PHILIPPINE RETAILING
News in Photos
4TH QUARTER 2018
FAPRA HOD Meeting
Chongqing, China | October 18, 2018
The Federation of Asia Pacific Retailers Associations (FAPRA), composed of 18
national retail associations in the Asia Pacific region, recently held its Heads of
Delegation (HOD) Meeting in Chongqing, China. China will be the next host for
Asia Pacific Retailers Convention & Exhibition (APRCE) in 2019. Representing the
PRA at the HOD Meeting were: PRA President Rosemarie Ong, PRA Chairman
Paul Santos, PRA Vice Chairmen Lorenzo Formoso and Roberto Claudio, and
PRA Secretary General Evelyn Balmeo-Salire.
Q3 GMM
Seda Vertis North | October 24, 2018
BSP Director Raymond Estioko presented the government’s initiative on
the National Retail Payment System framework, while Kantar Worldpanel’s
New Business Development Director Des Deozareza shared insights
on the T.R.A.I.N. Impact on Filipinos’ FMCG consumption as well as the
emerging consumer segments and their buying habits during the Q3 General
Membership Meeting.
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Retail Masterclass V:
Think on Your Feet
Joy Nostalg Ortigas | October 25, 2018
Chief Executive Igniter JV Wong led the participants in a globally-
acclaimed workshop that trained attendees to analyze, organize, and
present their ideas fast. Participants received their certificates after
completing the workshop.