The Philippine Consulate General’s lady diplomats renewed bonds with counterparts from fellow Shanghai-based consular missions at a Spring Luncheon organized by the Consular Spouses Shanghai (CSS) to mark the Lunar New Year.

Held at Guang Fan restaurant in Huangpu District on February 10, the PCG was represented by Cultural Officer Jeannie F. Petrola, Protocol Officer Jennifer M. Ranches, Consular Attaché Angela E. Lopez, and Mrs. Monica May Villanueva, spouse of PCG Administrative Officer Ronaldo B. 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