At the Opening Ceremonies of Manila Food & Beverage Exhibitions on 14 June 2023 at the World Trade Center, PAGASA was invited to grace the Event. Keynote Guest was Madame Senator Cynthia A. Villar. Also in attendance was Pasay City Mayor Imelda G. Calixto-Rubiano (in pink) with her City Administrator.

PAGASA has been a Partner Association of MAFBEX since its second year in tge Expo business. Diplomats from Thailand, Cambodia and others filled the Affair. Gentlemen from the Russian delegation (L-R): Mr. Artem Kaloev of the Trade Commission, Mr. Nikolay Ovsyannikov/Economic Counselor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation and Mr. Artyom N. Tsinamdzgvrishvili/Trade Commissioner of the Head of the Economic Mission of the Trade Representation (much like DTI) of the Russian Federation in the Rep.of the Phils. joined in at a photo-op. The 1st & last gentlemen are here for the last two months to establish economic ties with Filipino businessmen on top of the work of the Economic Counselor. They were interested to meet with PAGASA Members.