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(Eagle News) — Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua was “impressed” with the “professionalism and restraint” shown by the policeman who was thrown a cup of taho by a Chinese national only recently. This was according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who spoke to reporters in a press conference on Thursday, Feb. 21. According to Panelo, during his courtesy call on Wednesday, Feb. 20, Zhao “extended his greeting and commendation” to P01 William Cristobal. […]
(Eagle News)—The Bureau of Immigration has detained the Chinese national who splashed a cup of taho on a police officer who was merely explaining to her the Metro Rail Transit ban on liquids over the weekend. BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said Zhang Jiale, who had just posted bail for the direct assault charged filed in court against her, was taken into custody by immigration agents on Tuesday, Feb. 12, by virtue of a mission order […]
(Eagle News)—The legal division of the Bureau of Immigration has recommended the filing of a deportation case against the Chinese national behind the taho-throwing incident at a Metro Rail Transit 3 station. Immigration spokesperson Dana Sandoval said the case for “posing a risk to public interest, in violation of immigration laws” against Zhang Jiale, 23, can be pursued even without a complainant. She said this was because there were already pictures that showed Zhang throwing […]
“Stop giving comments that may inflame incidents,” Panelo says (Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, Feb. 11, lashed out at Vice President Leni Robredo for her “speculative comments” on the Philippines’ treatment of Chinese nationals. Robredo had said the taho-throwing incident involving a Chinese national at a Metro Rail Transit station was a “wakeup call” to Filipinos about the “special treatment” being granted to the Chinese in the country. “Maybe it’s a wake up call for […]
(Eagle News)–The policeman who got splashed with taho by a woman who was not allowed to enter a Metro Rail Transit station with the drink because of an ongoing MRT ban on the same was honored on Monday, Feb .11. P01 William Cristobal received a Medalya ng Papuri from the Philippine National Police for his patience in dealing with Jiale Zhang, who is now facing charges over the incident at the Boni station on Saturday, […]
(Eagle News)—The Bureau of Immigration is studying possible actions against the woman who threw taho at a police officer who refused to let her in a Metro Rail Transit 3 station, where food and drinks are banned. BI spokesperson Dana Krizia Sandoval said they would be coordinating with the Department of Transportation to know the details behind the incident involving Jiale Zhang, a first year design student. Jiale threw taho at P01 William Cristobal while […]
(Eagle News)—-The Chinese woman who was seen throwing “taho” at a police officer who refused to let her inside a Metro Rail Transit station where food and drinks and recently certain liquids are not allowed is facing charges. Charges for direct assault, disobedience to an agent of person in authority and unjust vexation are set to be filed against Jiale Zhang, 42, before the Mandaluyong Prosecutors Office. According to the MRT-3 management, Jiale was about to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 3) – The history of taho is not yet fully understood, but early records suggest that the delicacy is from China, adapted by Filipinos from tow hway or Douhua prior to Spanish Occupation. The Chinese were one of the most active traders with Filipinos during that era. Traditionally, taho vendors are only seen in the morning but nowadays, they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week considering you know where your local taho vendor […]
Taho is one of the best snack foods in the Philippines. Decades have passed, but the craving for this food has not vanished in our culture and still has been enjoyed by every “Juan”. This signature snack food can be found all over the country. Taho is not only good for our health, but is budget-friendly too. With just five pesos, you can enjoy the sweetness, tastiness, and its exquisite flavor. The word taho is […]
