Six years ago, when the global economy was running at full tilt, Charlie Villaseñor, Chairman and CEO of the Procurement and Supply Institute of Asia (PASIA), issued a chillingly accurate warning: a global disruption was coming that would paralyze supply chains. That prediction became the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last year, Villaseñor once again stepped ahead of the curve, forecasting the intensification of global trade wars that have since restructured international commerce. Now, on March 18, 2026, the man often dubbed the “Oracle” of supply chain strategy will take the stage at the Marriott Hotel Manila to deliver his most anticipated forecast yet.
The upcoming briefing comes on the heels of Villaseñor’s high-profile session in March 2025, titled “Geopolitics and Trade Wars: Impact on Supply Chain and Business.” The session received overwhelming acclaim for its pragmatism in an era of volatility.
“The response from the business community has been humbling,” says Charlie Villaseñor. “It isn’t just about predicting the ‘what’; it’s about preparing for the ‘how.’ I am eager to share actionable frameworks that both the government and private sector can use to remain resilient against the shifting tides of global trade.”
The March 18th gathering, organized by PASIA, will go beyond mere theory. Villaseñor is set to unveil a dual-strategy roadmap:
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For Government: Policy recommendations to insulate national trade from external shocks and enhance logistical infrastructure.
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For Businessmen: Specific tactics for supply chain diversification, risk mitigation, and leveraging technology to offset trade war tariffs.
Beyond the insights, these gatherings have become a cornerstone for Philippine business development. Villaseñor’s sessions are renowned for attracting top-tier executives and policymakers, fostering an environment where high-value contacts lead to immediate collaborative opportunities.
“We are incredibly thankful to PASIA Logistics Summit for providing this platform,” Villaseñor added. “These discussions are where the future of Philippine business strategy is forged.”
The Procurement and Supply Institute of Asia (PASIA) is the premier professional institute for supply chain, procurement, and logistics in the region, dedicated to ethics, excellence, and end-to-end value chain transformation.
