The Philippine Amity Club celebrated its 50th anniversary and held its 2024-2026 board of directors induction ceremony on Nov. 17, 2024 at the East Ocean Palace Restaurant in Paranaque City.
China Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and leaders from the Filipino-Chinese community attended the event.
Ambassador Huang praised the club for its important role in strengthening the friendship between the Philippines and China.
He said the Amity Club was instrumental in the early years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, helping to establish the Chinese Embassy in Manila and launching media outlets like Amity Club Weekly and World News Daily to promote mutual understanding.
Honorary president Cai Chang Yu spoke about the club’s 50 years of service, highlighting its efforts in community outreach, including charity projects like free medicine, medical missions and disaster relief operations.
He said the Amity Club was honored with the “Title of Huashe Lights” at the 2023 World Overseas Chinese Association Friendship Conference in Beijing.
As part of the anniversary celebration, the Amity Club donated 50 wheelchairs to help elderly and disabled people with mobility issues in Manila.
Newly-elected president Cai Ming Feng made a personal donation to the Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FFCCCII) for the construction of schoolrooms in villages project.
The event was a testament to the Amity Club’s long history of promoting Philippine-China relations and its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and charity.
