Exposed: Slavery, poaching by Chinese fleets worldwide
Beijing rides roughshod not only in the South China Sea......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, June 3
KATHMANDU -- More than 1.8 million people could be affected by monsoon rain-induced disasters in Nepal this year, the authorities cautioned on Monday. A total of 412,000 households may be exposed in the months-long monsoon season expected to start next week, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Authority. (Nepal-Monsoon Disasters) - - - - COLOMBO -- Sri Lankan health off.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, June 3
KATHMANDU -- More than 1.8 million people could be affected by monsoon rain-induced disasters in Nepal this year, the authorities cautioned on Monday. A total of 412,000 households may be exposed in the months-long monsoon season expected to start next week, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Authority. (Nepal-Monsoon Disasters) - - - - COLOMBO -- Sri Lankan health off.....»»
Filipino Priest Who Defied Duterte Passes Away
Fr. Amado Picardal, a Redemptorist priest who exposed killings by the so-called Davao Death Squad in the Philippines, died on Wednesday at age 69. Colleagues said Father Picx, as he was known, died from cardiac arrest in Cebu province, where he had been living a life of solitude and silence as a hermit. Picardal.....»»
Roche Diagnostics Launches National Women’s Checkup Month in Light of New Cervical Cancer Survey Findings
Roche [ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY] today announced data from a new Asia Pacific-wide survey, which revealed that women are de-prioritising their health, while fundamental gaps around cervical cancer continue to persist.1 The survey which explored awareness and attitudes of women’s health with almost 3,000 women in the Asia Pacific region, exposed four key barriers holding women back. […].....»»
Mayor Alice Guo Pogo controversy exposes need for electoral reform
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 27, 2024, 6:00 pmUpdated on: May 27, 2024, 9:22 pm THE PROBE into the involvement of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) in criminal cases exposed a host of other issues. A Senate resolution in July 2023 started the investigation and revealed the.....»»
Mayor Alice Guo Pogo controversy exposes need for electoral reform
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 27, 2024, 6:00 pmUpdated on: May 27, 2024, 9:22 pm THE PROBE into the involvement of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) in criminal cases exposed a host of other issues. A Senate resolution in July 2023 started the investigation and revealed the.....»»
CVIRAA 2024: No outdoor games from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to extreme heat
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Participants of the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) Meet that will be held in Cebu City from May 2 to 9, 2024 will not be exposed to extreme heat. This was the assurance that officials of the Department of Education in Central Visayas and Cebu City and the Cebu City.....»»
Bad beyond pharma
The alleged multi-level marketing practice of a local pharmaceutical company exposed by media is now the talk of the health care community......»»
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»
Exploring the New Extremism Definition and Potential Groups on the List
The Daily Guardian In a shocking discovery, a newly uncovered cybersecurity breach has exposed the sensitive information of thousands of individuals. Hackers were able to.....»»
PCG: China practices doublespeak regarding maritime actions
By saying one thing at official meetings and doing another in Philippine territorial waters, China has exposed its true self as a “bully and untrustworthy,” Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday......»»
Alleged TUPAD scam in San Juan exposed
Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito denounced yesterday the alleged corruption that depleted the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers or TUPAD program for San Juan residents......»»
Retired SC Justice Carpio on ChaCha: “it’s a fraud … we have to oppose this”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 February) – The aim of those who want to change the 1987 Constitution is political rather than economic and this “fraud” must be exposed in various fora and in campuses, retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said on Sunday. “It’s a fraud. That’s why we have to oppose […].....»»
Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case
They’re still at it. Intent on getting even with the two young women who had publicly exposed their lies, militarists in the armed forces are now questioning why the Supreme Court has ordered their protection......»»
Man held for ‘sextortion’ try on ex-girlfriend
A man who allegedly exposed in public his sex video with his former girlfriend was arrested in Navotas City on Tuesday......»»