Eleven young delegates from Taiwan arrived in Manila on Aug. 11, 2025 for a nine-day cultural and professional exchange program to strengthen the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Taiwan and the Philippines.
The visit is part of the Taiwan Youth Overseas Expatriate Bridging Program, an initiative by Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC).
Upon their arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the delegates were welcomed by representatives from the Culture Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines and the Love & Care Foundation.
The foundation, along with leaders of the local Taiwanese community, hosted a welcome dinner where prominent Taiwanese business figures shared their experiences of living and working in the Philippines, encouraging the young visitors to adopt a broader global perspective.
The group visited TECO’s Makati office on Aug. 12 where Taiwan Representative to the Philippines Wallace Minn-Gan Chow highlighted the Philippines’ role as Taiwan’s closest partner under the New Southbound Policy.
They also toured the Asian Development Bank, where they engaged with Taiwanese professionals about international development.
The delegates also had a meeting with the Taiwan Association Inc. Philippines (TAP), where they discussed entrepreneurship and current industry trends.
The Taiwan Youth Overseas Expatriate Bridging Program includes further visits to various business chambers, academic institutions and cultural sites.
