6. Multiple political parties have the
capacity to gain control of
government separately or in
coalition.
GOVERNMENT
Multi-Party Democracy
(Semi-Presidential Republic)
7. TAIWAN CURRENCY
New Taiwan Dollar or Taiwan Dollar (NT$ or TWD)
New Taiwan dollars (TWD) per
US dollar - 31.718 (2014 est.)
9. CLIMATE
MAY UNTIL SEPTEMBER: Warm and
Humid Summer (28° C) when Golden
Shower Trees bloom.
OCTOBER UNTIL MARCH: Mild Winter (16° C to
20° C) when Cherry Blossoms bloom
10. POPULATION:
23.43 million (December 2014)
ETHNIC GROUPS:
More than 95 % Han Chinese;
2 % indigenous Austronesian peoples;
2 % immigrant residents, primarily from mainland China and Southeast Asia
13. Taiwanese cuisine is a melting pot of culinary flavors and techniques from diverse
cultures and culinary traditions – including those of Fujian and Guangzhou in
mainland China, as well as that of Japan.
15. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Years Day
Chinese New Year
Peace Memorial Day
Children’s Day
Tomb Sweeping Day
Taiwan Labor Day
Dragon Boat Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival
Taiwan National Day
16. WORKING DAYS & HOURS
BANKS: 9:AM TO 3:30PM, Monday to Friday
OFFICES: 8:00AM – 4:00PM/ 9:00AM -5:00PM,
Monday to Friday
SHOPS: 10:00AM- 9:00PM/11AM :10PM,
Monday to Sunday
BUSINESS HOURS: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Monday to Friday
17. COMMUNICATIONS
To call Philippines from Taiwan, dial:
002 - 63 - Area Code - Land Phone Number
002 - 63 - 10 Digit Mobile Number
To call Taiwan from Philippines, dial:
00 - 886 - Area Code - Land Phone Number
00 - 886 - 9 Digit Mobile Number
Internet country code: .tw
19. • A firm handshake, friendly
smile, and slight nod are
appropriate gestures of
greetings.
• In Chinese, a person's family
surname precedes both their
given name and formal title.
Locals prefer to be addressed
by their family name and title,
as above, rather than by their
full name.
DOs IN TAIWAN
20. • If a Taiwanese person gives
you a compliment, it is polite
to deny graciously. Modesty
is highly valued in Taiwan.
• Do learn a few words of
Chinese.
• It is always appreciated if
you compliment the health of
an elderly person.
DOs IN TAIWAN
21. • Remain calm and
composed at all times
and do not display
your emotions.
DOs IN TAIWAN
22. • Never touch the hand
of another person’s
child as there is a
belief that this may
damage the child.
• Do not wink at
anyone.
DON’Ts IN TAIWAN
23. DON’Ts IN TAIWAN
Do not give white flowers or
chrysanthemums as they signify
death.
Do not give scissors, knives or other
cutting utensils as they traditionally
indicate that you want to sever the
relationship.
Do not give clocks, handkerchiefs or
straw sandals as they are associated
with funerals and death.
24. WORK INFORMATION
• Mandatory medical examination:
a. 3 days from arrival
b. Within 30 days before or after
the 6th, 18th, and 30th month of
employment.
• Alien Residence Certificate (ARC)
(Employer has to apply for the
worker’s Work Permit)
25. WORK INFORMATION
• Foreign workers are covered by the Taiwan Labor
Standards Law except Household Service
Workers. HSWs are protected by the provisions of
their employment contracts.
• Total period of employment should not exceed
twelve (12) years.
26. • There exists a “brokerage system” in Taiwan. There are
Taiwan Manpower Agencies (TMA) that collect
Brokers’/Service Fee every month in exchange for certain
services.
• Foreign workers are obliged to pay their income taxes,
medical insurance, labor insurance*, food /accommodation*
and broker’s service fee.
• *EXCEPT HSWs
TAIWAN WORK INFORMATION
27. a. Undergo mandatory medical examination.
• 3 days from arrival
• Within 30 days before or after the 6th,
18th, and 30th month of employment
b. Apply for Alien Residence Certificate
(ARC) (Employer must apply for the
worker’s Work Permit).
d. Pay income taxes, labor insurance,
National Health Insurance share (NHI),
broker’s fee.
