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Philippine Consul General in Shanghai Josel F. Ignacio signed on 9 February the condolence book opened by the Consulate General of Türkiye in memory of the thousands of victims of the catastrophic earthquake of 6 February and its aftershocks.

“The Government and people of the Republic of the Philippines grieve the tragic loss of lives and catastrophic damage”, inscribed the Consul General. “The Filipino people convey their profound sympathies to the people of Türkiye. We wish the speedy recovery of the wounded, and comfort to the families of those lost.”

Consul General Ignacio was received by Turkish Consul General Hüseyin Emre Engin, who expressed appreciation for the Philippines’ solidarity and its deployment of a medical and rescue contingent to assist in the ongoing rescue and emergency response. END

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Consul General Josel F. Ignacio and the representatives of 51 other Consular Missions in Shanghai guested at the ceremonial lighting on 6 February of the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival, one of Shanghai’s major Spring Festival attractions and a national intangible cultural heritage.

Hosted by the Shanghai Government’s Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) and Huangpu District with the support of Chinese multinational Fosun International, the program included an indoor revue featuring Chinese dance, acrobatics and opera.

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The rites were followed by a tour of beautiful scenery and traditional buildings of the 400-year-old Yuyuan, one of Shanghai’s must-see sites.

The Lantern Festival marks the final day of the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival holidays. END

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The Philippine Consulate General’s lady diplomats renewed bonds with counterparts from fellow Shanghai-based consular missions at a Spring Luncheon organized by the Consular Spouses Shanghai (CSS) to mark the Lunar New Year.

Held at Guang Fan restaurant in Huangpu District on February 10, the PCG was represented by Cultural Officer Jeannie F. Petrola, Protocol Officer Jennifer M. Ranches, Consular Attaché Angela E. Lopez,css2.png and Mrs. Monica May Villanueva, spouse of PCG Administrative Officer Ronaldo B. Villanueva.

Formed in 1975, the CSS is a non-profit association that serves as principal vehicle for the interaction and networking of female diplomats and consular spouses in Shanghai, via cultural, social and charitable activities.

The PCG attaches importance to networking and building linkages with Shanghai’s consular corps and key contacts in the social and cultural scene, which contribute to the PCG’s effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. Participation in CCS events is also in keeping with the PCG’s gender and development (GAD) program. END

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06 February 2023 – The Philippines is top-of-mind destination for travel agencies and tour operators catering to China’s high-income tourists from the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) area, as China readies to resume outbound group tours.

This was the unambiguous message and sentiment conveyed to Philippine Consul General in Shanghai Josel F. Ignacio and Tourism Attaché Ireneo H. Reyes by the leadership and member agencies of the Yangtze River Delta Integrated Tourism Alliance (YRDITA) on February 2 at the latter’s Cooperation Forum in Huangshan City, Anhui Province.

The YRD area is comprised of Shanghai Municipality and the Provinces of Provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. With a combined population of around 235 million and a GDP of RMB 20.5 trillion (20.2% of GDP), the YRD is one of China’s richest regions per capita. Tourists from the YRD have high disposable incomes and high-spending.

With over a hundred travel agency and tour operator executives in attendance, the Forum devoted a special, exclusive “thematic salon” on the Philippine tourism. The move was in response to the Chinese government’s decision on 20 January to allow the resumption of outbound group tours beginning February 6 to an initial group of 20 countries that includes the Philippines.

“The Philippines welcomes you!”: CG Ignacio and Attaché Reyes with Chair Zhang and Executive Chair Gu of the Yangtze River Delta Integrated Tourism Alliance and Mr. Xing Ping of Philippine JLC Travel and Tours.

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Keynoting the segment, Consul General Ignacio recalled China’s stature as the second highest source of tourists into the Philippines in 2019, and welcomed China’s re-opening. “We are pleased at the eagerness of Chinese tourists to return to the Philippines. Their enthusiasm is matched only by the ardent welcome that awaits them at our 7,641 islands”, he emphasized.

Tourism Attaché Reyes delivered a well-received presentation on showcase Philippine travel destinations and offerings and the latest tourism and entry policy updates. Applauding as popular stops such as Palawan, Bohol and Boracay appeared on-screen, audience response reached fever pitch when the DOT introduced novel offerings such as private-island holidays.

On the Forum’s sidelines, Consul General Ignacio, Attaché Reyes, and DOT-Shanghai Sr. Marketing Manager Ms. Jiao Xue also held separate discussions on supporting Chinese tourism into the Philippines with YRDITA Chairman Mr. Zhang Xinzhong (GM, Jiangsu Comfort International Travel Service Co., Ltd.) and Executive Chairman Mr. Gu Mingqing (GM, Jiaxing Holiday International Travel Service Co., Ltd.), together with CEO Mr. XING Ping of Philippine JLC Travel and Tours. END

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