World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) hosts the next installment of its signature “Up Close and Personal” networking forum, featuring Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. as keynote speaker. The event will take place on August 20, 2025, at 4:00 pm in the lobby of the WTCMM Exhibition Center in Pasay City.

Secretary Teodoro, widely recognized for his leadership in defense modernization and disaster preparedness, will engage with select business leaders and trade stakeholders in a timely conversation on national security, economic resilience, and strategic foresight.

This exclusive gathering advances WTCMM’s mission to promote dialogue on timely and relevant issues affecting both foreign and local businesses and boosting trade and investor confidence. The forum will be moderated by veteran journalist Cathy Yang.

For inquiries and reservations, interested parties may contact WTCMM at (+632) 8982-0000 local 611 or 201, email wtcclub@wtcmanila.com.ph, or visit www.ticket2me.net. Registration starts at 3:00 pm. Early booking is encouraged as seats are limited.