Hi, for those who will apply tourist visa at Chinese Embassy in Phils, following are the new requirements:

Orig Passport (valid for 6months)
Fill up "In Case of emergency" at the back of the passport
1 PC picture 2x2 or passport size (white background)
Invitation letter(optional)
Bank certificate - minimum of PHP 50,000.00
NBI clearance - original
Certificate of employment with details of salary, etc.
SSS (ID & Contribution)
ITR (ID & Contribution)
Company ID
Ticket Reservation
Hotel Reservation
Application form (filled up)

My visa was approved today so it's not true that embassy stopped issuing it, as long as your requirements are complete, you may get tourist visa.

hope this could help.