Motel na ginawang POGO hub sa Cavite, sinalakay; 92 Chinese nat’ls, tiklo
Manila, Philippines – Arestado ang 92 Chinese nationals sa sinalakay na motel na nagpapatakbo umano ng hinihinalang Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) sa Bacoor, Cavite sa kabila ng pagbabawal sa ganitong aktibidad sa gitna ng coronavirus pandemic na kinakaharap ng bansa. Ayon sa Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG), una silang […] The post Motel na ginawang POGO hub sa Cavite, sinalakay; 92 Chinese nat’ls, tiklo appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
The biggest food event of the year
Culinary events such as food bazaars, collab dinners among some of the best Filipino chefs in the metro and a pub crawl highlighted the inaugural Manila Food and Wine Festival held from 14 to 28 July. With activities spread out over a month, the MFWF was a culinary tourism celebration presented by the Department of Tourism and the MFWF Team led by Our Awesome Planet’s Anton Diaz, RestoPH’s Spanky Enriquez and Cebu Food and Wine Festival’s Kate Dychangco-Anzani. Its aim, said the organizers, was to introduce the Philippines and establish it as a culinary destination in Asia and the world, similar and at par with Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok, Thailand. [caption id="attachment_165804" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Gen Tsi Heritage Dinner Chef Collab (From Left) Kalel Demetrio, Donatella Chua, Spanky Enriquez, Luis Chikiamco, Sharwin Tee, Nina Licad.[/caption] For the duration of the event, food lovers and wine enthusiasts had a number of opportunities to immerse themselves in a gastronomic journey that showcases the country’s vibrant food culture. Opening with grandeur and flair at The Westin Manila, the MFWF saw special guest merchants and innovators from the food and beverage industry, including Luisita Rum, Sebastian’s Ice Cream, Esguerra Kurobuta, Destileria Limtuaco, Karabella Dairy, Macaron Macaron and Mooncakes by the Hungry Chef, joining the grand launch. [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="165799,165802"] The MFWF offered a plethora of exciting activities, including the festival bazaar at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza, a Sunday lunch curation by chef Reggie Aspiras, a Makati Poblacion pub crawl and a food stamping program. One of the highlights of the event was a series of chef collaborations involving some of the best restaurants in Antipolo, Tagaytay, and Metro Manila. Antipolo Evolution, a 12-hands collaboration, took place at Tahanan Bistro. It featured a nine-course dinner prepared by chefs Danilo Botor Puga II of Burrow Cafe, Florence Hässig of Vieux Chalet, Kevin Tuason and Nikki Macaraig of Tahanan Bistro, culinary extraordinaire Editha Singian and Monique Tancongco of Moniquecakesph. Another 12-hands collaboration, Cavite Fresh! was held at My Country House in Tagaytay. It had six talented chefs working together to prepare a meal to remember — Jayjay SyCip of The Fatted Calf, Kalel Chan of Farmer’s Table, Rhea SyCip of Flour Pot Manila, Rhea Rizzo of Mrs. Saldo’s, Anthony Mendoza of Tuny’s and Arnold Gozon of My Country House. Destination dining featuring the freshest produce from Cavite, it turned out a sold-out crowd. [caption id="attachment_165803" align="aligncenter" width="894"] Admiral Hotel Presents The First Ever Collaboration Of Chefs Tatung Sarthou And Sau Del Rosario.[/caption] Gen Tsi, the six-hand collab for Metro Manila, happened at Flame, Discovery Primea and main characters were Chinese-Filipino chefs Luis Chikiamco, Sharwin Tee and Donatella Chua, with cocktails by famous mixologist Kalel Demetrio. Now, this one is different and unique because it puts forward Tsinoy heritage cuisine which, as Chef Sharwin says it, “is rich in culture and history, built on the backs of immigrants scraping by when they were deemed fifth class citizens. It nourished generations of Tsinoys who’ve made their mark on this nation and yet, it’s so undervalued that some Filipinos don’t even recognize it as Filipino. It’s so underrated, that even the ones who were raised on this food don’t dare lift it up. To put this food up on stage, The Manila Food and Wine Festival, a stage that I hope grows to international levels in the future, is an honor and a dream. Yes, people should pay for kiampung and sipo egg the way we do paella and risotto.” [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="165798,165800"] And then there was the gala dinner finale at the Admiral Hotel, featuring the first ever collaboration between chefs Sau del Rosario and Tatung Sarthou. Manila Iconic took place at Admiral Hotel on 27 July. The eight-course Filipino menu honored the culinary icons of the county — Engracia “Aling Asiang” Reyes, Nora Daza and Larry J. Cruz —and was highlighted by the dessert creations of Admiral Hotel Manila M Gallery’s own executive pastry chef Christian Monera. The post The biggest food event of the year appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Chinese kidnap victim escapes from captors
A Chinese man kidnapped by his compatriots at a condominium in Pasay City on Sunday afternoon reportedly escaped from his captors and was rescued in Ternate, Cavite on Monday......»»
