The Official Website of the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai, China

Consular Services Appointment System

OPEN WEBSITE IN YOUR BROWSER TO BOOK PASSPORT APPOINTMENT	SCAN QR CODE TO OPEN WECHAT APP TO BOOK FOR VISA APPOINTMENT

New PDOT Shanghai Tourism Attaché calls on Acting Head of Post

newtourismattache1

SHANGHAI, 02 April 2025 – Newly arrived Philippine Department of Tourism Office, Shanghai (PDOT-Shanghai) Tourism Attaché Francisco Hilario M. Lardizabal called on Acting Head of Office Consul John Francis S. Herrera, initiating dialogue and outlining his overall plans and strategies to create the tourism pull needed to draw more Chinese toursits to the Philippines.

Tourism Attaché Lardizabal noted the great potential that the Chinese market has to boost tourism arrivals and is particularly keen on tapping the millenial and Gen Z crowd in China, who form an untapped sweetspot, possessing the spending power and wanderlust.

Consul Herrera assured Tourism Attaché Lardizabal Post’s usual continued cooperation and assistance in supporting the initiatives and activities of PDOT-Shanghai in promoting Philippine tourism. END

newtourismattache2

Pinoy Teachers Association in Shanghai installs new set of officers

pitas1

SHANGHAI, 30 March 2025 – The Pinoy Teachers Association in Shanghai (PITAS) held their turn-over ceremony and oath-taking of its new set of officers at the Sinan Mansions, Shanghai on 30 March 2025, attended by PITAS members and guest community leaders representing other Filipino organization in Shanghai.

Forming the core of the new PITAS leadership, Chairperson Mr. Agrix Neri Go, Internal Vice Chairperson Mr. Harold Valencia, External Vice Chairperson Ms. Rhaziel Dominica Pesebre and Secretary Ms. Ann Viviene Gumangan, were sworn in by Acting Head of Post Consul John Francis S. Herrera, together with the complete roster of new PITAS officers, including those who joined online.

PITAS founder Mr. Richard “Rusty” Anota thanked the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai for providing the inspiration to establish the educators’ organization pitas2 back in 2019 through the encouragement of then Consul General Wilfredo R. Cuyugan. PITAS has since grown into a dynamic and highly regarded Filipino organization in Shanghai, representing the common goals and interests of its member educators.

Outgoing Chairperson Chabeli Jill Hilasque, who served as PITAS chairperson since September 2021, congratulated the new set of officers and expressed her confidence and conviction that PITAS will remain a guiding force in representing Filipinos as trusted providers of quality education in China. END

PCG highlights women’s health and work-life balance on women’s Month

yoga1

SHANGHAI – The Consulate General joined other Philippine overseas missions across the globe in marking National Women’s Month with activities to raise awareness of women’s issues and empowerment, this time with a Yoga session.

Conducted by professional Yoga and Pilates instructor Ms. Nicole Chick, the yoga session on 21 March led PCG personnel through basic postures (“asana”) and breathing exercises (“pranayama”) and meditations.

Ms. Chick is a registered Yoga teacher accredited by the American Yoga Alliance.

Altogether, participating PCG personnel found the activity to yield many of Yoga’s known benefits, such as flexibility, mental calm, reduced stress, and quieting of thoughts.

Above all, the session reinforced the value of practical initiatives to promote health as a key aspect of women’s empowerment and the drive toward gender equality.

yoga2

This year’s Women’s Month Celebration has the theme: “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas”. It is a nod to the core objective of Republic Act 9710, or the Magna Carta of Women—to empower women, promote gender equality, and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities.

yoga3 Women’s Month 2025 is particularly significant as it coincides with other milestones in the pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment. These include the 50^th anniversary of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the 30^th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA), and the 45^th year of the Philippines’ signing of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). END

FilCom in Shanghai holds "Kapihan sa Hapon" event to boost entrepreneurship among the Filipino Community and investment in the Philippines

kapihan1

SHANGHAI, 22 March 2025 – Filipino community members and business people from around Shanghai and neighboring provinces interested in generating more income and exploring business opportunities in the Philippines converged at the Kapihan sa Hapon, Talk and Mixer event held at the posh Xuhui District of Shanghai.

Organized by the Filipino Community Shanghai (FilComSha) and Philippine Chamber of Business & Professionals Shanghai (PhilChamSH), with the support of the Philippine Consulate General, together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC-Shanghai) and Philippine Department of Tourism Office (PDOT-Shanghai), the event featured guest presenters Commercial Consul Jose Ma. S. Dinsay and Tourism Attaché Ireneo H. Reyes who gave talks on Philippine Government programs in support of MSMEs, how to start a business in the Philippines and business opportunities in the Philippine tourism industry.

kapihan2

FilComSha President Ms. Michelle Teope-Shen and PhilChamSH President Mr. Joe Santiago welcomed the attendees and thanked the guest presenters for taking the time to share their knowledge and expertise with the Filipino Community and other stakeholders.

2025 is an important year as it marks the 50^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China. It is hoped that this events and other events organized by the Philippine Consulate General and Filipino Community will serve as a springboard towards greater cooperation between the two countries and another 50 years of prosperity and dynamic relations. END

kapihan3