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To the Filipino Communities in Fujian and Jiangxi Provinces:

The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen would like to inform the Filipino Communities in Fujian and Jiangxi provinces that the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) hearing for the approval of applications for Overseas Voting registration, change/corrections of entries in the registration records, deactivation, reactivation, cancellation of registration records and reinstatement of names inadvertently omitted in the list of voters, which is scheduled on 19 October 2015, has been moved to Monday, 16 November 2015.

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Situated beside the beautiful and serene Huli Park, ITAO SPA is Xiamen’s first authentic Filipino-style spa center where visitors can enjoy a traditional Filipino spa and massage treatment.

For tourists and expats alike, treating oneself to a relaxing spa and massage is a great way to enjoy a stay in Xiamen. There are many spa centers and massage parlors in Xiamen City, but only a few are true lifestyle relaxation centers.

Situated beside the beautiful and serene Huli Park, ITAO SPA is Xiamen’s first authentic Filipino-style spa center where visitors can enjoy a traditional Filipino spa and massage treatment.

Mr. Clifford and his professional team offer the most traditional Filipino massage services in town. ITAO is a legendary master in Tibet who is blind but claims he can feel the world with his heart and other senses. Mr. Clifford is the Master ITAO’s only apprentice. Different from other massage techniques, Master ITAO’s massage techniques involve dance; massage clients feel as if the masseuse is dancing with his heart when performing the massage therapy.

Mr. Clifford and his professional team offer the most traditional Filipino massage services in town

　
The Chinese name of ITAO SPA is 怡道. The name literally means “the way to happiness.” At ITAO SPA, clients’ individual needs are carefully attended to, whether they need to help ease pain, aches or injuries, or to simply relax, be pampered and experience healing of both body and soul.

ITAO SPA

Address: Villa #277, Huataiyuan, Haitian Road, Huli District, Xiamen (opposite to the main gate of Huli Park) /湖里区海天路华泰苑277号别墅(湖里公园正门对面)
Phone: 17750581541
Wechat ID: itaospa

Source: WOX

The Philippines retained the championship in the recently concluded “2015 Friendly Bowling Tournament” between the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand held at the C&D Bowling Center in Xiamen City on 18 October 2015.

Group Photo with Thai Consul General Mongkol Sinsomboon (in red white and blue striped shirt), Consul General Julius Caesar Flores (n striped red shirt), and Singapore Consul General Chi Chiew Sum (plain shirt in the middle) and bowlers from the three participating countries.

In the individual events, Singapore triumphed by winning the top three men’s awards as well as the top female and third place awards. The Philippines took the second place honors in the female category.

ConGen Flores and Mr. Angel Austria, Philippine Team Captain, holding the Team Trophy that the Philippines retained

Consul General Julius Caesar A. Flores led the Philippine contingent comprising of PCG staff and members of the Filipino community from Xiamen, Quanzhou, Jinjiang, and Shishi cities. END

Source: xiamenpcg.dfa.gov.ph

Ang Itao Spa ay nasa Xiamen. Ito ang unang Filipino spa sa Tsina. Ang Itao ay nangangahuluhang The Way to Happiness.

Isang Pilipino ang nagpapakilala sa naiibang pamamaraan ng hilot Pinoy. Isang wellness expert si Clifford Alba na may certificate mula sa TESDA at lisensya sa panghihilot mula sa DOH.

Si Clifford Alba, manghihilot at may-ari ng Itao Spa sa Xiamen

Una siyang nagpunta sa Tsina bilang caregiver at paglaon ay nagkaroon ng katuparan ang pangarap na magbukas ng sariling Spa.

Bukod sa mayamang kaalaman sa hilot ng Pilipinas, sa Tibet, di inaasahang naipasa kay Clifford Alba ang natatanging paraan ng paghihilot na may kasamang meditative dance.

Panayam ni Mac Ramos kay Clifford Alba, manghihilot at may-ari ng Itao Spa

Panayam ni Mac Ramos kay Clifford Alba, manghihilot at may-ari ng Itao Spa

Alamin ang kwento sa likod ng “sayaw ng buhay” ni Clifford Alba sa panayam ni Mac Ramos sa programang Mga Pinoy sa Tsina.

