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Data centers: Philippine’s new investment magnet
When we opened the new year, the country celebrated significant gains in foreign direct investment in 2023 and recognized the imperative to fortify its appeal to global investors. In a statement by Philippine Economic Zone Authority director general Tereso Panga, it was highlighted that the country was able to surpass our conservative 10 percent growth target this year, with investment approvals.....»»
Data centers: Phl’s new investment magnet
When we opened the new year, the country celebrated significant gains in foreign direct investment in 2023 and recognized the imperative to fortify its appeal to global investors. In a statement by Philippine Economic Zone Authority director general Tereso Panga, it was highlighted that the country was able to surpass our conservative 10 percent growth target this year, with investment approvals.....»»
PH Secures PHP 222-B Investment from Germany
The Philippines has secured a substantial USD 4 billion (equivalent to PHP 222 billion) in investments across diverse sectors during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Germany. President Marcos unveiled this information on Wednesday morning’s Facebook post, underlining the significance of these deals with Germany, a notable player in the European Union. Drawing on […].....»»
Man-made disasters cost Philippines 164.87 mln USD in 2023
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Man-made disasters caused the total damage in the Philippines worth 9.29 billion pesos (164.87 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. The agency said that out of the total annual damage, 4.93 billion pesos (87.5 million dollars), or 53.1 percent, was due to the oil spill. "The reported oil spill in various regions resulted in dam.....»»
China’s Wang Yi tells Blinken US should lift sanctions on Chinese firms
The Biden administration has imposed bans on the sale of certain technologies to Chinese companies, citing national security risks.....»»
Netflix s 3 Body Problem gets mixed reviews from Chinese sci-fi fans
Netflix's blockbuster "3 Body Problem," an adaptation of the crown jewel of Chinese sci-fi, has sparked passionate debate and divided opinions among fans in the country despite it not being available to watch there......»»
FACT CHECK: Did this vlog correctly state BBM’s net worth?
The Youtube channel Okay Dito posted a video on President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr’s net worth and properties. The video said Marcos Jr’s net worth is P437-million based on news reports, and owns assets including cash deposits, vehicles, jewelries and investments in condominiums......»»
5 Home Aspect Investments That Are Worth Every Penny
Investing in a home upgrade is always worth it, especially if the Lentor Mansion unit is yours. That said, some upgrades are better than most because they improve these five home aspects. Privacy Adequate privacy allows you to do the things you want or normally do without any prying eyes. Start by installing curtains on […] The post 5 Home Aspect Investments That Are Worth Every Penny appeared first on Kagay An......»»
PDEA-7: Over P200M worth of shabu, marijuana seized in CV since Jan. 1
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In less than two months, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) has confiscated over P200 million worth of shabu and marijuana stalks. With this, Leia Alcantara, the PDEA-7 spokesperson, said that they were able to prevent the distribution of millions worth of illegal drugs and marijuana in the.....»»
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.....»»