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Taiwan's case with Corona Virus Disease climbed to 23 this was announced by CECC. The new patient was the sister of the taxi driver from Changhu County who died last week due to virus.

A company in Tanzi district closes amid of employee's family member with Corona Virus Disease

A company in Tanzi District in Taichung has suspended all its operations until March 1, after one of their employee whose family member has been diagnosed with Corona Virus Disease.

The employee confirmed to the company that the 61 years old taxi driver who died last week due to Corona Virus Disease was their family member.

The company has immediately come up to suspend its operation as a precautionary measures. And they call the Taichung Environmental Protection Bureau earlier in the day to clean up the environment.

At a press briefing Tuesday, Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), who also heads the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), said only that a man, whose wife is the niece of a confirmed Wuhan virus patient, had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and as a result, 58 people from the company where the man works have been placed in "home isolation" for 14 days.

Marcelito Pomoy hailed as 3rd runner up in AGT

The Philippines Pride for AGT, Marcelito Pomoy was hailed as the 3rd runner-up of America's Got Talent: The Champions edition. The result was announced February 18, Tuesday, PH time.

The Pinoy singer had first stepped on the AGT stage in January and received a standing ovation from Judges after singing “The Prayer.”

“He just wanted to say thank you so much for everybody. this is a big opportunity for him,” his wife Joan told the judges and the fans of the show during the finals.

Meanwhile, judge Heidi Klum was all praises for Marcelito's talent.

“Marcelito I love you so much. You have the most beautiful voices inside of you. You are a champion and thank you for sharing your talent to all of us,” Heidi said.

Temperature in Miaoli County falls to 4.6 degrees Celsius while the rest are below 10 degrees Celsius

The Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan has issued the lowest temperature for counties and cities. The County of Miaoli will be the coldest place so far that it can experience the lowest temperature of 4.6 degrees Celsius.

The northern parts and Kaoshiung area will experience 8 to 11 degrees Celsius this morning.

The CWB has issued a yellow warning (Cold) to the following counties and cities:
Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Yilan County, Hualien County, Kinmen County: Probability of minimum temperature dropping below 10°C.

The high areas and open areas of Northern and Central Taiwan will experience 5 to 6 degrees Celsius.

While the Xueshan (Snow Mountain) will experience today a -4 to -14 degrees Celcius. And tomorrow it will slightly warm from 1 to -10 degrees Celsius.

Taiwan's case of Corona Virus Disease climbed to 22 after 2 new case confirmed

The Taiwan'sCentral Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has reported another two new cases of infected from Corona Virus Disease.

The new infected is the mother of the 19th case which has passed away from Central Taiwan. The other one is the nephew. This was confirmed by Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), heads of CECC.

The country now has a total of 22 confirmed case of Corona Virus Disease.

Source:Focus Taiwan

Taxi driver in Central Taiwan dies due to Corona Virus Disease

This Sunday, Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has reported the nation's first death from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a male in his 60s living in central Taiwan.

The patient was confined last Feb 3, died last night, the patient has medical history of diabetes n Hepa B. He is a colorum taxi driver in central Taiwan.

The patient has no recent overseas travel history and no known contact with COVID-19 patients, Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung, who heads the CECC, said, adding that the authorities are still working to determine how he became infected.

Taiwan Hiring: Factory Workers for Silitech Technology Corporation

Position: Factory Workers

Company: Silitech Technology Corporation

Silitech Technology Corporation was set up in 1978 and went public in 1988. It has factories in Taiwan, China Mainland, and Malaysia. SILITECH IN LITE-ON GROUP(INDEPENDENT FROM SILITEK was founded in 2002. Its mission is showing the creativity for organization aesthetics, practicing a topping corporation upon profits sharing and making SILITECH become the pioneer in the fields of machinery aesthetics to the organization conformity and human-machine interface.

Headquarters

No.73, Kuirou Shan Rd., Tamsui Dist., New Taipei City 25144, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Qualifications:

21-26 years old
Single / Married
Height 155cm and above
Weight 45 kg and above
Education: Vocational / College Graduate
Preferably with experience as a factory worker

Interested applicants should visit:

Agency: Forever Manpower Services, Inc.

