PAGASA was formally invited to the Opening Ceremony of the Manufacturing Technology 2015 at the SMX on 5 Novermber 2015. Representing PAGASA is Board Director Myke Teodoro of Velamart (4th from Left Top Row) standing amidst the industry leaders of the manufacturing sector. Included in this Trade Show is Pack Print Plas Phils. and Transport & Logistics Phils. Exhibitors included suppliers of all sorts for manufacturers and processors.

O n the afternoon of 3 November 2015, the Pres. of the Phil. Confectionery, Biscuits and Snack Foods Assn. (PCBSA)> Mr. William Lim paid PAGASA’s Mr. Cua a visit at PAGASA office to discuss how the two organizations can make the most of its members’ affiliation with their respective associations. In a generous move on the part of Mr. Lim who is established in his business>W.L. Food Products, he took time out of his busy schedule to brainstorm with Mr. Cua on ways the members of their two groups can maximize their participation/ involvement in the two Industry Assns. A project is a-brewing in the months to come.

PAGASA President Steven T. Cua was honored to have been invited by the Execom of the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) during a working lunch on 3 Nov. 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ortigas Center. Discussions centered on cooperation between the two organizations and strengthening of ties between its members. PAGASA has been an Associate Member of the PRA since 1999, the supermarket business  or food retailing being a sub-sector of the retail industry.