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Shanghai PCG marks International Women’s Day

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SHANGHAI – The Philippine Country Team in Shanghai, consisting of the Consulate General, Trade and Investment Center, and Tourism Office joined Filipinos across the globe in the observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) and the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) in the Philippines on 08 March.

The rites opened with the Philippine national anthem video featuring an all-women ensemble specially prepared by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) to celebrate the 2024 NWMC and other gender and development (GAD) occasions.

In his brief remarks, Consul General Dinno M. Oblena emphasized that “this whole month of March is for all women. Let us commit to this year’s theme to call for a “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!”

The PCG hosted an afternoon tea for its women personnel, highlighted by the ceremonial cutting of a purple Women’s Day cake presided over by the Consul General. Also present for the event were a few representatives of the Filipino community. The afternoon tea featured pancit palabok (Filipino noodles) and, to mark the occasion, purple-colored snacks such as puto (steamed rice cake). END

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Filipino restaurant opens doors in Shanghai

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SHANGHAI – A new avenue for Philippine cuisine opened in Shanghai with the launch of a new Filipino restaurant in China’s financial capital.

“Bela Fiesta” was formally inaugurated on 10 March 2024 in ceremonies graced by officials of the Consulate General led by Consul Francis S. Herrera. Also present were members of the Filipino community.

Attesting to the strong interest and appetite for Filipino cuisine, a long queue of locals and expats alike trooped to the newly-opened restaurant. Bela Fiesta’s menu includes popular Filipino fare such as Tapsilog and variations thereof, Crispy Pata, Sinigang, Chicharon Bulaklak and Sisig.

Bela Fiesta is owned by Mr. Zai Zong Liang, a Chinese entrepreneur from Shandong Province and fan of Philippine cuisine. Boosting the restaurant’s pinoy credentials and authenticity, Bela Fiesta’s array of dishes is prepared by a Filipino Chef, with ingredients being heavily sourced from the Philippines. END

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Celebration of the Filipino Food Month in April pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 469

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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, together with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Tourism and Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement, is spearheading the month-long celebration of Filipino Food Month (FFM) for 2024 with the theme, "Kalutong Filipino, Lakas ng Kabataang Makabago."

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 469 declaring the month of April of every year as Filipino Food Month (FFM) or Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino, the FFM 2024 celebration aims to empower the youth as leaders for promoting Philippine culinary heritage and gastronomy.

This year's activities also strive to highlight the value of educating people about the history and culinary heritage of the region and support the various industries such as fisherfolks, farmers and agriculture communities.

Visit the Facebook pages of FFM & NCCA https://www.facebook.com/FilipinoFoodMonthOfficial and https://www.facebook.com/NCCAOfficial for updates on the FFM 2024 celebration.

#FilipinoFoodMonth2024
#FFM2024 #PreserveFilipinoFood

Notice of Holiday: On 28-29 March, the Consulate is closed

NOTICE
The public is advised that the Consulate General will be CLOSED on 28-29 March 2024 in observance of Philippine Holidays: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. The Consulate General will resume operations thefollowing working day, 01 April 2024.
In case of emergency, involving a Philippine national, please contact the emergency hotline no. (+86) 139-174-77112.

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通知
敬请周知，根据菲律宾节假日 (濯足节和耶稣受难日)安排，总领事馆将于2024年3月28 日至29 日 (周四和周五)闭馆。领事馆将于 2024 年4月1日恢复正常办公
如有涉菲律宾籍公民紧急事宜，请拨打本馆紧急电话: (86)139-174-77112.