Consular Corps, Filipinos in Shanghai Extend Condolences Over Passing of Former Foreign Secretary Albert F. Del Rosario (1939-2023) 

German Consul General Heltmann signs the book of condolence opened by the Consulate General. (Shanghai PCG photo)

SHANGHAI, 04 May 2023 – Members of the consular corps and individual Filipinos visited the Consulate General in Shanghai on 24-25 April 2023 to sign the condolence book opened in memory of former Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert F. del Rosario, who passed away on 18 April 2023 at age 83.

Officials of the Consulate General led by Consul General Josel F. Ignacio and Consul John Francis S. Herrera received and thanked the visitors for their commiseration.

Secretary del Rosario was the Philippines’ chief diplomat from February 2011 until March 2016. He was Ambassador to the United States from 2001 until 2006.

His term as Foreign Secretary was marked by personal attention to the welfare of overseas Filipinos, including in conflict areas. He was an indefatigable champion of a rules-based international order and the resolution of disputes in accord with international law. END 

Commiserating Filipino kababayans take turns signing the condolence book. (Shanghai PCG photo)

Israeli Consul General Ravit Baer signs the condolence book in the presence of Consul General Ignacio. (Shanghai PCG photo)

Consul Ignacio and members of the Consular Corps in Shanghai inscribe messages in the condolence book. (Shanghai PCG photo)

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