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PCG Shanghai cuts ribbon on Gender & Development Corner

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Shanghai, 25 November 2023 – The Philippine Government’s Gender and Development (GAD) agenda gained greater prominence and furtherance in this metropolis as the Consulate General ribbon-cut its “GAD Corner”.

Leading the rites were Consul General Josel F. Ignacio and visiting DFA Assistant Secretary Domingo P. Nolasco, Assistant Secretary Patrick John U. Hilado. In attendance were PCG personnel, visiting officials from the DFA and the Commission on Audit, and PCG personnel. Lending their presence were Filipino Community-Shanghai (FILCOMSHA) President Michelle Teope-Shen and Dai-ichi Electronics Shanghai Co. Ltd. GM Lee Mie Yee.

The corner – donning the purple color representing women’s causes and advocacies -- makes accessible resource materials on advancing gender equality and GAD. GAD pertains to the development perspective and process that is participatory, empowering, equitable, sustainable, respectful of human rights, and supportive of self-determination and actualization.

GAD corner2 As prescribed by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), GAD Corners are “physical spaces such as bulletin boards, a corner in the library or similar public spaces where GAD information is posted for general consumption. The information in the GAD corner is regularly updated”.

“We have gone beyond a bulletin board, and created a space – a safe space, a breathing space, to learn about GAD”, emphasized CG Ignacio. “There is a strong nexus between GAD, topics of culture, and gender-based biases and violence. Accordingly, we have co-located this GAD Corner adjacent to our ATN Unit, our Cultural Wing and Library, and breastfeeding and lactation room”.

The inauguration was timed with Day 1 of the Philippines’ 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), which runs from 25 November until 12 December of each year.

The 18-day advocacy was mandated by Proclamation No. 1172 in 2006. The period is bookended by the International Day against VAW (25 November) and the date of adoption (12 December) of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children of the UN Convention Against Transnational Crime of 2000. END

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Capiz pitches opportunities in agro-fishery, digital sectors in Shanghai, Ningbo visits

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NINGBO (Zhejiang Province) – The Capiz Government is looking at partnerships with Chinese investors to boost its agricultural and fisheries industry, as well as its drive to develop its emerging manufacturing and ICT/BPO sectors.

Governor Fredenil H. Castro led a delegation of 19 Provincial Government officials and 13 businessmen on a four day visit of Shanghai and the port city of Ningbo in Zhejiang Province on 14-18 November.

Backing the drive was the Liwayway Group, led by no less than its Chairman Emeritus Mr. Carlos Chan, and Liwayway (China) Co. Ltd. President Larry A. Chan.

In Shanghai, the Capiz delegation toured the Qingpu District headquarters and factory of Liwayway China, whose Oishi/Shanghaojia mark is arguably the Philippines’ most well-known brand in China.

In Ningbo, the delegation was taken on visits to industrial farms and economic development zones to examine best practices and explore partnership opportunities with Chinese companies.

A highlight was a call on the Ningbo Municipal People’s Government represented by Vice Mayor LI Guanding, followed by a dinner hosted by the latter. Accompanying the delegation from the Consulate General were Consul General Josel F. Ignacio, Consul John Francis S. Herrera, Commercial Consul Glenn G. Peñaranda, and Cultural Officer Jeannie F. Petrola.

The Vice Mayor outlined Ningbo’s economic strengths as one of the world’s top three ports in cargo tonnage and throughput, and a leading municipal player in overall Chinese trade and investments. The city’s “go global” prescription for its companies and complementarities with the Philippines were highlighted as dovetailing with Capiz’s drive to seek foreign stakes and technology.

The port of Ningbo-Zhoushan is the world’s third busiest port after Shanghai and Singapore in terms of container traffic, with about 34 million TEUs. It is first in terms of throughput/cargo tonnage, at 1.26 billion tons.

Ningbo’s share in Philippines-China trade is significant, amounting to around USD 1.3 billion. Its parent province, Zhejiang, ranks third in trade with the Philippines, after Guangdong and Fujian. Around 19 Ningbo companies have existing investments in the Philippines.

Capiz, meanwhile, is one of the Philippines’ major agro-fisheries center. It is also in an ongoing drive to develop itself as a preferred countryside location for BPOs, digital jobs and the global online economy. END

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Potato Corner extends roots in China with launch of Shanghai outlet

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SHANGHAI – Shanghai residents can now enjoy the “World's Best Flavored Fries” as Philippine global brand Potato Corner opened its first outlet in China’s financial capital on 16 November.

Potato Corner’s branch at 202-2 Wujiang Road in downtown Jing’an District is the latest in the company’s network in Mainland China, following the opening of branches in Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, and Hengyang in Hunan, all in 2022.

On hand to do the ribbon-cutting were President and CEO Vicente L. Gregorio of Potato Corner’s parent, Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI), Consul General in Shanghai Josel F. Ignacio, SPAVI Director Yiow Leong Tan, GM Kuan Hua Huang of Shanghai Miao Miao Shu Catering Co. Ltd., and Liwayway (China) Co. Ltd. President Larry A. Chan.

Also present were GM Adrian Campillo of Century (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd./Century Pacific Foods Inc., and Consul John Francis S. Herrera of the Consulate General.

Food tasting for guests concluded the proceedings. Attesting to enthusiasm for Potato Corner, a queue of paying customers quickly formed even before the rites concluded.

From a single mall cart in 1992, Potato Corner has grown exponentially and expanded its footprint to over 1,000 stores in the Philippines and to branches in 15 countries spanning the globe.

Potato Corner has been a consistent Best Franchisee of the Year awardee in the Philippines, and has also won the Franchisee Excellence Hall of Fame Award in 2003 and the Global Filipino Franchise Award in 2017

Potato Corner’s fries are known for their high-quality, taste and value for money. But it is sprinkled with more than just delicious seasonings – each bowlful carries with it the warmth, industry and entrepreneurial spirit of the Filipino”, said Consul General Ignacio.END\