Source: filipino.cri.cn

Kung pag-uusapan ang mga establisimientong Pilipino na itinayo sa Xiamen, isa sa pinakamatanda ang Manila Xiamen International School (MXIS) . 1993 ito itinatag nina Engr. Roman Go at Dr. Mildred Aires-Go. Nataon ang pagbubukas nito sa pagbubukas rin ng Xiamen Special Economic Zone. Ang MXIS ang naging tagapaghubog ng mga anak ng dayuhang mamumuhunan at nagtatrabaho sa Xiamen.

Matapos ang dalawampu’t dalawang taon, patuloy ang MXIS sa misyon nitong magbigay ng dekalidad na edukasyon na maghahanda sa mga mag-aaral nitong maging global citizens.

Alamin natin ang kwento ng tagumpay ng Manila Xiamen Intl School mula sa panayam kina Engr. Celso Jalac, Middle School Coordinator, at Eve Denise Coronel, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator, – dalawang guro na may 20 taon na ring nagtatrabaho sa ekwelahang ito sa episode ng Mga Pinoy sa Tsina.

Engr. Celso Jalac, Middle School Coordinator

Eve Denise Coronel, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator

Source: filipino.china.com

Isa sa pinakamatagumpay na kumpanyang Pinoy sa Tsina ang SM Malls. May 15 taon na ang pamumuhunan ng kumpanya sa bansa at ang kauna-unahang mall na binuksan nito ang SM City Xiamen.

Si Allan Brosas, AVP ng SM China Operations.

Samantala ang SM Xiamen naman ay ginawaran ng Mall China Golden Mall Awards  bilang Commercial Asset Management Company para sa 2015, at bilang Excellent Upgrade Project noong 2014.   Maging ang itinayong SM Skywalk na nag-uugnay sa gusali ng SM City at SM Lifestyle ay tumanggap din ng pagkilala.

Bilang isang dayuhang mamumuhunan, masusing tumutugon ang SM sa pagbabayad ng buwis kaya naman sa ginawaran ito ng Xiamen Huli District Government bilang Outstanding Taxpayer para sa 2014.

Kinapanayam ni Machelle Ramos (kaliwa sa litrato), mamamahayag ng CRI Filipino Service, si Allan Brosas, AVP ng SM China Operations.

Ani Brosas, laging kaagapay ang SM sa planong pangkaunlaran ng isang di-sulong na lunsod sa Pilipinas man o sa Tsina. Pinakamagandang halimbawa nito ang Xiamen, ayon kay Brosas “Kasama kami sa pamumuhay ng taga Xiamen.Sumasabay ang SM sa pag-unlad ng Xiamen. Sumabay din ang ibang investors dahil sa tagumpay ng SM Xiamen.”

Masayang ibinalita ng SM Executive na “very welcoming” at madaling kausap ang mga opisyal Tsino sa bawat lunsod. Kanilang kinakatigan ang mga plano ng kanyang kumpanya. Sa pitong SM malls sa iba’t ibang panig ng Tsina, bahagi ang SM sa planong pang-kaunlaran ng lunsod na nakalatag sa loob ng 10 hanggang 15 taon.

Sa kabila nito, isa sa mga kahirapan ng SM sa Tsina ay ang matinding kumpetisyon mula sa lokal at mga dayuhang malls na tulad ng SM ay may overseas expansion din. Kung sa Pilipinas dinudumog ang pagbubukas ng mga SM, sa Tsina mas kailangan ang agresibong marketing.

Pinahahalagan din ng SM China Operations ang pulso ng mga mamimili. Dahil uso ang internet shopping,  kailangang pag-ibayuhin ng SM Malls ang serbisyo sa pagkain at personal beauty o grooming mga bagay na di makukuha sa internet shopping. Ano pa ang pwedeng balik-balikan ng mga tao? Ani Brosas walang iba kung ang natatanging mall experience at shopping convenience. Andito ang mga Pilipino sa Tsina para ituro ang kakaibang serbisyo na kagigiliwan ng customer tulad ng “service with a smile.”

