Filipinos living and working in Taiwan can register as overseas voters for the 2028 Philippine national elections. The registration period started on December 1, 2025, and will continue until September 30, 2027. Unlike countries served by Philippine Embassies and Consulates, Taiwan has the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), which provides consular and other services … Read more
Two overseas Filipino workers received financial assistance after a fire broke out at their employer’s residence in Taichung, Taiwan. The incident happened on July 19, 2026, at the West North Grand Hotel site along Taiwan Boulevard in Taichung’s Central District. Both OFWs worked as caretakers at the residence. They sustained minor injuries and were brought … Read more
Overseas Filipino workers in Southern Taiwan can now access more government services through the new MWO-OWWA Kaohsiung Office located at: 11F, Grand 50 Tower, No. 80, Minzu 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan The office officially opened on July 4, bringing support closer to Filipinos who previously had to travel farther for assistance. … Read more
Working abroad comes with many expectations. Some are hopeful. Others are shaped by fear or stories passed around in group chats. The truth sits somewhere in between. Workplace experiences for Filipino workers in Taiwan vary widely. They depend on the industry, the employer, the work system, and the support available. No single story represents everyone. … Read more
Working in a factory is one of the most common ways Filipinos start their OFW journey in Taiwan. Many arrive with no factory background and begin in entry-level roles. Over time, some move up into semi-skilled, technical, and even supervisory positions. Entry-Level Factory Roles in Taiwan (Most Common for OFWs) These are the jobs most … Read more
As the year wraps up, it is a good time to pause and look back. Not just at numbers or destinations, but at patterns. Where Filipinos went. Which jobs kept opening up. And what 2025 quietly taught us about working overseas. If you have been watching the Taiwan OFW space or tracking global deployment trends, … Read more
Every year, many OFWs ask the same question Is Taiwan still worth it? For 2026, the answer is a clear yes, but for different reasons than before. Taiwan is entering a new phase. The country is doubling down on technology, protecting its manufacturing edge, and expanding care services for an aging population. At the same … Read more
Overseas Filipinos in Taiwan will soon be able to check whether they are eligible to vote in the 2028 Philippine national elections as the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has not yet released the Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) for 2028. The list is expected a few months before election day. Once it is out, … Read more
Filipinos in Taiwan who plan to vote in the 2028 Philippine elections should first check the Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) once it is released. This list shows the names of registered overseas voters approved for voting under a specific Philippine post abroad. For Taiwan, voters should watch for the list under MECO, or … Read more
Filipinos living or working in Taiwan can already prepare for the 2028 Philippine National and Local Elections. Overseas voter registration is open for qualified Filipinos abroad. In Taiwan, applications are processed through the Manila Economic and Cultural Office, or MECO, which serves as the Philippine government’s official post in Taiwan. Who Should Fix Their Voter … Read more
