The Dalai Lama once said, “Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony.”
This to me simply sums up what the Association for Philippine-China Understanding has done over the years being the pioneer and leading non government organization that has played an instrumental role in strengthening diplomatic ties between the Philippines and China.
Some of APCU’s most prestigious awardees are former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, the late Ambassador of the Philippines to China Chito Sta. Romana, professor Rommel C. Banlaoi, Teresita Ang See, Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime A. Flor Cruz, former president Joseph Ejercito Estrada, Princess Jacel H. Kiram, former Special Envoy of the President to the People’s Republic of China Ambassador Carlos Chan, and former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Not too long ago, in Beijing, I had a conversation with a former tourism executive and professor who, even in his later years, fondly remembers his experience with the former First Lady Imelda Marcos and the impact she had in fostering friendly ties between our two countries. Most recently, the former First Lady was seen still advocating the same principle of respect and friendship.
While the APPCU has had many other notable awardees, I have in most recent times learned more of their efforts, especially those by Oishi’s Carlos Chan who most recently received the outstanding Chinese Government Friendship Award for his contributions in fostering good business cooperation between the Philippines and China.
I remember a conversation I had with a business tycoon a few years ago on the merits and demerits of capitalism. In the past months, several public figures have found themselves being used without their consent for video materials using artificial intelligence and featuring their deepfake versions.
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