Sa hinaharap magkakaroon ng Sky Garden sa roof area ng mall. Bukod dito patuloy ang expansion, dahil bukod sa SM City at Lifestyle, magkakaroon ang SM Xiamen ng mas upscale na lugar na may hotel. Ani Brosas ito at magiging city within a city.

Pakinggan ang buong panayam ni Mac Ramos kay Allan Brosas, AVP ng SM China Operations sa programang Mga Pinoy sa Tsina.

Source: filipino.china.com

Sa Pilipinas pagdating sa pintura isang brand ang pinagkakatiwalaan – Boysen. Sinimulan ang negosyo noong dekada 50 at unti unting lumago para maging lider sa industriya. Sa Tsina, kalagitnaan ng 90s pinasok ng Boysen ang buildings material industry. Nakabase ang operasyon ng kumpanya sa Xiamen.

Si Eric Dychauco, General Manager ng Boysen Xiamen Manufacturing Company Limited

Harapan ng tindahan ng Boysen sa Xiamen

Panayam ni Mac Ramos kay Eric Dychauco, General Manager ng Boysen Xiamen Manufacturing Company Limited

Alamin ang iba pang mga pananaw ni Eric Dychauco hingggil sa pagnenegosyo sa programang Mga Pinoy sa Tsina kasama si Mac Ramos.

Source: filipino.china.com

Si Cilla Martha Adriano ay taga Baguio. Bago pumunta ng Tsina, siya ay English Department Head ng Baguio School of Business and Technology. Taong 2005 tinanggap niya ang alok para subukin ang kanyang kakayahan sa pagtuturo ng wikang Ingles.

Si Cilla Martha Adriano

Dahil habang namamasyal, tiyempo namang nakatagpo niya ang may-ari ng isang eskwelahan para sa mga bata. Matapos dumaan sa pagsusuri, sinimulan niyang magturo sa Jordan’s Language School at hanggang sa kasalukuyan, may 9 na taon na siyang masayang nagtuturo sa mga bata.

Ani Adriano, “This is the irony of it. I don’t like teaching kids in the Philippines.” Pero ngayon mahal na mahal niya ang kanyang mga kids dahil napakasigasig ng mga ito sa pag-aaral ng Ingles. Wala nang hihilingin pa ang guro sa ganitong kalagayan.
Marami pa siyang pinagdaanang karanasan sa trabaho. Kailangan niyang makipag kumpetensiya sa ibang mga dayuhan. Pero tiwala si Cilla sa kanyang kakayahan dahil aniya, “It’s how you teach. How you get the interest of the kids.”

Sampung taon na siyang nagtatrabaho sa Xiamen. Paalala niya na pihikan ang employer na Tsino at mabusisi pagdating sa mga guro. Dahil dito dapat huwag tatamad-tamad ang Pinoy at talagang ipakita ang galing at kakayahan nito. Dagdag niya sa Xiamen respetado ang gurong Pilipino.

Kinapanayam sa Xiamen si Cilla Martha Adriano ni Mac Ramos ng CRI Filipino Service.

Alamin ang ibang kwento ng buhay-Xiamen ni Cilla Adriano sa panayam ni Mac Ramos ng programang Mga Pinoy sa Tsina.

Source: filipino.china.com

Following is the Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) for the May 09, 2016 National Elections in the Fujian and Jiangxi Provinces as provided by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen is pleased to announce that an additional thirty six (36) Voter’s IDs of Filipino overseas voters, who filed their application for registration from the period 2009 to 2015, are now available for release. Attached is a consolidated list of all voters’ IDs received by the Consulate General since last year up to present, as provided by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

The Voter’s ID may be claimed personally, or through an authorized representative, at the Consulate General during office hours (daily from 09 April to 09 May 2016 between 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM) upon presentation of a passport or other identification documents.

