CHiNOY TV marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China with the launch of a new international documentary series and the announcement of a partnership with Virtual Playground Co. for the Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Philippines pageant.
On June 7, a special screening was held at the Red Carpet Cinema in Shangri-La Plaza for Chinese by Blood, Global by Heart, the latest addition to CHiNOY TV’s award-winning Chinese by Blood, Filipino by Heart documentary.
The series expands its scope beyond Chinese Filipino stories to highlight the broader Huaren diaspora. It features 20 individuals from countries including China, Australia, the United States, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, focusing on themes of identity, heritage, and global citizenship.
During the event, CHiNOY TV also formalized its partnership with Virtual Playground Co., which will serve as the official franchise holder of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Philippines. The national pageant will select the country’s representatives to the second edition of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global, scheduled for February 2026 during the Lunar New Year.
“It is a great honor for us at Virtual Playground Co. to take on this meaningful role. We are committed to uplifting the Chinoy community by celebrating individuals who carry with them the pride, heritage, and potential of Chinese Filipino excellence,” said Charlie Dy, CEO of Virtual Playground Co.
Among the attendees were winners of the pageant’s first edition: Byron Sng (Malaysia), Khryss Go and Aragon Lor (Philippines), Juliette Louie (Hong Kong), and Joseph Morris and Jenina Lui (Australia). Together, they affirmed the event’s mission to promote cultural pride, unity among Huaren communities, and visibility of diverse Chinese identities in the global space.
Guests at the launch received an advance look at the documentary as well as a copy of the inaugural issue of Hua Magazine, which includes stories on the pageant winners and other individuals from the global Chinese diaspora.
Chinese by Blood, Global by Heart debuts on June 29 at 8:30 p.m. on the Bilyonaryo News Channel (Free TV Channel 31, Cignal Channel 24, Converge Channel 74, and SkyCable Channel 33). New episodes will air every Sunday, with reruns of earlier episodes scheduled on Saturdays at the same time.
