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Rice prices push up inflation to 3.4% in February 2024
2024-03-05
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines
inflation rate slightly went up to 3.4% in February, as food prices and utility costs inched up during the month.
The latest figure reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority on Tuesday, March 5, is higher than the 2.8% reported in January, but lower than the 8.6% last February 2023.
Rice prices continued to accelerate, jumping by...
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(1st UPDATE) Indias rice export restriction is fanning inflation in the Philippines
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Mixed adjustments on fuel today
2024-03-05
MANILA, Philippines — Separate advisories from oil companies announced mixed price adjustments on fuel products effective today.
While gasoline increased by P0.50 per liter, diesel and kerosene decreased by P0.49 and P0.35 per liter, respectively.
Today’s adjustment takes effect at 6 a.m. with Jetti, PetroGazz, SeaOil, Unioil, and Shell. Caltex and CleanFuel implemented the a...
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Motorists get their tanks filled at a gas station along Commonwealth Avenue on February 19, 2024.
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台灣攀樹國際錦標賽 3/9起連2天台中公園登場
2024-03-04
台中市政府與台灣都市林健康美化協會共同主辦「2024台灣樹木保護嘉年華暨TWTCC台灣攀樹國際錦標賽」，將於3月9、10日在台中公園登場，來自9國50名攀樹好手將同場競技。
台中市建設局2日在台中公園召開記者會，建設局長陳大田表示，這次迎來亞太地區9個國家多達50多名攀樹師齊聚台中競技，...
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「2024台灣樹木保護嘉年華暨TWTCC台灣攀樹國際錦標賽」9日起一連兩天將在台中公園登場，來自9國50名攀樹好手將同場競技，除宣示台中市府重視綠化、樹木保護，也盼向民眾推廣正確樹木保育觀念。
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雲林東勢親子拔蘿蔔樂趣 吸引逾1萬5000人
2024-03-04
雲林縣東勢鄉生產胡蘿蔔占全國產量1/3，在地業者2日辦國際台灣胡蘿蔔日並開放1公頃胡蘿蔔田，讓民眾享受親子拔蘿蔔樂趣，吸引1萬5000多人不畏寒風下田體驗，場面熱鬧。
雲林縣政府表示，全台有3大胡蘿蔔產地，分別是台南將軍、雲林東勢、彰化二林，而雲林東勢的種植面積達157公頃，生產...
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雲林縣東勢鄉生產胡蘿蔔占全國產量1/3，在地業者2日開放1公頃胡蘿蔔田，邀請民眾前來享受拔蘿蔔樂趣，吸引大小朋友不畏寒風下田體驗。
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數位領域就業金卡半年216人取得 軟體開發申請最多
2024-03-04
數位部數位產業署3日表示，2023年中新增數位領域就業金卡後，統計到去年底共216人取得數位領域就業金卡；申請者最大宗來自軟體技術開發領域，約占整體申請數6成，未來持續向國內外業者推廣數位金卡，提升台灣數位產業能量。
就業金卡目前包含經濟、科技、教育、金融、文化藝術、數位、...
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數位部數位產業署3日表示，統計到去年底共216人取得數位領域就業金卡；申請者最大宗來自軟體技術開發領域。
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139 NFA officials, staff suspended over improper sale of rice buffer stocks
2024-03-04
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. suspended 139 officials and employees of the National Food Authority (NFA) on Monday, March 4, over “the controversial sale of rice buffer stocks.”
Suspended officials include administrator Roderico Bioco and assistant administrator for operations John Robert Hermano. Also among the 139 who were ...
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We intend to dig deep as far as 2019 at least and welcome those who would come forward to assist us
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Off day: EJ Obiena far from best in World Indoor Championships, places 9th
2024-03-04
Coming off a pair of golden performances, EJ Obiena struggles in the World Athletics Indoor Championships as he finishes at the bottom half of the 11-man field topped by Armand Duplantis
MANILA, Philippines – As superb as EJ Obiena may be, he still has his off days.
