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Manila, Philippines — WORLDBEX 2026 was officially launched last February 9, 2026, marking the 29th year of the Philippines’ premier construction and design exposition. The launch formally commenced preparations for the upcoming event and reaffirmed WORLDBEX’s long-standing commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry development.

WORLDBEX 2026 was announced to take place on March 12–15, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila and World Trade Center Metro Manila, once again occupying two of the country’s largest and most prestigious exhibition venues. The four-day exposition was positioned to gather leading brands, industry professionals, and stakeholders from across the construction and design sectors under one dynamic platform.

The launch event gathered sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and key stakeholders, highlighting the strength of collaboration behind this year’s edition. A key moment of the program was the ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with sponsors and partners, reinforcing strategic alliances that continued to expand WORLDBEX’s industry impact and reach. The signing underscored the organization’s role as a trusted institution fostering meaningful business opportunities and long-term partnerships.

WORLDBEX 2026 proudly recognized the support of its esteemed industry association partners, including the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE), Invictus – Federation of Construction Suppliers (FSP), Landscape Contractors and Industry Specialists Association of the Philippines (LACISAP), Marble Association of the Philippines (MAP), Philippine Association of Electrical Industries, Inc. (PAEII) ,Philippine Association of Landscape Architects (PALA), Philippine Chamber of Industrial Estates & Ecozones (PCIE), Philippine Die and Mold Association (PDMA), Federation of Electrical & Electronics Suppliers & Manufacturers of the Philippines (PESA), Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA), Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) , Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP),Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers (PIIE), Philippine Hardware Foundation Inc. (PHFI),Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC),Philippine Paint and Coatings, Inc. (PPCAI), Philippine Society of Master Plumbers and Plumbing Engineers, Inc. (PSMPE), Philippine Wood Producers Association (PWPA), Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) and United Suppliers Philippines (USP).

WORLDBEX also acknowledged its valued sponsors and their respective representatives.

Gold Sponsors includes Asian Coating Philippines, represented by Ms. Marie Catherine Parel, Technical Director; Maincot Inc. / Mondo WorldClass Building Solutions, represented by Ms. Tina Paradero, Officer, and Mr. Jojie Quintos, Vice President for Business Development; Pacific Paint Boysen Philippines, Incorporated and Dutch Boy, represented by Engr. Vergel Dyoco;

Silver Sponsors were Davies Paint Philippines, Incorporated, represented by Ms. Tina Paradero, Officer, and Mr. Jojie Quintos, Vice President for Business Development; Mariwasa Siam Ceramics, Incorporated, represented by Mr. Edwin P. Generoso II, AM Visual Merchandising, and Ms. Ricel Camanyang; and Puyat Flooring Products Incorporated, represented by Ms. Thina Belonio, Marketing Coordinator, and Ms. Charity Roldan, Marketing Manager.

Bronze Sponsors included Akari Lighting and Technology Corp., represented by Ms. Arra Mabbon, Trade Manager, and Ms. Kristel C. Rea, Marketing Officer; Hapsuy Hardware, Incorporated, represented by Ms. Kathryn Puyat, Trade Marketing Manager, and Ms. Rica Abria, Trade Marketing Assistant; and Hocheng Philippines Corporation, represented by Mr. Eugene Lin, President.

During the program, WORLDBEX 2026 unveiled its major activities and feature highlights, each designed to respond to evolving industry trends and showcase professional excellence.

Mr. Ronnie Traballo, Chairman of Bomanite International Limited, Owner & Managing Director of Bomanite Southeast Asia, current President of LACISAP, and the first Asian inductee into the Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame, continues to elevate the industry through visionary leadership. Under his direction, the Philippine Garden Festival serves as a premier showcase of sustainable landscaping, environmental stewardship, and the vital role of green spaces in urban and residential developments.

LIKHA, led by Toym Imao from the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines, was introduced as a curated platform celebrating Filipino artistry and creative innovation, reinforcing the integration of art and design within the built environment.

The World of Interior Design, headlined by renowned Interior Designer Chat Fores, was presented as a key segment exploring emerging movements, best practices, and the expanding role of interior design in shaping functional and experiential spaces.

PROJETO Ideas and Design Inter-School Competition, featuring Architect Jeffrey Dela Cruz, the first-ever winner of the competition in Manila, was introduced as a continuing platform for emerging architectural talent. The initiative reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing visionary concepts from the next generation of architects and supporting professional advancement within the fields of Architecture and Interior Design.

The World of Architecture, led by Architect Richard Garcia, Principal Architect of GALA Architecture, was presented as a venue for thought leadership and dialogue on contemporary architectural practice, global perspectives, and the future of the built environment.