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Is President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ready to be a grandfather? His answer: ‘Yes, please.’

In the final part of BBM Podcast Episode 5, which aired on Wednesday, Marcos was playfully asked what advice he would give to any girl who wants to be his daughter-in-law or make him a grandfather.

‘Well, I’m at the stage in my life where I would say, yes, please. But I would also add good luck. Knowing my sons, good luck with that,’ he said.

Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos have three sons: Joseph Simon, William Vincent, and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander ‘Sandro’ Marcos.

Rep. Marcos’s love life has made headlines in recent weeks after actress Alexa Miro confirmed that she had a five-year relationship with the presidential son.

In the podcast, the president was also asked how he bonds with his sons, given their different personalities.

‘I don’t know. I don’t really have to think about it because I’ve always treated them as whole persons. I never sort of said, this is a child you need to. For example, I never did baby talk. I thought that’s the most silly thing to do. And I just dealt with them as people,’ he explained.

‘But over the years, we’ve already developed a way of relating. And each one is very different. But they all crack me up. They all make me laugh a lot,’ he added.

Marcos also took time to recognize his wife for devoting her time and knowledge to public service.

‘Once she gets hold of something and she decides to do it, she actually gets it done. And she’s very effective,’ he said.

‘She’s a smart girl. I mean, what can I say? I mean, and her legal trainer-her legal training serves her well,’ he added.

During the reopening of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on September 30, Marcos melted the hearts of the audience as he described how ‘lucky’ he is to be Araneta-Marcos’ husband.

‘Truly, I could not have asked for a better partner in this journey of service,’ he said./mcm

Property giant SM Prime Holdings Inc. isn’t just dominating the real estate market, as its real power move is on its rooftops.

Last July, SM Prime switched on the country’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic system on top of a commercial building at SM City Fairview.

With nearly 7,000 solar modules across 4.3 hectares, about 11 percent of the annual electricity consumption of this mall is now sourced from the sun.

With efforts to go green traced back to a decade ago, the Sy family-led group now boasts of solar panel systems across 48 malls and properties. This means that more than half of the group’s 88 shopping malls in the country are now harnessing the power of the sun.

All output combined, this allows SM to generate about 72 megawatt peak (MWp) of renewable energy-which is like operating a power generation facility as big as the Capa Wind Farm of ACEN Corp. in Ilocos Norte.

This initiative has also put the property giant in the 2025 edition of the World Intellectual Property Organization (Wipo)-Green Technology Book, a flagship publication of the United Nations Wipo that highlights energy technologies.

‘This milestone is a testament to the foresight of our executive committee chair, Mr. Hans T. Sy. He saw early on that clean energy would be essential to resilient communities, and this continues to guide SM Prime in building sustainable and future-ready developments,’ said SM Prime president Jeffrey Lim.

For the executive, slowing isn’t an option as SM has set a bolder goal-hit 100 MWp before 2025 ends.

SM Prime’s target just shows sustainability runs in the family, with parent SM Investments Corp. seeking wider presence in the renewable energy space: from geothermal and solar sources to wind. -Lisbet K. Esmael

Asiabest’s next step

Nearly eight years without operations and a failed entry into the gaming market did not dampen the mood of Asiabest Group International.

Instead, it seemed to fuel its resolve even further.

The company, now eyeing the rapidly growing infrastructure sector, just closed a P150-million deal to acquire shares in its sister company, Concrete Stone Corp. (CSC).

Asiabest disclosed on Tuesday it had bought a 1.85-percent stake in CSC for a ‘discounted price’ of P15 per share.

CSC, established in 2018, is described as ‘one of the largest suppliers’ of construction materials in the country. It’s a subsidiary of Industry Holding and Development Corp., a registered holding firm with interests in manufacturing and raw material processing, construction and logistics led by businessman Francis Lloyd Chua.

As a refresher, we can recall that Asiabest announced plans in January to transform into an infrastructure holding firm via the P510-million entry of PremiumLands Corp. (PLC), the real estate firm of Chua.

PLC bought the 66.67-percent stake of Tiger Resort Asia Ltd., the operator of Okada Manila, in Asiabest.

