Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong, president of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), recently lauded singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan, National Artist Ricky Lee and actor Coco Martin.
“The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) thanks award-winning singer, songwriter and businessman Jose Mari Chan for his recent selfless contribution to our efforts to promote better friendship and win-win cooperation between the Philippines and our ancient trade partner and ally China. We also pay tribute to him for his numerous, inspiring musical contributions to Philippine culture. His late father Antonio Chan was also a respected business and civic leader.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Bong Liong recognized Ricky Lee’s many contributions to literature and also the screen.
“FFCCCII congratulates the multi-awarded screenwriter, journalist, novelist, playwright and educator Ricky Lee for this year being conferred the honor as National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts. Apart from his numerous literary and journalistic works which have enriched Philippine culture, we also remember his late father Dy Hian Chin who was a scholar and had served as humble, respected and dedicated secretary of the Camarines Norte Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.”
He also paid tribute to Coco for his heroic depiction of the police.
“FFCCCII cites actor Coco Martin of the TV series ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano’ for his success in playing the role of crusading police Cardo Dalisay. Unknown to many, Coco Martin a few years ago had also expressed support for Philippine agriculture and Filipino rice farmers in cooperation with Department of Agriculture and SL Agritech, and we thank him.”
