The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed optimism that local economic growth in 2023 could hit between 6.5 to 7.5 percent despite gloomy forecasts by analysts about world economic recession next year. At the same time, FFCCCII members expect...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The United States is considering Covid entry restrictions for travelers from China, US officials said Tuesday, after Beijing dramatically loosened hardline containment measures this month. Infections have surged across China as key pillars of its containment policy have...
Three Chinese nationals who allegedly abducted a woman and sold her to a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) were arrested by Pasay City police in a series of operations early this week. Col. Byron Tabernilla, Pasay City police chief, identified the suspects as Jia He Zhang, 28; Yun Gao, 29;...
R.M. Lim's Chinese Buffet of the Lancaster Group of Companies opened last Nov, 18 in Mandaluyong City. Photo from R.M. Lim's Chinese Buffet The new Chinese restaurant is a part of the Lancaster Group of Companies located at the Lancaster Hotel along Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. R.M. Lim’s...
With its vessels swarming the West Philippine Sea and its coast guard forcibly taking rocket debris from the Philippine Navy, China has made an accusation that it is the United States that is attempting to “stir up” troubles between China and the Philippines. The Chinese Embassy in Manila on...
Three Chinese were arrested on Monday, Dec. 19, by members of the Southern Police District-Special Operations Unit (SPD-SOU) in Las Piñas City after a Filipina accused them of detaining and sexually abusing her. Police identified the suspects as Shou Caifu, 25; Chen Dongsheng, 26; and Wang Long...
The United States has expressed its support for the Philippines in its call for China to "respect international law" as the Asian giant continues to conduct alarming activities in the South China Sea, including swarming the waters. In a statement, US Department of States spokesman Ned...
A metal and plastic debris believed to be part of a rocket launched by China two months ago was retrieved in the vicinity waters near Subic, Zambales on Saturday, Dec. 17, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. Photo: PCG The white cylindrical shaped debris was spotted by David Gervacio, captain of...
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines, in partnership with the Chinese embassy and the Department of Health (DOH), donated an autoclave and equipment to the Pasig City General Hospital (PCGH) as part of their Covid-19 healthcare waste management response project. Aside from...
The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China after the forcible taking by the Chinese coast guard of a rocket debris from the Philippine Navy in the West Philippine Sea, an incident that earned the "disgust" of the country's lawmakers. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
A 37-year-old man was arrested by members of the Las Piñas police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) during a buy-bust operation and confiscated from him more than P6-million worth of shabu on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 13. Col. Jaime Santos, city police chief, said the suspect, identified as...
