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00:08President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr. greeted the Filipino-Chinese community and the country
00:15for the celebration of Chinese New Year today.
00:17In his message, the President emphasized the importance of the so-called tradition
00:22that symbolizes hope and effort of each one
00:25so that it will serve to achieve our dreams, not only for ourselves, but also for the good of all.
00:32He also encouraged the public to rally for giving and unity towards the new Philippines.
00:40Meanwhile, let's check on the situation in Binondo, Manila.
00:43It's still the same, the celebration of Chinese New Year today.
00:46Vel Custodio is live.
00:48Kiyong Hiwa Chai, Makulay, Maingay, and Masayan celebration of Chinese New Year here in Binondo, Manila.
00:58There are more people here in Binondo.
01:04Some families, especially the Filipino-Chinese,
01:09came to Binondo to take pictures of the Chinese display this Chinese New Year,
01:14like the Chinese lanterns and dragon displays.
01:17As well as the luggage arms.
01:18Street performances of the Chinese delicacies were held here in Binondo.
01:22Chinese incense was also lit by some people holding chal to pray.
01:28Meanwhile, some streets from Manila Post Office to Lucky China Town will be closed
01:34starting at 2 p.m. for the Chinese New Year parade.
01:37From Manila Post Office, it will pass through Stolta Street, Plaza Santa Cruz,
01:42Dasmariñas Street, Quintin Paredes, Ongpin Street, Alonzo, Soler, Reina Rega District, and Lucky China Town.
01:54Joshua,
01:56In order to maintain and save the celebration of Chinese New Year,
01:59the Manila Public Service will continue to clean the streets
02:05so that the Chinese New Year will arrive.
02:09Joshua?
02:11Thank you very much, Vel Custodio.
02:15Stay tuned for the programs and performance report of the Department of Trade and Industry.
02:20DTI Secretary Cristina Roque will be in Bagong Pilipinas today.
02:24She will be watching at 12.30 p.m. here on PTV.
02:30And that's all the news for now.
02:32For other updates, follow and like our social media platforms at PTVPH.
02:37I am Joshua Garcia for Pangbansang TV in Bagong Pilipinas.
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