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PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP) — The government of Panama awarded Tuesday a Chinese consortium a $1.4 billion contract to build a bridge over the Panama Canal, a day after a visit by President Xi Jinping. That tour was part of China’s efforts to extend its political and economic influence in Latin America. “Panama is moving ahead in its relations with China and without a doubt this project that begins its construction today is part of […]
Panama’s Minister of Maritime Affairs Jorge Barakat and Panamanian ambassador to the Philippines Rolando Guevarra visit Eagle Broadcasting Corporation QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Minister for Maritime Affairs of Panama recently visited Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s main office in Quezon City to promote the 100th year anniversary of the Panama Ship registry this year, highlighting the commitment to safety of human life at sea, protection of the marine environment, and navigation of the […]
Cites many common qualities of Panamanians and Filipinos (Eagle News) — “Filipinos are the best seafarers in the world.” This was according to Panamanian ambassador to the Philippines, Rolando Guevara Alvarado, when he visited the main office of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) in Quezon City recently. “Filipino seafarers are hard workers. They do adapt to the different scenarios. That is why they are preferred by ship owners,” Ambassador Guevara said. In fact, the Panamanian embassy […]