Those who have registered as overseas voters in Xiamen from 2009 to 2015, but whose names are not in the above-mentioned list are kindly requested to convey this information to the Consulate General or COMELEC at the following address:

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Source: skynews.com

Life in China’s construction industry is tough and new business is keenly contested, as shown by a bulldozer battle captured on video.

The incident is believed to have started on Saturday as an argument between two rival companies competing for business, according to Xu Feng, a local government spokesman in Hebei province’s Xingtang county.

The demolition derby-style clash of heavy machinery saw the bulldozers ramming each other, with at least two toppling over.

Nearby cars were forced to drive away quickly to escape the huge cloud of dust created by the battle.

One bulldozer driver can be seen running from his flipped-over vehicle, leaving a friendly bulldozer to attempt to pull it up again.

Mr Xu said he could not give details about arrests or injuries, as the matter is still being investigated.

Real estate construction accounts for almost a quarter of the country’s economy but has struggled in recent years, with growth down by two-thirds from its peak a decade ago.

The slump has seen related industries – such as steel, glass and cement – having to lay off workers.

Source: gizmodo.com

If humans are to live anywhere that isn’t Earth, we’ll need to be able to reproduce elsewhere in space. Now, a series of experiments performed by Chinese researchers show that mammalian embryos can “develop completely” in orbit.

China launched a microgravity satellite called SJ-10 into space on April 6th, which was packed with a series of experiments. Some of the results are already being beamed back to Earth.

Aboard the satellite, researchers loaded 6,000 mouse embryos in what China Daily refers to as “a self-sufficient, enclosed chamber, the same size of a microwave oven.” Inside are the support systems required to provide the embryos with nutrients, as well as a microscope system and image sensors to capture pictures of the developing embryos every four hours.

The images beamed back to Earth since the satellite was launched show that over the course of 80 hours in space the initial tw0-cell embryos loaded into the satellite have grown into fully developed blastocysts. The term blastocyst is the name given to an embryo before it implants into the wall of the uterus.

The researchers claim that this is the first time that mammalian embryos have been shown to develop in space. Professor Duan Enkui, who led the experiment, explained to China Daily:

“The human race may still have a long way to go before we can colonize the space. But before that, we have to figure out whether it is possible for us to survive and reproduce in the outer space environment like we do on Earth. Now, we finally proved that the most crucial step in our reproduction – the early embryo development – is possible in the outer space.”

The embryos are contained in a small module of the satellite that will return to Earth in the coming days. The samples will subsequently be analyzed to investigate whether their development was any different in space compared to here on Earth. The results will prove fascinating, potentially shedding some light on whether or not humans can easily recreate in space.

source: malaysiandigest.com

Weng Mao, a former chairman of one of the most popular candy manufacturing companies, White Rabbit creamy candy, has died after he was hit by a rock that was kicked by a monkey while touring a scenic spot in central China’s Henan province.

The 67-year-old who used to be the boss of Guan Sheng Yuan Co. Ltd. was walking down the steps in Yuntai Mountain on Tuesday when he was accidentally hit on the head by a rock kicked down by a monkey, according to a statement released by the company.

Weng was found injured around 9:20am, and although he received emergency treatment at the scene and was immediately sent to the Wuxiu County People’s Hospital, he later died there.

Employees of the scenic sight confirmed after inspection they had discovered that monkeys had kicked off the rocks, according to the police statement sent to Sina.com.cn.

China Daily reports, the travel agency that organised the trip however refused to confirm the claim that the rocks were kicked by a monkey, saying that the rocks continued to fall there when the agency employees and local police probed the case.

The park is a natural reserve for macaque monkeys, and the accident occurred in the mountain park’s Xiaozhaigou Valley.

Now, a notice has been currently put up at the 5A scenic area as recognised by the China National Tourism Administration, and the tourist route has been closed for investigation.

