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Shanghai, 10 May – Consul General Josel F. Ignacio joined the Consuls General of the 70-plus consular missions in Shanghai at a virtual briefing on the Shanghai epidemic situation convened by the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) and the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission (SMHC).

SMHC Director WU Jinglei delivered a comprehensive presentation. He covered the origins and trajectory of the BA.2.2 variant-driven COVID-19 epidemic and the city’s responses and measures. Citing the substantial decline in daily cases, he outlined the “next stage” to clear the city of community transmissions and resurgences.

“The ultimate goal is zero COVID in communities as early as possible. With the guidance and leadership of the Central and Municipal government and the cooperation and support of all Shanghai’s citizens, we will see progress and we will see that restrictions will be gradually lifted back toward normal social and economic life”, according to Director WU.

Danish Consul General Jakob Linulf, Dean of the consular corps, spoke on behalf of all missions. He acknowledged the enormous efforts of the Shanghai government to contain the outbreak. He reiterated the readiness of consulates to comply with measures, while also raising shared concerns affecting foreign businesses and expatriate communities.

The FAO thanked all consular missions for their continued understanding, support and cooperation with Shanghai’s efforts to end the outbreak. END

ADVISORY
07 May 2022
SUSPENSION OF OVERSEAS VOTING AT SHANGHAI PCG

The Consulate General regrets to inform registered voters at Shanghai PCG that, in light of the continuing lockdown and restrictions on the movement of city residents, overseas voting in Shanghai remains suspended pursuant to COMELEC En Banc Minute Resolution No. 22-0348 of 6 April 2022. 

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PAUNAWÀ
Iká-7 ng Mayo 2022
PAGKA-SUSPINDÍ NG BOTOHÁN SA SHANGHAI PCG

Ikinalúlungkót pô na dahilán sa patuloy na lockdown at kaakibat na paghihigpít sa paglabás at paglalakbáy ng mga mamamayán, ay nanánatíling naká-suspindí ang botohán sa Shanghai sa bisa ng COMELEC En Banc Minute Resolution No. 22-0348 na may petsang iká-6 ng Abril 2022.

 

Shanghai -- The Philippine Consulate General partnered with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for the conduct of the Webinar on Awareness Building and Advocacy for Mental Health Resiliency on 22 April for the benefit of Filipinos affected by the stringent citywide lockdown in Shanghai.

OWWA MentalHealth2Resource speaker Dr. Edgardo N. SAMSON of the National Center for Mental Health shared expert advice on mental wellbeing strategies and tips in the face of the unique stresses and pressures arising from lockdowns. Dr. Samson thereafter engaged the 100 Webinar attendees in an interactive and informative dialogue and sharing of experiences.

Consul General Josel F. Ignacio opened the proceedings and underscored the value of mental health in the COVID-19 era, as affirmed by the World Health Organization. He encouraged the Filipino community to cultivate their strong sense of kapwà to surmount the lockdown’s challenges.

Owwa MentalHealthBy recorded video, OWWA Deputy Administrator Arnaldo “Arnell” Ignacio extended words of encouragement and assurances of the OWWA’s readiness to assist OFWs in Shanghai.

Providing valuable support to the project were OWWA’s Policy and Program Development and OWWA officials Director Rosalia Susana S. Bahia-Catapang, Director Ma. Consolacion C. Marquez and Welfare Officer (Hong Kong) Virsie B. Tamayao. END

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The Philippine Consulate General raised key lockdown concerns affecting Philippine nationals in Shanghai at the 20 April virtual dialogue convened by the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) with the Consuls General of ASEAN missions in the city.

Deputy Director General Fu Jihong presided, reporting that Shanghai as “getting closer” to its goal of dynamic case clearing, even as the situation remained “complex”.

First to speak among the Heads of Mission, Consul General Josel F. Ignacio conveyed a number of requests, among them:

  • Prompt notification of the Consulate General of COVID19-positive Filipinos due, including those taken, or due to be taken, to quarantine.
  • COVID-positive Filipinos being brought only to facilities that meet international hygiene, sanitation and water standards, and that assure Filipinos of decent care.
  • Further easing of restrictions on food stores and delivery services for improved access to food and essentials
  • Relaxation of lockdown restrictions on Consulates and diplomats to allow performance of key mandates and assistance to nationals.
  • Gradual re-opening of businesses and enterprises, where safe and possible, to end income disruption.

Consul General Ignacio acknowledged the strenuous efforts of the Shanghai government to contain the ongoing epidemic and steer the city back to normalcy. He thanked the FAO for its active cooperation with the Consulate General on lockdown issues and matters of crucial to the welfare of Philippine nationals.

The Consuls General of Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam seconded many of the points raised by the Philippines. The FAO affirmed its commitment to working with consular missions toward joint problem solving. END.

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