Time will tell if this is the best move for Asiabest, which is operating in the infrastructure sector that is currently in hot water. -MEG J. ADONIS INQ

The 50th anniversary kickoff of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) served as a gathering of beauty queens, with titleholders serving as the teams’ muses, led by Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo.

Aside from Manalo, her 2025 national pageant batchmates, Laguna’s Eloisa Jauod, and current The Miss Philippines-Cosmo Chelsea Fernandez were also at the PBA kickoff event.

Fernandez waxed emotional as she shared a photo of a pageant observer’s page wherein the three of them are posing side by side with their respective muse sashes. ‘My queens,’ she posted.

Manalo will represent the Philippines in the coming Miss Universe pageant in Thailand next month, while Fernandez will compete in the Miss Cosmo contest in Vietnam in December.

Also among the muses was 2024 Binibining Pilipinas International Myrna Esguerra, who is set to compete in the 63rd Miss International pageant in Tokyo, Japan, next month.

‘My First PBA opening appearance (I’m so lucky because Queen Ahtisa was also present and I finally got the opportunity to have a picture with her),’ she posted on Instagram.

Manalo was also a Binibining Pilipinas titleholder and was sent to the 2018 Miss International pageant, where she finished second overall.

Also at the event was Manalo’s Miss Universe Philippines predecessor Chelsea Manalo, the reigning Miss Universe Asia.

The PBA kicked off its golden anniversary in a grand celebration held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at the Araneta City in Quezon City on Sunday, Oct. 5.

You don’t see many sapphic love stories in Philippine cinema. That’s exactly why ‘Open Endings’ matters, said Leanne Mamonong, who plays one of the film’s leads.

One of Cinemalaya 2025’s standout entries, ‘Open Endings’ is about four queer women, all exes turned friends, whose bond is tested when one of them makes a life-changing decision. Leanne plays Mihan, while Janella Salvador is Charlie, Jasmine Curtis-Smith is Hannah, and Klea Pineda is Kit.

‘The simplest explanation is that it’s about friendship,’ said Jasmine. ‘But how simple it is, that’s how complicated it also gets.’

Leanne echoed that sentiment, saying representation was what drew her to the project. ‘We can handpick only a few sapphic films in Philippine cinema,’ she said. ‘It’s important that we keep telling these stories – and that’s the part we play in this film.’

And yes, as the title suggests, there are no neat bows here. ‘You have to watch it to know why it’s titled that way,’ teased Klea. Janella added: ‘It lives up to its title.’

Each actress brings her own brand of truth to the story. Leanne describes Mihan as someone who’s not exactly closeted, but ‘very careful about how she presents herself because she wants to protect her loved ones.’ Her character’s commitment issues, she hinted, add emotional weight to the film. Jasmine’s Hannah is ‘the mother of the group,’ the glue that keeps everyone together. ‘She’s the one with a sense of reason, and also the source of conflict,’ she said.

Klea’s Kit, meanwhile, is the lovable chaos. ‘She’s the loudest, the most makulit, the kind of friend you always have around,’ she said.

Janella’s Charlie is ‘fiery, chaotic, messy,’ she described. ‘She’s got a lot going on, but she’s so fun to be around.’

While ‘Open Endings’ brims with witty banter and hugot-worthy lines, its emotional core runs deep, said Jasmine. ‘For me, the most challenging was the second-to-the-last scene with Leanne,’ she shared. ‘I won’t spoil what it is, but our hearts and minds went to such a deep place. We pulled it off, and we’re very proud.’

Janella also pushed boundaries, literally. ‘There’s one scene that I did for the first time in my entire career,’ she revealed. ‘It wasn’t difficult, but I got really nervous.’

For Klea, who recently came out publicly, this project hits close to home. ‘You’ll see a different Klea Pineda in this movie,’ she said. ‘I enjoyed almost all of my scenes. You’ll understand why when you watch it.’

The cast’s chemistry is another highlight. ‘Even though we didn’t have a lot of time together before shooting, we clicked instantly,’ Jasmine said shortly before the film’s gala screening recently. ‘That doesn’t always happen on the first go, but we gelled – and it shows on screen.’

Behind the camera, directors Nigel Santos and writer Keavey Reyes built what the actresses describe as a ‘safe space.’

