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SHANGHAI, 24 March – DTI Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head Dr. Ceferino S. Rodolfo visited Shanghai and Tongxiang in Zhejiang Province, on 21-22 March, for meetings with the Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Company Limited (ZHC) on the latter’s exploration of opportunities in the Philippine nickel sector.

Consul General Josel F. Ignacio hosted a lunch for the visiting BOI Chief and Zhejiang Huayou executives Zhong Renhong and Liu Jinzheng at the Parkyard Hotel in Pudong on 21 March. Also present were Consul John Francis S. Herrera, Philippine Trade and Investment Center Chief Mario C. Tani and Assistant Ms. Forrina Sun.

Both sides agreed that, with the high global demand for nickel for lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries, the time is ripe for the Philippine nickel industry to move up the nickel value chain and develop domestic processing capabilities. Such a move is in keeping with the government’s goal of producing higher-value exports while lessening resource-based exports. In the case of nickel, attaining this would require substantial investments, hence the exploration of partnerships with companies such as Zhejiang Huayou.

After the lunch, Usec. Rodolfo, Commercial Vice Consul Tani, and Ms. Sun travelled to Tongxiang with the Zhejiang Huayou officials for further talks and a call on company founder and Chairman Chen Xuehua. END

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Shanghai, 23 March 2023 – Consul General Josel F. Ignacio received today on a courtesy call Mr. Pablo C. Tobiano, Founder, President and CEO of Pasig City-based Dai-ichi Electronics Manufacturing Corp., and Ms. Lee Mie Yee, General Manager of the company’s local operations, Dai-ichi Electronics Shanghai Co. Ltd.

Mr. Tobiano was in Shanghai to visit their factory and as part of a larger business visit to China, his first since the country re-opened to normal outbound and inbound travel after three years of COVID-19 restrictions.

Founded as Micro Global Manufacturing Corporation in 1972, Dai-ichi produces world-class speakers and speaker systems for the Philippines and its overseas market of over 30 countries. It has maintained its stature and reputation by its focus on research and development, team of skilled personnel and engineers, and state-of-the-art equipment, which has enabled it to meet the global demand for its products.

Consul General Ignacio commended Mr. Tobiano for his accomplishments and Dai-ichi for its gains and awards over the years. “Dai-ichi is a source of great pride for the Philippines and holds our flag high up in China, showing the world that Filipinos can compete with the best”, said the Consul General. He also thanked Dai-ichi for its consistent support for the Consulate General’s various undertakings. END

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Shanghai, 21 March 2023 – The Philippines continues to dominate the Chinese pineapple market, with Del Monte Philippines Inc. (DMPI) and other suppliers at the vanguard.

This was the welcome assessment of DMPI President and COO Luis F. Alejandro, as he called on Consulate General and Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Shanghai. With him were Mr. Marco Deo B. Verdeflor, Director, Fresh Commercial Operations, S&W Fresh Pineapples; Ms. Tan Chooi Khim, Group Head, International Commercial Operations, S&W  Fine Foods International Ltd.; and Mr. Lin Meng Yao, Commercial Manager (China) of S&W Fine Foods.

They were received by Consul General Josel F. Ignacio, Consul John Francis S. Herrera and PTIC-Shanghai Head Mario C. Tani.

Mr. Alejandro and team were in China for a market visit and to renew ties with partners and distributors, after three years of COVID-19 travel restrictions.

In 2022, China imported 200,874 metric tons of fresh Philippine pineapples, equivalent to a market-dominating 95% share of all of China’s fresh pineapple imports. The Philippines also continued to perform well in the canned pineapple segment.

PCG and PTIC congratulated DMPI on its many gains over 90 years of operation and its ventures in China, and exchanged views on sustaining the Philippines’ market leadership. END

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Shanghai, 21 March - The Philippine Consulate General’s diplomats continued to firm up bonds with lady counterparts from fellow Shanghai-based consular missions as they joined the Spring Huangpu River Cruise organized by the Consular Spouses Shanghai (CSS) on 17 March.
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The PCG was represented by Attachés Cherryann F. Belmonte-Banda, Jeannie F. Petrola, Jennifer Ranches, Angela E. Lopez, Lani G. Javier-Nicolas, and spouses Administrative Officer Ronaldo B. Villanueva and Mrs. Monica May 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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