THE Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) gave bikes to tourist cops in Binondo, Ermita, and Malate, the City of Manila said.
In a post on its Facebook page, the city's public information office said the group gave the bikes "as a form of support for strengthening the security and patrolling of primary tourist destinations in Manila."
"Recently, there's been an influx of tourists going in and out of Binondo. Binondo has now become a tourist spot, particularly as a food trip area," Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso said in Filipino and English on Monday, the day the bikes were received.
"I'm really happy for Chinatown," Domagoso said.
"In our own little way, we'll make sure all your donations are fully utilized," he said.
FFCCCII President Victor Lim was present.
Binondo is the world's oldest Chinatown. It offers not just food but also sights, including the Chinatown Arch and the Binondo Church.
Meanwhile, Ermita is home to Rizal Park, the execution site of national hero Jose Rizal, and the three priests collectively known as the Gomburza.
Ermita is also the site of the National Museum, the arts building that houses Juan Luna's Spoliarium, which won him a gold medal at the 1884 Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid.
Malate, near Manila Bay, is also home to the Malate Church and the iconic Manila Zoo.
