On 11 July 2025, Her Excellency Mrs. Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines along with members of Team Thailand in the Philippines visited and received a briefing at United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc (UPPC), Calumpit, Bulacan. 

UPPC is the Philippines’ leading manufacturer of high-quality industrial grade paper used for corrugated packaging products with approximately 30% marketshare and created more than 400 jobs locally. UPPC uses 100% local reclaimed paper in its manufacturing process making its products sustainable and environmentally friendly. UPPC is a subsidiary of SCGP, the leading multinational consumer packaging solutions provider in South East Asia.