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PH opens visa-free entry to Taiwan tourists

June 21, 2025, 1:47 PM

Taiwan passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for tourism starting July 1. On Thursday, June 19, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office...

50 Chinese jets seen round Taiwan

June 20, 2025, 8:40 PM

TAIPEI—Taiwan detected 50 Chinese military aircraft around the island, the defense ministry said Friday, days after a British naval vessel transitted through the sensitive...

Taiwan pursues homegrown Chinese spies

June 19, 2025, 9:05 PM

TAIPEI—Taiwan is vetting hundreds of thousands of military service members, public school teachers and civil servants in a bid to root out potential homegrown...

Taiwan supports global singing competition

June 18, 2025, 6:55 PM

The Philippine regional selection for the 2025 Global Singing Competition for Overseas Compatriot Youth took place on June 15 at Liberty Hall, Manila. The event,...

Taiwan, Filipino communities promote folk dance program

June 18, 2025, 6:45 PM

More than 300 parents, students and community members gathered at Liberty Hall in Manila to celebrate the 2025 Summer Folk Dance Showcase—highlighting a successful...

Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Filipinos travelers

June 14, 2025, 10:50 PM

Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry program for Filipino travelers until 2026. The announcement was made by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung during the Philippine...

5.9-magnitude quake rattles Taiwan: USGS

June 11, 2025, 8:20 PM

Taipei, Taiwan — A magnitude-5.9 earthquake rattled Taiwan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, with AFP journalists reporting buildings shaking in the capital...

Donation

June 10, 2025, 9:00 PM

The Iloilo City Government and the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR) of Taiwan signed a Deed of Donation for Earthquake...

PH loses friendly to Taiwan, but Torcaso says Filipinas ready for Asian Cup

June 4, 2025, 9:20 PM

MEMBERS of the Philippine national women’s football team are ready to play in a more competitive atmosphere. Filipinas’ coach Mark Torcaso said this before they...

Emerson Obiena clinches World Masters’ gold

May 25, 2025, 12:50 AM

Emerson Obiena, father of Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena, was the lone competitor in the men 60+ category of the 2025 World Masters Games in...

‘Taiwan Independence’ fails once again at WHA

May 24, 2025, 12:00 AM

“The claims that 'Taiwan is excluded from the global health system' and that 'the health rights and interests of the Taiwanese people are seriously...

Thai athlete, 105, unrivaled but not lonely at World Masters

May 23, 2025, 9:35 PM

TAIPEI—Sawang Janpram is in a league of his own at the World Masters Games in Taiwan—at 105 he is the oldest competitor and the...

Lashed by political chaos, Lai marks 1st year in office

May 20, 2025, 8:50 PM

TAIPEI—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te marked his first year in office on Tuesday as his government grapples with Chinese military pressure, US tariff threats and...

Taiwan’s commitment to public health

May 17, 2025, 12:05 AM

“Taiwan has accumulated a great deal of experience and best practices in international medical assistance” THE 78th World Health Assembly, the most important annual forum...

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