Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian turned over 1,000 tablets to Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte via an online ceremony on March 31 in support for the implementation of the blended distance learning modality of the province amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The Chinese Embassy will continue to support the education endeavor of the Davao city to the best of its ability through scholarships and material assistance among others, to promote its economic recovery and social development in the long term. On March 29, the first batch of one million doses of Sinovac vaccines purchased by the Philippine government also arrived and more Chinese vaccines will come soon as expected. In recent years, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and Consulate General of China in Davao have made contributions to promoting the peace and order, economical and social development in Davao. The arrival of the Chinese vaccine has brought hope for the Philippines to fight the virus, benefiting an increasing population including Davao City.

Source: Manila Times April 11, 2021 16:18 UTC