BAGUIO CITY -- The Filipino-Chinese community here said it is not
inclined to support any particular political candidate, local or national in
the forthcoming May 9 elections.
In celebration of the Spring Festival, the Filipino-Chinese communities
in all parts of the country remain impartial, said Peter Ng, adviser of the
Baguio Filipino-Chinese group.
“We are independent as persons. As a group, we are not supporting
anybody and we recognize the independent choice of each person which is based
on their belief of the capability of the candidate. What is important to us is
the unity to help the community where we belong,” Ng said.
He said Chinese New Year festivities are aimed at promoting
understanding and unity between the Filipinos and the Chinese as well as
fostering friendship and business and not for political gains.
The Spring Festival was successfully celebrated in the city with the
colorful parade held Tuesday afternoon on the city’s main thoroughfare, where
participants were able to showcase Chinese culture and tradition.
Ng said the Filipino-Chinese community is focused only on tourism
promotion through business development, to help the city and the residents by
providing employment.
Mayor Mauricio Domogan expressed gratitude to the Filipino-Chinese
community for supporting the city through the establishment of businesses and
holding medical missions, gift giving activities and assistance to public
schools, among others.
By virtue of City Ordinance No.18 series of 1999, the city has
institutionalized the celebration.
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