On the eve of 15 February 2023 at Conrad Manila, HKETC Dir.-Gen. Sheung-yuen Lee gave the Opening Remarks even as he arrived with the Chinese Ambassador. DTI Sec. Alfredo Pascual gave his response at this Affair. Group shot (L-R) Barbie Atienza/Manila Bulletin VP for External Affairs, Pierre Curay/Pres.-Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines, PRA's Atty. Paul Santos, PAGASA Pres. Steven T. Cua & Cora Curay (mother of Pierre & former Pres.-SCMAP). The HKETC is based in Singapore.