These 19 fresh Kapuso teens are ready to sparkle
The “betting” must be on now. Who among the 19 Sparkle Teens of Kapuso network will make it as the biggest star in, say, two to five years? Would having a foreign surname with mestiza or meztizo looks help? After all, our two Miss Universe title holders — Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray — have them. On film and TV, Anne Curtis is it. And Gerald Anderson, as well as Alden Richards. Maybe if James Reid didn’t quit Viva management, he would be “it,” too! Or if Sam Milby mastered Filipino/Tagalog and turned on a more vibrant personality. How do you relate to the Caucasian names Waynona Collings, Charlie Fleming (yes, this Charlie is a girl, like Kapamilya’s Charlie Dizon), Selina Griffin, James Graham and Josh Ford? Do check out their pics on the GMA 7 website. There’s a young man among the Sparkle Teens who go by the name of John Clifford, but it’s a coined name for the guy whose social media pics are under the name Clifford Gawchua, though he has also begun posting pics as John Clifford. The Chinese “chua” in his surname manifests in his handsome Asian looks. A girl in the stunning bundle of lookers goes by the name of Gaea Mischa. Her first name refers to the Greek goddess of Earth. Google says Mischa is a name of Russian and Hebrew origins that means “honey” and “whom God loves.” A Google search also reveals that she’s Gaea Mischa S. Salipot, a student of the International British Academy in Cavite (which also offers home schooling) who became a 2018 Champion of the World Division Winner in California, USA. Gaea Mischa was also a finalist under Team Lea of The Voice Kids PH Season 4 in 2019. She is quite morena and inarguably pretty. [caption id="attachment_122358" align="aligncenter" width="712"] GMA Network’s Sparkle Teens of 2023.[/caption] There’s a young man by the name of Lee Victor, and Internet data about him says he is “half-Welsh and half-Filipino.” And there’s a girl by the name of Naomi Park who introduced herself at the media launch at Novotel in Cubao, QC, last Tuesday afternoon, 18 April, as “ang K-pop girl ng Sparkle Teens.” With very fair complexion, Naomi does look Korean. The other members of Sparkle Teens are Zyren dela Cruz, Brice Eusebio, Aya Domingo, Liana Mae, Marco Masa, Princess Aliyah, Ashley Sarmiento, Keisha Serna, Aidan Veneracion and Antonio Vinson. Handpicked They are 10 young women and nine young men. Their number by gender should have been equal, but Andrei Sison died in a car accident a few days ago and Sparkle management decided not to replace him. There’s inside talk at the Kapuso network that Mr. M (Johnny Manahan, formerly of ABS-CBN and founder of Star Magic, the disenfranchised network’s much-admired talent discovery and management division) handpicked all 20 of them. It was Mr. M who saw to it that all 20 undergo a long stretch of training in acting, dancing, singing, public speaking and other disciplines meant to develop their personalities for public exposure. At their launch, acting was the only thing the 19 Sparkles did not showcase. They were all impressive. No one was a laggard. Some talked very engagingly during the group interviews. Three females may be said to have been given a special showcase by belting out a rousing song, joined by the others later. They were Princess Aliyah, Selina Griffin and Gaea Mischa. Princess Aliyah is dubbed “ang Biritera ng Sparkle Teens.” Gaea Mischa is billed as “ang Stunning Diva ng Sparkle Teens.” Griffin is presented as “ang ballerina at classical singer” of the group. Stardom According to GMA 7 assistant vice president Joy Marcelo, all 19 will perform regularly on the network’s weekly musical variety show All-Out Sundays. Some have also been cast in forthcoming drama shows. “They can’t be cast all at the same time,” said Marcelo, even as their original managers surely hope the casting will happen in 2023. The original managers, who are usually the discoverers of these 19, are now considered co-managers since all 19 are on a management contact with the network’s talent development and management center known as Sparkle, a name believed to have been coined by Mr. M who is acknowledged to have come up with “Star Magic” for ABS-CBN. “Executable” or “demonstratable” talent is just one element of big-time stardom. There are others, such as perseverance, a sense of professionalism, congeniality with the biggies of management, and the so-called X factor or “mystique” of stardom, which Mr. M is acknowledged to be very good at recognizing. Showbiz names may contribute to one’s X factor — being the son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter, niece or nephew of a well-loved established star. Antonio Vinzon, for instance, is character actor Roi Vinzon’s son. Some girls are taller than the others. Same is true among the boys. The degree of beauty or handsomeness depends on the looker. And so does the intensity of one’s appeal, smile or swagger. Ultimately, the multitude is the endower of big-time stardom. Sparkle members somehow have to compete among themselves since they may be asked to audition for the same roles in separate “readings” of specific scenes with the show director, or on a day assigned for “resident” stars to audition. The post These 19 fresh Kapuso teens are ready to sparkle appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Expansion of Cavitex C5 Link set
Pangilinan-led Cavitex Infrastructure Corp. has tapped the services of a Chinese builder to put up the second segment linking the Manila-Cavite Expressway and C5 Road......»»