And unfortunately for the Filipino pole vaulter, his came during the biggest event of the season as Obiena placed...
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Expect heavier rainfall, increased risk of landslides, floods in Mindanao – scientists
2024-03-04
Aside from the 50% increase in rainfall, disasters in Mindanao are exacerbated by loss of nature, poverty, and reliance on climate sensitive livelihoods such as logging and mining
MANILA, Philippines – Rainfall in Mindanao surged by 50%, compared to pre-industrial climate, a team of scientists from the World Weather Attribution found in a recent study.
Researchers from the UP R...
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台灣全球自由度亞洲第2 中國持續不自由
2024-03-01
美國人權組織「自由之家」（Freedom House）公布2024年全球自由報告指出，全球自由度連續18年下降，有缺陷的選舉與武裝衝突造成日益嚴峻的損害。台灣仍以94分居亞洲第2，僅次於96分的日本；中國則仍以9分列「不自由」。
自由之家28日晚間公布2024年全球自由報告，針對201個國家與地區人民的政...
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「自由之家」公布2024年全球自由報告，台灣仍以94分居亞洲第2。
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近5年已標售1691億公有地 內政部籲請臺中市政府暫停標售抵費地 優先做為社宅儲備
2024-03-01
有關臺中市政府將於近期標售第13期大慶及第14期美和庄市地重劃區內抵費地，對此，內政部表示，統計臺中市政府從108年至112年底，公開標售區段徵收可處分建築土地及市地重劃地區抵費地，標售總金額達新臺幣1691億元，面積超過37萬6千坪。為避免中市府標售土地帶動建商溢價搶標，造成台中市不動...
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歐議會通過決議指兩岸互不隸屬 外交部歡迎與感謝
2024-03-01
針對歐洲議會表決通過兩項友台決議，強調台灣與中國互不隸屬，外交部29日表示歡迎與誠摯感謝，並進一步說明歐洲議會這兩年不僅通過20多項友台決議，還連續三年組團訪問台灣，以具體行動展現對台灣的強力支持。
歐洲議會全會通過針對歐盟2023年度「共同外交暨安全政策」(CFSP)、「共同安...
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歐洲議會表決通過兩項友台決議，強調台灣與中國互不隸屬，外交部29日表示歡迎與誠摯感謝
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Local hog farmers set first Guinness World Record for serving 313 pork dishes
2024-03-01
The record holder surpassed the required number of 300 dishes, successfully setting the world record for the Philippines.
The Guinness Book of Records representative said that for a dish to be counted, it should be three kilograms per dish and must be unique from the others.
The NatFed representative highlighted the importance of swine in the country, saying “the variety of dis...
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The Guinness World Records plaque raised by NatFed representatives
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Sandro sets up solar-powered charging stations for constituents
2024-03-01
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos says he was thrilled to launch his solar-powered charging stations project Thursday, Feb. 29 for the benefit of his constituents.
Rep. Marcos is the senior deputy majority leader in the House of Representatives.
Sustainability is not just the name of the game; its also the call of the times.
With this in mind, its unders...
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Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos
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Taiwan donates P11.2M cash assistance to Davao flood victims
2024-03-01
The Taiwanese government has donated around P11.2 million in cash to the residents affected by the flooding and landslides in three Davao provinces early this month, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said.
MECO chairman Silvestre H. Bello III said the management of the donation from Taiwan will be done by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), which was also...
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台灣菜吸引逾300日人品嘗 羅達生率隊拚高雄觀光
2024-02-29
高雄市副市長羅達生率隊訪問日本友好城市熊本縣、熊本市，力拚高雄觀光，昨晚羅達生與逾300名熊本縣各界人士大啖台灣菜，也現場播放高雄城市影片邀請大家到高雄旅遊。
高雄市政府行政暨國際處28日發布新聞稿表示，高雄市27日晚間參加由熊本縣商工會議所聯合會首度舉辦的「台灣傳統料...
