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(From left) Michael Ward, Agricultural Counselor, U.S Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S Embassy, Philippines; Michelle Bekkering, Deputy under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, U.S Department of Agriculture; Sherisa Nuesa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.; Jacqueline Cano, Vice President of Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc; and Joel Orense, President and Chief Operating Officer of Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc, lead the ceremonial bell ringing to launch the Great American Food Fest at Metro Supermarket Market! Market!

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI), in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, officially launched The Great American Food Fest at Metro Supermarket in Market! Market!, marking the 80th anniversary of the Philippines–U.S. diplomatic relations.

Metro Retail executives and representatives from the United States led a ceremonial bell ringing to officially open the two-week promotion. The event was held in conjunction with the USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission under the “Galing USA” banner.

Running from April 13 to April 26, the festival features a curated selection of U.S.-origin food and beverage products, alongside exclusive in-store promotions. The initiative builds on Metro’s ongoing collaboration with U.S. partners to bring global flavors closer to Filipino consumers.

To date, Metro Retail operates a total of 81 branches across Luzon and the Visayas under the formats Metro Supermarket, Metro Department Store, Super Metro Hypermarket, Metro Value Mart, and Metro Home Improvement and Lifestyle. In line with its commitment to sustainable growth and strong corporate governance, MRSGI continues to expand its retail network.