Taiwan to allow Filipino workers in by Feb. 15

FILIPINO workers will again be allowed to enter Taiwan starting Feb. 15, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) announced on Monday.

In a statement, MECO said the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in Manila confirmed the border reopening to Resident Representative Wilfredo B. Fernandez.

“We want to thank the Taiwan officials, as well as their business leaders, for their continuing trust and confidence in the world-class, competence, and work ethics of Filipino workers,” Mr. Fernandez said in a statement on Monday.

He also reminded recruitment agencies and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to submit genuine and complete documents in line with regulations set by the government of Taiwan. 

Philippine Labor Attaché Cesar Chavez, Jr. earlier said that Taiwan authorities previously found fake vaccination cards submitted by migrant workers from another country.

Last month, Mr. Fernandez met with Taiwan’s labor officials where the Philippines was cited as an important contributing partner to Taiwan’s economy.

At least 35,000 OFWs are awaiting lucrative postings in Taiwan with roughly 11,000 new hires and 24,000 replacements, according to MECO. — John Victor D. Ordoñez