STC was invited by the Local Wine Liquor Cluster (aided by the government) to discuss how they can penetrate the local market and possibly get on the shelves of PAGASA Member-stores. The meeting was hosted by the Department of Agriculture at its offices along Elliptical Road. Wines manufactured using local fruits were bottled with considerable improvement in packaging from years ago.

STC was interviewed by Mr. Ronald Kopicki of KSquared International of Maryland who is doing a study of Logistical Inefficiencies/Problems in the Philippines in behalf of the World Bank in determining how to help address bottlenecks and clogs in the system. With him is Mr. Victor “Nonong” Dato/Infrastructure Specialist of The World Bank Group in the Philippines. PAGASA Treasurer Robert “Bobby” Ang was in the area and joined the meeting.

In the tradition of Korean culinary adventures, PAGASA held its General Meeting at Ho Gal Bi (formerly Po Suk Jung) Korean Restaurant in Oranbo, Pasig. It was an interesting evening of retail developments and gustatory discoveries.