03 October 2016 — The Filipinos in China (FINCH), a Filipino organization based in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province held a sportsfest entitled, “Paliga ng Bayan 2016,” which was held at the recreational hall of SM in Jinjiang City, Fujian Province on September 18.

Consul General Flores commended FINCH for organizing the sports event to enable Filipinos from all over Fujian Province to get together and forge unity, friendship and camaraderie. Consul General Flores informed everyone that the Consulate General brought its team not only to participate in the sports events but also to provide outreach services (including registration, passport services and others) which are necessary for emergency assistance, particularly assistance-to-nationals cases.

Around 150 OFWs from Quanzhou, Shishi, Jinjiang, Fuzhou and Xiamen cities joined the games of basketball (men and women), volleyball (women) badminton, (mixed doubles), obstacle race, and tug-of-war.

The Consulate General believes that the recent event contributed to the unification as well as enhancing the friendship and camaraderie among Filipinos in Fujian. END