Traya prevails in eight-rounder thriller versus Chinese foe to wrest WBF regional title

Glendale G. Rosal 06/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuano boxing prospect, Elmo “Money Punch” Traya wrested the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australasian super lightweight title via a split decision victory against an equally-determined Chinese foe, WeiWei Liu, in the main event of…

Traya’s Chinese foe to arrive in Cebu June 21, WBF duel set on June 24

Glendale G. Rosal 06/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — WeiWei Liu, the opponent of Elmo “Bisdak” Traya is expected to be in Cebu on June 21 to headline the maiden promotional venture of Money Punch Fight Promotions on June 24. Traya and…

Marcos: Gov’t to reclaim control of NGCP if necessary

Daphne Galvez 05/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has said the government would regain control over the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) if needed. Marcos issued the remark after Senator Raffy Tulfo informed him of…

Taiwan says 10 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Reuters 04/01/2023

TAIPEI — Ten Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, normally an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Saturday, as Beijing continues its military activities near the island. Nine…

NBI raids ‘supermarket’ in Mandaue: Chinese nabbed, pharmaceutical products worth P300,000 seized

Mary Rose Sagarino and Paul Lauro 03/30/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A Chinese national allegedly selling, trading and dispensing unregistered medical products in a supermarket on A.S. Fortuna Street, in Barangay Bakilid, Mandaue City, was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation-Cebu District Office…

BI arrests Chinese man using fake Mexican passport in NAIA

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday said it arrested a Chinese national for attempting to depart the country using a fake Mexican passport at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. According…

Mandaue attack: ’10 men’ stab, wound Chinese national at establishment’s parking lot

Paul Lauro 02/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Chinese national was wounded after he was stabbed allegedly by at least 10 unidentified men, who were believed to be also allegedly Chinese nationals. This happened inside the parking lot of a…

BBM summons China envoy over rising Chinese actions vs PH coast guard, fishermen

Daphne Galvez 02/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to express “his serious concern” over the “increasing” actions by China against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Filipino fishermen. Malacañang said Marcos…

Lawmaker wants Mandarin taught in schools

Jeanette I. Andrade 02/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan wants the Chinese language of Mandarin taught in schools nationwide. “If we are going to continue to rely on the export of labor to help drive our economic growth,…

Pentagon says Chinese spy balloon flying over US

Agence France Presse, Reuters 02/04/2023

WASHINGTON/BEIJING—A Chinese spy balloon has been flying over the United States for a couple of days, US officials said on Thursday, in what would be a brazen act just days ahead of a planned trip to Beijing by US…

What can Manila really offer Beijing?

Manuel L. Quezon III - @inquirerdotnet 10/12/2022

Since colonial times, and, who knows, perhaps even before, the history of the Chinese in the Philippines has been one of extortion at the hands of officials. Let us combine this sweeping generalization with another, best expressed…

Invaluable lessons from Hidilyn Diaz’s victory

Solita Collas-Monsod - @inquirerdotnet 07/31/2021

The most significant event that happened this week, we can all agree, is Hidilyn Diaz’ triumph at the Tokyo Olympics, bringing the Philippines its first gold medal. This shrimp of a lady – all 4 foot, 11…

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