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Immigration to the Philippines
Confucius Institute at the University of the Philippines Officially Established
On October 12, Xiamen University and the University of the Philippines held a grand inauguration ceremony for the Confucius Institute at the University of the Philippines on the UP Diliman campus. This marks the official establishment of the 16th Confucius Institute co-founded by our university and the 4th Confucius Institute in the Philippines.
The Philippines Takes Over Manufacturing Relocated from China
The three pillars driving the Philippine economic growth are consumption, investment, and exports. With the domestic economy gradually stabilizing and consumer power becoming increasingly robust, the Philippines' ability to attract foreign investment is growing stronger. Last month, the Philippine Exporters Confederation stated that 20 Japanese electronics companies have plans to build factories in the Philippines in 2016.
Philippines Approves New Genetically Modified Organism Regulations
Immigrating to the Philippines: Understanding Life in the Philippines: The Philippines has recently approved a series of new genetically modified organism regulations. Previously, the Supreme Court mandated extensive revisions to the old regulations to address concerns from farmers and importers regarding delays in policy amendments that could lead to a food crisis. The new regulations are now being forwarded to the country's Department of Agriculture.
Philippines Celebrates Food Festival with the Largest Seafood Paella
The local cuisine of the Philippines best reflects its culture and history, having been influenced by Spanish cuisine during the colonial period. Seafood paella is one of the most representative dishes of the Philippines, incorporating Spanish flavors. According to media reports, the Philippines recently celebrated the "Philippine Food Festival" with the largest seafood paella to date, and friends immigrating to the Philippines can taste it on-site.
Philippines Launches Sky Lanterns to Celebrate Women's Day
Immigration to the Philippines: Insights into Philippine Life. On March 7, 2016, local time, people in Manila, Philippines, released sky lanterns to celebrate International Women's Day.
Manila, Philippines—The Most European City in Asia
Manila, Philippines, is a city where Eastern and Western cultures blend, and the old meets the new. Known as the "New York of Asia," it is the most European city on the continent. Having been under Spanish rule for over 300 years, the Philippines possesses a distinct Western European charm, leaving behind century-old Spanish-style streets and churches.
Philippines' "Grab" App Can Actually Call for a "Horse Taxi"
In Baguio City, a popular summer destination in the Philippines, horseback riding is one of the most favored activities among travelers. Recently, Baguio City collaborated with the "Grab" app to launch a service that allows users to call for a "horse taxi," which has been well-received by tourists. Immigrating to the Philippines could be an opportunity to try this.
The Philippines Will Receive Nearly $3 Billion in Funding Support from the Asian Development Bank
The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia in recent years, driven by three main engines of growth: consumption, investment, and exports. Investors immigrating to the Philippines can seek business opportunities in these areas. Recently, Philippine media reported that the Asian Development Bank plans to provide a total of $2.96 billion in funding support to the Philippines over the next three years through four priority areas.
Philippines Lantern Festival Holds 'Philippine-Chinese Traditional Culture Festival'
In order to deepen the friendship between the peoples of China and the Philippines and promote exchanges, the Philippines has held the 'Philippine-Chinese Traditional Culture Festival' every year since 2001 during the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, allowing more Filipino citizens and Chinese immigrants in the Philippines to share the joy brought by the Lantern Festival. This year, the 16th 'Philippine-Chinese Traditional Culture Festival' opened on the evening of the 22nd at Rizal Park in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Philippines Coconut Oil Exports Increased Year-on-Year in November
Those who immigrate to the Philippines know that the country is the world's leading supplier of coconut oil, but this year, adverse weather conditions have caused market supply tensions. Recent rainfall has alleviated concerns about dry weather, and coconut oil exports from the Philippines in November increased by 25.5% year-on-year, with hopes of achieving this year's coconut oil export targets. According to data released by the United Coconut Associations of the Philippines (UCAP)...
Philippines and EU to Launch Free Trade Negotiations
The Philippine economy has begun to show positive signs of steady growth this year, with the annual economic growth rate expected to remain at the 6% level. The country's economic performance was also outstanding last year, making it the second fastest-growing economy in Asia, trailing only China's 7.4%. The three main drivers of the Philippine economy are consumption, investment, and exports.
Discover the Philippines: A Traveler's Paradise
The Philippines is known as the "Pearl of the Western Pacific." Its 7,107 islands are scattered like shimmering pearls across the vast blue waters of the Western Pacific. Stepping into the Philippines, one is greeted by sunshine, sandy beaches, ocean waves, tropical rainforests, colonial-style architecture, crystal-clear waters perfect for diving, and an array of dazzling tropical fruits—all of which define the Philippine experience. …