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PCG Guangzhou welcomes CAEXPO Secretary General

10 April 2025, Guangzhou – Consul General Iric Cruz Arribas welcomed China-ASEAN Expo (CAExpo) Secretary General Dr. Wei Zhaohui in a meeting at the Philippine Consulate General in Guangzhou on 10 April 2025.

The meeting focused on the Philippines’ work plan and preparations for the 22nd CAExpo in Nanning, scheduled to take place on 17-21 September 2025. Dr. Wei also provided a briefing on the Expo’s upgraded exhibition, upscaled spaces, and presentation of artificial intelligence (AI)-related technology and industries.

On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and China this year, Consul General Arribas and Dr. Wei proposed to have a joint commemorative activity this year.

CAExpo, inaugurated in 2004, is an annual trade fair and a significant platform to promote bilateral economic cooperation between ASEAN countries and China, and has over the years, been a venue for deepening ASEAN-China people-to-people exchanges, cultural engagement, and tourism promotion.

  

PCG Guangzhou attends a Seminar on Guangdong's Modern Industrial System Development

Guangzhou, 9 April 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General joined over 60 consulates general at the Seminar on the Development of Guangdong’s Modern Industrial System organized by the Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office at Zhudao Hotel, Guangzhou. 

Deputy Director Generals Jiao Jun and Shuang Dehui reported Guangdong’s 2024 GDP at CNY 14T (USD 1.90T) and foreign trade at CNY 9.11T (USD 1.39T). Guangdong produces 70% of the world’s drones and 40% of smartphones. Key sectors include AI, green petrochemicals, and new energy.

In the seminar, Consul General Iric Cruz Arribas stressed the value of e-commerce in supporting imports from countries like the Philippines. Guangdong officials noted e-commerce remains in development. 

Consul General Arribas also met Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office Director General Chen Guangjun and Deputy Director General Qian Hongjie, who welcomed plans for Kalayaan Day 2025 and the 50th anniversary of PH-China ties.

  

 

1. Bolivia 5. New Zealand

2. Indonesia 6. Singapore

3. Japan 7. Thailand

4. Korea (ROK) 4. Tunisia

 

 

Chinese nationals visiting the Philippines for tourism purposes and with valid Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Schengen or US visa do not need a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days, provided they possess a return or onward airline ticket. Chinese nationals not in possession of such valid visa must apply for a temporary visitor’s visa.
中国内地公民若持有有效的澳大利亚、日本、加拿大、申根或美国签证赴菲旅行，且持有往返机票，可免签停留不超过七（7）天。中国内地公民若未持有上述有效签证，需在菲律宾大使馆或领事馆先申请短期访问签证。

Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports and Macau Special Administrative Region passports may enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days, provided that they possess a return or onward airline ticket.

香港特别行政区护照持有人及澳门特别行政区护照持有人若持有往返机票，可以免签入境菲律宾，停留不超过十四（14）天。

For holders of British National Overseas (BNO) and Macau-Portuguese passports, they are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay of not exceeding seven (7) days.
英国海外公民护照持有人及澳门-葡萄牙护照持有人可以免签入境菲律宾，停留不超过七（7）天。

 

 

1. Indian nationals may be granted visa-free entry for an initial stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days, provided
they possess the following:
a. Either a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or United Kingdom visa
or permanent residence permit;
b. A national passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay;
c. Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination; and
d. No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration.
2. The 14-day visa free entry may be extended by an additional seven (7) days for a maximum of twenty-one (21)
days stay.
3. This type of admission will be non-convertible to other visa categories.
4. The purpose of their visit to the Philippines shall be strictly for tourism.
5. For a stay longer than fourteen (14) days, they may apply for a visa at the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi PE;
any Philippine Embassy or Consulate in a country where the applicant has legal residence; or any Philippine
Embassy or Consulate in countries that require entry visas for Indian nationals.