‘Sobrang appreciate namin sila kung paano nila kami inalagaan sa set,’ said Klea.

‘They deserve their flowers,’ added Janella. ‘You rarely get a really well-written, well-directed sapphic film. This was made with so much love.’

Jasmine agreed. ‘We even had an acting workshop, a SOGIE workshop, and an intimacy coordinator,’ she said. ‘We really felt protected, and we felt well protected on the set.’

The 2025 Cinemalaya runs until Oct. 12.

Why do we work so hard? Is it the desire to accumulate material things, to provide comfort for ourselves and our families, or to feel that we are living out our purpose? Whatever the reason, many of us fall into what Arianna Huffington calls a delusion: that to be more, we must do more.

When I was younger, sleep was never an issue. I could attend school, go out late with friends, and still make it to my morning class. Later, in my early career, I wore sleeplessness almost like a badge of honor-staying in the office burning the midnight oil, heading straight into early presentations, and pushing through long days without a second thought. Back then, I thought less sleep meant more productivity, more ambition, more of me.

When heavy fatigue deepens into stress, it often spills over, and those we love most become the unintended bearers of our moods

But time has a way of humbling us. Our bodies eventually remind us that rest is not optional. Today, as a wife to a loving and supportive husband, a mother to three beautiful tween girls, a homemaker, and an entrepreneur, I understand this more deeply. Juggling multiple roles can be rewarding, but it is also demanding. Sometimes the toll shows up in small but undeniable ways, like a twitching eye. When heavy fatigue deepens into stress, it often spills over, and those we love most become the unintended bearers of our moods. Perhaps this is the body’s way of speaking firmly yet tenderly that it is time to recover.

My hope is that for many of you, it doesn’t have to reach that point-where your body is the one telling you what your mind has long ignored.

Sleep is not the enemy of productivity, but its greatest ally

And so, I’ve learned that sleep is not the enemy of productivity, but its greatest ally. It is not a weakness or overindulgence, but it is a serious investment in longevity, clarity, and well-being. If we splurge on anything, let it be on the place where we spend a third of our lives: our bed.

The luxury of rest

We splurge on handbags, cars, gadgets, meals, and trips-each giving us joy, but often in passing. True renewal, however, lies in the kind of luxury that lasts: deep, restorative sleep. Getting at least seven to eight hours is a serious investment in both longevity and productivity.No sleep sanctuary is complete without its foundation: a truly good mattress and set of pillows. I favor Sealy Posturepedic-there’s something magnetic about the way it supports, cradles, and restores-paired with goose-down pillows. The best ones today are soft and free of the sharp quills that once made them troublesome. With quality and care, they stay comfortable for years, turning every night into true recovery.

True renewal, however, lies in the kind of luxury that lasts: deep, restorative sleep

Linens, too, shape the experience. The old myth that higher thread counts guarantee quality has long been dispelled. What matters most are the quality of the fibers and the weave. Egyptian cotton, with its long-staple fibers, borne of the Nile’s good weather and fertile soil, offers a softness that endures, making it the gold standard to this day. Percale lends a crisp, cool finish, while sateen offers a smoother, more indulgent drape. The right choice is less about labels and more about what feels best for your body and lifestyle.

Brands like Frette understand this instinctively. Their sheets are not merely functional; they are sensual, even ceremonial. Add your own touches-monogrammed pillowcases, the weight of a perfect blanket, or the ritual precision of hospital corners-and the bed transforms. It ceases to be just furniture and becomes a sanctuary, one that welcomes you night after night.

Creating a sanctuary

A bedroom designed for recovery should feel like a hotel suite tailored just for you

A bedroom designed for recovery should feel like a hotel suite tailored just for you. Hotels like The Four Seasons understand the business of sleep, with beds so inviting you remember them long after check-out. Even business hotels such as Microtel by Wyndham know that true hospitality begins with rest-because in the end, everybody dreams better on good sleep.

Bedside tray filled with things that soothe the senses

A bedside tray for your trinkets and prayer beads. A carafe of water infused with lemon or grapefruit. Lighting that adjusts with your mood-bright enough for a book, soft enough for winding down. Scents that soothe the senses, like my favorite-lavender and vanilla. Even the discipline of making your bed each morning transforms the space-because what greets you at night is not chaos, but calm. All these are not excesses; they are signals to the body that it is safe to rest, that the day is done.

