Voice in the Industry

Latest statistics show that more than one third of the country's supermarkets are located in Metro Manila. The concentration of supermarkets in the country's premier metropolis is a sign of urbanization in a developing economy. PAGASA today has 116 memberstores and of these, ninety nine are in MetroManila. PAGASA addresses the basic concerns of the industry from issues of great impact like retail trade liberalization and the proliferation of dutyfree stores to topics affecting daytoday operations like the lack of loose change and security measures in supermarketing. Through various discussions, position papers and organized rallies, the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association expresses itself as a voice in the supermarket industry.