Chinese dredger spotted off Bucao, Zambales
A Chinese dredger was reportedly spotted patrolling the waters off Bucao in Zambales on Friday, amid the ongoing significant public consultation by House leaders in Masinloc town, asserting the country’s sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea......»»
2 king cobras spotted again in Busay
CEBU CITY, Philippines — There was apparently another sighting of the deadly king cobra in Cebu. This time it was in Brgy. Busay in the the capital Cebu City. READ: King Cobra spotted in Busay, Cebu City 2 king cobras Several residents in Roosevelt, Brgy. Busay were shocked to see not just one but two.....»»
Rare migratory bird spotted in north Negros
Rare migratory bird spotted in north Negros.....»»
Gretchen, Atong Ang spotted sa Greenhills habang bumibili ng cellphone
SPOTTED ang aktres na si Gretchen Barretto kasama ang negosyanteng si Atong Ang habang bumibili ng cellphone sa Greenhills, San Juan City. Ikinaloka ito ng mga netizens dahil hindi nila akalain na nagpupunta rin pala sa mga mall sa Greenhills si Gretchen para doon mamili ng cellphone. Base sa isang video na napanood namin sa.....»»
Kylie Padilla spotted sa mall na may kasamang lalaki, new dyowa kaya?
SPOTTED ang Kapuso actress na si Kylie Padilla kasama ang isang lalaki habang namimili sa isang mall. Viral ngayon ang isang video na in-upload ng isang TikTok user na si @ivhetgonzales kung saan makikita na palabas ang Kapuso actress sa isang store kasama ang matangkad at long hair na lalaki na may mga tattoo sa.....»»
CLLEx right-of-way row resolved; project to resume Q2 — Zambales guv
The Central Luzon Link Expressway, which has faced long delays due to right-of-way claims, got a new lease in life after a dialogue between project officials and landowners affected by the project resolved problems besetting the government project......»»
LTO orders probe of SBMA road rage incident
The Land Transportation Office has ordered an investigation into a road rage incident that occurred recently at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority in Olongapo, Zambales......»»
Lady Knights stay hot in beach volley
Letran’s Gia Marcel Maquilang and Lara Mae Silva walloped San Sebastian’s Kat Santos and Juan May Gonzales, 21-8, 21-11, to nail their fifth win in a row and stay at the helm of NCAA Season 99 women’s beach volleyball at Subic Bay in Zambales......»»
Warships from China spotted off Zamboanga City, military mum about it
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The military has not reacted and has remained silent on the passing on Thursday of three warships from China. Chinese warhips were intercepted by the Philippine Navy between the seas off Pilas Island and at the back of Santa Cruz Island, and the Navy engaged them in a radio.....»»
PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports
Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»
DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation
The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»
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.....»»
How Chinese Religion clashed – and mixed – with Filipino Christianity
Chinese New Year shows the unique faith of Filipino-Chinese families, visiting Buddhist temples to honor their ancestors while still professing faith in the Catholic Church.....»»
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......»»