Address: 1713 Angel Linao St, Paco, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Taiwan Urgent Hiring 200 Factory Workers for CHANG WAH TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD

IS URGENTLY NEEDED

Position: 200 MALE FACTORY WORKERS BOUND TO TAIWAN

Company: CHANG WAH TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD

Company Profile:
CWTC is established on 2009 December 24th, subsidiary company of CWE.
In the early stage, CWTC is dedicated in the development and production of LED lead frame and molding compound material, and have become public listed company on 2016 September 13th. (Code 6548).
At 2017, CWTC has acquired a Singapore company SH Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.(SHAP), a subsidiary of Japanese company SH Materials Co., Ltd.(S.H.M), and shift our business to semi-conductor metal lead frame industry, becoming leading manufacturer of global IC substrate.
In regard of lead frame industry trend and future group strategic plan, October 2nd same year, we have acquire 49% share of Ohkuchi Material in Japan under S.H.M.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 20-30 YEARS OLD

• 170 CM ABOVE IN HEIGHT FOR MALE

• WEIGHT LIMIT IS PROPORTION TO HEIGHT

• FIRST TIMER

• COLLEGE GRADUATE/ VOCATIONAL

• GOOD IN MATH

• 20/20 VISION NO COLORBLIND

• NO TATTOO

REQUIREMENTS:

• PEOS CERTIFICATE

• PASSPORT ( 2 YRS VALIDITY)

• SSS UNIFIED ID / SSS CERTIFICATE ( MAIN BRANCH OR POEA BRANCH)

• PSA BIRTH CERT w/ RECEIPT

• SCHOOL CREDENTIALS

• CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT

Please report to the office EVERY MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS

9:00 AM for application and screening.

Earn as much as NT23, 800 or Php. 42, +++

Plus OVERTIME!!!

Agency: JAPAN MARUKO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

POEA-028-LB-021215-R

14th FLR. DE LEON CENTER BLDG.1151 M.H DEL PILAR ST. COR. NUESTRA SRA. DE GUIA ST. ERMITA MANILA

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT NO: 0917-8081060 / 0998-5947863

FOR MANPOWER POOLING ONLY- NO FEE'S TO BE COLLECTED

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Taiwan Urgent Hiring: 200 Factory Workers for Taroko International Co. Ltd.

IS URGENTLY NEEDED

Position: 200 MALE FACTORY WORKERS BOUND TO TAIWAN

Company: TAROKO INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD

ABOUT US

Innovative technologies for better living

Taroko International Co., Ltd., originally Yung-Lih Optical Co., established in 1981 is a leading and professional manufacturer in Taiwan specializing in Polycarbonate optic lenses, Poly-carbonate Infrared Lenses, welding filters, safety spectacles and laser goggles. With skilled experience in manufacturing technology and innovation, Taroko continuously provides best products to our customers all over the world. Over past decades, our customers worldwide have appreciated Taroko’s efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 20-30 YEARS OLD

• 170 CM ABOVE IN HEIGHT FOR MALE

• WEIGHT LIMIT IS PROPORTION TO HEIGHT

• FIRST TIMER

• COLLEGE GRADUATE/ VOCATIONAL

• GOOD IN MATH

• 20/20 VISION NO COLORBLIND

• NO TATTOO

REQUIREMENTS:

• PEOS CERTIFICATE

• PASSPORT ( 2 YRS VALIDITY)

• SSS UNIFIED ID / SSS CERTIFICATE ( MAIN BRANCH OR POEA BRANCH)

• PSA BIRTH CERT w/ RECEIPT

• SCHOOL CREDENTIALS

• CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT

Please report to the office EVERY MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS

9:00 AM for application and screening.

Earn as much as NT23, 800 or Php. 42, +++

Plus OVERTIME!!!

Agency: JAPAN MARUKO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

POEA-028-LB-021215-R

14th FLR. DE LEON CENTER BLDG.1151 M.H DEL PILAR ST. COR. NUESTRA SRA. DE GUIA ST. ERMITA MANILA

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT NO: 0917-8081060 / 0998-5947863

FOR MANPOWER POOLING ONLY- NO FEE'S TO BE COLLECTED

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Taiwan Domestic Hiring: Factory Workers for PTI

✨Domestic Recruitment Event in TAIWAN✨

Company: PTI

Company Profile

Founded in 1997, Powertech Technology Inc. (PTI) is the world's leading provider for IC backend services. The services cover IC chip probing, packaging, final testing and burn in to end products with drop shipments to worldwide end customers. With more than 15,000 employees in the world, PTI has world-class manufacturing plants in Hsin-Chu, Chunan of Taiwan, Suzhou, Xian of China, Singapore and Japan.

