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International Humanitarian Law Month Commemoration 2024
The Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai joins the Filipino nation in commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Convention and the 25th Anniversary of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in the Philippines.
This year’s theme is “75 Taong Paninindigan sa IHL-Kamalayan, Kalinga, Kapayapaan, Kaunlaran: Kalakasan ng IHL sa Bagong Pilipinas.”
Philippines participates in ChinaJoy 2024
Shanghai – A delegation from the Philippines participated in the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conferences (ChinaJoy) 2024, a comprehensive international digital entertainment industry event held on 26-28 July 2024 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. ChinaJoy is an annual event that focuses on global gaming, animation, and the digital entertainment industry.
Participating companies from the Philippines were DreamLord Digital, GameOps, Neun Farben, Puppeeter Studios, and Vilein Studios. They were joined by a representative from the Game Development Summit, a landmark global industry event that had its inaugural gathering in February 2024 in Boracay.
Consul General Dinno M. Oblena, together with Consul (Commercial) Glenn G. Peñaranda, visited the Philippine booth at ChinaJoy 2024.
The Philippines has a robust game-development related services ecosystem offering a wide range of internationally demanded products and services, locally developed through the country’s recognized talent pool in motion capture, programming, art design, production, quality assurance, and sound design, among others.
In line with the promotion of the Philippines’ creative industry, the aim for this year’s participation in ChinaJoy was to explore possible investments and partnerships with games publishers as well as promote outsourcing and co-development services from the Philippines. END
National Disability Rights Week 2024
The Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai joins the Filipino nation in the observance of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week from 17 to 23 July 2024 with the theme, "Promoting Inclusion: Celebrating Abilities and Advocating Access."
Lecture on Itneg Textiles, Design and Meaning set on 24 July 2024, 3:00 PM
In celebration of National Culture Consciousness Week and Cultural Communities Week this July, the Department of Foreign Affairs – Office of Cultural Diplomacy (DFA-OCD), in partnership with HABI: The Philippine Textile Council, will stage a lecture on Itneg Textiles, Design and Meaning by Dr. Norma Respicio | 24 July 2024, 3:00 PM.
Discover the profound symbolism behind Itneg textiles as Dr. Norma Respicio unravels the intricate designs and their cultural significance.
Dr. Norma Respicio is an esteemed researcher specializing in Itneg textiles. Through her expertise in textile design and cultural anthropology, she sheds light on the intricate patterns and profound symbolism embedded in Itneg weaving traditions.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to learn from this distinguished speaker! Mark your calendar and register through this link for an enriching exploration of heritage and tradition.
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