SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Jan 4, 2024

2. SEC Identification Number

CS200315877

3. BIR Tax Identification No.

226-527-915

4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

METRO RETAIL STORES GROUP, INC.

5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation

Cebu, Philippines

6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)

7. Address of principal office

Vicsal Building, corner of C.D. Seno and W.O. Seno Sts., Guizo, North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu Postal Code 6014

8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code

(032) 236-8390

9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report

N/A

10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA

Title of Each Class	Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common Shares	3,248,183,000

11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein

9

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Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.MRSGI

PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 - Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C)
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure
Press Release from Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.
Background/Description of the Disclosure
Metro Retail breaks ground in Dalaguete, Cebu
Other Relevant Information
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) remains committed to its expansion plans in the Visayas with the recent groundbreaking of Metro Supermarket in the rising municipality of Dalaguete, Cebu. The ceremony was attended by local government officials, esteemed guests, and representatives of the private sector – reflecting a strong commitment to the project and the vision of progress for the community. Dalaguete Municipal Mayor Ronald Allan Cesante expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration and said that MRSGI coming to Dalaguete is a big undertaking on the part of the business conglomerate as well as for the people of Dalaguete. The soon-to-rise store is expected to not only offer quality goods and services but also provide employment opportunities to the community, contributing to the overall economic growth of Dalaguete. “The vision of Metro Supermarket goes beyond providing goods and services. It is a commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen, supporting local initiatives, and becoming an integral part of the fabric of our community,” said MRSGI President and Chief Operating Officer Manuel Alberto. “With the support of the local government and the active participation of our residents, this vision will undoubtedly become a reality,” he continued. The partnership agreement was signed by the local government of Dalaguete led by Cesante and representatives of MRSGI led by Alberto. MRSGI currently operates 64 stores across the Visayas and Luzon regions, encompassing store formats – Metro Supermarket, Metro Department Store, Super Metro Hypermarket, and Metro Value Mart. ###