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IRGCE 2026 CONCLUDES WITH STRONG INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION AND BUSINESS PROSPECTS

The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA), together with co-host the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC), successfully concluded the 12th International Rubber Glove Conference & Exhibition 2026 (IRGCE 2026) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), recording strong international participation and encouraging business prospects. Held from 8 to 10 September 2026, IRGCE 2026 attracted nearly 9,000 visitors from 75 countries , with 215 exhibitors from 17 countries occupying 605 exhibition booths . The Conference also drew approximately 600 delegates from 22 countries . Post-event feedback indicated potential business sales of more than USD1.48 billion, equivalent to over RM6 billion, over the next six months , reflecting the strong commercial opportunities and business connections generated through the event. MARGMA President Mr Oon Kim Hung said the strong participation reaffirmed IRGCE’s role as an important global platform for the rubber glove industry. “IRGCE i...
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Beyond Upskilling: SLI Consulting and Philippine Coding Camp Partner to Build the Philippine Tech Talent Pipeline

SLI Consulting Inc. has partnered with Philippine Coding Camp (PCC) to expand access to technology education, continuous learning, and skills development for employees, their families, and the next generation of Filipino tech talent. The partnership was formalized through the signing of an agreement by Gabriel Pablo Cervantes, President of SLI Consulting Inc., and Gabriel Avelino Sampedro, Ph.D., SMIEEE, CEO of Philippine Coding Camp. The collaboration brings together SLI Consulting’s experience in the technology workforce and PCC’s focus on practical technology education and skills development For Cervantes, the partnership represents more than another employee perk. “It’s great to partner with Philippine Coding Camp, especially because we’re not just thinking about future-proofing our current employees. We’re also thinking about building the talent pipeline in the Philippines as a whole.” The partnership creates opportunities for SLI Consulting employees and their families to access ...

Ambassador Lhuillier leads consultations ahead of Philippines-Spain 80th Anniversary

  PHOTO CAPTION: Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier, along with Philippine Consular Officers and representatives of Attached Agencies, discussed strategic priorities and areas of cooperation for 2027. Strengthening coordination among Philippine representatives, the Philippine Embassy in Madrid, led by Ambassador for Spain and Andorra H.E. Philippe J. Lhuillier, convened its Annual Consultations with Philippine Consular Officers, bringing together seven Honorary Consular Officers, Attached Agencies, and the Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona. The consultation focused on aligning priorities and strengthening cooperation ahead of the Philippines-Spain 80th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations in 2027. Discussions covered consular policies, best practices, Filipino community concerns, and strategic planning for the anniversary. Ambassador Lhuillier encouraged the Consular Officers to “take an active role in deepening and expanding cooperation between the Philippines and Spain to es...

Indian Yoga School PH Brings Traditional Yoga and Sustainable Living Together in Bohol

  Set within a working permaculture farm, the Bohol programs invite participants to explore yoga beyond asana through traditional practice, yogic philosophy, intentional living, nourishing food, and a closer relationship with nature. Indian Yoga School PH is bringing its Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) and yoga retreat to Miranalla Farm in Guindulman, Bohol this November 2026, creating an environment where participants can experience yoga not only as a physical practice, but as a more holistic way of living. Leading the yoga program is Teacher Kirti from Rishikesh, India, a city internationally associated with the study and practice of yoga. Her approach draws from traditional yoga practice and philosophy, with an emphasis on understanding yoga beyond asana and applying its principles to everyday life. That philosophy is also behind the choice of setting. Rather than holding the program in a conventional studio or resort, Indian Yoga School PH is bringing the experience to Mira...

Casino Plus and Peter & Sons Unite to Bring World-Class Gaming to Filipino Players

   Cementing its position as the country's leading responsible digital entertainment platform, Casino Plus, licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has announced a strategic content partnership with acclaimed international game studio Peter & Sons. Through this collaboration, Casino Plus is bringing selected titles from the Yerevan and Barcelona-based studio directly to players across the Philippines, further enriching its robust, mobile-driven gaming ecosystem with distinctive global content. As one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic regulated gaming markets, the Philippines demands platforms that understand local player sensibilities. Guided by its core value of being customer-centric, Casino Plus rigorously curates its library, selecting games that match the pace, preferences, and vibrant culture of the Filipino player. "Everything we do starts with one purpose: Bring Fun to People — and at the center of that purpose is always the playe...

Island Resort Club Launches 'Best of Seoul' Tour Series via Korean Air

  Island Resort Club (IRC) has launched its "Best of Seoul" tour package series with Korean Air, timed with the airline's new Starlink Wi-Fi rollout and Seoul's Jongno district being named the world's coolest neighborhood for 2026. Island Resort Club Launches ‘Best of Seoul’ Tour Series via Korean Air Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. (IRC), a licensed Philippine travel agency established in 2002 and an officially designated partner of the Korean Embassy in the Philippines, has opened bookings for its ‘Best of Seoul’ tour package series on its digital platform, Join Enjoy (joinenjoy.com.ph). Operated in partnership with Korean Air, the 4-day, 3-night packages run across Spring, Autumn, and Winter editions, in two tiers: Plus (from USD 599) and Premium (from USD 688). Each includes round-trip airfare, 4-star hotel accommodations, daily meals, admission fees, travel insurance, and an English-speaking guide. The Plus tier offers a free Day 3 for independent expl...

Event Space in BGC Now Open for Corporate Events, Private Conferences, and Year-End Gatherings

  YSPACES Park Triangle BGC seats up to 40 to 50 guests and is equipped for trainings, launches, media briefings, and townhalls, with four flexible layouts, premium amenities, and catering and food packages as add-ons TAGUIG CITY, Philippines – September 29, 2026 – YSPACES, the premium coworking and private office brand of YSPACES Philippines Inc., announced that its event space in BGC is now open for bookings. Located on the 21st floor of Park Triangle Corporate Plaza in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, the venue seats up to 40 to 50 guests and is ready to host corporate events, private conferences, and year-end gatherings, with catering and food packages available as add-ons. As the holiday season approaches, companies across Metro Manila are searching for a corporate event venue in BGC that can handle serious business and celebration alike. The YSPACES event space is built for both, with a polished setting, flexible seating, and an in-house team that takes care of the details....