The City of Manila suspends once again the celebration of the Chinese New Year as it continues to fight the new surge in COVID-19 cases brought about by the more contagious Omicron and Delta variants. During the inauguration of the newly renovated Manila Zoo as the city's newest vaccination site...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public not to hold social gatherings or family reunions during the celebration of the Chinese New Year on Feb. 1 to prevent the further rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that such activities...
A sweet treat courtesy of Honolulu HK Café Philippines Chinese New Year is all about family get-togethers, practicing age-old traditions, and, of course, feasting on good food. Filipinos, with their love for dining and family, observe the event by bringing out the best dishes on the table, from...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is bringing luck to customers this Year of the Water Tiger by making it easier for them to get behind the wheel and own their dream Mitsubishi. Until January 31, 2022, customers get to choose from an array of all-in down payment deals available in...
Two Chinese nationals were arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by members of the Paranaque City police on Tuesday (Jan. 18). Police identified the suspects as Caimu Chen, 41, and Qiao ZhuZhua, 25. The suspects were arrested at about 9:00 p.m. along Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Barangay San...
Police rescued last Friday a Chinese national from his employer who detained him and demanded P4 million for his release in Las Pinas City. Southern Police District (SPD) director Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg identified the victim as Bi Wenqi, 29, a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation (POGO)...
A Chinese national was rescued from his kidnappers by a traffic-aide who heeded his shout for help Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Pasay City. Col. Cesar Paday-os, Pasay City police chief, identified the victim as Zhong Yanglei, 32, web-designer, and a resident of JAZZ Residences Tower A, Barangays Bangkal,...
For a little over twenty years now, Hai Shin Lou has existed as one of the “old reliable” dining spots when one is looking for an old-school, authentic Cantonese cuisine. Chef Ben Chong is the steady presence at this well-established Arnaiz Ave. eatery that brings fond memories to each of my...
The Italian luxury label celebrates the Year of the Tiger in style In Chinese culture, the tiger is seen as a symbol of fearlessness, independence, and loyalty. It is rebellious and of high-self esteem, and with just one look at those stunning stripes, tigers command attention. These traits and the...
The Paranaque City police arrested five Chinese nationals and their Filipino cohort in an entrapment operation for the release of their kidnap victim, Monday, Jan. 3, in Paranaque City. Police identified the suspects as Hu Yang, 34; Zhang Jie, 28; Cen Sha Lu, 28, all billeted at the City of Dreams,...
More than 100,000 bottles of drinking water intended for typhoon-hit communities in the country were donated by the Chinese government on Wednesday, Dec. 29. WATER FOR TYPHOON VICTIMS--The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines donated over 100,000 bottles of drinking water intended for typhoon-hit...
Police rescued two Chinese nationals and their Filipino companion from six alleged members of a kidnap-for-ransom group in Las Pinas City on Tuesday night. Southern Police District (SPD) director Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg identified the victims as HuanXiao Long, 31; Liang Bo Da, 35, both Chinese;...
