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Building on networking gains last year, lady diplomats of the Philippine Consulate General connected anew with counterparts in other Shanghai-based consular missions last September 28, as they attended the annual Welcome Luncheon of the Consular Spouses Shanghai (CSS) at the J Hotel Shanghai Tower.css

The PCG was represented by Consular Attachées Ms. Cherryann F. Belmonte-Banda and Ms. Jeannie F. Petrola. Joining them were Mrs. Anna Kathleen C. Tani and Mrs. May Villanueva, spouses of Filipino diplomats assigned at the PCG.

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. END

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SHANGHAI – In a departure from its daily routine, “children’s diplomacy” took center stage at the Philippine Consulate General on 15 October, as Shanghainese schoolchildren trooped to the chancery to learn about the Philippines.

The “Little Ambassadors” – 10 girls and 11 boys – had a full afternoon of fun and learning. Tourism Attaché Ireneo H. Reyes and his team engaged them in a colorful audiovisual lecture on the Philippines and Filipino culture, and gave out prizes in the lively quiz that followed.

The little “envoys” satisfied their curiosities about the Philippines and Filipino views of China, during a lengthy Q&A session with Consul General Josel F. Ignacio.little amb2

The activity went into higher gear as the kids got to experience the famed Masskara festival of Negros. Volunteers from the Pinoy Teachers Association in Shanghai led by organization chief Chabeli Jill A. Hilasque performed the dance before leading a craft activity that had the children decorate blank masks and enthusiastically trying out the steps.

Wrapping up the activity was the awarding of Certificates to the attendees, followed by a delectable Filipino merienda of pansit and puto that had many of the “Little Ambassadors” asking for seconds.

“We hope you learned much and gained more appreciation for the Philippines and the bonds between Filipinos and the Chinese”, remarked the Consul General to the visitors. “When you leave the Consulate General, may you be “ambassadors” advocating for even closer friendship between us.”

The PCG has been hosting every year visits by Shanghainese schoolchildren keen to gain knowledge about the Philippines and Philippines-China ties. This year, the PCG and PDOT partnered with the 9Trees Foundation, which organizes various activities for the youth in order “to build an international communication platform”. END

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SHANGHAI – Shanghai’s Sister City relations with Philippine localities open new avenues for boosting trade, following Shanghai’s inauguration of the “Shanghai International Sister Cities Hub”.

Consul General Josel F. Ignacio joined the Consuls General of countries with cities in a twinning relationship with Shanghai at the 29 September ceremonial launch of the Hub, led by CPC-Shanghai Committee Deputy Secretary ZHUGE Yujie, Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) Director General ZHANG Xiaosong and other dignitaries.

An initiative of the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office and trading company Oriental International (Holding) Co. Ltd., the Shanghai International Sister Cities Hub is housed at Building A of the Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trade Center (1988 Shenkun Road, Minhang District, Shanghai). The site straddles the venue of the renowned China International Import Expo (CIIE) and Hongqiao International Airport.

Through the Hub, Shanghai hopes to allow the year-round display and sale of goods from its Sister Cities, including those featured and introduced at the weeklong CIIE every November.

All in all, Shanghai and its Districts have sister-city ties with 92 cities and localities in 59 countries. Shanghai has been twinned with Metro Manila since 15 June 1983, and its District of Huangpu with Makati City since 26 September 2002. “We are privileged to have access to the Hub through Metro Manila’s ties with Shanghai. This affords us an important additional door by which Philippine goods can enter the Chinese market”, commented Consul General Ignacio. END

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SHANGHAI - In keeping with the Department of Foreign Affairs’ workplace health promotion and well-being objectives, the personnel of the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai attended an introductory Yoga class conducted on 5 October by certified Chinese practitioners.

Theyoga2.png three-hour session took place at the Jia Bei Yoga Studio (24th South Building, Silver Exchange Plaza, Xu Jia Hui, Shanghai), with certified instructor Ms. Liu Ma leading and registered nurse Ellen Su Lin of the International Medical Center of Shanghai Ren’ai Hospital assisting.

The session covered a brief introduction on Yoga, before proceeding to basic/beginner Yoga postures and finally to aerial Yoga/Pilates utilizing hammocks.

Consul General Josel F. Ignacio presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Nurse Su and the instructors, at the end of the activity.

The PCG holds a team wellness activity at least once a year also in furtherance of the Philippine Government’s Gender and Development (GAD) objectives. “Our PCG is one of the busiest in the Mainland across all service areas. It is important for the PCG to also look after the health and welfare of its personnel so they may be in the best condition to render such service, and for their well-being,” highlighted Consul General Ignacio as he closed the session.

In 2021, PCG personnel attended a Lecture-Workshop on Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM) for Neck and Low Back Pain to promote occupational wellness. END

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