ASEAN Diplomats in Shanghai struck up camaraderie while striking down pins at the successful ASEAN Bowling Tourney held on 20 August at Hao’s Bowling in Huangpu District.

Organized by the Consulate General of Indonesia on the occasion of the anniversary month of ASEAN, the tournament marked the resumption of friendly interaction by all eight ASEAN missions in the city, after a long hiatus owing to the pandemic.

ASEAN is represented in Shanghai by eight out of ten countries, namely, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. In the spirit of further promoting friendship and networking, each team consisted of a mix of players from various missions.

The Philippine Consulate General’s bowlers notched impressive individual performances, with Attaché Joel D. Mariñas scoring second overall in pinfalls. The team consisted of Consul John Francis Herrera, Attaché Ronaldo Villanueva, Attaché Mariñas, Attaché Jeannie Petrola, and Attaché Mark Geguera. Also present were Consul General Josel Ignacio and Deputy CG Marlowe Miranda. END.