CAGAYAN de Oro City — Kagay-anons seeking jobs in Taiwan may soon have more opportunities through government-backed recruitment as the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) and the Cagayan de Oro City Government discussed expanding overseas employment and agricultural cooperation.
Residents interested in working in Taiwan may apply through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) or licensed recruitment agencies accredited by the DMW.
They may also visit the Job Placement Bureau–Public Employment Service Office (JPB-PESO) at City Hall for information on overseas job openings, qualifications and upcoming recruitment activities.
Under the government-to-government (G2G) recruitment program, qualified workers are hired through official government channels, helping protect applicants from illegal recruitment and excessive placement fees.
TECO Representative Ambassador Wallace Minn-Gan Chow led the delegation that paid a courtesy call on Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy on Tuesday, July 21.
During the meeting, TECO presented updates on Taiwan's labor policies, including plans to strengthen G2G recruitment, relax eligibility requirements for domestic helpers, and open Taiwan's hospitality sector to more skilled Filipino workers.
The delegation also highlighted Mindanao's growing contribution to Taiwan's workforce, underscoring the region's importance as a source of skilled Filipino workers.
Beyond employment, TECO proposed establishing an Agriculture Incubation Center in Barangay Dansolihon to support agricultural innovation and improve productivity in Cagayan de Oro.
Joining Mayor Uy were Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Jocelyn "Bebot" Rodriguez, City Administrator Atty. Roy Hilario Raagas, Councilor Maximo "Jonjon" Rodriguez III, Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer John Asuncion, Agricultural Productivity Operations Office Department Manager Engr. Bernie Daba, JPB-PESO Manager Kathleen Kate "Kitkat" Sorilla, Department of Migrant Workers Region 10 Assistant Regional Director Atty. Michael Thomas S. Arao, and other city officials.
No specific recruitment schedule was announced during the meeting, but the discussions signaled continuing efforts to create more legal employment opportunities for Kagay-anons while strengthening Taiwan's partnership with the city in agriculture. (Ben Balce, Editorial Lead)
