’s internal dashboard recorded 354 registered merchants, 8,298 customers, and 21,856 visits. These figures provide a snapshot of the platform’s reach and activity as it continues developing tools for local businesses.

For Cariño, the goal extends beyond digitizing stamp cards. It is about making customer loyalty technology a practical option for Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that want to build stronger relationships with their customers.

By offering a free entry point and a shared platform for managing rewards, GoBalik aims to give smaller businesses an opportunity to explore digital customer engagement without the cost and complexity of developing their own systems.

The company’s guiding motto captures that mission: “We Bring Customers Back.”

About GoBalik

GoBalik is a Filipino-built digital loyalty platform designed to help businesses encourage repeat visits through digital stamp cards, points-based rewards, and merchant management tools. With a mission to make customer loyalty technology more accessible to Filipino MSMEs, GoBalik offers a free Starter plan alongside additional subscription options.

For more information, visit https://gobalik.com/.

About GoBalik Technologies OPC

GoBalik Technologies OPC is a Filipino technology company behind GoBalik, a digital loyalty platform that helps local businesses encourage repeat visits and build lasting customer relationships. Guided by the belief that digital business tools should be accessible to small businesses, GoBalik aims to make customer loyalty technology more accessible to Filipino MSMEs. Its motto is “We Bring Customers Back.”

Company website: https://gobalik.com/

Brand page: https://gobalik.com/brand

BEACON 2026 Concludes as Seaker Powers the Most Modern Maritime Job Fair in the Philippines

BEACON 2026 Concludes as Seaker Powers the Most Modern Maritime Job Fair in the Philippines

The largest maritime gathering in the country has drawn to a close. BEACON 2026, home of the Beaconer’s Job Fair, brought together manning agencies, ship managers, maritime schools, training centers, industry experts and government agencies on 29 and 30 September 2026 for two days of hiring, dialogue and partnership.

Behind the crowd was a story the industry has waited years to see. For the first time, a Philippine maritime job fair ran end to end on a single digital platform. Appointed Specialized Technology Partner of BEACON just three days before the doors opened, Seaker System Technologies Inc. replaced paper forms, handwritten logbooks and manual queues with in app tickets, QR gate passes, instant CV submission and live analytics. The result was the most modern job fair the Philippine maritime sector has staged, and the fastest turnaround seafarers have experienced at an event of this scale.

From paper lines to QR gates

For decades, a maritime job fair meant the same routine. Seafarers arrived early with printed CVs, wrote the same personal details at every booth, and waited in line after line. Agencies went home with stacks of paper to encode by hand.

At BEACON 2026, that routine disappeared.

• One ticket, claimed in the Seaker App. Seafarers claimed a free ticket inside the Seaker App, which issued a personal Job Fair Gate Pass QR.

• Seconds at the gate. Six registration stations scanned each pass at the entrance. Because every profile was already complete, entry took moments instead of minutes.

• One scan per booth. Every participating manning agency received a SEAker Manning RMS account and a booth QR code. When a seafarer scanned it, their Seaker profile converted automatically into a formatted CV and landed in the agency’s system in just three seconds. No printing, no encoding, no lost paper.

One profile, entered once, delivered to every agency the seafarer chose. No repeated forms. No lost CVs. No encoding backlog after the event.

Three days to prepare, three seconds per CV

Seaker came on board as Specialized Technology Partner only three days before the event. In that window the team set up six registration stations, issued thousands of Gate Pass QRs and activated a SEAker Manning QR code for every participating agency.

What followed was the turnaround the event became known for. Seconds at the gate. Three seconds from a booth scan to a complete CV inside the agency’s system. And 7,453 people processed across two days without paper queues. Seafarers spent their time talking to employers, not filling out forms, and agencies left with applicant pipelines that were ready to work the next morning.

Secretary Cacdac applauds the technology

Among the distinguished guests was Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac. Observing applicants move from the gate to the agency booths without paper processing, Secretary Cacdac praised the fast turnaround of applicants and applauded the technology behind it.

The recognition carries weight. The DMW has made digitalization of OFW documentation and processes a priority, and BEACON 2026 showed what that direction looks like on the ground: a seafarer’s time respected, an agency’s pipeline organized, and a crowd of thousands managed with precision.

