Malacañang has allowed government officials to travel to Taiwan for economic and trade-related purposes, provided they observe strict protocols and limitations. AI-generated Under Memorandum Circular No. 82, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on April 15, restrictions on travel to Taiwan...
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Taiwan is promoting to Filipinos job opportunities in the island that can offer at least P52,000 salary per month. Cesar Chavez, Jr., the country's labor attachè in Taiwan, said the Philippine government is urging Filipinos to take advantage...
President Marcos has recommended former Presidential Communications Office (PCO) secretary Cheloy Garafil as “member and chairman of the Board of Directors” of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO). President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and former PCO secretary Cheloy Garafil...
TAIPEI – The Philippines is successfully leveraging on its economic advantage as its export to Taiwan posted substantial growth of 27.38% in this year’s first quarter for an aggregate value of $720.80 million, according to the Philippine Trade & Investment Center (PTIC) here. Conversely,...
Philippine authorities in Taiwan have implemented safety measures to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as typhoon “Carina” (international name: Gaemi) pounded the area as early as the night of July 24. In a statement, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said it...
Taiwan has opened more than 2,000 jobs which could be taken advantage of by Filipino workers, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office said on Sunday, June 2. MECO chairman Silvestre H. Bello III said the job vacancies will be showcased in a special one-day Job Fair and Career Expo which will be...
Relief packs and cash assistance have been distributed to hundreds of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were affected by the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Taiwan, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) announced on Sunday, April 7. The assistance package was distributed to OFWs during the...
Four overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who got injured when a powerful earthquake struck Taiwan received Taiwanese $10,000 as cash assistance, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) disclosed on Friday, April 5. One of the recipients of the financial aid was OFW Christine Gumahin, who fell...
Senators on Wednesday, April 3 urged the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to provide all the necessary assistance to Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Taiwan. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said it is imperative for the DMW to...
No Filipinos were hurt or badly affected when a 7.5 magnitude quake hit Taiwan on Wednesday morning, April 3, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said. MECO chairman and resident representative Silvestro Bello III said they immediately intensified the monitoring and information...
The Taiwanese government has donated around P11.2 million in cash to the residents affected by the flooding and landslides in three Davao provinces early this month, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said. MECO chairman Silvestre H. Bello III said the management of the donation from...
More than 150,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are set to benefit from the decision of Taiwan’s immigration authorities to grant multiple visa entry for foreign workers, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office announced on Tuesday, Jan. 16. MECO chairman Silvestre H. Bello III said the...
