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Embassy Closed to the Public on 01-04 October 2024 in Observance of China's National Day Holidays

PH Ambassador meets with Filipinos in Chengdu

21 September 2024, Chengdu, Sichuan Province – While in Chengdu for the 2 nd China-
ASEAN Agriculture Forum, Philippine Ambassador Jaime A. FlorCruz met members of
the Filipino community, who are working as teachers, scientists, engineers, artists, band
singers, as well as students currently studying in Chengdu schools/universities.
Ambassador FlorCruz took the opportunity to inform them of the various activities of the
Embassy including preparations for the upcoming 50 th Anniversary of Philippines-China
Diplomatic relations in 2025.
The FilCom expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the
Ambassador.

Ambassador makes bid for PH renewable energy sector at ASEAN-China Week

12 August 2024, Shanxi Province, China – Ambassador Jaime A. FlorCruz encouraged Chinese investors to invest in the renewable energy sector in the Philippines during the recently concluded ASEAN-China Week.

The gathering was held in Shanxi province with the theme "ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Achieving Prosperity through Innovation”. It was attended, among others, by government officials, diplomatic envoys, and business leaders.

Ambassador FlorCruz said the Philippines has improved its regulatory environment to attract more foreign businesses.

He cited that the Philippines’ National Renewable Energy Program sets a target of at least 35 percent Renewable Energy share in the power generation mix by 2023. He said the Philippines hopes to increase that share to 50 percent by 2040.

Along with Ambassador FlorCruz, Mr. Benito Gosiaco Techico, Special Envoy of the President to China for Trade, Investments and Tourism, and Commercial Consul Glenn Peñaranda presented opportunities in the Philippines.

On Tourism promotion, Ambassador FlorCruz highlighted tourism destinations in the Philippines.

He said the country has gained global recognition as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination and the World’s Leading Dive Destination by the World Travel Awards (from 2019 to 2023), and the Best Destination for Shore Diving in the 2022 Scuba Diving Readers’ Choice Awards. (30)