3 Chinese arrested for kidnapping
Three Chinese men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a woman, also a Chinese, in Barangay Molino 4 in Bacoor, Cavite on Thursday......»»
BI looking for rescued Chinese man
A Chinese man rescued from suspected kidnappers in Cavite last month has been reported missing......»»
Missing Chinese man found in Cavite
A Chinese man who was reported missing last month was rescued in an industrial park in Bacoor, Cavite at past midnight yesterday......»»
2 Chinese nationals yield P1.8-B shabu in separate ops
MANILA - Anti-narcotics operatives seized PHP1.768 billion worth of shabu from two Chinese nationals in separate buy-bust operations in Quezon City and Cavite on Sunday.Derrick Carreon, spokesperson of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), said in a statement that Cai Jia Zhu (alias.....»»
NCR Plus , Cebu, Davao to get most of 400,000 Sinovac COVID-19 jabs
Medical frontliners in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Cebu City and Davao City will benefit from the additional 400,000 doses of CoronaVac, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese drugmaker Sinovac Biotech......»»
Cavite cancels award for China firm’s $10 billion Sangley project
The province of Cavite has cancelled its award of a $10-billion airport deal in Sangley Point, among the biggest projects involving a Chinese firm under President Duterte, who has pursued warmer ties with Beijing since taking office in 2016......»»
MacroAsia must prove capability to fund Sangley airport project
Lucio Tan’s MacroAsia Corp. has to prove to the Cavite government that it still has the financial muscle to fund the first phase of the massive Sangley Point International Airport project before it can proceed with the development together with its Chinese partner......»»
2 Chinese held for kidnap of Taiwanese man
A Taiwanese man was rescued while his alleged kidnappers were arrested in Imus City, Cavite on Thursday......»»
Think tanks warns Sangley as next province of China, calls for stay of Naval base
Alarmed by the "seeming cluelessness" of Palace officials on the participation of a red-flagged Chinese contractor in the consortium that bagged the Sangley International Airport project, a local think tank warned Thursday the country may again be caught flat-footed "that Sangley Point in Cavite is already a 'province of China.'".....»»
Amid Chinese presence, Navy wants to stay in Sangley Point
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy is opposing a plan by the Cavite provincial government to boot the military service command out of Sangley Point in Cavite as part of a P500-billion airport project that is expected to ease congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) in neighboring Manila. Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, the […] The post Amid Chinese presence, Navy wants to stay in Sangley Point appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Sangley
There’s trouble brewing for the Sangley Airport Group it seems after Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla said he is willing to scrap the massive project if the government thinks that having a Chinese contractor do it would make it a security threat......»»
Up to Duterte to end airport deal with US-sanctioned Chinese firm — Cavite guv
Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla on Friday said he would have to consult with President Rodrigo Duterte and the Department of National Defense whether to proceed with the project......»»
92 foreigners held for quarantine violation
Ninety Chinese and two Malaysians allegedly violating health and safety protocols for coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 were arrested during a raid on an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator firm in Bacoor, Cavite on Friday......»»
Motel na ginawang POGO hub sa Cavite, sinalakay; 92 Chinese nat’ls, tiklo
Manila, Philippines – Arestado ang 92 Chinese nationals sa sinalakay na motel na nagpapatakbo umano ng hinihinalang Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) sa Bacoor, Cavite sa kabila ng pagbabawal sa ganitong aktibidad sa gitna ng coronavirus pandemic na kinakaharap ng bansa. Ayon sa Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG), una silang […] The post Motel na ginawang POGO hub sa Cavite, sinalakay; 92 Chinese nat’ls, tiklo appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Contagious pertussis disease continues spreading in Philippines
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The contagious pertussis has continued spreading in the Philippines, where it has caused at least 40 death cases, after a province near the capital region reported an outbreak of the disease. In a social media post on Wednesday night, the Cavite government posted a resolution declaring the province under a state of calamity "due to the outbreak of pertussis" after logging 36 cases an.....»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»