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Enterprises affiliated with the vaunted Shanghai Entrepreneurs Association (SEA) are keen to explore investment and expansion activities in the Philippines and scaling up Philippines-China business and tourism contacts.

This was the central message of the SEA delegation that called on the Philippine Consulate General on 16 February. The delegation consisted of Shanghai Hengshun Travel (Group) Co., Ltd. Chairman Mr. DING Weijie (travel and tourism); Henan Province Entrepreneurs Group GM Mr. SHI Baofeng (business and cultural exchange); Management Consultant Mr. SHA Wenhao (IT and enterprise strategy consulting); Shanghai Zeyuan Group Founder Mr. SONG Haitao; Ebrun Business School VP Mr. WANG Jianping (cross-border e-commerce), Mr. XU Jun (property development). They were accompanied by. Ms. Sammi Wu, Deputy Secretary General of SEA’s International Department.

Receiving them were Consul General Josel F. Ignacio, Consul John Francis S. Herrera, PTIC-Shanghai Head Vice shentrep_meet2.pngConsul Mario C. Tani and PDOT Officer Warren S. Palacio.

The SEA delegation was briefed on areas of synergy between the two countries, such as artificial intelligence, e-commerce, technology and innovation, infrastructure, and property development, among others. 

As an initial undertaking, both sides discussed the possibility of a SEA business mission to the Philippines within the year, in order to expose member-enterprises firsthand to the country’s strengths, investment policies and environment, industrial zones, and talent pool.

Founded in 2008, the SEA is under the oversight of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC). It counts over 1,000 members that include Shanghai’s most prestigious companies. The SEA also has close links with other chambers of commerce across China, some which are represented in its Board. END

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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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