Shanghai, 25 September 2021 – Consul General Josel F. Ignacio presided today over the swearing-in of the new set of officers of the Pinoy Teachers Association in Shanghai (PITÁS), coinciding with the organization’s second founding anniversary.

Also taking their oaths via remote connection were the new set of officers of the Pinoy Teachers Association in Hubei (PITAH), a PITÁS spin-off organization of Filipino educators in Wuhan city and the larger province of Hubei.

PITÁS was founded on 22 September 2019, with the avowed mission to help Filipino teachers in Shanghai by “supporting and encouraging successful teaching”. The organization seeks to “drive a new era of development growth and productivity for Filipino Teachers in Shanghai”.

Consul General Ignacio commended outgoing officers led by Chair Mr. Domir Borres and Founder and Adviser Mr. Richard Anota for PITÁS many activities and achievements. Extending best wishes to the new leadership under new Chair Ms. Jill Hilasque, he commended organization for helping raise the profile and good reputation of Filipinos in Shanghai and for their unwavering support for the Consulate General and its own initiatives.

Joining PITÁS in celebrating its milestone were the leaders of other Filipino community organizations in Shanghai. END