CAVITE – A Chinese woman was kidnapped in General Trias City on Wednesday, Jan. 22. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A said the victim is a 33-year-old resident of Barangay Navarro. Initial investigation showed that the victim was inside her residence along with her house helper and...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is taking any indication of espionage operations by foreign nationals in the country seriously, saying it stands ready in joining efforts with other government agencies in dealing with it. (Photo courtesy of DFA) In a statement on Thursday, Jan. 23,...
Conrad Manila invites guests to welcome the Year of the Snake with an exceptional Chinese New Year celebration this January. The hotel ushers in the brand-new year with a series of exceptional culinary experiences that inspire good fortune and abundance for the year ahead. “On behalf of Conrad...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez Citing recent events, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez says the House of Representatives must swiftly approve his two bills that seek to expand the definition of espionage and...
China warned the Philippines to stop peddling the “Chinese spy” tag as its authorities arrested last week a suspected Chinese “sleeper agent” involved in espionage activities in military and police sites. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning (Photo from Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
It’s celebration after celebration. For Filipinos, the Christmas season (and New Year’s Day included) is immediately followed by yet another reason to celebrate. It’s not Valentine’s Day, no. It’s Chinese New Year, which traditionally marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring,...
SNAKE 蛇 1929 Earth Snake (born 2/4/29 to 2/4/30), 1941 Metal Snake (born 2/4/41 to 2/4/42), 1953 Water Snake (2/4/53 to 2/4/54), 1965 Wood Snake (born 2/4/65 to 2/4/66), 1977 Fire Snake (born 2/4/77 to 2/4//78), 1989 Earth Snake (born 2/4/89 to...
As the Philippines and China mark the 50th year of its diplomatic relations, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed hope that both countries can work together in addressing the “common challenges” they face. Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a message during the Chinese New Year...
JINAN, China—The Philippine government has pitched for more Chinese investments in the country, citing its advantage for conducting business, including economic growth and reforms as well as rich talent and demographic pool. Manila's trade representative in Beijing, Glenn Penaranda, led a...
China on Wednesday, Jan. 8, distanced itself from allegations that state-sponsored Chinese hackers penetrated into the Philippine government's executive branch as well as the military and stole their data. The Chinese Embassy in Manila in a statement reiterated its "consistent and clear" stand...
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jefferson Khonghun (PPAB) House Assistant Majority Leader Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun is up in arms over the reported presence of a giant China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in the waters off his...
China has defended the presence of its “monster ship” within the Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ) that Malacañang views with concern. "It is fully justified," said Guo Jiakun, spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry, at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Guo said that...
