The Crucible of Carbon: S&P Global Energy at Ecosperity Week 2026

Wazzup Pilipinas!? 

The world stands at a jagged crossroads. The air is thick with the tension of a planet in transition, and the global economy is vibrating with the friction of shifting tectonic plates—not of earth, but of industry. Against this backdrop of high-stakes urgency, S&P Global Energy takes center stage at Ecosperity Week 2026.

This is not merely another corporate summit. It is a strategic war room for the future of the human race.

A Collision of Giants

When S&P Global Energy aligns with Ecosperity Week, it represents a definitive fusion of capital and conscience. S&P Global, the ultimate arbiter of market intelligence and data-driven truth, meets Ecosperity, the vanguard of sustainable development and ecological prosperity.

The objective? To solve the most harrowing riddle of the 21st century: How do we fuel a surging global population without incinerating the biosphere?

The Three Pillars of the 2026 Mandate

As leaders, innovators, and policy-shapers gather, the atmosphere is charged with three critical imperatives:

The Decarbonization Deadline: With 2030 looming like a shadow on the horizon, the time for "incrementalism" has died. The discussions at Ecosperity Week are about radical acceleration—deploying CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) and green hydrogen at a scale that was once deemed science fiction.

The Capital Migration: Trillions of dollars are in motion. S&P Global Energy provides the "north star" for this migration, offering the rigorous analytics required to de-risk green investments and move money from the legacy of carbon to the promise of renewables.

Equitable Transitions: The energy revolution cannot be a luxury of the West. The 2026 summit focuses heavily on the "Global South," ensuring that the leap to clean energy doesn't leave half the world in the dark.

Innovation on the Edge

The imagery of Ecosperity Week 2026 tells a story of harmony: solar arrays shimmering like digital lakes beneath sprawling infrastructure. It’s a vision of a world where energy is integrated, not invasive.

From the "Singapore Breakthroughs" in urban cooling to new breakthroughs in battery density, the event serves as a grand theater for technologies that are currently breaking the chains of fossil fuel dependency. Attendees aren't just looking at spreadsheets; they are witnessing the blueprints for a post-combustion civilization.

The Verdict

The stakes at S&P Global Energy’s showing at Ecosperity Week 2026 could not be higher. If the data-driven insights of S&P can be successfully married to the sustainable ambitions of Ecosperity, we may look back at this week as the moment the "Great Transition" finally gained the momentum it needed to succeed.

The era of fossil dominance is setting. The dawn of Ecosperity is here.

IFEX Philippines 2026 Media Preview

Wazzup Pilipinas!? 

International Food Exhibition, IFEX Philippines 2026 staged a Media Preview with the theme, “Tropical Flavors for the World” yesterday, May 12 at the Likhang Pilipino Exhibition Halls—bringing together people from the media, international culinary and local food industry.

The program started with the introduction of the event’s lineup of activities which was officially hosted by renowned host and television commercial actress, Jazmine Estorninos.  Opening remarks from Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary, Al Valenciano welcomed the guests to the official media preview of IFEX Philippines 2026.

FoodPhilippines Advocate Par Excellence and Founder of Masterplan Global, Raine Cabral provided a detailed preview to IFEX Kitchen: Cooking with the Stars, a must-see spectacle featuring world class Philippines-based Michelin certified chefs along with emerging Filipino culinary enthusiasts. 

The event showcased exceptional Filipino artistry in cooking—highlighting local flavors and ingredients to the global culinary industry. Starting with the festivity is Chef Miggy Cabel Moreno, a two-time Michelin Guide 2026 Bib Gourmand, the man behind Palm Grill and Cabel restaurants and a proud purveyor of Mindanaoan cuisine.

Moreno emphasized on IFEX Philippines’ “IFEX Kitchen: Cooking with the Star”, “Initiatives like this give us regional chefs the spotlight to tell our story and to hopefully encourage everyone to discover us more and even further.”

IFEX Philippines 2026 also recognized the talent and dedication of our Filipino culinary artists and local products with KATHA awards—celebrating Food finalists winners for this year’s annual celebration. The panelists are composed of the Technical Working Group, led by Rosemarie Kwan, Chairperson of the group, KATHA Awards 2026, Charina May Tandas, Regulatory Affairs Manager of Monde Nissin, Vanessa Padilla, Owner of Montepodi Designs, Joy Morillo-Lo, General Manager of Food Revolution Inc, and Engineer Menandro Ortego, Managing Consultant of Conformance Training Consultancy Services.

