President Marcos is looking forward to a closer relationship with Taiwan as he congratulated President-elect Lai Ching-te on his recent poll victory. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos expressed his well-wishes and intention to forge stronger ties with Taiwan...
The Philippines said it remains committed to its One-China Policy following the recently concluded elections in Taiwan. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and...
MECO chair Silvestre Bello III receives from TECO head and Taiwan Representative to the Philippines Wallace Chow 20,000 sacks of donated rice for poor Filipino families and victims of disasters and calamities last week. The turn over was witnessed by MECO and TECO officials. (photo: MECO) ...
By BENJAMIN SARONDO The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO) opened the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) Demonstration Farm on December 15 at Barangay Sapang Maragul, Tarlac City. TTM aims to boost the Philippines’ agricultural production, marketing capabilities, and food...
RICE DONATION — Chairman Silvestre H. Bello III of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (seated, 2nd from left) and Resident Representative to the Philippines Wallace Minn-Gan Chow of the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (2nd from right) sign the Deed of Donation and Acceptance recently for...
Taiwan has passed a minimum wage law that is set to benefit close to 124,000 Filipino factory workers, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said on Sunday, Dec. 24. MECO chairman and resident representative Silvestre H. Bello III said the new Minimum Wage Act affirmed the wage increase...
Entering the Philippine market with a burst of flavor is the Taiwan Pork initiative, featuring its premium pork products. This endeavor is supported by the Taiwan Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI) of Taiwan. The initiative not only aims to bring high-quality...
PRESENTING THE FUTURE OF CINEMA Project to Screen participants at the TCCF Two weeks ago, we attended the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Taipei New Horizon to familiarize the creative hub initiated by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA)....
A recruitment agency accused by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) of overcharging Taiwan-bound Filipino scholars has denied the allegation that it is engaged in any form of illegal activity. In a letter sent to MECO chairman and resident representative Silvestro H. Bello III, the JS...
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) has asked local authorities to blacklist a Manila-based recruitment agency for allegedly demanding a huge sum of money for young students bound for Taipei under the Taiwan government’s scholarship program. MECO chairman Silvestre H. Bello III said he...
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Taiwan has facilitated the granting of financial assistance to the relatives of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who died while onboard a Taiwanese vessel in June. According to MECO chairman Silvestre Bello III, the agency ensured that the...
By YVETTE TAN Last week, I wrote about how I went on vacation to Taiwan fully intending to detach from work, but ended up appreciating their agriculture industry and mulling over ours anyway. Now I’d like to focus on the star of my trip: the roasted sweetpotato sold in convenience stores across...