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高雄市政府訪團27日晚間參加由熊本縣商工會議所聯合會首度舉辦的「台灣傳統料理宴會」，邀請台灣廚師呈現台灣特色料理，吸引逾300名熊本縣各界人士報名參加。圖為會中播放高雄城市影片。（行國處提供）
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2024台灣燈會 台灣好行移動博物館 科技公車光雕秀 帶你串遊台灣美景
2024-02-29
台灣好行（景點接駁）旅遊服務是交通部觀光署專為旅遊規劃設計的公車服務，全台已超過70條路線，只要搭上「台灣好行」就能穿梭其間，免開車、免停車，已成為國內外自由行遊客旅行台灣的最佳夥伴。2024台灣燈會在臺南高鐵展區（「國際共融」燈區旁），打造期間限定「台灣好行」移動博物館，...
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Bigger goods discount for seniors, PWDs set
2024-02-29
MANILA, Philippines — The almost 100 percent increase in the special weekly discount on basic goods and other prime commodities granted to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will take effect starting next month, according to House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
He said in a statement on Wednesday that the implementation of the higher discount for the elderly and PWDs in Mar...
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS | From P65 a week, the special discount on basic goods for seniors and persons w
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北寧臺灣商會首次與外國友會聯合舉辦CHAP GOH MEI元宵節活動
2024-02-28
越南臺灣商會聯合總會北寧分會2月24日假河內Fortuna飯店與新加坡商會、河內馬來西亞俱樂部一同舉辦「2024年元宵節聯歡晚會」。包括新加坡駐越南大使賈亞.拉特南（Jaya Ratnam）、馬來西亞駐越南大使陳揚泰（Dato Tan Yang Thai）、北寧臺灣商會會長林軒節、新加坡商會副會長Kenneth Loh、河內馬來西亞俱樂部...
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越南客家聯誼會「尞天穿」 凝聚鄉親弘揚客家文化
2024-02-28
越南客家聯誼會為慶祝天穿日，2月25日舉行客家「尞天穿」活動，駐胡志明市辦事處處長韓國耀、僑務組組長張皓鈞、秘書何雨畊、領務組組長袁碧君、經濟組簡任秘書陳宗裕、政務組秘書陳孝晟應邀出席。活動由會長賴瑞嫦主持，以客家古禮共同進行祭天祈福，希望能慰藉客家鄉親的思鄉之情，並傳...
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越南客家聯誼會舉辦「尞天穿」，凝聚鄉親弘揚客家文化
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印尼臺灣工商聯誼總會青商會舉辦印尼投資與居留規範講座
2024-02-28
印尼臺灣工商聯誼總會青商會2月24日下午假雅加達臺灣工商聯誼會會館舉辦「印尼公司最新法規申請與外國人居留規範講座」，邀請到資深投資顧問李曉芬擔任講座，幫助臺商即時掌握僑居國最新投資及移民資訊。駐印尼代表處僑務組組長李叔玲、秘書廖美玲與經濟組組長路豐璟、秘書陳建璋應邀出席...
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駐印尼代表處僑務組組長李叔玲宣傳僑委會臺商相關活動及服務
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DepEd posts 97% E-GASTPE utilization rate
2024-02-28
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has posted a 97 percent utilization rate of its 2024 budget amounting to about PHP40 billion for the Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE).
E-GASTPE is DepEds largest private school scholarship program, especially on the expansion of the existing Educational Service Contracting (ESC) scheme.
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Department of Education main office in Pasig City
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Navy ship seizes boat carrying P28-M smuggled cigarettes off DavOcc
2024-02-28
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday announced that one of its patrol ships intercepted and seized a motorized banca carrying contraband cigarettes off the waters of Balut Island, Davao Occidental.
In a statement, the PN said its offshore patrol vessel BRP Artemio Ricarte captured the M/B Mhufar-3 and its 25 crew members on Tuesday.
A subsequent search by Navy personn...
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INTERCEPTED. Troops from the Navy offshore patrol vessel BRP Artemio Ricarte seize M/B Mhufar-3 off
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PBBM: Decision on PhilHealth premium hike out ‘very soon’
2024-02-28
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he will decide “very soon” on the implementation of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) 5-percent premium rate increase.
