On September 16, the Chinese Consulate General in Davao held a reception celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Deputy Consul General Wang Mingqing delivered a keynote address; Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte attended and delivered remarks. Over 260 people attended, including Congressman Isidro Ungab, Congressman De Carlo Uy, mayors of some cities within the consular jurisdiction, Davao regional directors of various government departments, Davao City councilors, the Consular Corps, media, and representatives from overseas Chinese communities and Chinese enterprises.

Deputy Consul General Wang Mingqing reviewed the great achievements made over the past 77 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China and highlighted the significant global impact and positive influence of the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping over the past year. He also stated that the Consulate General of China in Davao would remain committed to the principles of good-neighborliness, friendship, and mutually beneficial cooperation, continuously deepening people-to-people exchanges and economic and trade ties with the Mindanao region, while ensuring the enduring legacy of the traditional friendship between China and the Philippines.

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte extended warm congratulations on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, expressed appreciation for China’s cooperation and exchange activities over the years in Mindanao, and reaffirmed his commitment to bilateral friendship and cooperation.