The bed is more than a bed

Our beds are not just for us. They are where children crawl in with stories of their day, where pets claim their corner, and where partners share quiet conversations before sleep. They are spaces of intimacy, hospitality, and connection.For some, they are also spaces of faith. Prayers whispered in the stillness, reflections made before the lights dim. For others, they are spaces of leisure-a favorite show on Netflix, a breakfast tray on a lazy Sunday, a novel that lulls the mind into dreaming, and sometimes, a place of deep contemplation.In this way, the bed is both private and shared, sacred and practical, always restorative.

Rethinking achievement

If there is one thing you should splurge on, it’s sleep

The world often tells us to achieve more, accumulate more, and be more. But real achievement often begins in the quietest of places: a well-rested body, a clear mind, and a soul at peace.

High performers in every field know this. Jeff Bezos connects his best decision-making to getting eight hours of rest. Arianna Huffington rebuilt her empire around the philosophy of recovery. Roger Federer, one of the greatest athletes in history, called sleep ‘the ultimate performance enhancer.’ Even Bella Hadid, at the height of her modeling career, considers sleep essential to beauty and well-being.

The world often tells us to achieve more, accumulate more, and be more. But real achievement often begins in the quietest of places: a well-rested body, a clear mind, and a soul at peace

Their success, whether in boardrooms, catwalks, or courts, rests-quite literally-on sleep. So perhaps the true luxury is not another hour of work, but the indulgence of closing our eyes in a bed that welcomes us, restoring body, mind, and spirit.Splurge where it counts. Splurge on your sleep.

Bedside rituals

Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary for recovery with thoughtful details-quiet luxuries that signal it’s time to rest:

Bedside carafe: infused water with orange or grapefruit (minus the skin) for hydration

Quality sheets: Egyptian cotton or linens by Frette, with the thread count that suits your comfort

Personal style: Monogrammed pillowcases, textures, and colors that reflect your taste

Calm scents and atmosphere: Soothing fragrances, good air, and the right temperature to lull you into deep rest

Rosary or prayer beads: Grounding rituals to center the spirit

Soft night lamp: Warm light for reading without disturbing others.

Trinket tray: To gracefully hold your watch, eyeglasses, jewelry, Tempur sleep mask, and phone

Alarm clock: To wake you gently, without letting you reach for your phone first thing in the morning

A good book: A screen-free companion for winding down

Sleepwear (or lack of it): From crisp cotton or silk to a favorite worn-in tee, the best choice is whatever lets your body breathe and helps you rest with ease

Sleep tech: Oura Ring helps track patterns, heart rate, and deep sleep, guiding you toward better rest

Another day, another issue when it comes to women’s sports in the Philippines. For those who may not have caught the development that happened near the end of September, a report revealed that the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) was operating under a new payment structure for referees this season: referees working women’s games were reportedly paid only P2,000 per game, compared to P3,000 for the men’s collegiate division and P2,500 for the men’s juniors division.

These new rates are higher for men’s games, while the women’s games rate is P500 lower than the previous season.

Two prongs don’t make a right

For those who may not see what the issue is with that, it’s two-pronged. The first prong is, of course, that the UAAP management has found a way to undercut referees’ pay despite the league making what we can only assume is a lot of income from a glut of brand sponsors, ticket sales, and a solid TV deal. Refereeing is still a tough job that requires a lot of experience and knowledge of the game, no matter who’s playing it, which is why they deserve to be paid fairly.

Second, and the more important issue: Paying referees less to officiate women’s games essentially tells everyone that that side of the sport is less skill-intensive, therefore not requiring as much compensation, aside from the gender bias and double standards, of course. UAAP Commissioner Jai Reyes pretty much admits this in his statement after the controversy blew up, saying: ‘Mas mabilis ang laro sa lalaki, so mas mahirap siyang pituhan (Men’s games are faster, and so are harder to officiate).’

On his part, Reyes has also attempted to downplay the entire controversy by posting a photo with a smiling female referee, implying that they didn’t take any issue with his policy.

Women speaking up for women

Of course, we’re in 2025 and thankfully, a lot more people know better (especially with the recent rise of women’s basketball), so the backlash was swift.