Furthermore, the Board of Judges consists of Dr. Mina Gabor, Founder of CITEM and Former Department of Tourism Secretary, Rhodel Esteban, Chief Operating Officer of MacroAsia Food Group, Abi Marquez “Lumpia Queen” and Award-Winning Food Content Creator, Chef Philip John Golding, Director of Culinary Innovations CCA Manila and Millie Dizon, Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications of SM Retail.

Among the notable awardees were Lionheart Farms (Philippines) Corporation with their, “The Power of Slow Carbonated Coconut Flower Nectar Drin”, Golden Flavours Pastries and Gourmet Inc with their Golden Flavours Shortcakes, Herbanext Laboratories Inc with Munggo!, Homemade Gourmet Ventures and their Gourmet Tahong, KKK Food Corporation with their signature Kangkong King Chips in Sinigang, Sterling Pacific Ventures Corp with their multi-flavored ice-cream, Marcelo’s Microcreamery and the winner of Best in Packaging Design, Oh So Healthy Corporation with their Blumies Chewy Fruit Snacks. 

When asked about their thoughts on winning the Best in Packaging Design, Oh So Healthy Brand Marketing Assistant, Kristine Cal, emphasized that their goal is to revolutionize healthy snacking for Filipinos with the right amount of healthy goodness, as well as exciting flavors brought by their exotic fruit combination. 

She also added that during their foundation in 2017 by visionary Almay Gaw-See, Oh So Healthy (OSH) set out to redefine snacking with fun, innovative, and truly healthy options. Backed by over 25 years of manufacturing expertise through IPIC, OSH quickly became a pioneer in the Better-For-You (BFY) snack space.

In 2025, OSH evolved into Oh So Healthy Corp.—a bold move reflecting its commitment to growth, global expansion, and its mission to be the leading healthy, guilt free snack brand in the Philippines and beyond.

IFEX Philippines 2026 Media Preview capped off with a special dinner and a night of spoken word poetry and music. KATHA Awardees also gave a free-taste look and freebies of their local products to guests and media partners—giving us a first-hand preview of what to expect in the official launch of this year’s IFEX Philippines 2026.

IFEX 2026 Philippines will officially begin on May 21-23 at the World Trade Center, Manila. The event promises to the bring together world class local cuisine, flavors and business opportunities—highly anticipated as the country’s biggest export-oriented international trade show for food, beverage and ingredients featuring the Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX). 

Written by: Renz Delim

Images from: Miles Alimangohan 

Bacolod short film “Manokan Country” selected to screen in Seattle

 

Wazzup Pilipinas?!

The Diwa Filipino Film Festival, in collaboration with the annual Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, is returning to the Seattle Center Armory Loft 2 this June.

Among the 30 films selected to celebrate the Filipino spirit and diaspora is “Manokan Country,” a heartwarming short film that brings the flavors and resilience of Bacolod City to the Pacific Northwest.

As part of the “Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh” program, “Manokan Country” will be shown on June 7, Sunday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., together with “Guys! Action!” by Jem Catabijan, “Philip vs. The School” by Terrence Santiago, “Ambag” (Impact) by Mark Giddel Liwanag, and “Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad” by Joy Regullano.

Written and directed by Banjo Hinolan, “Manokan Country” is a 20-minute comedy-drama that captures the soul of Bacolod City’s culinary heritage.

The story follows Raul (Hector Gloria), a passionate restaurant owner fighting to save his family’s Chicken Inasal business from a ruthless real estate developer, Mrs. Lopez (Tex Romero).

To preserve his legacy and the community’s cultural heart against modernization, Raul organizes a high-stakes cooking competition. Supported by his daughter (Jerianne Panisales) and the local community, Raul must navigate sabotage and the delicate balance between tradition and innovation. Louis Dormido and Hayde Portal play supporting characters in the film.

Hinolan and Maria Althea Rose Mauricio co-produced “Manokan Country” as one of the 10 finalists at the Bacolod Film Festival in 2024.

Told in Hiligaynon with English subtitles, the film serves as an uplifting testament to Filipino resilience and the power of food to unite people.

The Diwa Filipino Film Festival is a community-centered event made possible by 4Culture and powered by Shunpike. By exhibiting independent films from the Philippine islands and beyond, the festival provides a platform for stories that celebrate the “Diwa” or spirit of the Filipino people wherever they reside.