OBLIGATIONS OF FOREIGN
WORKERS IN TAIWAN
28. a. Tax
b. NHI/Medical Insurance
c. Labor Insurance (except
HSWs)
d. Food and Accommodation
(Except HSWs)
e. Broker’s Fee/Service Fee
MONTHLY DEDUCTIONS
29. • Respect Chinese traditions,
customs, practices. Strictly
observe all Taiwanese laws
and regulations
• It is illegal for employer to
keep the worker’s passport,
ARC and money.
• Have the original copy of
your marriage contract and
birth certificate of children
for tax exemption.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
30. • You cannot change
employer or job without
the approval of Council of
Labor Affairs.
• Prior to leaving, open a
savings account for
remittance.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
31. Manila Economic and Cultural Office
MECO Labor Office
10/F No. 309 Songjiang Rd.,
Zhongshang District , Taipei City 104,
Taiwan (ROC)
Tel: +632-2507-9803
+632-2507-8912
Fax: +632-2507-9805
Manila Economic and Cultural Office
32. Manila Economic and Cultural Office
Kaohsiung Extension Office
9F-2, No. 80 Grand 50 Tower,
Min Tzu 1st Road, San Min Dist.,
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
M: (886) 988 976 596
F: (8867) 398-0541
E: owwa_polokhh@yahoo.com
33. Manila Economic and Cultural Office
Taichung Extension Office
MECO Labor Office
Cathay Insurance Chung
Gang Bldg.,4F Suite A 239
Min Chuan Road cor Taichung
Gang Rd., Taichung City,
Taiwan
Tel: (8864) 2302-9089
(8864) 2302-9093
Fax:(8864) 2302-9091
M: (8869) 7852-9408
Multiparty Democracy
A multi-party system is a system in which multiple political parties have the capacity to gain control of government separately or in coalition. The effective number of parties in a multi-party system is normally larger than two but lower than ten. It is a system where there are large amounts of major and minor political parties that all hold a serious chance of receiving office, and because they all compete, a majority may not come to be, forcing the creation of a coalition.
Principal Leaders President--Ma Ying-jeou Vice President--Vincent Siew (Siew Wan-chang) Premier--Wu Den-yih Vice Premier--Sean Chen (Chen Chung) Legislative Yuan President--Wang Jin-pyng Judicial Yuan President--Rai Hau-min Defense Minister--Kao Hua-chu Foreign Minister--Timothy Yang (Yang Chin-tien) Minister of Justice--Tseng Yung-fu Mainland Affairs Council Chairman--Lai Shin-yuan Government Information Office Minister--Phillip Yang (Yang Yung-ming) Cabinet Spokesperson--Phillip Yang (Yang Yung-ming)
Taiwan enjoys an oceanic, subtropical monsoon climate.
The warm and humid summer lasts from May until September, the mild winter from December until February.
The average lowland temperature in January is 16° C (61° F ) in the north and 20° C (68° F ) in the south; the average July temperature is 28° C (82° F ) in both the north and south.
The growing season lasts throughout the year, except at elevations above 1,200 m (4,000 ft), where frost and snow occasionally occur.
The average rainfall is 257 cm (101 in), ranging from 127 cm (50 in) at the middle of the western coast to 635 cm (250 in) and more on exposed mountain slopes.
Southwest monsoon winds blow from May through September and northeast monsoon winds from October to March.
Only the extreme southwest has a distinct dry season. As a result of the tropical cyclonic storms that sweep out of the western Pacific, typhoons occur between June and October.
Taiwan enjoys an oceanic, subtropical monsoon climate.
The warm and humid summer lasts from May until September, the mild winter from December until February.
The average lowland temperature in January is 16° C (61° F ) in the north and 20° C (68° F ) in the south; the average July temperature is 28° C (82° F ) in both the north and south.
The growing season lasts throughout the year, except at elevations above 1,200 m (4,000 ft), where frost and snow occasionally occur.
The average rainfall is 257 cm (101 in), ranging from 127 cm (50 in) at the middle of the western coast to 635 cm (250 in) and more on exposed mountain slopes.
