From March 30 to April 4, 2017, the inauguration ceremony of the new staff of the Wutong Association in the Philippines was held grandly on March 31 at the Golden Bay Restaurant. The leader of the hometown celebration group, Mr. Wu Wenfu, the chairman of Jinjiang Luoshan Lingyuan Xintang Returned Overseas Chinese Federation, the deputy leader, vice chairman and secretary-general Mr. Chen Weiyong, the deputy leaders Mr. Chen Jianhua and Mr. Chen Zhizhi led the hometown celebration group of more than 30 people. Arriving at the Manila Airport in the Philippines, I was warmly welcomed by relatives and friends of the Wutong Compatriots Association in the Philippines.

On the evening of March 31st, the Wutong Association in the Philippines held a ceremony at Danga Bay Seafood Restaurant to celebrate its 79th anniversary and the inauguration ceremony of the 44th and 45th session of the Renaissance Women’s Association, Board of Supervisors and Youth Group staff. Chen Kaifu, chairman of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Guirui Five Surnames, administered the oath to the new staff, witnessed the transfer of seals and gave instructions. Shanxi Premier Chairman Shi Henry was invited to be the keynote speaker of the conference. Wang Changsha, President of the China Chamber of Commerce, officiated and gave a speech to the distinguished guests.

Chen Xiaojun, chairman of the conference, first delivered a speech. He said: "Under the guidance of the successive chairman of the association in the past two years, all overseas Chinese have worked together to carry forward the fine tradition of overseas Chinese supporting the construction of their hometown, especially in the hometown government's promotion of high-quality education. New The current chairman of the board of directors, Chen Ningbo Xiangxian, is a man with both talents and virtues, a successful career, and has always been enthusiastic about conference affairs, bringing vitality to the association. I believe that under the leadership of Chen Ningbo Xiangxian, the villagers will continue to unite and create a new situation. .The affairs of our Association will keep pace with the times and become more vigorous and prosperous.

Chen Ningbo, the new chairman of the board of directors, said in his speech: "The Wutong Association in the Philippines has gone through seventy-nine years. Thanks to the solidarity and mutual help of the predecessors, the previous chairman has invested money and effort, selfless dedication, and careful management, it has made the association successful. The association's affairs have achieved brilliant results. Thanks to the love of my hometown and overseas Chinese, I am deeply honored and have a great responsibility to be elected as the new chairman. I sincerely hope that all the seniors will continue to care about and guide the affairs of the association. All directors, supervisors and fellow villagers We will continue to support the various activities carried out by our association as always, and we can work together with one heart and one mind, unite and help each other, and continue to work hard for the bright future of our association."

Wu Wenfu, leader of the hometown celebration group and chairman of the Xintang Overseas Chinese Federation of Jinjiang Luoshan Lingyuan, said in his speech: "I hope everyone will continue to carry forward the fine tradition of patriotism and hometown, and spare no effort to care and support the development of various social undertakings in their hometown. The hometown overseas Chinese Federation will always be yours. Our "home", with the rapid economic and social development in our hometown, we sincerely welcome overseas Chinese in the Philippines to visit our "home" more often, and lead your descendants to visit the mainland frequently. We also look forward to having your descendants come and participate. The 2017 China Roots Journey Luoshan Xintang Lingyuan Summer Camp allows them to further receive the influence of excellent Chinese culture, promote the essence of excellent Chinese culture, jointly promote Sino-Philippine friendship, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchanges and make positive contributions to Let’s work together to realize the Chinese dream!”