SM Supermalls and PMAP to expand job and upskilling opportunities nationwide

SM Supermalls and PMAP formally strengthened their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at bringing more accessible career fairs and workforce development initiatives closer to communities across the country.

SM Supermalls and the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) formally strengthened their commitment to empowering Filipino job seekers through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held at the SM Supermalls Headquarters in Pasay City. This partnership reflects SM’s steadfast support for PMAP’s HumanITy mission—a vision that emphasizes a human-led, digitally enabled, and future-ready Philippines.

SM for MSMEs Brings Opportunities Closer Nationwide this May

This May, SM Supermalls, through its SM for MSMEs program, continues to empower entrepreneurs and communities by rolling out a series of high-impact initiatives across the country—creating spaces where local businesses grow, jobseekers find opportunities, and communities thrive.

From local bazaars to job and business programs and regional trade showcases, SM reinforces its role as a nationwide platform for inclusive growth, enabling community opportunities  by connecting MSMEs to markets, mentorship, and meaningful opportunities.

GAC AION UT: “Man Maximum, Machine Minimum”

In the rapidly evolving landscape of new energy vehicles, technology can sometimes feel distant and impersonal. Some car manufacturers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to dictate styling, resulting in vehicles that prioritize precision and efficiency, but occasionally lose a sense of warmth and human connection.

Engineered with the core philosophy of “Man Maximum, Machine Minimum,” the GAC AION UT is designed to give people more space, comfort, and freedom to fully enjoy everyday life, while minimizing the mechanical footprint through intelligent packaging and space-efficient design. The result is revolutionary “big car energy” that maximizes the cabin experience without increasing the vehicle’s overall size.

ARMSCOR’s 26th TACS Expo to offer the best in defense products, outdoor gear & survival equipment

ARMSCOR Global Defense Inc., the country’s leading manufacturer of firearms, ammunition and defense products is pulling out all the stops to bring the best defense products, outdoor gear, safety gadgets, survival and safety technology, plus many more at the 26th Tactical Survival and Arms Expo/TACS Expo (Defense, Security and Survival Show for Sustainable Living) slated on June 18-21 at the SM Megatrade Hall in Mandaluyong City. 

Over 50 exhibitors will be taking part in this highly anticipated event that will also feature free seminars by notable resource persons on a variety of topics that include tips on safety when traveling to unfamiliar places; dealing with simple medical emergencies; maintaining mental composure during crisis situations; understanding panic and similar behavior during emergencies; and the responsibilities of a firearm owner.

Schneider Electric Supports Ayala Land's Digitalization Journey with Resource Advisor

Schneider Electric, a global technology leader, has partnered with Ayala Land, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s leading sustainable real estate developers, to strengthen its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting capabilities using Schneider Electric’s Resource Advisor, an energy and sustainability intelligence platform that will support Ayala Land’s efforts to strengthen ESG data management, enhance reporting readiness, and build a scalable foundation for sustainability decision-making.

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna expands global education opportunities through collaboration with Arizona State University®

Global education across significant programs and courses is reachable and made possible in the CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) region through the expanded collaboration between Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) and Arizona State University (ASU).

Mapúa Education Group, of which Mapúa MCL is a part of, is the first and only education group in the Philippines to have a system-wide collaboration with a top-ranked global university like ASU — ranked number one (1) in the U.S. for innovation, and first in the U.S. and top 10 worldwide for global impact in research, outreach, and stewardship.Mapúa MCL, founded in 2006, is renowned for being one of the best board exam-performing educational institutions in CALABARZON. It is the first ISO 21001:2018 - EOMS Certified School in the region and continues to earn international recognition: ranking 1501+ in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 and achieving high ranks in a total of ten (10) categories for the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, ranking 224th in the Global Top 500 Innovative Universities. The institution was also given three (3) Stars by the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Rating System in 2024, with five stars in Employability, Online Learning, and Social Impact. 

Bossjob Reinforces AI-Driven Recruitment Efficiency with AI Agents in the Philippines

As the demand for work efficiency grows, AI agents are changing the way people work. As new AI technologies are being developed and improved, platforms such as OpenClaw and Claude have gained increased popularity in recent years for going beyond answering questions and turning into assistants capable of handling more involved tasks.

In line with these changes, some industry players see these innovations as positive and useful tools to improve day-to-day work. Bossjob, a leading recruitment platform in the Philippines, is among those adopting this approach. The platform is embracing these modern technologies by integrating recruitment-dedicated AI assistants in its services to help both employers and job seekers streamline the recruitment and job matching experience. This allows employers to process hundreds of applications more efficiently and enables job seekers to access opportunities that better align with their skills, experience, and career goals.