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Yilan planning onshore accommodation for migrant fishermenPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Yilan planning onshore accommodation for migrant fishermen

The Yilan County Labor Affairs Department has started the planning process for building onshore accommodation for migrant fishermen in the port of Nanfang'ao, a labor official said Tuesday.

Muslim prayer room opens at Taipei 101Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Muslim prayer room opens at Taipei 101

A newly built Muslim prayer room is now open to visitors at the Taipei 101 tower, one of the top tourist attractions in the country, as part of an effort to create a Muslim-friendly environment, a member of the building management staff said Wednesday.

Major Filipino fraternity celebrates 51st anniversary in TaichungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Major Filipino fraternity celebrates 51st anniversary in Taichung

Hundreds of Filipinos from one of the Philippines' largest fraternities gathered in Taichung on Sunday to celebrate the organization's 51st anniversary with rap music, hip hop dance, and traditional food.

Filipino factory worker to receive second literary awardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Filipino factory worker to receive second literary award

Filipino factory worker Melinda Babaran will collect her second award at the Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants Sunday following her win at last year's awards.

Vietnamese migrant wins Taiwan literature awardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Vietnamese migrant wins Taiwan literature award

Vietnamese immigrant Tran Thi Hue (陳氏桂) won first prize at the sixth Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants for her work "That Year, the Plum Blossom Bloomed," a story about a compatriot who was abused by her Taiwanese husband and as a result suffered from mental illness.

Major Filipino migrant worker basketball league launched in TaoyuanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Major Filipino migrant worker basketball league launched in Taoyuan

One of Taiwan's largest Filipino migrant worker basketball leagues, comprising 37 teams of Filipino players was launched in Taoyuan Sunday, with hundreds of people gathering at a local park for the opening ceremony and to watch the first nine games.

Major Filipino basketball league in Taiwan to launch SundayPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Major Filipino basketball league in Taiwan to launch Sunday

The opening ceremony of the Chungli Basketball League 2019 Inter-factory Winter League, which will be held at the district’s Zhongzheng Park, will showcase 37 teams and about 900 players, Marie Yang, the tournament's spokeswoman, told CNA.

Handicapped Indonesian photographer to receive Love of Lives AwardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Handicapped Indonesian photographer to receive Love of Lives Award

An Indonesian photographer, who was born without forearms, will be one of the recipients of the 22nd Fervent Global Love of Lives Award at a ceremony in Taichung on Tuesday, in recognition of her achievements and contribution to society.

Filipino winter basketball league tips off in TaoyuanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Filipino winter basketball league tips off in Taoyuan

A winter basketball tournament for some 13 teams of Filipino players was launched in Taoyuan on Sunday, with hundreds of people gathering at a community center complex for the opening ceremony and to watch the first three games.

Migrant workers, employers promote friendship via talent in TaoyuanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Migrant workers, employers promote friendship via talent in Taoyuan

Taipei, Sept. 1 (CNA) Hundreds of migrant workers along with their employers and brokers gathered Sunday at an annual talent competition in Taoyuan to promote friendship and talent through music and dance.