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Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference & Exhibit 2026, which served as a premier venue for high-level dialogue between policymakers and industry leaders
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Department of Trade and Industry-Supply Chain and Logistics Group undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco, in her closing remarks, said the conference “aims to solicit possible interventions to help grow the sector”
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The conference focused its discussions on logistics optimization, infrastructure, digitalization, trade facilitation, and green logistics
Nearly 200 industry stakeholders and government representatives gathered at the Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference & Exhibit 2026, held on May 6 at the Fairmont Makati, underscoring the event’s role as a premier venue for high-level dialogue between policymakers and sector leaders.
Organized by PortCalls in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry–Supply Chain and Logistics Group (DTI-SCLG) and LSPH, a private sector-led platform composed of private sector associations and firms, the conference highlighted collaborative efforts to enhance the seamless movement of goods and reduce national logistics costs.
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) undersecretary for Policy and Planning Group Rosemarie Edillon delivered a keynote address, urging industry leaders to work closely with government in addressing regulatory bottlenecks. “Let’s work together towards having a very efficient logistics sector. Let us know what you want…,” she said, encouraging participants to prioritize urgent pain points while also shaping long-term measures.
Complementing this, DepDev assistant secretary Roderick Planta announced ongoing work on a Philippine Transportation System Master Plan, envisioned as the strategic framework for passenger and cargo transport development nationwide.
In her closing remarks, DTI-SCLG undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco emphasized that the conference “aims to solicit possible interventions to help grow the sector.”
The event featured five panel discussions, each tackling a critical dimension of logistics:
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Logistics Optimization: Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations chair Rina Papa called for a whole-of-system approach to fragmented policies, while Philippine Liner Shipping Association president Mark Matthew Parco addressed the oil crisis’s impact on shipping. International Air Transport Philippines country manager Samuel David highlighted digitalization in aviation, and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) assistant vice president Reginald Rivera pointed to decentralizing trade activity to Batangas and Subic ports.
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Infrastructure: Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines president Pierre Carlo Curay stressed infrastructure’s role in lowering costs, while International Container Terminal Services, Inc’s (ICTSI) vice president for the Philippines Portfolio Phillip Marsham underscored how strong port infrastructure drives growth. DepDev’s Asec Planta provided an overview of the Philippine Infrastructure Development Agenda.
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Digitalization: Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda outlined government initiatives to accelerate digitalization, while Management Association of the Philippines president Donald Lim discussed blockchain and AI ecosystems. FAST Logistics CIO Leonardo Sacamos, Jr. shared digital systems transforming logistics operations.
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Trade Facilitation: Bureau of Customs chief of the Port Operations Coordination Division Atty. Julito Doria presented trade facilitation programs, complemented by Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association (PMTLAI) president Erich Lingad, who emphasized customs procedures as enablers of efficiency.
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Green Logistics: Department of Energy director Patrick Aquino reported on government actions toward sustainable energy, while Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines president Willy Tee Ten provided private sector perspectives on the transition.
Moderators included Dean Roberto Martin Galang of the John Gokongwei School of Management, Ateneo de Manila University; Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers, Professional Regulation Commission Samuel Bautista; Super Green Lane Association president vCris John Garcia; and International Trade Centre Business Digitalization advisor Jeremiah Acena, ensuring dynamic exchanges across sessions.
The event was supported by a strong roster of sponsors and partners: FedEx (Silver Sponsor); ATI, Fast Logistics, ICTSI, and LBC Express (Bronze Sponsors); Airspeed, DBP, F2 Logistics, GO21, InterCommerce, PMTLAI, and TradeX Network (Exhibitors); Monde Nissin, Prime Philippines, and Universal Robina Corp. (Partners) — each showcasing solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses navigating global and domestic trade. – Roumina Pablo