Players and their coaches, who are actually in the trenches of these games, called it out. Senator Pia Cayetano, an athlete in her own right, has stated publicly that this new system is actually a violation of both the Magna Carta for women and local labor laws. Women’s rights and welfare partylist Gabriela, through Rep. Sarah Elago, reinforced the call for both paying referees right and valuing women’s sports properly.

Women’s sports advocacy group Go Hard Girls has even started a public petition to the Philippine Commission on Women to address the UAAP’s regressive policy.

‘This policy does more than reduce pay-it reinforces outdated stereotypes and undermines the legitimacy of women’s basketball,’ said Go Hard Girls founder Ceej Tantengco-Malolos in the letter. ‘It discourages referees from officiating women’s games, threatens the quality of competition, and signals to athletes that their games are less worthy of professional standards.

‘It communicates that women are second-class athletes in their own league, and that top-tier officiating is essential for men but optional for women. Furthermore, the implication that underperforming referees will be relegated to the women’s division and high-performing referees will be promoted to the men’s division poses a risk to the safety of the women athletes and the fairness of the games.’

‘Referees officiating women’s games undergo the same training, spend equal time in the arena, and are tasked with upholding the same standards of fairness and safety-yet are paid less. In an already challenging economy with rising costs of living, this is unacceptable.’

They deserve better

Women in the field are already thankful for the exposure and the petition.

‘On behalf of the Women’s Basketball Officials Association (WBOA), we sincerely thank you for raising this issue and for courageously standing up for gender equity in sports,’ says Ivy Rose Villar, a female referee with the WBOA, about the petition.

‘We can’t take one step forward with decisions that take three steps back,’ says Kitkat Torre, sportswriter and courtside reporter for the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. ‘2025 is the year for our female referees, athletes, coaches, and members of the sports community to be given the credit they deserve.’

The good thing is that it’s pretty clear, even to the non-basketball or women’s sports fan, how damaging and backwards the mere pay reduction is. Of course, there are still those who aren’t caught up to speed in the 21st century, but I like that, for the most part, we don’t have to explain ad nauseam why this isn’t a good look.

If anything, that’s a glimmer of hope-even if it seems like the UAAP may not be budging on this (until real legal action is threatened).

Police arrested a farmer in San Manuel, Tarlac, late Tuesday afternoon for alleged possession of two handguns and 30 rounds of live ammunition.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) said the 55-year-old farmer was the subject of a search warrant issued by Executive Judge Luis Velasquez of the Paniqui, Tarlac Regional Trial Court Branch 105 for alleged violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

In a separate statement, the Tarlac police said the search, conducted around 5 p.m., led to the seizure of an Armscor 9mm pistol, a Colt .380-caliber pistol, four magazines, and 22 rounds of ammunition for the 9mm, as well as three magazines and eight rounds for the .380 pistol.

Authorities also confiscated a carbon dioxide-powered airgun along with a small CO2 tank.

Police said appropriate charges are being prepared against the suspect

The Pureblends Titan Ultra Giant Risers have officially designated Victoria Sports Club (VSC) as their training hub for the upcoming PBA 50th Season, following a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony held at the VS Hotel Convention Center.

The agreement solidifies a strategic partnership between Pureblends Titan Ultra Giant Risers and Victoria Sports Club, ensuring the team’s athletes have access to world-class training facilities and amenities for this highly competitive 2025 Philippine Basketball Association season.

Present at the signing were Pureblends President and CEO Mr. Bryann Calantoc, Team Manager Mr. Aldriane Anglim, VS Hotel Corporation Group General Manager Dr. Mario Glenn A. Isic, VS Hotel Operations Manager Ms. Euna Capitle, Victoria Sports Club Operations Manager Mr. Kristoffer Hart Ocampo, and Group Sales Manager Mr. Alex Labastilla.

Players who also graced the event included crowd-favorite Calvin Abueva, along with teammates Fran Yu, Joshua Munzon, Cade Flores, and Chris Koon, adding star power to the occasion.

Dr. Mario Glenn Isic highlighted the alignment between the two organizations: ‘Victoria Sports Club is proud to become the training ground of the Titan Ultra Giant Risers. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to supporting Philippine basketball by providing athletes with professional, world-class facilities.’