“It’s still under study but we’ll come to a conclusion very very soon,” Marcos said in a media interview before leaving the country for his visit to Canberra, Australia, when a...
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NORMAL OPS. It’s business as usual at the Philippine Health Insurance Corp branch in Mother Ignacia
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桃園機場開航45週年慶 陳揆感謝機場所有同仁團結付出 讓世界看見臺灣
2024-02-27
行政院長陳建仁與副院長鄭文燦26日一同出席「桃園國際機場開航45週年慶祝典禮」。院長表示，桃園機場走過45年輝煌燦爛的歲月，感謝所有夥伴們願意互信、合作、幫忙，並團結一心，讓機場成功度過SARS及COVID-19疫情；鄭副院長也指出，桃園機場第三航廈主體工程及第三跑道分別預計在2026年及2030年...
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總統親頒褒揚令 表彰陳俊翰委員為臺灣社會公平正義的付出與貢獻
2024-02-27
蔡英文總統27日上午前往新竹出席行政院人權保障推動小組陳俊翰委員追思會，並親頒褒揚令，表彰其貢獻專業，為弱勢群體發聲，也為臺灣社會公平正義的付出與貢獻。
總統首先頒發褒揚令，由陳俊翰父親陳海彬先生代表接受；隨後在司儀引領下於靈前獻花，並行三鞠躬禮致祭，也向家屬慰問...
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蔡英文總統今（27）日上午前往新竹出席行政院人權保障推動小組陳俊翰委員追思會
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國際科研合作再進擊 臺灣參與巨型麥哲倫望遠鏡計畫 助力探索宇宙奧秘
2024-02-27
國科會偕同中央研究院與巨型麥哲倫望遠鏡天文台於美國時間2024年2月20日完成簽署合作備忘錄，透過這項備忘錄，臺灣將與美國、澳洲、巴西、智利、以色列、韓國共同致力於建造世界最強大的光學望遠鏡，進入全球研究前鋒。
臺灣成為國際聯盟的新夥伴
臺灣加入巨型麥哲倫望遠鏡（Gian...
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Makati HS’s Makatrix competing in robotics world championship
2024-02-27
MANILA, Philippines — Makati High School’s robotics tem, Makatrix, is set to compete at the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, after triumphing in the VEX Robotics Competition Philippine National Championship this year.
Makatrix, composed Grade 12 students John Ashley Alvarado, Enriquito Yamzon, Brian Bernabe, and Fritz Rivera, will compete against 11,500 teams fr...
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Makati High School’s robotics team, Makatrix, wins the VEX Robotics Competition Philippine National
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DBM: 4Ps cash aid budget for 2024 is P106.3 billion
2024-02-27
MANILA, Philippines — The government has allotted P106.335 billion for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in 2024, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Tuesday.
The current amount is nearly a P4 billion increase from the P102.610 billion 4Ps allocation in 2023, according to the agency.
“This significant funding will greatly benefit millions of our kab...
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Beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, or 4Ps, wait for their turn to receive fin
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台灣國際運動及健身展3/6登場 攤位規模成長25%
2024-02-23
台灣國際運動及健身展（TaiSPO）3月6日登場，外貿協會表示，共有205家廠商，使用850個攤位，攤位規模較去年成長25%；今年新增潛水專館，並首度舉辦人才媒合會，盼結合台灣科技實力促進運動產業發展。
台灣國際運動及健身展22日舉辦展前記者會，貿協秘書長王熙蒙致詞表示，今年共有205家廠商參展...
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台灣國際運動及健身展22日舉辦展前記者會，貿協秘書長王熙蒙（中）表示，今年展覽新增潛水專館，將有30家業者展示潛水用品，為今年最大的主題專區。
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勞保112年收支逆差446億 政府113年撥補1千3百億
2024-02-23
勞保局21日公布112年勞工保險統計，去年收不抵支約新台幣446億元，等於是連7年呈現逆差；勞保司表示，政府今年會陸續撥補1300億元，基金運用仍有餘額，因此填補沒有問題。
勞動部勞工保險局21日公布112年勞工保險統計。去年截至12月底，保費收入為4760億餘元、當年給付為5206億餘元，亦即收...
