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In a show of support for Filipino teachers in Shanghai, the Philippine Consulate General team led by Consul General Josel F. Ignacio attended the “Alab ng Puso” fellowship hosted by the Pinoy Teachers Association in Shanghai (PITAS) on 11 February.

Teachers make up a significant segment of the Filipino diaspora in Shanghai, the larger Yangtze River Delta Area, and indeed in Mainland China. Engaged in various fields, Filipino teachers are particularly preferred and sought after in China for their English language skills, which figures prominently in China’s drive to modernization and opening up. Their professionalism and high degree of competence have played an important part in raising the profile of the Philippines and locals’ overall high estimation of Filipinos.

PITAS and other teacher organizations have been valuable partners of the PCG in the latter’s initiatives to promote and raise appreciation for Philippine culture and Filipiniana among the Chinese and even within the community, especially Filipino children being raised in China.

The luncheon took place at Eat@Joe’s Diner in Jing’an District, one of few restaurants in the city serving popular Filipino dishes. END

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Philippine Consul General in Shanghai Josel F. Ignacio signed on 9 February the condolence book opened by the Consulate General of Türkiye in memory of the thousands of victims of the catastrophic earthquake of 6 February and its aftershocks.

“The Government and people of the Republic of the Philippines grieve the tragic loss of lives and catastrophic damage”, inscribed the Consul General. “The Filipino people convey their profound sympathies to the people of Türkiye. We wish the speedy recovery of the wounded, and comfort to the families of those lost.”

Consul General Ignacio was received by Turkish Consul General Hüseyin Emre Engin, who expressed appreciation for the Philippines’ solidarity and its deployment of a medical and rescue contingent to assist in the ongoing rescue and emergency response. END

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Consul General Josel F. Ignacio and the representatives of 51 other Consular Missions in Shanghai guested at the ceremonial lighting on 6 February of the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival, one of Shanghai’s major Spring Festival attractions and a national intangible cultural heritage.

Hosted by the Shanghai Government’s Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) and Huangpu District with the support of Chinese multinational Fosun International, the program included an indoor revue featuring Chinese dance, acrobatics and opera.

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The rites were followed by a tour of beautiful scenery and traditional buildings of the 400-year-old Yuyuan, one of Shanghai’s must-see sites.

The Lantern Festival marks the final day of the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival holidays. END

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The Philippine Consulate General’s lady diplomats renewed bonds with counterparts from fellow Shanghai-based consular missions at a Spring Luncheon organized by the Consular Spouses Shanghai (CSS) to mark the Lunar New Year.

Held at Guang Fan restaurant in Huangpu District on February 10, the PCG was represented by Cultural Officer Jeannie F. Petrola, Protocol Officer Jennifer M. Ranches, Consular Attaché Angela E. Lopez,css2.png and Mrs. Monica May Villanueva, spouse of PCG Administrative Officer Ronaldo B. Villanueva.

Formed in 1975, the CSS is a non-profit association that serves as principal vehicle for the interaction and networking of female diplomats and consular spouses in Shanghai, via cultural, social and charitable activities.

The PCG attaches importance to networking and building linkages with Shanghai’s consular corps and key contacts in the social and cultural scene, which contribute to the PCG’s effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. Participation in CCS events is also in keeping with the PCG’s gender and development (GAD) program. END

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