00:00Some groups have insisted that the relationship between China and the Philippines is still stable
00:05despite some issues that are being discussed in the West Philippine Sea.
00:09Here are the details of the national news of BN Manalo of PTV Manila.
00:15Despite the issues that are happening between the Philippines and China,
00:20including the territorial disputes in some parts of the West Philippine Sea
00:24and the close relationship between a Chinese national that is being considered as a spy,
00:29some groups have insisted that the relationship between the two countries is still stable.
00:35The culture of China and the Philippines is still alive and well
00:38and it is rooted in the rich history of the two nations.
00:52According to the group,
00:53it is better to give priority to the progress of peace and the development of the country's economy
01:00instead of being biased and not understanding each other.
01:03They will continue to cooperate to make the relationship between the Philippines and China stronger and deeper.
01:09And as part of this, the People-to-People Exchange has been strengthened.
01:13The four Confucius Institutes in the country are also present
01:17and are holding scholarships for our fellow citizens
01:21so that they can deepen their knowledge of the Chinese language, tradition, and culture.
01:27We hope that the stress will be on economic development,
01:31not on territorial dispute to uplift the life of our people.
01:36We wish we now enter an era of forever peace and prosperity for the whole of mankind.
01:46Meanwhile, they are also preparing for the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival
01:50that symbolizes the birth and revival of hope.
01:54From PTV Manila, BN Manalo, Balitang Pambansa.
