Philippine Retailing Newsletters 2018 PRA eNewsletter 2018 Q4 | Page 18

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. 18 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.