22 February 2008 - The Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai organized a get-together and consular mission for the Filipino community on 17 February 2008 at the multipurpose hall of the St. Peter’s Church in Shanghai as part of its community outreach program. 

Dubbed “Araw ng mga Puso,” the activity was attended by over four hundred (400) Filipinos living and working in Shanghai and surrounding cities and towns and lasted the whole afternoon.  

During the event, the following consular services were offered to the members of the community: passport renewal, community ID registration, counseling and assistance to nationals, free medical consultation by volunteer doctors, and remittance service courtesy of Metrobank Shanghai. 

The Philippine Musicians Association of Shanghai provided entertainment the whole afternoon and various bands performed throughout the afternoon. 

In her welcome remarks to the community, Consul General Maria Rowena Mendoza Sanchez reiterated the Consulate’s commitment to provide quality service to all Filipinos in Shanghai and the areas under its coverage and to provide full support for the community’s activities. 

The event was supported by the following partners: Liwayway (China) Co. Ltd., Figaro Coffee Company, Metrobank Shanghai, Universal Robina Corporation, Philippine Musicians Association of Shanghai and Filipino doctors from Parkway Medical Services and SunTec. END