A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the government of Taiwan and the Philippines was recently signed making it possible for employers in Taiwan to directly hire overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).The recruitment scheme is also called the Special Hiring Program for Taiwan (SHPT).

Migrant workers from poorer countries of Asia, in search of better grounds, which their country cannot provide, have tried to grasp this opportunity by getting into its line in every possible way, no matter legal or illegal, and thus help somewhat solve the labor problem in Taiwan. Filipinos are one of the largest groups of migrant workers in Taiwan. Among the Filipino migrant workers, fishworkers are also many in number. Approximately there are about 30,000 Filipino fishworkers in Taiwan.

This blog includes information on Filipino Workers in Taiwan including links to articles, books, and resources on labor migration as well as personal accounts, pictures, and videos from workers.

Information on this subject is scarce.