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波灣食品展台灣館 15家廠商打造迎清真商機
2024-02-23
「2024波灣食品展」（Gulfood 2024）日前在杜拜世貿中心正式展開。外貿協會偕高雄市農會帶領15家台灣清真食品廠商籌組台灣館參展，促銷咖啡、果汁、農產加工品等，迎接清真食品商機。
波灣食品展是中東、北非地區最具指標性的食品飲料展，今年的展覽於2月19日開幕後，一連展出4天，共有逾19...
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「2024波灣食品展」正式展開，外貿協會偕高雄市農會帶領15家台灣清真食品廠商籌組「台灣館」參展，大幅提升台灣能見度。
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Easterlies to bring warm weather, rain in parts of PH – Pagasa
2024-02-23
MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies would bring warm temperatures and cause rain over certain areas, but the weather will be generally fair for most of the country this Friday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
State weather agency specialist Benison Estareja said during an early morning report that cloudy skies with...
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) says the e
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2024 rice imports hit 570,000 MT
2024-02-23
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s rice imports have reached almost 570,000 metric tons as of mid-February, surpassing the total imported volume in the first two months of last year by over 40 percent.
Latest Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) data showed that rice imports as of Feb. 16 hit 569,286 MT, about 44.28 percent higher than the 394,553 MT combined volume imported in January and...
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Workers unload sacks of rice from a delivery truck along Dagupan Street in Tondo, Manila on January
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Philippine seeks to break Guinness record with pork dishes
2024-02-23
MANILA, Philippines — A group of hog farmers will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most number of pork dishes on display, which will be served during the organization’s festival in Quezon City and Marikina from March 1 to 5.
National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. (NatFed) vice president Alfred Ng said the first three days of the festival would take place at Novotel Hote...
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Vendors sell fresh poultry and agricultural products at a public market in Lingayen, Pangasinan on S
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龍崎光節空山祭人氣作品 展後續留虎形山公園
2024-02-19
有「最美山林燈節」美稱龍崎光節-空山祭18日為最後一天展期，廣受好評的作品「重生～龍之三部曲」將於展覽結束後捐贈給台南市政府，留在龍崎區虎形山公園，讓藝術落地生根。
捐贈儀式在虎形山公園舉行，策展藝術家盧佳君與白鷺鷥文教基金會董事長陳郁秀代表捐贈給台南市政府，由市府...
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藝術家盧佳君（左）與白鷺鷥文教基金會董事長陳郁秀（中）18日將龍崎光節空山祭作品「重生～龍之三部曲」捐贈給台南市政府，由文化局長謝仕淵（右）代表接受。
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挖掘你不知道的台灣史 日本人在台研究印尼社群
2024-02-19
為了研究在台印尼社群，日本京都大學博士生柴山元從去年1月開始，以中研院訪問學員的身分在台灣進行田野調查，預計待到今年10月。為什麼研究在台印尼社群？田野調查的過程中發生了什麼趣事？柴山元接受央廣記者專訪時，他分享在台田野調查的發現，以及他如何跟台灣以及印尼兩國的語言、文...
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日本京都大學博士生柴山元從去年1月開始，以中研院訪問學員的身分在台灣進行田野調查，在這趟訪台行程屆滿一年之際，柴山元蒞臨央廣，接受央廣記者專訪
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駐菲律賓代表處領務櫃台 將設台灣窗口便民
2024-02-19
旅菲台灣人各商會17日在馬尼拉舉行春節聯合餐會，這是菲律賓各台灣商會首度共同歡慶新春。駐菲代表周民淦宣布，代表處領務櫃台近期將設置台灣窗口，為旅菲台灣人服務。
菲律賓台商總會、旅菲佳美地台商會、蘇比克灣台商協會、北線台灣廠商聯誼會、台灣同鄉會、菲律賓台灣工商總會、...
