China’s Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia

Associated Press 03/16/2025

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining ground across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing’s commercial and cultural influence in neighboring economies. The Chinese beverage giant Mixue…

Overstaying foreigners in Cebu, Bohol nabbed by BI

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 02/22/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended two foreign nationals in separate operations in Bohol and Cebu for overstaying in the country. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, said, in a statement on Friday, that  the arrest…

Chinese couple charged for obscene act at Kuala Lumpur airport

The Strait Times/Asia News Network 02/16/2025

Two Chinese nationals who were ejected from a plane at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after causing a commotion on board have been charged in Malaysian court on Feb 14 over an obscene act. According to…

Rodex Piala snags WBO Oriental title from Chinese foe, bags P100K bonus

Glendale G. Rosal 02/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – ARQ Boxing Stable’s Rodex “The Tank” Piala put on an electrifying performance to unseat the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental super featherweight champion Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke, scoring a unanimous decision victory in the…

Police prepares cases vs undocumented Chinese in Moalboal

Paul Lauro 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here are preparing to file formal charges of illegal overstaying against the 38 undocumented Chinese nationals suspected of being engaged in illegal Philippine Offshore Gambling Operation (Pogo) in Moalboal town. The Moalboal…

Chinese boxer snatches Vitor’s WBO Oriental title

Glendale G. Rosal 07/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In a turn of events that left the local crowd in shock, Chinese boxer Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke delivered a stunning upset in Tagbilaran City, decisively dethroning hometown favorite Virgel “Valiente” Vitor for the World…

West Philippine Sea: Chinese ship spotted near Lubang Island

Faith Argosino 07/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  A 135-meter Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship was spotted some 60 nautical miles (nm) west of Lubang Island on Sunday afternoon, according to an American maritime expert. “At 16:20 (4:20 p.m.) yesterday the 135-meter China…

Alice Guo may be removed as mayor via quo warranto – OSG

Tetch Torres-Tupas 06/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines—Alice Guo’s removal as mayor of Bamban town in Tarlac via a quo warranto case may come sooner with the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) finding that her fingerprints matched those of Chinese woman Guo Hua…

Chinese Consul: Cebuanos are always welcome to visit China

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuanos are always welcome to visit China. This was the message of the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Cebu, Zhang Zhen, during the 23rd Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day celebration in…

DFA to tighten tourist visa rules for Chinese nationals

Donna Pazzibugan 05/10/2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) plans to make tourist visa rules stricter for Chinese nationals to prevent exploitation by syndicates involved in illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). Foreign Undersecretary Jesus Domingo announced this at a…

Chinese actor nga si Lu Jingang nagpakilimos, mokita og P500k ang buwan

CDN Digital 03/11/2024

Kanhi Chinese actor nga nahimong makililimos sa Henan Province ang nabalita nga mokita kuno og sobra P500, 000 sa usa ka buwan. Siya si Lu Jingang nga mibiya sa iyang pagka aktor aron magpakilimos na lang tungod…

Brawner: Chinese jets seen shadowing PH aircraft during AFP drill with Australia

John Eric Mendoza 11/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese jets shadowed an aircraft used during the joint patrol of Australia and the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Romeo…

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