Position: Factory Workers

Events: They will conduct a Domestic Recruitment Event in February and March, 2020.

Moreover, based on Taiwan government policy, we will make direct hiring for foreign labor whose contract expired in Taiwan.

Thus, if your contract would be expired during 2020/4/1~10/31, welcome to join this event.

If you are interested in PTI and qualified for our requirements as below, please don’t hesitate and then apply this event.

All suitable candidates are invited to send an email before 3/2.

Why PTI? Because they care about you from living to working.

FAQ: https://reurl.cc/EKgRgn

Requirements:

📍 Current contract must be expired during 2020/4/1~10/31.

📍Be fluent in English.

📍College/ University/ Vocational graduate

Apply Steps:

1. Create an account: http://www.pti.com.tw/NewEmpReg/index_ENG.aspx

2. Apply “Factory Operator” here:

https://reurl.cc/Ob9Orv

Deadline: 2020/3/2

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Taiwan's high mountain will be more colder to -13 degrees Celsius due to cold surge

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Taipei, Taiwan (February 16, 2020)- The Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan has forecasted a sudden dropped of temperature on Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

In Northern Area, Sunday evening forecast temperature will be ranging from 9-11 degrees Celsius, and on Monday the temperature will dropped to 8-11 degrees Celsius. The County of Miaoli and Taoyuna will be colder at 9 degrees Celsius tonight. While on Monday the county of Miaoli will be colder to 8 degrees Celcius.

In Central Area, Sunday evening temperature forecast will be 11-18 degrees Celsius. And on Monday the temperature will dropped to 9-14 degrees Celsius, the county of Chiayi, Yunlin and Nantou will experience 9 degrees Celsius.

In Southern Area, on Sunday evening the temperature will dropped to 12-22 degrees Celsius. And on Monday the temperature will dropped to 11-18 degrees Celsius. The county of Tainan and Pingtung will experience 11 degrees Celsius.

In Eastern Area, the temperature will dropped to 10-20 degrees Celsius. The county of Yilan will experience 10 degrees Celsius. And on Monday, the temperature will dropped to 8-15 degrees Celsius. The Yilan county will experience 8 degrees Celsius.

For Outlaying areas, the temperature will dropped to 8-14 degrees Celsius this Sunday, and Lienchiang county will experience 8 degrees Celsius below through Monday.

Note 1: Considering its geographical and climate conditions, the criteria for Lienchiang County is 4 degrees lower than the other areas.

A 90 percent of Chance of raining for Northern part of the country and 80 percent of chance of raining for Central Taiwan. And while the Southern part will be 30 percent of Chance of raining but Taitung county will have 70 percent of chance of raining today.

As of February 15, 2020 at 9:46 p. m the CWB has issued Cold Surge Advisory from Sunday evening (02/16) through Monday afternoon (02/17)

For Yushan Snow Mountain, the temperature will dropped this Sunday to 4 to -6 degrees Celsius and on Monday the temperature will be more colder and will dropped to -4 to -11 degrees Celsius but on Tuesday the area will be more colder as it will hit to -4 to -13 degrees Celsius

Taiwan Central Advisory for Cold Surge

A rainy Sunday is forecasted as the cold surge to hit in Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan (February 16, 2020)- This Sunday the Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan has forecasted 90 percent of Chance of raining for Northern part of the country and 80 percent of chance of raining for Central Taiwan. And while the Southern part will be 30 percent of Chance of raining but Taitung county will have 70 percent of chance of raining today.

The CWB has also forecasted a sudden dropped of temperature from Sunday evening (02/16) through Monday afternoon (02/17)

Color-coded cold surge advisory areas:
【Orange (very cold)】
Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Yilan County: Probability of temperature remaining around or below 10°C.
【Yellow (cold)】
Hsinchu City, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Kinmen County: Probability of minimum temperature dropping below 10°C.

