The Chinese government on Thursday, Jan. 25, launched its visa application center in Manila to ramp up people-to-people exchange between China and the Philippines. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian led the inauguration of the Chinese Visa Application Center on Ayala Avenue in...
Malacañang has declared Feb. 9, 2024, a special non-working holiday across the country in celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced. Chinese New Year (KEVIN TRISTAN ESPIRITU / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed...
Lucky bites and breathtaking views await at Taal Vista Hotel this Chinese New Year! Taal Vista Hotel warmly invites everyone to a festive gathering for the Year of the Dragon at Veranda Restaurant. The space transforms into a haven of festivity, offering a sumptuous lunch buffet from 12:00 p.m to...
The Philippine envoy to China was summoned by the Chinese government to explain why President Marcos congratulated Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory. The Chinese Embassy in Manila confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, that Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz was summoned by...
Amid reports of shadowing and dangerous maneuvers experienced by various vessels in the South China Sea, China said Saturday, Jan. 13, "there is never any issue with freedom of navigation" in the contested waterway. According to the Chinese Embassy in Manila, the current situation in the South...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has told Germany’s top diplomat that countries outside of the region could not meddle in the South China Sea dispute after the latter said the current sea row is also a concern for Europe. "No non-regional country has the right to interfere in the...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday, Dec. 20, denied that China is tapping and funding some Filipinos to cause internal trouble in the country. In a statement, the embassy said the allegation that China is engaged in such activity to supposedly “destabilize the Philippines is...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee (Rep. Lee's Office) Not only is the Philippines' territorial integrity at stake in protecting the West Philippine Sea (WPS), but the country’s food security as well. Thus, said AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert...
FUJIAN, China—Filipinos and all other nationalities may now enjoy a 25 percent discount on their fee when getting a Chinese visa. This came after the Chinese Foreign Ministry improved visa and entry policies for foreign nationals for cross-border travel as the country aimed to attract more...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has asked authorities to look into reports that certain mysterious Chinese nationals are buying multiple lands and properties in different parts of the...
FUJIAN, China—Beijing's top diplomat in Manila protested the Philippines' presence in the West Philippine Sea when he responded to the government's summons following two consecutive water cannon attacks by China on Filipino vessels. Citing the state news agency Xinhua, the Chinese Embassy in...
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Committee on Human Rights Chairman Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. says it might be time to send Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian home. This,...
