To honor and express gratitude for the tireless dedication and invaluable contributions of media professionals to society, the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) hosted a luncheon for Chinese-language media practitioners on October 8, 2025, at the association’s 8th Floor Auditorium.
The event gathered representatives from local Chinese-language newspapers, leading magazines, online news platforms, and correspondents from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Over a hundred journalists attended the warm and festive gathering.
CFBCI President Samuel Lee Uy personally spearheaded the event. Honored guests included Mr. Tan Tian Siong, Vice Director of Chinese Commercial News, and Mrs. Teresita Ang See, Founder of the Movement for the Restoration of Public Order (MRPO), who both delivered inspiring messages. Senior media executives and representatives joined the celebration, marking the occasion as a significant moment of fellowship and mutual appreciation.
In his address, President Uy remarked, “The Chinese Media Day honors the contributions of journalists who serve as the eyes and ears of society. Over the years, the Chinese-language media in the Philippines have not only chronicled the growth and transformation of the Filipino-Chinese community but have also become an integral part of its story. The Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes reunion and gratitude, so today, we warmly welcome all our media friends to celebrate this special moment shared by journalists and the Chinese community.”
He further acknowledged the pivotal role of Chinese-language media in strengthening ties between China and the Philippines, thus serving as a bridge that fosters cultural exchange, understanding, and cooperation.
In his message, Mr. Tan Tian Siong lauded CFBCI’s active promotion of social welfare initiatives, particularly praising the Pagharap sa Pangarap College Scholarship Program for igniting hope among Filipino youth, an endeavor he described as “deeply admirable.” Meanwhile, Mrs. Teresita Ang See underscored the importance of combating disinformation, urging the media to champion truth and highlight positive stories that inspire confidence and stability in society. Other media leaders also expressed gratitude for CFBCI’s consistent support of journalistic work and conveyed their hopes for even stronger collaboration in the years ahead.
In his closing remarks, CFBCI Vice President Paul Yeung emphasized the media’s vital role as both the guardian of social conscience and a bridge connecting the Filipino-Chinese community with the broader world. “We deeply appreciate your continued attention and coverage of our Association’s initiatives,” he said. “We look forward to developing more meaningful partnerships that promote positive change, strengthen the Chinese community, and enhance Sino-Filipino friendship.”
As the program concluded, representatives from participating media organizations took turns on stage for group photos with the Association’s leadership and distinguished guests, capturing the event’s lively and heartfelt atmosphere. Each media guest also received a Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake and ampao as tokens of gratitude for their steadfast support and partnership, bringing the day’s celebration to a warm and memorable close.
Throughout the luncheon, attendees were treated to video presentations highlighting CFBCI’s recent initiatives, offering a deeper glimpse into the Association’s mission and its enduring commitment to community service and social engagement.
菲華工商總會訊：為表彰酬謝媒體人員不辭勞累，辛勤工作，對社會做出貢獻，本會於十月八日（星期三）中午，假八樓禮堂宴請華文媒體從業人員，邀請本國華文報刊世界日報、聯合日報、商報、菲華日報、菲律濱華報、菲華電視臺、菲中電視臺、菲龍網、華文記者會、華語社區PH、菲律濱華裔青年聯合會、菲華專欄作家協會、各大雜誌社、網路新聞媒體及兩岸三地駐菲通訊社等新聞工作者百餘人出席，共同渡過一個溫馨團圓且充滿愉悅的佳節時光。
活動由本會理事長黃書瑋親自主持，並邀請商報副董事長莊金耀先生、菲律濱華裔青年聯合會創會會長暨恢復治安運動組織（MRPO）創始主席洪玉華女士擔任主賓致詞。多位媒體高層蒞臨會場，包括：商報社長于慶文、總編輯蔡友銘，華文記者會會長姚輝堅，菲華電視台製作人姚麗英，菲中電視台台長施玉娥，新華通訊社社長聶曉陽，人民日報駐菲記者樊帆，菲律濱華裔青年聯合會會長蔡珊珊，菲律濱華報總編輯王景樂，聯合日報財政蘇莎莉等新聞單位代表，齊聚一堂，共襄盛舉。