Another magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck in Hualien County early morning of Sunday

Taiwan's earthquake update, Last night, February 15, the eastern part of the country were struck by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake with the depth of 10.5 kilometers and the epicenter was located 19.2 kilometers from SSW of Hualien County Hall at around 7:00 p.m. and 5 minutes after the first quake, the county was again struck by a magnitude 5.1 with the Depth 8.4 km with the distance of 18.1 km from SSW of Hualien County Hall.

But in the USGS report, the eastern part of Taiwan has recorded a magnitude of 5.7 earthquake

This early morning of Sunday, February 16, another two earthquakes were recorded at around 3:16 a. m. with a magnitude of 4.0 with an of depth 8.2 km and a distance of18.5 km SSW of Hualien County Hall. And at around 3:20 a.m. a magnitude 4.9 struck again 18.5 kilometers from SSW of Hualien County Hall with a depth of 6.2 kilometers.

CWB Taiwan issued "ORANGE WARNING" as the Cold Surge to hit the country

Taipei, Taiwan (February 16, 2020)- The Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan has forecasted a sudden dropped of temperature on Sunday night through Monday afternoon. A 90 percent of Chance of raining for Northern part of the country and 80 percent of chance of raining for Central Taiwan. And while the Southern part will be 30 percent of Chance of raining but Taitung county will have 70 percent of chance of raining today.

As of February 15, 2020 at 9:46 p. m the CWB has issued Cold Surge Advisory from Sunday evening (02/16) through Monday afternoon (02/17)

Color-coded cold surge advisory areas:
【Orange (very cold)】
Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Yilan County: Probability of temperature remaining around or below 10°C.
【Yellow (cold)】
Hsinchu City, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Kinmen County: Probability of minimum temperature dropping below 10°C.

Reminders:
1. Take extra care to keep warm
2. Pay attention to indoor ventilation and electricity safety when using a gas water heater and electric heater
3. Avoid prolonged stay in a cold environment, and watch out for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases induced by low temperature
4. Make sure children have protection to keep their head, neck, hands, and feet warm, and care for the elderly, the homeless, and other people vulnerable to cold exposure
5. Pay attention to hand hygiene and cough etiquette as winter is usually flu season, and stay home and rest if you are ill
6. Take precaution to prevent damage to crops and aquaculture

Note 1: Considering its geographical and climate conditions, the criteria for Lienchiang County is 4 degrees lower than the other areas.

Philippines lifted the ban after Taiwan cited a lists of retaliation

The Philippines will lift a travel ban it had imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, a senior Philippine official and Taiwan's official news agency said on Friday.

The move follows a warning by Taipei of possible retaliation against the ban.

The Philippine official told Reuters the decision had been made but declined to be named until the agreement was signed. Taiwan's Central News Agency cited an unnamed source in the Philippines as saying the ban would be lifted.

Taiwan had made a list of retaliation yesterday.

Taiwan cabinet officials has made a list possible sanctions on the Philippines
1. Cancel pilot visa exemption for the Philippines
2. Cancel application for Philippine migration to Taiwan (Working ban)
3. Recall the Taiwan's Representative in Philippines; Request Philippine Representative to Return to Philippines 4. Suspension of Taiwan-Philippine agricultural, fishery and scientific research cooperation plan.
5.Stop Taiwan-Philippines air rights negotiations
6.Stop Taiwan-Philippine high-level, economic, trade and investment exchanges
7. Scrutiny of the Coast Guard's fleet at sea

Source: GMA News

TSMC will give a total of NT$46.33 billion NT to their employees as an annual bonus

Taipei, Taiwan- Last Tuesday, when the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has decided to give a bonus worth NT$1 million (US$ 33,298)to their employees as an appreciation for all the efforts they showed to help the company to gain more profit.

The total NT$46.33 billion to be given for the employees for the year 2019. The NT$ 23.167 billion is the profit sharing and NT$ 23.167 billion for the cash dividends.

The NT$ 1.03 million for 2019, that is lower 6% from the earlier years. This will be given to the 45,000 employees in the company by the month of July. For TSMC shareholders they will receive NT$2.5 for cash dividends from the fourth quarter last year. The posted earnings by the chipmaker are NT$ 4.47 per share.

The proposal will be approved in their annual general meeting on June 9 and the quarterly cash dividends will be released on July 16.

