Sample pic of an ambush interview outside supermarkets by ABS CBN’s Alvin Elchico on 25 September 2018.

PAGASA Pres. STC guested on DZMM teleradyo’s Konsumer, atbp. on 22 September 2018 with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Dep. Gov. Diwa Gunigundo on the topic of core inflation.

Formal signing of the Tripartite Memo of Agreement amongst the Department of Trade & Industry, the National Food Authority and PAGASA on 19 Sept, 2018 to allow PAGASA Member-stores to carry NFA Rice in helping distribute these to the masses since long lines have been forming at the wet markets creating the perception that there is inadequacy of supply of cheap NFA Rice.

 

PRA's Breakfast Briefing for CEOs on 19 September 2018 Joy Nostalg Hotel where PAGASA Pres. STC was asked to introduce the Main Speaker for the event, Mr. Oscar Garcia-Velasco/Pres. of APJ to speak on Artificial Intelligence in Retailing.

 

PAGASA Pres. receives a direct call from DTI Sec. Mon Lopez exploring the possibility of PAGASA Member-stores selling NFA Rice. STC replies in the affirmative as this has been done during the time of Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Discussion ensued at d DTI Offices on 17 September 2018 regarding this possibility with no less than NFA Deputy Administrator Atty. Judy Carol Dansal (in black with blue scarf)

 

STC is interviewed on national television on 24 Aug. 2018 regarding consumer reaction on the constant price increase in alcoholic beverages as sanctioned by law.

On 8 Sept. 2018, Christia Rizza A. Rabang, In-Country Analyst (PH) for Euromonitor International dropped by PAGASA Office to interview Mr. Cua regarding Home Care Industry products and how they fare in the local market.

STC addresses the General Membership Meeting of the Caterers Association of the Philippines which was held at the World Trade Center’s Main Function Room on 6 September 2018. STC invites this HORECA market to try out buying from PAGASA Members which do wholesale in operations.

 

Food & Drinks Asia 2018 took place at the World Trade Center from 6-9 Sept. 2018. Key note speaker was Sen. Cynthia Villar and PAGASA Pres. Steven Cua was among the VIPs at the Opening Ceremonies as it was in the previous years. This Show is back-to-back with the show AsiaFood which takes place just a week after it. 

 

PAGASA’s STC was invited by veteran newscaster Miguel Gil to the studios of the Philippine News Agency on 29 Aug. 2018 to air the views of supermarkets on supply of basic necessities and prime commodities and prices in the market.