SEAker LIVE PULSE Analytics: the numbers behind the Beaconer’s Job Fair 2026

The two days of BEACON 2026 demonstrated how strong the demand for maritime employment remains among Filipino seafarers.

Seaker initially released 5,000 Job Fair Gate Pass QRs. Within three days of the announcement, every pass had been claimed. Responding to continued demand from seafarers who still wanted to take part, Seaker opened an additional 1,000 passes, which were again fully claimed. On Day 2, with long lines of seafarers still arriving, another 1,000 passeswere opened to accommodate the turnout.

The final count

According to SEAker LIVE PULSE Analytics, total attendance across both days reached 7,453 seafarers and visitors. Of these, 6,543 entered through SEAker Gate Pass QRs, while approximately 910 registered on site at the gate. Peak entry came between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

Who came through the gates

The 6,543 digitally recorded attendees spanned an extraordinary 158 different ranks.

Vessel experience was equally broad, with Seaker detecting experience across 58 different vessel types.

What the data tells the industry

The figures reveal more than attendance. Cadets and aspiring seafarers who have never been onboard together account for 2,611 attendees, roughly two in every five digital entrants. That is a clear signal of how many young Filipinos are waiting for their first berth, and a reminder that shipboard training capacity remains one of the industry’s most pressing questions.

At the same time, 1,365 Able Bodied Seamen, about one in five entrants, came looking for their next contract, alongside deep pools of cruise, general cargo and bulk experience. For manning agencies, this is a qualified pipeline measured in exact numbers rather than impressions.

Events no longer have to rely on estimates

What began with 5,000 QR passes became a two day gathering of 7,453 people. Beyond the numbers, LIVE PULSE showed something more important: maritime events no longer need to run on guesswork.

From QR issuance and actual gate scans to rank distribution, vessel experience, attendance patterns and live gate activity, Seaker turns an event crowd into maritime intelligence the moment it happens. Organizers see where to add capacity. Agencies see who is available. Policymakers see the real shape of the workforce.

7,453  total attendees

6,543  SEAker Gate Pass attendees

910  on site registrations

158  ranks

58  vessel types

One  live maritime pulse

This is what happens when technology does more than register people. It helps the industry understand the maritime community as it moves, connects and searches for opportunity.

Looking ahead

Seaker served as the Specialized Technology Partner of BEACON 2026, and the partnership continues into 2027. The model proven at BEACON 2026, paperless entry, instant CV delivery and live analytics, is now ready for every maritime event, school and agency in the country.

SEAker LIVE PULSE Analytics. Turning maritime participation into actionable intelligence.

About Seaker System Technologies, Inc.
SEAker System Technologies Inc. is the Philippine maritime super app, founded in 2015 and launched in 2016. Trusted by more than 155,000 users, Seaker connects seafarers, cadets, maritime schools, training centers and manning agencies through six verticals: Manning RMS, SEAker School, SEAker Training, SEAker Shelter, SEAker Media and SEAker Mobile. Its mission is to become the trusted digital infrastructure powering the future of the global maritime workforce.
BRAND CON 2026 Names BNI Taguig Region Co-Presenter, Expands Brand-Building Advocacy to Over 600 Businesses

BRAND CON 2026 Names BNI Taguig Region Co-Presenter, Expands Brand-Building Advocacy to Over 600 Businesses

MANILA, Philippines — BRAND CON 2026 has named BNI Taguig Region as its Co-Presenter, bringing together a network of more than 600 member companies across 10 chapters and a shared mission to help Filipino businesses grow through stronger brands. The partnership connects BNI’s strength in business relationships and referrals with BRAND CON’s advocacy for strategic brand building, helping entrepreneurs and SMEs move beyond referrals to become recognizable, trusted, and preferred by customers. Beyond the five-day congress, the collaboration envisions year-round learning, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing opportunities that make brand-building expertise more accessible to business owners. Carrying the theme “Empowering Brand Builders,” BRAND CON 2026 runs November 24–28 at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City, featuring internationally recognized branding strategist Laura Ries, the RIES Positioning Masterclass, and the Brand Festival. Learn more at www.brand-con.com.

Strategic partnership combines BNI’s business referral network with BRAND CON’s mission to empower Filipino SMEs through stronger brand-building capabilities.

