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25th WORLDBEX ALL SET FOR  MARCH 2020

Now in its 25th year, The Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition or simply WORLDBEX is all set for March 18 to 22, 2020 at the Philippine International Convention Center, World Trade Center Metro Manila, and the SMX Convention Center. With close to 1,000 exhibitors and 188,000 expected visitors, WORLBEX 2020 aims to deliver a top-notch and groundbreaking construction and design show.

An exhibitor orientation was held last Feb 4, 2020, at the Philippine International Convention Center which is the same venue that will complete this year’s triad of venues making it WORLDBEX most exciting edition yet. During the orientation, key points were discussed to equip all the exhibitors with a comprehensive guide they need for this year’s 5-day event. The topics ranged from ingress, event proper and egress reminders which include rules and regulations, program and event highlights, pocket activities, as well as important dates and schedules to remember. Part of the highlight is the relaunch of the WORLDBEX App with a new look, improved user experience and interface for this year’s expo.  This year’s line-up consists of both local and international exhibitors who have been partners with WORLDBEX for many years.

WORLBEX 2020 commits to prioritizing the safety of all the participants in relation to the recent Ncov situation. The organizers prepared certain key measures for the safety of the attendees as recommended by the Department of Health and the World Health Organization. There will be a mandatory body temperature check on all entry points, Hand sanitizers will be readily available at the venues. A medical team will also be on standby in case of emergencies.

Highlights during the Contract Signing:

L-R Arch. Francisco Flameño Jr. - WSI Executive Director,Engr. Allan Alvarez - National Vice President, Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE); Engr. Rod Pecolera - National President, IIEE,  Mr. Joseph Ang, WSI Founding Chairman

L-R Arch. Francisco Flameño Jr. - WSI Executive Director, Jing G. Mandac - Assistant Marketing Manager, APO Floors ; Thina C. Belonio - Marketing Coordinator, APO Floors , Mr. Joseph Ang, WSI Founding Chairman

L-R Arch. Francisco Flameño Jr. - WSI Executive Director,Michael Angelo R. Datuin - Founding Chairman & Nat. Pres., Philippine Security Risk Management Specialists (PACSRMS); National President, Campus Security & Safety Management Alliance of the Philippines (CSSMAP), Mr. Joseph Ang, WSI Founding Chairman

Also highlighted during the orientation was the contract signing between Worldbex Services International executives and WORLDBEX sponsors. Partner associations were also present to grace the contract signing.

Organized by Worldbex Services International, WORLDBEX 2020 is happening on March 18 to 22, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Philippine International Convention Center, World Trade Center Metro Manila, and the SMX Convention Center. For more information, call (02) 8656-9239, email: inquire@worldbexevents.com, or follow @worldbex on Facebook and Instagram. Pre-register for free at www.worldbex.com

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WORLDBEX 2020 Launches First-Ever Philippine Garden Festival

More than ever, urbanization is rapidly transforming once peripheral cities into bustling centers. While surely a mark of progress, the issue of livability comes to the fore when considering the negative impacts and challenges posed by such advancements. Among these include pollution, environmental degradation, and the increasing loss of open spaces.

In light of these concerns, the Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX), which is set to return this March for its 25th installment, has partnered with the Landscape Contractors and Industry Specialists Association of the Philippines (LaCISAP) to host the very first Philippine Garden Festival. The newest highlight of the highly-anticipated WORLDBEX, the 1st Philippine Garden Festival shall feature a sprawling display of lush, locally-inspired landscape vignettes at the PICC courtyard by some of the country’s most renowned landscape architects.

 Zen Garden by Paulo Alcazaren

The multi-hyphenate Paulo Alcazaren apprenticed for renowned architects Cesar Concio and Felipe Mendoza, while he was still a student at the UP Diliman. He also had a brief stint under National Artist IP Santos before he established his own practice. In 2015, he received the Gawad CCP Para Sa Sining Award for Architecture and The Allied Arts and the NCCA’s Haligi ng Dangal Award in 2018 for the Iloilo Esplanade. Apart from his designs, Alcazaren’s body of work includes several books and publications on urban planning, history, and architectural photography. He was also the Editor-in-Chief of BluPrint Magazine in the Philippines for more than a decade. With his manifold roles, it would be interesting to see how he integrates his diverse experiences in landscape architecture.

Vertical Garden by Efren Aurelio

The idyllic coastal area of the southern part of the metro was a great influence on the design sensibilities of Efren Aurelio. Armed with extensive global exposure from his experience in Singaporean and Hong Kong firms, he brings with him expertise and valuable experience to enrich the local practice. According to Aurelio, the industry’s notion about landscape architecture being a mere aesthetic component is starting to change. Because of their in-depth knowledge about the potentials of a given terrain, professional landscape architects now become a crucial part of the initial design team. Some of his most notable projects include the Greenbelt Park by Ayala Land and The Zuellig Building in Makati City.

