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.

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