Chinese New Year (CNY) has always felt like a reset button, compared to the Gregorian calendar, when we list our New Year’s resolutions at the start of January. For this incoming Year of the Fire Horse, there might be more in store for the younger generation. Because in Chinese culture, the Horse...
The Manila city government received a significant boost to its peace and order efforts after Chiang Kai Shek College donated 20 Yamaha NMAX motorcycles to strengthen the mobility of local police officers, particularly in responding swiftly to crimes across the city. Mayor Francisco “Isko...
The Quezon City government is inviting residents to join a day-long celebration of Chinese New Year in Banawe, on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Festivities in the Banawe Chinatown District will welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, highlighting the traditions of the Chinese and Filipino-Chinese communities, and...
Motorists are advised to expect traffic disruptions in Binondo and nearby areas as the city implements road closures and rerouting schemes for the Chinese New Year 2026 celebration on Feb. 16. Authorities said closures will begin as early as 3 a.m. and will continue throughout the evening depending...
BAGUIO CITY – About 100 indigent families here were recipients of the annual gift-giving activity on Feb. 13 of a Filipino-Chinese group in line with the Chinese Lunar New Year or Spring Festival 2026. Peter Ng, head of the executive committee, with City Social Welfare and Development Officer...
Love and luck may be on your side this Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said celebrations will remain tropical cyclone-free. PAGASA weather specialist Leanne Loreto said no tropical cyclones are...
Senators on Thursday, February 12 backed calls to replace the Chinese ambassador in Manila after their embassy spokesperson released fresh tirades against members of the Senate, particularly Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said Ambassador Jing...
China’s embassy in Manila urged the Philippines to speak with a “unified and constructive voice” as it blamed Filipino officials for triggering recent exchanges amid Manila’s maritime spokesman’s call for calm and professional diplomatic engagement despite tensions. Chinese Embassy...
The Philippines’ first-ever maritime affairs spokesman has urged the Chinese embassy in Manila to “be constructive in its statements” amid its escalating word war with Filipino officials. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman Rogelio Villanueva on Wednesday, Feb. 11,...
Senators have rejected the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s response to the Philippine Senate’s passage of Senate Resolution No. 256 condemning the statements it made against Philippine officials and institutions defending the country’s national sovereignty and maritime rights. Senator Francis...
BAGUIO CITY – The Filipino-Chinese community in this city thanked the local government for supporting institutionalized Chinese New Year celebrations, signaling deeper collaboration and fostering harmony between people of different cultures. “Your valuable partnerships will surely make us reach...
Malacañang said the Philippines will maintain a “firm but diplomatic” stance toward China amid the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s more confrontational approach to dealing with issues surrounding the South China Sea. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
