SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, Henrik Batallones further explores the state of humanitarian logistics in the Philippines, and how drones can be a gamechanger.
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SCMAP takes part in 2nd UPC Stakeholders’ Summit
SCMAP president Pierre Carlo Curay is among the speakers at the 2nd Annual UPC Stakeholders’ Summit, happening on 25 June 2026 at the Heritage Hotel Manila in Pasay City.
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SCMAP Perspective: 1 June 2026
SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, Henrik Batallones looks at the latest Eye on the Last Mile report and looks at what it means for logistics players in the Philippine market.
Dina Pilapil named SCMAP program director
SCMAP welcomes Dina Pilapil as the organization’s Program Director, overseeing initiatives to further supply chain education in the country, through partnerships with various institutions as well as through its own training programs.
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SCMAP Perspective: 18 May 2026
SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, Henrik Batallones explores plans to simplify the general education curriculum for college students in light of ongoing disruption in jobs due to the advent of AI. Continue reading “SCMAP Perspective: 18 May 2026”
Member Meets discusses sustainability in action at Maersk Optimus DC
SCMAP held the fourth edition of its Member Meets event series at one of the largest logistics facilities in the Philippines, Maersk’s Optimus Distribution Center in Calamba, Laguna.
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Supply Chain Philippines explores options to ‘keep moving’ despite Middle East crisis bottlenecks
The latest issue of Supply Chain Philippines, SCMAP’s official magazine, looks at what can be done as the Philippine economy heads towards a bottleneck caused by Middle East tensions, the resulting fuel crisis, and other factors.
SCMAP Perspective: 4 May 2026
SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, Henrik Batallones reiterates the need for the government to continue investment in infrastructure.