PH Consul General Lauds Dynamic Filipino Community in Shanghai and Eastern China at Independence Day Celebration

Consul General Myca Magnolia M. Fischer with the members of the Filipino Community (Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

SHANGHAI 30 June 2025 — New Philippine Consul General in Shanghai Myca Magnolia Maog Fischer commended the Filipinos in Shanghai and the provinces of Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Hubei for their dynamism and in projecting an emergent Philippines, as she graced the Filipino community’s reception on 21 June 2025 celebrating the 127th Philippine Independence Day.

Dubbed “Our Culture, Our Strength: Embrace, Preserve, Share the Filipino Spirit with the World”, the event was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Jing’an District and helmed by the umbrella organization Filipino Community in Shanghai (FILCOMSHA) with the support of its member groups and the Philippine Country Team, consisting of the PCG, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, and the Philippine Department of Tourism Office.

The celebration opened with an inspired chorale rendition of Lupang Hinirang by Filipino teachers affiliated with the Pinoy Teachers Association in Shanghai (PITAS) banding together as TINIG PITAS.

Addressing the gathering, Consul General Fischer lauded compatriots for their “dynamism, vitality, and the desire to rise above every challenge”, urging them to “continue to project a better image of the Philippines and Filipino people”.

She pledged to “lead a dynamic and engaging Philippine Consulate General and be part of the Filipino Community as we move forward towards promoting our interests as Filipinos”, and to deliver consular services in an efficient and more convenient manner.

The audience listened attentively as the video message of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on the occasion of Independence Day was shown.

Adding fun to the event were “Grand Regional Muse Walk”, competition for “Bayani Look Alike”, raffles, and musical numbers by TINIG PITAS and the Philippine Musicians Association in Shanghai (PMAS). Judges were Dai-Ichi General Manager Lee Mie Yee, Former President of the United Architects of the Philippines – Shanghai Herbert A. Recato, and PCG Cultural Officer Jeannie F. Petrola. END

Consul General Fischer awarded Certificate of Appreciation by FilComSha President Michelle Teope-Shen. (Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

The audience listened attentively as the video message of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the occasion of Independence Day was shown. (Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

Consul General Fischer delivers her remarks. (Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

(Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

Performance of Tinig PITAS singing the songs titled “Bahay Kubo” AND MEDLEY “Leron Leron Sinta / Pmulinawen”. (Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

FilComSha President Michelle Teope-Shen (3rd from left), the emcees – Rachell (1st from right) and Harold (2nd from right) with the contestants of Bayani Look-A-Like Contest. (Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

Judges of Bayani Look-A-Like Contest Dai-Ichi General Manager Lee Mie Yee (center), Former President of the United Architects of the Philippines – Shanghai Herbert A. Recato (1st from left), and PCG Cultural Officer Jeannie F. Petrola (1st from left). (Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

Attaché Angela E. Lopez (4th from left) receives her round-trip plane ticket prize from Cebu Pacific she won from the raffle draw. (Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

The Philippine Musicians Association of Shanghai (PMAS) Band. (Photo courtesy of FilComSha – Adriana)

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