THE Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has launched Ginto, a 200-plus-page publication commemorating the 50th anniversary of Philippines–China diplomatic relations, during a reception at the Goldenberg Mansion on December 1.
The launch was attended by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro, Education Secretary Sonny Angara, and Chinese Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Zhou Zhiyong.
Business sector representatives, including Employers Confederation of the Philippines president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Enunina Mangio, were also present.
Speakers included Zhou, FFCCCII president Victor Lim, honorary president Dr. Cecilio Pedro, and board member Wilson Lee Flores, who co-chaired the publication’s development with Eduardo Cobankiat.
They cited the book as a reference documenting diplomatic milestones, expanding bilateral trade, cultural linkages, and people-to-people cooperation over the past five decades.
Ginto contains archival images, analytical essays, and accounts of economic and community engagement between the two countries since relations were formalized in 1975.
FFCCCII said the volume was produced over nearly a year and is intended for distribution to government institutions, libraries, embassies, and private sector groups.
The organization added that it hopes the book will contribute to discussions on future cooperation with China, particularly in exports, tourism, technology, and infrastructure.