The company also approved the plan to unsecured the corporate bond on the local market to support the company's sacrifices to increase the capacity and reduce the pollution they will give NT$ 60 billion. At the moment, there is no exact date for the bond sale.

The TSMC is the first company in Taiwan Stock Market to give cash dividends quarterly instead of giving the bonus annually.

The cash dividend pays out was NT$2, NT$ 2.5 and NT$ 2.5 per share for the first to the third quarter. Total cash dividend per share was NT$9.5 for the year 2019 and its EPS stood at NT$ 13.32.

Last January in the investor conference, the TSMC record-high capital expenditure of US$ 15 billion to US$ 16 million for the year 2020.

Source: Focus Taiwan

DOH pointing to "One China Policy" but President Duterte say" One China Policy has nothing to do"

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte rejected on Thursday of Taiwan's appealed to lift the ban on its citizens visiting the country.

On Thursday, Panelo changed his stand, attributing it to Mr. Duterte, whom he quoted as saying the One China policy had “nothing to do” with the expansion of the ban to cover Taiwan.“I asked him (Mr. Duterte). He said, ‘Nothing to do with it. It’s the safety.’ He was very emphatic. ‘It transcends orders if the health of our people is at stake,’” Panelo said, quoting the President.

Taiwan said it was considering countermeasures if the Philippines did not lift the ban it imposed this week to contain the spread of the coronavirus, but Duterte said the restriction stays "until the danger persists".

But according to Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo, Taiwan is included in the ban because the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes it as part of China.

“If you look at the WHO map and the number of cases that they have, Taiwan is included in China. Since we have a temporary travel restriction and ban on China, then Taiwan is included,” Domingo said in a press briefing.

“I think the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has made it clear to us that we have a One-China policy,” he also said. The said policy is enclosed in the 1975 Joint Communique between the Chinese and Philippine governments, which “respects the position of the Chinese Government that there is but one China and that Taiwan is an integral part of Chinese territory.”

Domingo also said that Taiwan has always been included in the expanded travel ban ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte to quell the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Meanwhile, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Joanne Ou told reporters in Taipei that Taiwan had a planned response if the Philippines maintained its ban, but she declined to elaborate, saying a decision was awaited from the Philippines government.

"We will continue to communicate with the Philippines and explain that this is a one-sided and wrong decision by the Philippines' health ministry, which has already affected the relationship between the two countries of Taiwan and the Philippines," Ou said.

Taiwan has repeatedly complained that, with its 18 virus cases compared with some 60,000 in China, it is unfair for the WHO to lump them together with China and mislead other countries into believing Taiwan faces an equally dire epidemic.

Expect a possible lifting of ban in few days says DOLE Sec. Bello III

Thousands of OFW shows frustration to the Philippine government for imposing a politicaly motivated travel ban on Taiwan.

Late Monday, when the Department of Health has included the country of Taiwan on the existing travel ban on China and its administrative region. Thousands of OFW bound to Taiwan are currently on hold as the result of the governments precautionary measures.

Meanwhile, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has "requested" the lifting of the ban the Philippine government has imposed on overseas Filipino workers traveling to Taiwan.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said,
“We are seeking understanding from our OFWs because the implementation of a temporary ban by the DOH is for your own safety as well. We hope for a possible lifting of the ban in a few days.”

In a statement, Bello said he was in constant coordination with the Department of Health (DOH), the lead agency in dealing with the threat of coronavirus disease 2019.

Taiwan to imposed 7 initial sanctions to Philippines for imposing politically motivated travel ban

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As the retaliation of Taiwan to Philippines has sparked after the Department of Health in the Philippines has include the country of Taiwan in Travel ban. The DOH Usec. Eric Domingo insisted that they are just following the "One China Policy."

Yesterday, February 13, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo had announced that President Rodrigo Duterte's stance on the matter is to continue the travel ban on Taiwan.

As Taiwan was hurt on the decision after last Monday, the Philippine government had imposed travel without prior notice. And since Taiwan Administration does not honor the "One China Policy", yesterday, President Tsai Ing-wen had instructed her cabinet officials to come up a list of retaliation to the Philippines.

