A Chinese man, wanted in his country for allegedly committing economic crimes, was recently arrested as he was about to leave for Hong Kong. Bureau of Immigration port operations division chief Marc Red Marinas said Weng Wenmin, 51, was intercepted by immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3). When Weng presented […]
President Duterte is open to holding joint military drills with China as the administration seeks closer ties with Beijing despite conflicting maritime claims in the West Philippine Sea. Duterte’s statement came a week before the start of joint exercises between the Philippines and the United States, which have been scaled down after the President rejected […]
The Philippine representatives to a recent taekwondo tilt in Malaysia brought home 16 medals, including 4 golds. During the 13th ASEAN Taekwondo Championship, where their skills for Korean martial arts were tested, Pinoys finished second overall over five other competing nations. In the Senior division, Jenar Torillos, Christian Al dela Cruz, Kristopher Robert Uy and […]
Four Philippine islands, with Palawan as No. 1, were voted as the top four friendliest in the world based on a survey by New York-based magazine, Travel + Leisure. “While the politics of the nation have grown ever-more volatile, the people of the islands remain friendly to visitors exploring their scenic home. For many travelers, […]
This year, 2017, is the 600th anniversary of the voyage of the Sultan of Sulu to China. To commemorate this historic undertaking, the intrepid team of 40 Filipino adventurers led by Art Valdez will retrace that journey on board three balangays the second week of May and return in June before the southwest monsoon starts. […]
1. Tree Art Museum, Beijing. As a landmark structure in renowned art village Songzhuang (a small town on the outskirts of Beijing), Tree Art Museum attracts visitors with a courtyard pool. Looking out of the French windows of the two-story structure, the reflections of the blue sky on the pool help people enjoy a moment […]
Kidnapped Filipino sailor Noel Besconde was beheaded after he became ill while in the custody of the Abu Sayyaf bandits, led by Hatib Sawadjaan. A crew member of the F/B Remona siezed in the Celebes Sea in December, Besconde’s execution in Patikul, Sulu was confirmed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines after it got […]
Tsinoy Caviteño Wesley So, 23, is the newest chess champion in the United States. So, who now lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota, won the US chess championship over opponent Alexander Onischuk, a 41-year-old Ukrainian-born grandmaster who lives in Texas, and won the US championship in 2006. He became the new US champ on April 11 at […]
Six Filipino high schoolers won medals at an international computing tilt in Singapore. Three of them won more than just gold and silver. They will also receive offers of admission to university there as well. Robin Yu of Xavier School won a gold medal and placed fifth in the overall competition, and third among foreign […]
Hokkien, on the tongues of Tsinoys, has grown and evolved, taking on a life of its own. Sometimes words simply fail us. With some creativity, Tsinoys have strung together words to form colorful phrases that simply hit the bull’s eye. Here are some expressions unique to Hokkien as favored by Tsinoys. 死皮龜 si p’e ku […]