ZTE Celebrates Second China-Philippines Friendship Open Day; Inaugurates New Philippine Office

ZTE, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, recently commemorated the second China-Philippines Friendship Open Day at its new office in the Philippines, demonstrating the strong and amicable collaboration between the two nations.

In the photo are: Mr Xiao Wei, CEA of DITO; Hon. Edwin Ligot, Assistant Secretary, DICT; Hon. Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, Undersecretary, DICT; Mr. Yang Guoliang, Minister Counselor, Chinese Embassy; Hon. Glenn Penaranda, Assistant Secretary, DTI; Mr. Ji Lingpeng, Counselor, Chinese Embassy; and Mr. Jin Zhichao, CTO, ZTE Philippines

The event highlighted the partnership between China and the Philippines, spotlighting the progress made by Chinese businesses and their significant contributions to the economic, livelihood, and technological development of the Philippines.

Gracing the event are guests from the Chinese embassy and the Philippine government, including Mr. Yang Guoliang, Minister Counselor, Chinese Embassy; Mr. Ji Lingpeng, Counselor, Chinese Embassy; Hon. Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, Undersecretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology; Hon. Edwin Ligot, Assistant Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology; Hon. Glenn Penaranda, Assistant Secretary, Department of Trade and Industries; Mr. Xiao Wei, CEA of DITO; and Mr. Chen Jiong, CCA of DITO. 

Also in attendance are ZTE Philippines’ management team including Mr. Jin Zhichao, CTO, ZTE Philippines; Mr. Chen Feng, South East Asia Regional CMO of ZTE Corporation; Mr. Zhang Chaohao, CMO, ZTE Philippines; Ms. Yuan Xueting, SVP, ZTE Philippines; and Mr. Zhang Yuxuan, VP, ZTE Philippines. 

Toasting for better things to come for the two countries are Mr. Zhang Yuxuan, VP, ZTE Philippines; Hon. Edwin Ligot, Assistant Secretary, DICT; Hon. Anna Mae Lamentillo, Undersecretary, DICT; Mr. Yang Guoliang, Minister Counselor, Chinese Embassy; Hon. Glenn Penaranda, Assistant Secretary, DTI; Mr. Ji Lingpeng, Counselor, Chinese Embassy; Mr. Jin Zhichao, CTO, ZTE Philippines; Mr Xiao Wei, CEA of DITO; and Ms. Yuan Xueting, SVP, ZTE Philippines.

The China-Philippines Friendship Open Day featured Chinese cultural activities such as the Kung Fu dance, where the basic aspects of Chinese martial arts (basic punches, kicks, jumps and somersaults), as well as poses and moves to the rhythm of the Chinese music are showcased and the zongzi making activity which enabled the guests to prepare and have a taste of the traditional Chinese sticky rice face. The event also displayed milestones of ZTE businesses programs in the Philippines. 

ZTE Milestone showcase narrated by ZTE Philippines CMO Zhang Chaohao who walked the guests through the ZTE business highlights and contributions to the Philippines.

The guests were treated to a DIY zongzi making activity, conducted by the ZTE staff.

 The event also reinforced ZTE’s commitment to the Philippines, through its S.T.A.R. (Skills, Talent, Attitude, Responsibility) Internship Program. Three students from the University of Sto. Tomas received the formal offer of internship, which the company bestows to academically deserving engineering, information systems, and information technology students. DITO for their part, reaffirmed the commitment with a 5G CPE Equipment donation to the University of Sto. Tomas. 

In the picture are Mr. Zhang Yuxuan, VP, ZTE Philippines, awarding internship offers to engineering students from the University of Sto. Tomas.

DITO committed a CPE equipment to the University of Sto. Tomas. Joining the University of Sto. Tomas students in the Photo are Mr Xiao Wei, CEA of DITO; Mr. Jin Lingpeng, Counselor, Chinese Embassy; Mr. Yang Guoliang, Minister Counselor, Chinese Embassy; and Ms. Yuan Xueting, SVP, ZTE Philippines.

According to Jin Zhichao, CTO of ZTE Philippines, “ZTE Philippines will continue to foster this friendship and promote cooperation between our two countries. Together, we can achieve higher goals, create more opportunities, and pave the way for a better future for China and the Philippines.” 

Mr. Jin closed, “I sincerely thank the Filipino people for their continuous support and trust in ZTE. We are proud to be a part of this incredible country and are committed to making a positive impact. Let us continue to work together, uphold the values of friendship, responsibility and contribution, and jointly create a better future for China and the Philippines.”

ZTE employee showing guests from the Chinese embassy, DICT and DTI some of ZTE’s innovative products