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Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua underscored the role of local governments in integrating the Philippines into the global economic and political landscape. “As local governments assume their roles in the fulfillment of Philippine commitments to economic and trade agreements in various international and regional groupings, we […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo questioned the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) previous acquisition of low-quality mobile X-ray equipment from China with overpriced maintenance costs. During the plenary deliberation on the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of BOC, Tulfo asked why BOC chose to purchase equipment from China over brands from other countries like US that are […]
The Province of Bulacan headed by Governor Daniel Fernando and Changsa County, Hunan Province, China led by Party Secretary of the CPC Changsha Municipal Committee Wu Guiying harvested the fruit of their partnership that was forged five years ago as Chinese investors signed four new business ventures located in Bulacan. The new investments in the […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has called on Filipino and Chinese businessmen to work together to enhance economic cooperation between the Philippines and China and transcend political differences of the two countries. In his keynote address at the Philippine Investors’ Roadshow held at the St. Regis Hotel in Beijing recently, Escudero stressed the need for business leaders […]
The City Government of Davao and Jinjiang City, Fujian in China celebrated the 5th year of their sister city agreement at the Dusit Thani Hotel recently. Led by City Mayor Sebastian Duterte and Fujian Province Governor Zhao Long, the event was marked by the signing of several agreements on cooperation in commerce, trade, education, tourism […]
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte presented the city’s efforts to promote healthy food in schools and communities during the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) China and the Chinese Government’s Healthy Food City Forum in Chengdu recently. Among the strategies that Belmonte shared were the reconstitution of the Quezon City Nutrition Committee, implementation of the Philippines’ […]
The Philippines and China will further boost their cooperation in Science, Technology, Agriculture, and Mathematics education; conduct training programs for professionals in various subject areas; promote student mobility, joint research, and language teaching and expand digital education in Philippine universities. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Popoy De Vera met with China’s Ministry of Education […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa questions China’s recent claims it has allowed the recent successful resupply mission of the Philippines to BRP Sierra Madre due to “humanitarian consideration.” In an interview recently, Dela Rosa was asked whether or not the Philippines needs China’s go signal with regards to exercising its sovereign rights in the West […]
The Sister City Agreement for the promotion of mutually beneficial cooperation and deeper understanding between Davao City and the Tai’an Municipal People’s Government for the exchange of ideas in culture and tourism, trade, research, and development, has been signed by representatives of the cities recently. The agreement was signed by Mayor Sebastian Baste Duterte and […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo vented his anger upon learning about the government program sending high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in China to study and train at its military academy with the Chinese government paying all expenses. The said information was divulged by Senator Francis Tolentino during the recent public hearing of […]