A BusinessMirror report indicated that Chinese officials had stopped processing visa applications for tour groups from the Philippines due to a move made by an unlicensed Chinese travel agent. The agent reportedly admitted a group of Filipino tourists, five of whom “disappeared right after arriving at Shanghai PVG airport.” Jose Clemente III, president of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines, suggested that “there should be reciprocity on the part of the Philippine government.” However, with Manila casinos deriving a significant part of its revenue from Chinese gamblers, Clemente’s suggestion would likely remain a suggestion.
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A BusinessMirror report indicated that Chinese officials had stopped processing visa applications for tour groups from the Philippines due to a move made by an unlicensed Chinese travel agent. The agent reportedly admitted a group of Filipino tourists, five of whom “disappeared right after arriving at Shanghai PVG airport.” Jose Clemente III, president of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines, suggested that “there should be reciprocity on the part of the Philippine government.” However, with Manila casinos deriving a significant part of its revenue from Chinese gamblers, Clemente’s suggestion would likely remain a suggestion.
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In his New Year’s Day address, Calvin Ayre emphasized that 2019 will be the year that Bitcoin SV—the only digital currency that embodies the vision of Satoshi Nakamoto—will see massive scaling.
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CoinGeek, in association with London-based investment firm Bitstocks, will be holding the first CryptoTalk MeetUp in 2019, to shed light on the opportunities presented by Bitcoin SV.
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Calling all movie buffs! A Star is Born—the movie starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga—is favored to win Best Picture (Drama) award, opening at 2/9 odds. Gaga is also in the lead to win Best Actress at 2/5 odds. |
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It is never too late to be what you might have been.
