It is as interesting and sometimes as heated as our national elections, at least in the world of Filipino-Chinese businessmen. I am referring to the change in leadership in the influential Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry or FFCCCI.
The president and chief executive officer of Lamoiyan Corporation, makers of Hapee Toothpaste, now heads the organization of Filipino- Chinese businessmen operating in the country. Industrialist and philanthropist Dr. Cecilio Pedro was elected as the new president of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. on 26 March 2023 at FFCCCII
A new attraction awaits residents, bikers, and park goers in the City of Manila as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) opens the new linear
(Photo courtesy of DPWH) MANILA - Filipino and Chinese officials on Friday officially opened to the public the new linear park and pedestrian stairs of the iconic Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. In a statement, the DPWH noted that the new attraction would benefit residents, bikers, and parkgoers in the City of Manila. The ceremonial opening was led by DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, together with People's Republic of China Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian; DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain; Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. vice president Dr. Cecilio Pedro; and representatives of Project Contractor China Road and Bridge Corp. and CCCC Highway Consultants. According to Bonoan, the provision of the riverside park in the steel arch bridge that links historic Intramuros to the business district of Binondo is a testament to the DPWH's commitment to incorporating gree
MEDIUM RARE
It’s the 19th day of 2023 going by the Gregorian calendar. On the lunar calendar it’s three days to go before the new New Year, this one belonging to the Water Rabbit, a gentle cuddly creature on which hopes are pinned for a calmer year with few or no cataclysmic disruptions.
It was