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

Mr. Xiao Wei, CEA of DITO, Hon. Edwin Ligot, Asst Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT); Hon. Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, Undersecretary, DICT; Mr. Yang Guoliang, Minister Counselor, Chinese Embassy; Hon. Glenn Penaranda, Asst Secretary, Department of Trade and Industries (DTI); Mr. Ji Lingpeng, Counselor, Chinese Embassy; Mr. Jin Zhichao, CTO, ZTE Philippines

Vividly demonstrating the friendly cooperation between China and the Philippines, ZTE, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, recently celebrated the second China- Philippines Friendship Open Day in its new office in the Philippines. The event highlighted the partnership between the two countries, the development of Chinese business and their contribution to the Philippines' economic, livelihood, and technological development.

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, Asst Secretary, DICT; Hon. Anna Mae Lamentillo, Undersecretary, DICT; Mr. Yang Guoliang, Minister Counselor, Chinese Embassy; Hon. Glenn Penaranda, Asst 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.

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

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

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.

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

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 Product Showcase
A ZTE employee showing guests from the Chinese embassy, DICT and DTI some of ZTE's innovative products.

ZTE helps to connect the world with continuous innovation for a better future. The company provides innovative technologies and integrated solutions, its portfolio spans all series of wireless, wireline, devices and professional telecommunications services. Serving over a quarter of the global population, ZTE is dedicated to creating a digital and intelligent ecosystem, and enabling connectivity and trust everywhere. ZTE is listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. www.zte.com.cn/global

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