As the PBA enters its golden season, the Pureblends Titan Ultra Giant Risers are determined to make their mark. With a talented roster, a dedicated management team, and strong support of partners like Victoria Sports Club, the team is setting its sights on delivering a memorable campaign for fans.

The partnership highlights a shared commitment to sports excellence and community engagement, strengthening the Titan Ultra Giant Risers as they aim for success in the league’s milestone season.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday that it arrested 110 people linked to cybercrimes across the country in September, as part of intensified efforts to protect Filipinos online.

Data from the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) showed that 77 of the suspects were caught in entrapment operations, 31 were wanted individuals, and two were apprehended by the Women and Children Cybercrime Protection Unit.

Authorities filed 239 cases nationwide during the same period – 167 through regular filing and 72 through inquest proceedings.

Police also served 118 cyber warrants, most of which were for disclosing computer data, to support investigations and strengthen case buildup.

The arrests were part of an intensified campaign by law enforcement to curb online scams, hacking, and exploitation. Police said the figures reflect their expanded operations and legal actions to hold offenders accountable.

Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. praised the ACG’s performance, saying it reflects the administration’s push for stronger digital security.

‘We are determined to protect every Filipino from crimes that exploit the digital space,’ Nartatez said in a statement.

He said the commitment shown by cybercops reflects the PNP’s broader mission to keep communities safe – both on the ground and online.

The ACG conducted 2,689 cyber patrols, which helped detect and prevent various online crimes. Investigators also carried out 131 digital forensic examinations and reported 25 convictions linked to cybercrime cases. Six minors were rescued from online abuse, while two children in conflict with the law were taken into custody.

PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño also underscored the role of the public in ensuring online safety.

‘Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility,’ Tuaño said. ‘The PNP continues to strengthen its cyber operations, but public vigilance remains key. When citizens are aware, alert, and cooperative, we make cyberspace a safer place for everyone.’

The PNP urged the public to remain cautious online and to report cyber incidents through ACG hotlines and official social media channels.

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) eyes partnerships with Spanish engineering firm IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture S.A.U. and major trade show organization Fira Barcelona to develop vital infrastructure projects.

During its investment mission in Spain, Apeco and IDOM director for logistics and operations Jaume Mas Vilella discussed plans to construct a food and logistics hub and port infrastructure in Casiguran town in Aurora province.

On the other hand, Apeco and Fira Barcelona International CEO Ricard Zapatero explored the possibility of building a world-class convention center at the ecozone.

Apeco will form a working group to draft the memoranda of understanding and finalize the list of projects to be undertaken with IDOM and Fira.

Apeco aims to propose a feasibility study to IDOM for the five- to 10-hectare food and logistics hub, which aims to boost agricultural production, develop value-adding industries and enhance the local food supply chain.

The hub is modeled after Mercabarna, a 100-hectare wholesale and logistics complex in Barcelona that supplies fresh food to the public. It also houses 600 companies engaged in the distribution, preparation, importing and exporting of fresh and frozen products.

Apeco president and CEO Gil Taway IV said IDOM had signified interest in assisting Apeco to design its port facilities and cold chain logistics system and secure financing from the Asian Development Bank.

‘IDOM’s expertise in large-scale infrastructure will help strengthen the ecozone’s logistics and agri-industrial capabilities,’ Taway said.

Taway said the hub would complement agricultural and fisheries-based economic activities in Casiguran, allowing farmers and fishers to gain closer access to markets.

Infra backbone

The partnership is also aligned with Apeco’s goal of making Casiguran the ‘fishing capital of the Pacific’, with Taway saying this could help establish the infrastructure backbone to support food security, investment and job creation.

IDOM is involved in the development of the National Food Hub in Clark and the country’s Food Logistics Action Agen

Meanwhile, Fira Barcelona, a consortium composed of Barcelona City Council, the Catalan Government and the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, expressed willingness to help Apeco conduct a feasibility study for the proposed center.

It also suggested incorporating commercial smart-city developments to ensure sustainability of the convention center. This is seen to promote economic growth and tourism in Aurora – particularly in Dinalungan, Casiguran and Dilasag corridor – by staging meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions in the area.