Philippine Consul General Julius Caesar A. Flores recently attended the formal opening and blessing of the new office of ADEC Innovations (A-Plus International School) on 17 March 2016 in Jimei District, Xiamen City with Mr. James Donovan, CEO of ADEC Innovations, Ms. Lilian Reventar, Managing Director of ADEC Knowledge Management, Mr. Mario Salafranca, General Manager of ADEC China, and Mr. Edmund Yap, ADEC Business Development Manager.

ADEC established its office in Xiamen in 2010, which started with BPO services and expanded into online education and training for the Philippines and China. A-Plus International School offers basic and advance Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, English, and French language courses to students worldwide from primary to tertiary levels through online classroom and video conferencing.

Aside from online courses, A-Plus also offers offline language courses through their partner schools around the world. In the Philippines, their partners include Silay Institute in Negros Occidental, Assumption College, san Beda College, Montesorri-Greenhills, Pasig Catholic College and Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS).

To help promote ADEC/A-Plus and its services in Fujian Province, Consul General Flores encouraged the company to participate in the Nanyang Culture Festival on 22-26 April 2016 in Xiamen City, particularly with Xiamen Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office (FOCAO) by setting up a booth at the Nanyang Trade Fair and in the Business Matchmaking Workshop.

A-Plus’ strong presence in Fujian province will showcase the Philippines’ world-class and latest education program that would further increase people-to-people contacts between the Philippines and Fujian province. END

The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen successfully launched Overseas Voting (OAV) for 2016 National Elections at the Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen on 09 April 2016. A total of fourteen (14) Filipinos casted their ballots on the first day of voting, including voters from Fuzhou and Xiamen cities.

Consul and Post’s SBEI Chairman Ria Gorospe (right), showing to the public an empty ballot box before sealing it.

The voters from Fuzhou City, which is three hours away from Xiamen, are long-time residents and currently employed with the World Known Precision Industry, Co., Inc. Officers of the Filipino Association in Xiamen (FAX) also comprised the early batch of voters.

A total of 585 voters (of which 223 are new registrants) are registered in Post’s area of jurisdiction – Fujian and Jiangxi Provinces. Majority of the registered voters, numbering 424 or comprising 72% are from Xiamen while the rest are from Quanzhou (65), Jinjiang (40) and Shishi (32), Fujian Province, while 23 (roughly 4%) are registered from Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province.

Consul General Julius Caesar Flores (in suit) with the first group of Filipino voters during the 2016 Overseas Voting

Post exceeded its target of 100 new registrants for the 2016 OV through its aggressive information campaign and mobile registration efforts undertaken in Jinjiang City, Fujian Province and in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. END

Consul General Julius Caesar A. Flores together with the officers and staff of Xiamen PCG and their families visited Jiyang Town in Datian County, Sanming City on 24 March 2016 upon the official invitation of Sanming City and its Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office (FOCAO).

A short video presentation about the history and culture of Jiyang Town, Datian County and Sanming City

The PCG team was met and hosted by Sanming City officials led by Sanming FOCAO Director General Jiang Ming, Datian County Deputy Head Dai Shaosong, Jiyang Town CPC Party Secretary Lin Fanqing and other Municipal and Party officials.

The delegation toured major points of historical and cultural interests in Jiyang Town, regarded as a Fujian heritage site including the Fengyang Fortress, the Lianhua Temple, the First street – also known as the Old Street which is the only channel/road connecting Northwest Fujian with South Fujian, the Heshan and Jinyun Houses as well as the Wanshi Chinese Painting Institute, Jiyang Branch. These iconic structures were built during different epochs of ancient China reflecting the rich and diverse heritage of the town. Sanming City is developing the town as a major tourist destination, particularly with the forthcoming construction of a hotel in the midst of Jiyang town.

The visit included a climb to the top of Daishan Peak a major destination for hikers and nature lovers providing a panoramic view of Datian County and surrounding villages.

The tour was a valuable opportunity to renew friendship and cooperation with Sanming City and enhance people-to-people contacts as well as for Post’s officers, staff and their families to familiarize with the history and culture of Fujian Province particularly Sanming City, some 285 kilometers north of Xiamen City.