BRAND CON 2026 has officially welcomed BNI Taguig Region as a Co-Presenter of this year’s five-day brand-building congress, strengthening its mission to empower Filipino entrepreneurs and SMEs through greater access to brand-building education, mentorship, and professional networks.

The partnership was formalized during BNI Taguig Region’s Monthly Leadership Team Round Table Meeting, attended by the presidents and leadership teams of all 10 chapters in the region.

With more than 600 member companies, BNI Taguig Region brings an established community of entrepreneurs and business leaders to BRAND CON’s growing advocacy of advancing brand-building excellence in the Philippines.

Helping Businesses Grow Beyond Referrals

At the heart of the partnership is a shared belief that sustainable business growth requires both strong professional relationships and strong brands.

While BNI helps businesses expand through trusted relationships and referrals, BRAND CON advocates for the strategic discipline of building brands that customers recognize, trust, prefer, and ultimately choose.

“BNI has built an extraordinary community that helps businesses grow through relationships and referrals. At BRAND CON, we believe that strong brands enable businesses to grow beyond referrals by becoming the preferred choice of customers,” said Bingo Soriano, Founder of BRAND CON.

“This partnership brings these two powerful drivers of business growth together. Our shared goal is to help Filipino entrepreneurs build not just bigger businesses, but stronger and more sustainable brands,” Soriano added.

The collaboration recognizes that even businesses with excellent products, services, and referral networks face an increasingly competitive marketplace. Building a strong brand requires clarity of positioning, meaningful differentiation, and consistent delivery of a compelling value proposition.

These are among the critical capabilities that BRAND CON seeks to develop among Filipino entrepreneurs, business owners, marketing professionals, and future brand leaders.

A Partnership That Goes Beyond the Congress

The partnership was made possible through the leadership of BNI Taguig Region Executive Director Judee Quiazon, together with Cris Mananquil, Chief Executive Producer of Backstage Manila, BRAND CON’s official event partner and also a proud member of BNI Taguig Region.

Under Quiazon’s leadership, the region’s 10 chapters provide a strong platform for extending BRAND CON’s advocacy to an active community of entrepreneurs and SMEs.

“Our mission at BNI is to help our members build successful businesses through meaningful       relationships. This partnership with BRAND CON gives our members another valuable opportunity to strengthen their businesses by learning how to build brands that are more differentiated, relevant, and competitive,” said Quiazon. More importantly, both organizations envision a collaboration that extends beyond participation in the annual BRAND CON congress.

The partnership opens opportunities for year-round brand-building education, practical learning sessions, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that could help BNI Taguig members develop stronger brands and more competitive businesses.

The long-term vision is to make brand-building knowledge and strategic frameworks more accessible to entrepreneurs who may not otherwise have the resources to engage professional brand consultants.

Empowering Brand Builders at BRAND CON 2026

Carrying the theme “Empowering Brand Builders,” BRAND CON 2026 will take place on November 24–28, 2026, at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.

The five-day event will bring together entrepreneurs, SME owners, corporate marketing professionals, business leaders, students, and the next generation of brand builders.

Among its major highlights is the RIES Positioning Masterclass led by internationally recognized branding strategist Laura Ries, alongside sessions featuring Filipino entrepreneurs, business leaders, and marketing practitioners sharing real-world brand-building experiences.

The event will also feature the Brand Festival, providing additional opportunities for learning, networking, and engagement among the country’s brand-building community.

For BRAND CON, the partnership with BNI Taguig Region represents another step toward its broader ambition of making brand-building excellence more accessible to Filipino businesses.

As Soriano emphasized, “Our mission is not simply to organize an annual conference. It is to help build a community of Filipino brand builders who understand that a strong brand is one of the most valuable long-term assets any business can create.”

For event details, program updates, and registration, visit www.brand-con.com.

Sealing the Co-Presenter partnership between BRAND CON 2026 and BNI Taguig Region are seated (from left) Bingo Soriano, BRAND CON Founder; Judee Quiazon, Executive Director of BNI Taguig Region; and Cris Mananquil, Chief Executive Producer of Backstage Manila, together with the presidents and leadership teams of the BNI Taguig region.

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