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Life as an Immigrant in the Philippines
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.
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.
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.
Immigrating to the Philippines: Experience the "Black Nazarene Festival"
The Philippines is one of the few predominantly Christian countries in Asia, deeply influenced by over 300 years of Spanish rule, which has firmly rooted Catholicism in the nation. According to the 2015 Global Attitudes Survey by the Pew Research Center, 87% of Filipinos place great importance on their religious beliefs, ranking 10th globally. However, the image of Jesus worshipped in churches around the world is typically that of a Caucasian.
Philippines: Tens of Thousands Mobilized for APEC Meeting Security
The 23rd Informal APEC Leaders' Meeting will be held in Manila, Philippines from November 18 to 19. Ricardo Marquez, the Chief of the Philippine National Police and Commander of the APEC Security Forces, stated on the 11th that tens of thousands of personnel have been deployed for the security of the meeting.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Meets with Philippine President Aquino
On November 10, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Philippine President Aquino in Manila.
Key APEC Issue in the Philippines: Internet Information Freedom
The 23rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Manila, Philippines, from November 18 to 19. The theme of this meeting is "Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World." As the host, the Philippines is focusing on investing in human capital development, promoting the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in regional and global markets, building sustainable and resilient communities, and strengthening the regional economic integration agenda.
Philippine Immigration: Dogs Celebrate Halloween Too
How do you plan to spend this Halloween? Quezon City in the Philippines has just hosted a Halloween costume show for dogs, featuring dozens of dog models dressed in Halloween costumes meticulously crafted by their owners, portraying images such as a vampire bride, Zorro, a ghost rider, and Frankenstein, all showcased alongside their owners.
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Hosts Chinese Art Exhibition
On the afternoon of October 12, an art exhibition titled "China Inspiration, Art in October" opened in the lobby of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. The exhibition was co-hosted by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, the Philippine Development Research Institute, the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, and the APEC Business Advisory Council.
Philippines Confirms Bid for Olympic Men's Basketball Qualifying Tournament
On October 16, the President of the Basketball Association of the Philippines, Manuel V. Pangilinan, revealed that the Philippines has begun preparations to bid for the 2016 Rio Olympic Men's Basketball Qualifying Tournament. Including the Philippines, six countries have decided to bid for the 2016 Rio Olympic Men's Basketball Qualifying Tournament host sites to date: Turkey, Italy, Russia, Serbia, Mexico, and the Philippines.