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 what else could lie ahead for the Philippine economy in light of the Middle East conflict and the Philippine government’s response.
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2026 SCMAP Supply Chain Conference to be held on 10-11 September
The SCMAP Supply Chain Conference – the biggest and most prestigious event in Philippine supply chain – returns for a new edition on 1o-11 September 2026, once again at the EDSA Shangri-la Manila in Mandaluyong City.
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SCMAP Perspective: 6 April 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 medium- to long-term interventions the government can do to lower logistics costs now, in light of the fuel crisis, and in the future.
Welcome to SCMAP’s newest members: Q1/2026
The premiere supply chain organization in the country would like to welcome its newest members who joined during the last three months.
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2026 Supply Chain Immersion cancelled
In light of the “national state of energy emergency” declared by the Philippine government yesterday (24 March), SCMAP has decided to cancel the 2026 Supply Chain Immersion, initially planned for 15-18 April 2026 in Cagayan de Oro City.
SCMAP Perspective: 23 March 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 dives into the Philippine government’s response to what he calls a budding economic crisis in the country, in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
SCMAP responds to logistics challenges amidst Middle East armed conflict
With the ongoing war in the Middle East leading to increased oil prices and threatening the competitiveness of supply chains across the Philippines, the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines has been at work talking to key stakeholders across manufacturing, retail, logistics and the government to craft solutions and approaches to mitigate the impact on logistics costs.
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Supply Chain Immersion returns to Cagayan de Oro for 2026
Update: This event has now been cancelled in light of the declaration of a National State of Energy Emergency. Learn more here.
In 2026, Supply Chain Immersion – one of the flagship events of SCMAP – is heading to Cagayan de Oro, to provide an immersive, end-to-end look at how we can optimize and reduce costs across our supply chains.
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