ConGen Flores speaking during the dinner hosted by Sanming officials

ConGen Flores (center) together with Xiamen PCG officers and their families and Sanming City officials in front of Lianhua Temple in Jiyang Town

Sanming City was always represented during Post’s major events in Xiamen, particularly at the annual commemoration of the Declaration of Philippine Independence Day dinner receptions. END

Consul General Julius Caesar A. Flores led a delegation of Fujian media and tour operators as guests of Xiamen Air’s inaugural flight on 28 March 2016 for the Xiamen-Cebu route. The 25 media representatives come from print, broadcast and TV sectors from the cities of Xiamen, Fuzhou and Quanzhou.

ConGen Flores (center) with the participants in Xiamen Air’s inaugural flight to Cebu on 28 March 2016.

The delegation was accompanied by officials from Xiamen Air namely, Vice General Manager Zhang Yousong, Mr. Lin Huagon of Xiamen Airlines-Manila, and Sales Manager Yin Yixi as well from Xiamen Airlines International Travel Service including General Manager Deng Dongtao and Vice General Manager Hong Yongjin.

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and ConGen Flores holding the Cebu-Xiamen Friendship commemorative poster

Mayor Rama hosted a dinner reception for the delegation. During their stay in Cebu City, the delegation visited various points of interest including the Cross of Magellan, Fort San Pedro and the Sto. Nino Basilica. From Cebu City, the delegation proceeded to visit the eco-tourism destinations in Cebu, Bohol and Negros Oriental.

As part of its economic diplomacy thrusts, the Consulate General pursued to encourage airlines to open more air links between Fujian cities and the Philippines to enhance opportunities for trade, business, tourism and people-to-people exchanges, notwithstanding deepening friendship and understanding between the Philippines and Fujian province.

ConGen Flores with the Fujian media and Xiamen Air officials

The route, which is Xiamen Air latest destination this year, will be serviced thrice weekly (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday). Cebu Pacific Air used to service the route years ago. END

Consul General and Dean of the Fujian Consular Corps Julius Caesar A. Flores led the participating ASEAN dignitaries in the 5th Nanyang Culture Festival during a courtesy call on Xiamen City Mayor Pei Jinjia on 22 April 2016. The Festival is jointly organized by the Four-Party Mechanism composing the Consulates General of the Philippines, Singapor and Thialand with the Xiamen Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office (FOCAO).

The meeting was attended by seventeen VIPs including the Governor of Phuket, Thailand, the Cambodian Undersecretary for Culture and Fine Arts, the ASEAN-China Center Secretary General, the Brunei Darussalam and Myanmar Ambassadors to China, the Singapore and Thai Consuls General to Xiamen, the Cambodian, Laos, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese Consuls General to Guangzhou.

ConGen Flores and Xiamen Mayor Pei Jia.

Mayor Pei made a comprehensive, enlightening and factual presentation of Xiamen City to the guests, highlighting the important political, economic and socio-cultural strides it has accomplished in 2015-2016. In response, Consul General Flores, on behalf of the Consular Corps in Xiamen and colleagues from Beijing and Guangzhou, conveyed heartfelt appreciation to the Xiamen City government for supporting the work of the three Consulates General in Xiamen, specially in the promotion of ASEAN countries through the Nanyang Festival. As 2016 is the year to commemorate the 20th ASEAN-China dialogue relations, he also mentioned that the Festival organizers attached great importance to ASEAN’s integration as a regional community as well as ASEAN-China relations, underscoring the thrusts of the ASEAN-China Summit held in November 2015.

Furthermore, Consul General Flores remarked that the biennial festival, already on its 5th edition, offers to the general public stellar attractions such as cultural performances, academic forum, food festivals in selected hotels, trade fair, and introduced new events such as movie screenings and business matchmaking workshop.

In concluding his message, Consul General Flores underscored that the Festival should continue to provide a valuable platform for enhancing the friendship, understanding and cooperation between ASEAN countries and China which is amply reflected in its theme “Common Heritage, Shared Future”.

Mayor Pei hosted a welcome reception for the VIP guests after the call. END