Taiwan cabinet officials has made a list possible sanctions on the Philippines
1. Cancel pilot visa exemption for the Philippines
2. Cancel application for Philippine migration to Taiwan (Working ban)
3. Recall the Taiwan's Representative in Philippines; Request Philippine Representative to Return to Philippines 4. Suspension of Taiwan-Philippine agricultural, fishery and scientific research cooperation plan.
5.Stop Taiwan-Philippines air rights negotiations
6.Stop Taiwan-Philippine high-level, economic, trade and investment exchanges
7. Scrutiny of the Coast Guard's fleet at sea

Currently, there more than 153,000 documented Filipino workers in Taiwan, next with largest numbers of workers from Indonesia and Vietnam.

Source: Apple Daily

US State Department warned Beijing for intimidating Taiwan, Three US Military Aircraft flew over Taiwan

Taiwan is closely monitoring its airspace after the Chinese aircraft flown to their territory for two consecutive days (Feb. 9 and 10). According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.

Meanwhile, the US State Department had issued a warning to Beijing against its intimidation to Taiwan.

They said that "Beijing's efforts to unilaterally alter the status quo are harmful and do not contribute to regional stability. Rather, they undermine the framework that has enabled peace, stability, and development for decades,"

"Beijing should immediately cease its coercive efforts and resume dialogue with the democratically elected administration of Taiwan."

Early morning of Wednesday, three US Military planes have flown over Taiwan airspace. The US and Taiwan have unofficial relations since Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen had taken office.

All passengers entering Taiwan are obliged to provide their health status otherwise may face huge fine

As all countries are restricting their entry and exit points due to fear of Corona Virus Disease. The country of Taiwan has imposed new and more strict rules for all incoming travelers. All incoming passengers should declare their health status regardless of nationality. According to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

All passengers who will fail or falsely declare their health status shall be fined an amount of NT$150,000 (253,000 pesos) in accordance with the Communicable Disease Control Act. According to CDC Deputy Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang.

All incoming passengers with a record of going to China and their administrative region within 14 days shall not be allowed to enter the country as a precaution made by their government.

Taiwan to come up a retaliatory list against Philippines for imposing travel ban

As the Department of Health of the Philippines had announced late Monday that Taiwan is covered in travel ban. This causes chaos among travelers and thousands of OFW coming in and out of Taiwan. And several passengers were stranded in Manila Airport.

According to MECO Chairman Angelito Banayo, the Philippines may face a possible retaliation from Taiwan government. The visa free entry to Taiwan for Filipinos might be the first privileged to be cancelled due to the travel restriction imposed by the Philippine government.

He also added that President Tsai Ing-wen had already instructed her cabinets to come up a list of possible retaliation to the Philippines because the government of Taiwan clearly sees that the travel ban is not about the health issues but all political issues.

Since 2016, when President Tsai Ing-wen had won her presidency, Beijing has lost contact with Taiwan. The current administration does not honor the "one China Policy." Ever since the first woman president of Taiwan had come to office, she already pushed the independence of the country. This is the reason why China is gripping the Taiwan government to give up its ambition of independence. But Taiwan is eager and now being recognized and has a strong unofficial relation with United States.

Another possible retaliation might be the change of workforce. Instead of choosing the Philippines, they might choose Vietnam and Indonesia. Currently, there are more than 157,000 documented OFW in Taiwan which is next to Indonesia and Vietnam.

Source: Inquirer

Philippine government to decide within next 2 days whether or not to lift the ban on Taiwan

In Manila, during the Interagency meeting between the country of Taiwan and Philippines. The Taiwan government has urged the Philippines to lift the ban in the country.

Late Midnight when the Philippine government had imposed temporary ban to travellers from Taiwan. This Wednesday the Philippine government said that they will decide within the next two days whether or not to lift a travel ban on Taiwan, according to Usec. Eric Domingo of Department of Health Philippine.

"The inter-agency task force has assigned a communication person for that, so anything that has to do with that will have to come from the task force," he said.

Also on Tuesday, Angelito Banayo, chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), the Philippines de-facto embassy in Taiwan, urged in a column in the Manila Standard that what is a health issue not be politicized.

Meanwhile, DOH has re-iterated that they only based on the map of WHO and Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations and has been blocked from participating in U.N.-affiliated organizations such as the WHO primarily because of opposition from China.

Taiwan's seasonal flu death toll rises to 74 and 914 suffered serious infection