Special guest Senate President Chiz Escudero
urges Filipino Chinese community to be ‘bridge over troubled
waters’ to promote better PH-China ties
A new business magazine called “Manila Galleon” had its grand launching on June 7 Friday at a formal dinner reception attended by 1,320 business leaders. Held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) during the annual traditional Philippine Independence Day celebration, this event was hosted by the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) in. cooperation with other groups.
Special Guest Senate President Chiz Escudero in his well-received speech urged the Filipino Chinese community to act as “bridge over troubled waters” and to help promote better understanding, dialogue and cooperation between the Philippines and China, despite on-going territorial disputes over the West Philippine Sea and the South China Sea.
Other special guests who also attended the June 7 reception at the PICC to promote better understanding and cooperation as well as the launching of “Manila Galleon” business magazine included China Ambassador Huang Xilian, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, Vice-Mayor Yul Servo and other dignitaries.
The cover story of the inaugural issue of “Manila Galleon” business magazine features Dr. Cecilio Pedro, founder of Hapee Toothpaste. He delved into insightful discussions on various business and economic ideas, focusing on how the Philippines can better compete with ASEAN and Asian neighbors in exporting more to China and the world. Additionally, readers can expect riveting features on industry moguls such as Alfonso Zobel of the Ayala Group, renowned for popularizing the high-tech BYD electric vehicles in the Philippines, and the Sy family, leaders behind the SM Group’s unprecedented Asian success saga.
Inspired by the historic Manila Galleon trade route, which saw Manila’s pivotal role as entrepot in connecting China with Latin America and Europe, the magazine’s name reflects a legacy of transcontinental commerce and cultural exchange which shall hopefully inspire more Filipino entrepreneurs to become globally-competitive.