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Celebrating 50 years of APCU
Last Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, the Association for Philippines-China Understanding celebrated its 50th anniversary at The Manila Hotel. As a new member of this organization, I was honored to meet more friends from the Filipino-Chinese community as well as the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, where it was very touching to be acknowledged for my Chinese roots, being part of the Lim family, as well as for the columns that I continue to write in The Philippine STAR, most especially when the original author of Roses and Thorns was my granduncle, Alejandro Roces......»»
Philippine coast guard says Chinese claim of intrusion ‘inaccurate’
MANILA/BEIJING (Reuters) – A Philippine coast guard official on Thursday described as “inaccurate” its Chinese counterpart’s claim that a fisheries vessel “illegally intruded” into Beijing’s waters. The Chinese coast guard said earlier on Thursday it drove away a vessel of the Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and accused them of “illegally intruding”.....»»
Complaints filed against 3 Chinese nationals for using firecrackers
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—Complaints have been filed against three Chinese nationals on Tuesday before the Office of the City Prosecutor for violating the 21-year-old ordinance of Davao City banning the use of firecrackers during the celebration of Chinese New Year at the Royal Pines Subdivision here at 12:06 a.m. on Saturday, a local […].....»»
3 Chinese nationals nabbed for violating Davao City’s firecracker ban
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 February) – Three Chinese nationals who used pyrotechnics to welcome the Chinese New Year here are facing charges for violating City Ordinance 060-02 or the firecracker ban. Arrested by operatives of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) for using pyrotechnics at the Royal Pines Subdivision along Shrine Hills in Matina […].....»»
Chinese New Year: The faith there is inside Cebu’s Taoist Temple
CEBU CITY, Philippines – “Patience is indeed a virtue; with it comes greater power.” This proverbial phrase holds a valuable weight in Chinese culture, particularly in matters of faith and religion, where many believe in the transformative power of patience. In celebration of Chinese New Year on Saturday, February 10, CDN Digital did a quick.....»»
WATCH: For Chinese New Year, even Catholics visit this Manila Buddhist temple
Filipino-Chinese families make a unique display of faith and culture as they visit Seng Guan Temple, one of Manila's biggest Buddhist temples, on the eve of Chinese New Year 2024.....»»
Marcos tells Fil-Chinese community to reflect on past accomplishments
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the “heritage of the dragon” as the country marked the Chinese New Year on Saturday. In a message to the Filipino-Chinese community, Marcos encouraged reflection on the past year’s accomplishments and eagerness to embrace the opportunities that the coming year offers. “This occasion brims with infinite opportunities.....»»
Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos
Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»
8 ‘auspicious’ Chinese New Year food
To welcome the new year and to attract the good luck that it would bring, the Chinese have included in their annual tradition the serving of “auspicious” food every Chinese New Year, which falls on February 10 this 2024......»»
Chinese presence at NGCP
The Chinese presence at NGCP can be blamed on former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who allowed it to happen. She was very close to China, trying a pivot to China away from the United States through Chinese supported infrastructure projects......»»
Bill seeks to penalize publication, airing of victims’ personal details
MANILA, Philippines — Camiguin Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo filed on Monday House Bill (HB) No. 10277, which seeks to make it unlawful “for any person to broadcast by any means, without consent of the victim or the victim’s family, the image, video, or details of a person who is a victim of any crime or accident,.....»»
Janus del Prado shares cryptic post about loyalty after It s Showtime transfer to GMA
Actor Janus del Prado shared a cryptic post after ABS-CBN noontime show "It's Showtime" started airing on GMA-7......»»
Janus del Prado shares cryptic post about loyalty after It s Showtime transfer to GMA
Actor Janus del Prado shared a cryptic post after ABS-CBN noontime show "It's Showtime" started airing on GMA-7......»»
New beginnings for ‘Beauty and the Biz’ host Joby Linsangan-Moreno
Host-entrepreneur Joby Linsangan-Moreno has admitted to feeling “disappointed yet relieved” upon learning that the airing of Kapamilya show “Beauty and the Biz” Season 3 will no longer push through due to unforeseen circumstances......»»
New beginnings for ‘Beauty and the Biz’ host Joby Linsangan-Moreno
Host-entrepreneur Joby Linsangan-Moreno has admitted to feeling “disappointed yet relieved” upon learning that the airing of Kapamilya show “Beauty and the Biz” Season 3 will no longer push through due to unforeseen circumstances......»»
Encantadia cast reunited: Showtime hosts, GMA-7 stars share stage
It was a sight to see "It's Showtime" hosts pairing up with GMA-7 stars on the "Karaokids" segment of the popular noontime show, which is airing for the first time on the channel. .....»»
Encantadia cast reunited: Showtime hosts, GMA-7 stars share stage
It was a sight to see "It's Showtime" hosts pairing up with GMA-7 stars on the "Karaokids" segment of the popular noontime show, which is airing for the first time on the channel. .....»»
Encantadia cast reunited: Showtime hosts, GMA-7 stars share stage
It was a sight to see "It's Showtime" hosts pairing up with GMA-7 stars on the "Karaokids" segment of the popular noontime show, which is airing for the first time on the channel. .....»»
Anne Curtis guests on 24 Oras, bares It s Showtime pasabog on 1st GMA-7 airing
Anne Curtis joined regular "Chika Minute" presenter Iya Villania where they talked about motherhood, her family's recent trip to Taiwan, and "It's Showtime" on GMA-7. .....»»
‘It’s Showtime’ to start airing on GMA Network in April
“It’s Showtime” will now officially air on GMA Network, replacing the timeslot of now-defunct noontime program “Tahanang Pinakamasaya”......»»