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

with capiz governor

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

Advisory: Consulate General is CLOSED on 27 November 2023

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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\

ADVISORY 公告: On China’s accession to the Apostille Convention

On Authentication Services at the Consulate General in light of China’s accession to the Apostille Convention

鉴于《取消外国公文书认证要求的公约》在中国生效后总领事馆认证服务公告

On 07 November 2023, the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (also known as the Apostille Convention) entered into force for the People’s Republic of China. 2023年11月7日，《取消外国公文书认证要求的公约》（以下简称《公约》）在中华人民共和国正式生效实施。
The Philippines is also party to the Apostille Convention. This means that public documents falling within the scope of the Apostille Convention that have been issued in Mainland China for use in the Philippines need only to be accompanied by an Apostille Certificate issued by Chinese authorities. Accordingly, consular authentication at the Consulate General of the Philippines is no longer required for such public documents issued in Mainland China dated on or after 07 November 2023. 菲律宾也是该《公约》缔约国。这意味着在中国大陆出具的《公约》规定范围内公文书送往菲律宾使用仅需相关中国政府机构出具附加证明书即可。相应地，菲律宾总领事馆不再对2023年11月7日及以后在中国大陆出具的公文书进行认证。
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the competent authority for issuing Apostille certificates. However, it has also entrusted and delegated the task to certain Foreign Affairs Offices (FAO). 中国外交部是签发附加证明书的主管机关。受外交部委托，中国相关省、自治区、直辖市人民政府外事办公室以及部分市人民政府外事办公室可为本行政区域内出具的公文书签发附加证明书。
With respect to the areas under the consular jurisdiction of the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai, the FAOs of the following localities may issue Apostille certificates: Shanghai Municipality, Ningbo City, Anhui Province, Hubei Province, Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province. 菲律宾驻上海总领事馆辖区内，以下当地人民政府外事办公室可以签发附加证明书：上海市外办、宁波市外办、安徽省外办、湖北省外办、江苏省外办以及浙江省外办。
For a directory of the competent authorities in China for issuing Apostilles, please see this list of PRC competent authorities: 如需查询中国可以签发附加证明书的相关职能部门名单，请参考中华人民共和国相关机关名单。
For information about the procedures and requirements for applying for Apostille certifications in China, please visit the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ (Consular Service) official website or the websites of local Foreign Affairs Offices, or contact the offices in the abovementioned link.办理附加证明书的具体程序和要求请登录中国领事服务网或各相关地方外办网站查询，或直接联系上述部门。
Apostille certificates issued in Mainland China may be verified online at: 中国大陆签发的附加证明书可以通过下述网站在线核验：https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VERIFY/
For documents issued in the Philippines for use in Mainland China, please apply for apostilles from the Department of Foreign Affairs, or visit any of the ff.: 菲律宾境内签发的需在中国大陆使用的公文书，请向菲律宾外交部申请办理附加证明书，或查询以下任何：

https://dfa.gov.ph/apostille
https://www.apostilleonline.ph/

For further information on Philippine apostille, please visit: 如需进一步了解菲律宾附加证明书，请登录网站：

https://dfa-oca.ph/authentication/authentication-faqs/

菲律宾驻上海总领事馆

2023年11月10日

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN SHANGHAI

10 November 2023

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References:

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Chinese only, with sample apostille):《取消外国公文书认证要求的公约》简介
http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zggmcg/fjzms/qxwggwsrzyqdgy/202310/t20231018_11162932.shtml
Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCC) site: Apostille Convention enters into force for the People’s Republic of China
https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=947
Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCC) site: China (Mainland) - Competent Authorities (Art. 6)
https://www.hcch.net/en/states/authorities/details3/?aid=1193
Shanghai City News Service, Apostille Convention takes effect in China from November 7
https://wsb.sh.gov.cn/xwdt/gzjx/20231103/9a4e2bd5033b4d55b0600dcb99bcd175.html