 Indoor Garden by Mary Ann Espina

Inspired by the principles of the Zen Garden, the aphorism “form follows function” is the most important design detail in the creations of Mary Ann Espina. She first earned her architecture degree from the University of San Carlos, before taking up Landscape Architecture at the University of the Philippines in Diliman (UP Diliman). She went on to pursue higher education at the University of Massachusetts. Known for landscapes that are both reflective and expressive, she puts importance on how the design will enrich the lives of those who will interact with space. Her personal style leans towards Tropical and modern Filipino designs. In 2003, Espina received the distinction of the Most Outstanding Landscape Architect.

Healing Garden by Horacio Dimanlig

Horacio Dimanlig is never a fan of the ostentatious. Always the practical over the pretentious, design becomes a narrative that extends beyond just the aesthetics—an approach that provides a fitting solution to issues that surround the relationship between man and nature. More than a philosophy, his dictum “design with nature, design for people” is also his legacy as he strives to embody the idea in all his works. By displaying mastery over the elements acquired through many years of professional practice, Dimanlig educates the public on the role of Landscape Architecture in shaping societies and the importance of seeking the services of a professional.

 Water Garden by Vic Dul-Loog

In 2003, Vic Dul-loog was appointed the managing partner for landscape architectural firm, SGS Designs. The UP Diliman alumnus says his designs are always in accord with the laws of nature which is why he opts to use the latest materials and construction methods to “reclaim what was lost and protect what is left.” As evidenced by his many projects, Dul-loog continues to spearhead the firm in enhancing both indoor and outdoor spaces. Recently, SGS Designs received an award from the International Federation of Landscape Architects Asia Pacific Region for its notable work on the National River Park Corridor in New Clark City.

 Play Garden by Cecilia Herras-Tence

In 2017, Cecilia Herras-Tence received the Award of Merit for Leisure Spaces at the GantimPALA awards for excellence in Philippine Landscape Architecture. Her work on Munting Paraiso Resort in Negros Oriental showcased her skillful manipulation of outdoor spaces. Her tireless efforts to promote the importance of the practice in the country earned her the GantimPALA Vanguard Award for regulation of the profession in 2018. Herras-Tence is currently the alternate chairperson of the CPD Council for Landscape Architecture. It comes as no surprise that Herras-Tence has been tapped as one of the esteemed practitioners to manifest her visions for the Festival.

Organized by Worldbex Services International, the 25th Philippine Building and Construction Expo or simply WORLDBEX 2020 is happening on March 18 to 22, 2020 from 10:00am to 7:00pm at three mega venues: World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM), SMX Convention Center Manila and the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). For more information, call (02) 8656-92-39 or email inquire@worldbexevents.com. Interested attendees can pre-register now at www.worldbex.com and follow @worldbex on Facebook and Instagram.

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WORLDBEX 2020: A Legacy Built on Excellence

The Philippine World Building and Construction Expo have certainly come a long way from its earnest beginnings. Debuted 25 years ago, WORLDBEX was borne out of the daring vision of Founding Chairman, Joseph L. Ang who sought to prove that the Philippines was indeed ready for topnotch expositions that can rival its international counterparts.

A groundbreaking vision for the Filipino future

Having spent some time abroad in search of new avenues of economic growth, Ang was inspired by the various international exhibits and expositions he had attended. This stimulus, coupled with his belief in the potential and capacity of the country to thrive given the right platform and opportunities led to his a vision of establishing the first-ever Philippine World Building and Construction Expo.

WORLDBEX was born in 1996 housed at the Philippine International Convention Center with a whopping 156 booths

In 1996, the first-ever WORLDBEX, was held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). A far cry from the 80-booth running rate of local trade shows at that time, the show was no less than groundbreaking as it surpassed industry standards with a whopping 156 booths and a significant percentage of international exhibitors. It is no wonder that the show attracted some 30,000 visitors who were all eager to take part in the momentous event.

The very first WORLDBEX was dubbed as the Construction Week and was issued a Presidential Decree by Former President Fidel V. Ramos

Further attesting to the pioneering appeal of the show, then President of the Philippines Fidel V. Ramos, even visited the installment which then prompted the Malacañang Palace to declare March 26 to 29, the duration of the show as “Construction Week”. Presented in cooperation with the Philippine Institute of Architects and the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, the compelling success of WORLDBEX 1996 indelibly paved the way for a perennial the tradition of championing excellence and innovation in the Philippine construction and design industry.

