MANILA, Philippines – A ranking official of think-tank Stratbase Institute flatly rejected claims made by the Chinese Embassy in Manila claiming that the Philippines is acting as the “provoker” in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement…
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Police arrested four Chinese nationals in an entrapment operation on Saturday afternoon, January 17, for allegedly scamming residents of Bohol by selling counterfeit mobile phones at bargain prices. The suspects were arrested…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
