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Carpio hits awards to China envoy: 'Our heroes turning in their graves'
Retired SC justice Antonio Carpio urges UP law alumni to practice their profession in the service of Filipinos, which is practicing law 'in the grand manner'

Outgoing China ambassador Zhao bids Cayetano farewell
Set to leave the Philippines in November, outgoing China Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua pays a farewell call to House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, who had been praised as one of China's 'best friends'

House gives Congressional Medal of Achievement to China envoy
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, whom Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua congratulated for winning the speakership race in July, co-authors the House resolution honoring the outgoing diplomat

Davao City recognizes China envoy for 'historic achievements'
In a resolution, Davao City also thanks Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua for several projects funded by the China Foundation for Peace and Development for the President's hometown

OFWs in China as spies? 'Preposterous,' says Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana points out that Chinese companies are mandated to provide intelligence to their government, unlike overseas Filipino workers

In a rare move, China congratulates House Speaker Cayetano
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua says China 'stands ready' to work with new House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano toward 'brighter bilateral relations' and exchanges between the two countries' legislatures

China to Philippines: 'We won't take the first shot'
Ambassador Zhao Jianhua says that Beijing is committed to a peaceful settlement of disputes

PH refuses to summon China envoy over boat sinking
'Bakit, may kasalanan ba ito, kailangan bang magpaliwanag sa atin?' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo

China envoy vows probe into Philippine boat sinking
'Incidents happen even in the best regulated family,' Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua tells Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo

Panelo changes tune on loans: From 'no say' to 'equal footing' with China
A week ago, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo had said the Philippines had no say in the loan agreements with China as it is merely a borrower

Panelo to 'politely ask' China envoy to stop deploying ships near Pag-asa
President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman also says the Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest about the Chinese vessels, but no details are provided

Chinese ambassador commends cop in taho-throwing incident
Chinese envoy Zhao Jianhua tells President Rodrigo Duterte that he admires the 'professionalism' and 'retraint' of Police Officer 1 William Cristobal, says Malacañang

[OPINION] Working together for the golden age of PH-China relations
'We have every reason to believe that Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit will enormously boost China-Philippines relations in the new era and position our relations as a new model of international relations,' writes Ambassador Zhao Jianhua

Chinese embassy gifts Davao City with 13 schoolbuildings
'The donation is a sincere appreciation to President Duterte’s policy on China,' says Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua

Duterte clears wealthy 'drug pusher,' cites close ties to Chinese envoy
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte says the suspected drug pusher, a Davao businessman, cannot be involved in illegal drugs as he enjoys close ties with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua

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China denies 'debt trap' in grants for Philippines
'I think your economic team is smart enough,' says Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua

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PTV to air Chinese series, cartoons, movies dubbed in Tagalog
This is 'DreamWorks made in China,' says Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua at the inauguration of China TV Theater on PTV
China invasion of PH? 'Nonsense,' says Chinese envoy
'We have never thought of going to war with our good neighbor, our good friend that is the Philippines,' says Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua on the landing of a Chinese plane in Davao City

China allows Filipinos to fish in Panatag 'out of goodwill'
(UPDATED) The Chinese embassy says China Coast Guard personnel 'have always acted in accordance with the law,' even as a television report shows them taking the catch of Filipino fishermen in Panatag Shoal

Chinese envoy: 'Bad apples' in China Coast Guard to be disciplined
But the China Coast Guard personnel may have just been trading goods with Filipino fishermen, says Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua

Pampanga gets P7.7-M anti-bird flu 'token' from China
'China is also a friend of Pampanga,' Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua says during the turnover of the check to the provincial government

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Envoy insists on right of China to fish around Pag-asa
Chinese ambassador Zhao Jianhua invokes commitment to the Declaration of Conduct, an agreement China has repeatedly violated in the past

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China gives P370M in guns, ammunition to PH
China donates around 3 000 rifles and 6 million pieces of ammunition to help the Philippines with its battle against terrorists in Marawi City

China donates P15M for Marawi rehabilitation
President Rodrigo Duterte accepts the check donation from Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua on Tuesday June 27

Pag-asa is ours, PH says amid China remarks
Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua says it is illegal for the Philippines to occupy disputed West Philippine Sea South China Sea islands

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U.S., China envoys compete for attention on eve of Duterte birthday
Both ambassadors discuss security concerns with the Philippine President Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua also gives Duterte a birthday gift

Duterte, China envoy discuss 'proper handling' of sea row
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua says a bilateral mechanism on the South China Sea dispute is needed to avoid misunderstandings

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Chinatown New Year countdown led by Erap, China envoy
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada together with the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua lead the new year s eve countdown at Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz

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China on Year of Rooster: Duterte 'a wise builder'
We will see more bridges and railways built more ports upgraded more flight routes opened Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua says

DSWD gets P100M from China for anti-poverty programs
The money will be used to fund livelihood programs and strengthen anti disaster and relief programs says the social welfare department

PH military gets $14-M Christmas grant from China
The grant will come in the form of weapons and defense assets – small arms fast boats and night vision goggles – that will boost the military s fight against terrorism and illegal drugs

China offers Philippines weapons for drug war
Ambassador Zhao Jianhua confirms China is ready to supply the Philippines with weapons We re exploring the possibilities of providing arms light arms Zhao tells reporters

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Duterte: No strings attached in Lawin aid from China
It s completely out of benevolence says Duterte about the almost P90 million in aid from China for Super Typhoon Lawin Haima recovery efforts

China gives PH millions after Super Typhoon Lawin
Clarifying a previous statement the Philippines says it is open to receiving foreign donations for disaster victims as long as donors impose no conditions

PH welcomes China bid for consulate in Davao
This comes as China lifts its travel advisory cautioning its nationals against traveling to the Philippines

Duterte to visit drug rehab center in Beijing
President Rodrigo Duterte will also visit a traffic control center in Beijing Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua says

China to lift travel warning vs PH during Duterte trip
Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua says he is eyeing to attract one million Chinese tourists to the Philippines by the end of 2017
Chinese to fund 12-hectare drug rehab center in PH
The area of the drug rehabilitation center is equivalent to around 17 soccer fields combined

China to avoid 'divisive' sea ruling during Duterte trip
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte s trip to China will be focusing on the things that unite us Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua says