 Sustaining excellence across bounds

Over the years, WORLDBEX would continue to blaze the trail with various breakthroughs, milestones, and boundary-spanning achievements. The following year after its maiden show, WORLDBEX was held at the World Trade Center Manila for the first time. Attended by then-Vice President Joseph Estrada, “Construction Week” was once again renewed.

For its 1999 installment, WORLDBEX presented the very first WORLDBEX Seminars with 600 delegates and the first-ever Grand Embassy Pavilion which was supported by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and the US Commercial Service. The introduction of these show highlights will eventually set in motion the development of more trademark fixtures that WORLDBEX is highly-regarded for.

Mr. Joseph Ang with Former President Joseph Estrada during WORLDBEX 1997

2003 marked a monumental milestone for WORLDBEX as it demonstrates its magnificent growth with the addition of the Philippine Trade Trading Center as its second venue. It was also during this year when WORLDBEX began to exhibit its steady capacity to establish global links with its National Pavilions. The following year, another signature show feature, the Architects Gallery, was launched at WORLDBEX.

Evidently, there was no stopping WORLDBEX from expanding and 2005 bore witness to the show’s rise to the top as the country’s biggest and most comprehensive construction and design expo. For the first time, WORLDBEX was held in three venues with the addition of World Trade Center Manila’s extended wing to its exhibit space. In 2008, WORLDBEX continued to break new records as it experienced an all-time high in the participation of international exhibitors who hailed from 30 different countries.

Armed with foresight and a genuine concern about the quality of life of every Filipino, WORLDBEX took a stand and expressed solidarity for the environmental preservation movement as it adapted the theme of “Constructing the Future Green Communities through Efficient Technologies and Materials”. At this show, WORLDBEX managed to band together the country’s top architects, engineers, contractors, and interior designers to collectively work out solutions and encourage best practices that will incorporate environmental sustainability.

As WORLDBEX entered its second decade in the industry, it continued to introduce more creative and productive show features that entertained and expanded the awareness of its visitors as well as encourage connections among industry players. Among these include interschool interior design competition Obra Maestra back in 2011, the Furniture Gallery in 2012, the DELAXX landscaping competition in partnership with PALA as well as the WORLDBEX Lab in 2015, the City of Tomorrow exhibit in 2016, the WORLDBEX MiniCons, and the Projéto Student Design Competition in 2018.

Apart from its exciting range of event highlights that go beyond what one might expect from a trade show, WORLDBEX also strives to elevate visitors’ show experience. These efforts include the launch of the WORLDBEX app in 2015 and the addition of SMX Convention Center as a show venue in 2017.

25 Years of Legacy

As WORLDBEX celebrates its silver anniversary this March, it looks back to the past and forwards into the future to reflect on its many years of service to champion the future of Philippine construction and design. Guided by the theme of “A Legacy Built”, this year’s WORLDBEX can also be viewed as a grand homecoming as it comes full circle back to where it all began.

Now on its 25th year, WORLDBEX upholds A Legacy Built as the show has been an avenue for uniting the construction and design industry

Hailed as the ground zero of all Philippine expositions, the Philippine International Convention Center will complete the triad of venues for the upcoming WORLDBEX together with the World Trade Center Metro Manila and SMX Convention Center Manila. Also not to be missed at WORLDBEX 2020 is the first Philippine Garden Festival in cooperation with LACISAP; the unveiling of The World, which is a special installation that will showcase the legacy of WORLDBEX in the past 25 years; as well as the all-new Allied Arts Pavilion which will feature world-renowned artists such as Ramon Orlina, Joe Datuin, Raul Isidro, and Edgar Doctor.

This year, the WORLDBEX Seminars is also set to return with its most number of speakers to date. A total of 18 speakers from seven countries shall come together for this significant event. During the trade show, WORLDBEX will also be launching its first-ever coffee table book.

Mr. Joseph Ang, WORLDBEX Founding Chairman

Backed by over two decades of expertise in mounting topnotch expositions that put the local construction and design industry at the forefront of excellence, WORLDBEX is eager to invite everyone to take part in its biggest and grandest installment yet.

Organized by Worldbex Services International, the 25th Philippine World Building and Construction Expo or WORLDBEX will happen on March 18 to 22, from 10:00am to 7:00pm at the three mega venues of World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM), SMX Convention Center Manila and the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Pre-register at www.worldbex.com. For more information, call (02) 86569239, email inquire@worldbexevents.comor follow @worldbex on Facebook and Instagram.