Southwest monsoon winds blow from May through September and northeast monsoon winds from October to March.
Only the extreme southwest has a distinct dry season. As a result of the tropical cyclonic storms that sweep out of the western Pacific, typhoons occur between June and October.
Multiparty Democracy
A multi-party system is a system in which multiple political parties have the capacity to gain control of government separately or in coalition. The effective number of parties in a multi-party system is normally larger than two but lower than ten. It is a system where there are large amounts of major and minor political parties that all hold a serious chance of receiving office, and because they all compete, a majority may not come to be, forcing the creation of a coalition.
Principal Leaders President--Ma Ying-jeou Vice President--Vincent Siew (Siew Wan-chang) Premier--Wu Den-yih Vice Premier--Sean Chen (Chen Chung) Legislative Yuan President--Wang Jin-pyng Judicial Yuan President--Rai Hau-min Defense Minister--Kao Hua-chu Foreign Minister--Timothy Yang (Yang Chin-tien) Minister of Justice--Tseng Yung-fu Mainland Affairs Council Chairman--Lai Shin-yuan Government Information Office Minister--Phillip Yang (Yang Yung-ming) Cabinet Spokesperson--Phillip Yang (Yang Yung-ming)
Taiwan has a fully integrated transportation network of railways, harbors and shipping lanes, civil aviation, freeways and highways, and rapid transit.
Railways
Taiwan has a modern railway system that provides frequent and
convenient passenger service between all major cities on the island.
Public railways in Taiwan are operated by the Taiwan Railway Administration.
Taipei's public transport system, the Taipei Metro (commonly referred to as the MRT), incorporates a metro and light rail system based on advanced VAL and Bombardier technology. In addition to the rapid transit system itself, the Taipei Metro also includes several public facilities such as the Maokong Gondola, underground shopping malls, parks, and public squares. Modifications to existing railway lines to integrate them into the metro system are underway, as well as a rapid transit line to connect the city with Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taoyuan County.
Main articles: Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railway Administration The Taiwan High Speed Rail system opened in 2007. The bullet trains connect Taipei with the west coast cities of Banciao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Chiayi, and Tainan before terminating at Zuoying (Kaohsiung at speeds that cut travel times by 60% or more from what they normally are on a bus or conventional train. The Taiwan Railway Administration also runs passenger and freight services throughout the entire island.
Chinese-language names generally consist of three characters, one surname and two given names, but many people use only two. The majority of Chinese family names come from the Lao Bai Xing (Old Hundred Names), first formulated over 3,000 years ago in feudal China. Among the most common are Li, Wang, Chen, Huang, Zhang, Yang, Liang, and Sun.
The Taiwanese, like the Koreans and Japanese, used to bow and clasp their hands together when being introduced to someone new, but today the Western handshake has displaced this ancient custom. Nevertheless, locals still shy away from boisterous greetings in public, such as hugs, kisses and resounding slaps on the back. A firm handshake, friendly smile, and slight nod of the head are appropriate gestures of greeting.
In Chinese, a person's family surname precedes both their given name and formal title. (For example, in the name Li Wuping, Li is the surname and Wuping is the given name. In the expresson "Li Jingli," Li is the surname and jingli (manager) is the title). Locals prefer to be addressed by their family name and title, as above, rather than by their full name.
Chinese-language names generally consist of three characters, one surname and two given names, but many people use only two. The majority of Chinese family names come from the Lao Bai Xing (Old Hundred Names), first formulated over 3,000 years ago in feudal China. Among the most common are Li, Wang, Chen, Huang, Zhang, Yang, Liang, and Sun.
The Taiwanese, like the Koreans and Japanese, used to bow and clasp their hands together when being introduced to someone new, but today the Western handshake has displaced this ancient custom. Nevertheless, locals still shy away from boisterous greetings in public, such as hugs, kisses and resounding slaps on the back. A firm handshake, friendly smile, and slight nod of the head are appropriate gestures of greeting.
In Chinese, a person's family surname precedes both their given name and formal title. (For example, in the name Li Wuping, Li is the surname and Wuping is the given name. In the expresson "Li Jingli," Li is the surname and jingli (manager) is the title). Locals prefer to be addressed by their family name and title, as above, rather than by their full name.
