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IN celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China, as well as the 15th anniversary of Chinoy TV — the country's premier platform for Chinese Filipino stories — the network unveiled a special new documentary titled "Chinese by Blood, Global by Heart."
PARTNERSHIP FOR MR & MS CHINATOWN GLOBAL PHILIPPINES (From left) Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Executive Director Mikko Araneta, Fil-Chi Media Productions Inc. Chinoy TV COO Loraine Tan, Virtual Playground Co. CEO Charlie Dy and Virtual Playground General Manager Glenn Mark Salamat. CHINOY TV PHOTO
This international adaption of the acclaimed "Chinese by Blood, Filipino by Heart" expanded its focus to the broader global Chinese diaspora, sharing narratives that reflect how identity, heritage and purpose intersect in a rapidly connected world.
Ahead of its broadcast, an exclusive screening was held at the Red Carpet Cinema in Shangri-La Plaza on June 7, 2025.
Guests were treated to a preview of the documentary, which featured behind-the-scenes from the inaugural year of Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global.
The event also marked the formal contract signing between the network and Virtual Playground Co., the official franchise holder for Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Philippines.
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Virtual Playground Co. will handle the local pageant, which serves as the competition with winners to compete internationally against other Huaren contestants from around the world for Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Year 2, scheduled to take place in February 2026 as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Virtual Playground Co. CEO Charlie Dy said they are committed to uplifting the Chinoy community by celebrating individuals who carry with them the pride, heritage, and potential of Chinese Filipino excellence.
The screening also featured the launch of Hua Magazine, whose debut issue prominently featured the pageant winners.
"Chinese by Blood, Global by Heart" will premiere on June 29, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. on the Bilyonaryo News Channel-Free TV Channel 31, Cignal Channel 24, Converge Channel 74 and SkyCable Channel 33.
