The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) led by its president Victor Lim visited Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian at the ambassador’s residence on Sept. 26, 2025 to bid farewell and express their sincere thanks and high regard.
The meeting was attended by FFCCCII honorary presidents Dr. Cecilio Pedro, Francis Chua and Tom Ching as well as several vice presidents and staff members. Also present were Consul General Wang Yue and Consul Shi Weijian.
Huang expressed his appreciation for the strong support and cooperation of FFCCCII during his five-year tenure.
He said that upon arriving in Manila in 2019, the first Filipino-Chinese organization he visited within two weeks was FFCCCII.
He noted that FFCCCII is a prominent Filipino-Chinese community organization, playing a key role in fostering friendship between the Philippines and China.
Huang particularly lauded FFCCCII’s efforts in advancing Filipino-Chinese education and various charitable projects over the years.
He said that Chinese settlements in the Philippines date back more than 1,000 years, predating Spanish colonization and that Chinese are considered among the native peoples of the Philippines.
He called for greater mutual understanding and harmonious coexistence between Chinese and Filipinos.
Lim commended Huang as a seasoned diplomat with extensive knowledge and rich experience.
He acknowledged Huang’s significant achievements in promoting high-level exchanges and strategic mutual trust between the Philippines and China during his five-year term.
Lim also noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Huang utilized his channels and resources to assist in the cooperation between the two countries in anti-COVID efforts.
He expressed hope that Huang would continue to promote friendship and collaboration between the Philippines and China.
