Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan visited fire victims in Parola, Tondo, Manila on May 30, joining a relief operation to support families displaced by the recent blaze. The activity was organized by the Filipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation, in partnership with allied groups, and...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city 's history. Now, one of those politicians has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang 's plea,...
Who is “Linda Walker” and why is she a big deal among Filipino youth? Note: Linda Walker is not a real person. She is a fictional character from the Chinese vertical micro-drama "The Heiress Who Won with Brains," which has gained strong traction on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. In the Chinese...
Relying solely on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) interest rate hikes will likely provide limited support for the Philippine peso, which remains on the verge of another historic low amid elevated oil prices, a stronger United States (US) dollar, and cautious market risk appetite, according...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday, May 28, said Philippine law enforcement operations involving Chinese nationals are being conducted in accordance with Philippine laws and are not targeted against any nationality. In a statement, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Analyn Ratonel said...
Former PBA star Joseph Yeo erupted for 35 points in his first game and Xavier School romped to a 91-78 win over Uno High School in the 40s division of the Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. (FCAAI) on Monday, May 25, at the Tanduay Gym in Quiapo. Showing the versatility that made him one of best...
A Chinese military helicopter closely approached a Dutch naval frigate navigating the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the ship’s commander revealed on Friday, May 22, upon arriving in Manila for a historic three-day goodwill visit. Commander Rodger de Wit, commanding officer of the Royal Netherlands...
China has raised concerns over what it described as possible “discriminatory law enforcement” following the arrest of 69 Chinese nationals during a joint government raid on a steel company in Misamis Oriental last week. Speaking to reporters in Makati on Wednesday, May 20, Chinese Embassy...
The National Maritime Council (NMC) flagged the presence of Chinese maritime surveillance research vessels in three areas off Luzon, particularly those allegedly conducting scientific research near Pag-asa Cay. "Kinokondena ng National Maritime Council ang presensya ng mga MSR vessels na ito...
BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own trip to Beijing. Putin is scheduled to be in China on Tuesday and Wednesday in a visit likely to be closely watched...
The peso shed 26 centavos against the United States (US) dollar on Thursday, May 14, closing at a fresh record low of ₱61.64 from ₱61.38 last Wednesday, May 13. According to the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP), the local currency hit an intraday low of ₱61.66 and a high of...
Two-time PBA MVP James Yap put on a vintage performance, firing 25 points in leading defending champion Lamtex Pipes-backed Hua Siong College of Iloilo to an 81-60 drubbing of Xavier School in the opening of the 40s division in the Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. (FCAAI) on Monday, May 11, at...
