Title:

 Confucius Institute takes root at UP

Author:

Anna Regidor

Source:

UPDate Diliman

Date:

 October 13, 2015

Description:

The Confucius Institute at UP Diliman (CI-UPD) will “serve as a strong bridge to connect and to enhance the cooperative exchanges between the two countries (China and the Philippines),” said Xiamen University President Zhu Chongsi at the inauguration of the CI-UPD on Oct. 12, 9 a.m. at The Forefront, University Theater.

Title:

  On China’s ‘silk road’

Author:

Rina Jimenez-David

Source:

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Date:

September 22, 2015

Description:

There were oblique references to “maritime issues” between the Philippines and China during this visit of Philippine officials, but most everyone on both sides of the table, so to speak, chose to look forward and explore ways to achieve further cooperation between the two countries.

Title:

 Chinese-Filipino Community's Dilemma: The Philippines, China, and the South China Sea Disputes

Author:

Richard Javad Heydrian

Source:

Huffington Post

Date:

June 26, 2015

Description:

At its very core, the Philippines is an idea, representing a pluralistic land with hospitable people, who have always welcomed persecuted people from around the world. It is an all-embracing society that has been open to peoples from around the world.