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旅菲台灣人各商會17日在馬尼拉都會區舉行春節聯合餐會，這是菲律賓各台灣商會首度共同歡慶新春。
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LPA trough damages Mindanao infrastructure by over P1B.
2024-02-19
MANILA, Philippines — The cost of damage to infrastructure due to effects of the trough or extension of a low-pressure area (LPA) which inundated parts of Mindanao this month has reached over P1 billion, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
In a situational report issued at 8 a.m., the agency said that damage and losses to infrastructure in ...
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Poached 'taklobo' worth P8.1 million seized in Palawan
2024-02-19
Fossilized giant clam shells or "taklobo / manlet" that are suspectedly poached from the sea have been seized by authorities in Balabac, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed on Monday, February 19.
The Coast Guard District Palawan assisted local authorities in recovering 336 pieces of the recovered shells that were stocked and hidden at the shoreline of Brgy. Seba...
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A total of 336 pieces of hidden fossilized giant clam shells or "taklobo / manlet" are recovered by
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Sagip Dugtong Buhay 2024 yields 1,674 blood units
2024-02-19
The Philippine Red Cross, GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), and Ever Commonwealth Mall held a blood donation drive, dubbed "Sagip Dugtong Buhay," at Ever Commonwealth Mall on February 17, 2024. The blood donation drive generated 1,674 bags of blood, which can save more than 6,000 lives.
PRC Chairman and CEO Richard "Dick" Gordon thanked the blood donors and acknowledged ...
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From left: PRC Assistant Secretary-General for Programs Development & Services, Dr. Christie Monina
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重大投資案預計進駐 翁章梁：嘉義縣破繭而
2024-02-16
嘉義縣政府15日在縣府前廣場舉辦新春團拜，縣長翁章梁表示，嘉義科學園區今年會宣布一項非常重大的投資案，將引爆周遭產業進駐，嘉義縣將破繭而出，振翅高飛。
翁章梁接受媒體聯訪指出，嘉義科學園區與中科、南科形成科技的島鏈，嘉科在南科的布局中，未來在半導體將會扮演非常重要...
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嘉義縣政府15日新春團拜，由縣長翁章梁（中）與民進黨籍嘉義縣立委陳冠廷（右）等人敲響鼓聲向各界拜年
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僑見國家發展現況/運用科技救災 確保消防員救災安全
2024-02-16
為使第一線消防人員在救災現場資訊及狀況不明的情況下，能先行運用無人機及救災機器人等科技，深入災害現場偵查及火場初步滅火，以降低救災風險，本院已核定6.6億經費，在113年協助全國22個直轄市、縣(市)消防機關，總計購置88台紅外線熱顯像無人機及88台救災機器人，確保救災戰力與安全。
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公私協力拚外交 讓台灣持續向國際發聲
2024-02-16
台灣充滿活力的非政府組織(NGO)是擴展國際空間的重要力量，展望新的一年，外交部將持續與各領域NGO合作，公私協力積極推動外交事務，讓台灣持續在國際社會發聲並發揮影響力，今年重點工作包括年度「女力外交」專案、國際青年大使交流計畫、NGO領袖論壇等項目，而鼓勵並協助國際非政府組織來...
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外交部將持續與各領域NGO合作，公私協力積極推動外交工作
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FDA guarantees quality of generic drugs despite faster registration process
2024-02-16
"Lagi namang sinisigurado ng FDA na ang mga gamot ay ligtas, mabisa at dekalidad (The FDA always ensures that medicines are safe, effective, and of quality),” said FDAs Communication Section, Policy and Planning Services Officer II Jordan Paguirigan in an interview with TeleRadyo Serbisyo.
He said the facilitated review pathway (FRP) ensures that medicines entering the Philippines ...
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Senate eyes probe of P27-B PI fund
2024-02-16
The mystery enveloping the controversial People’s Initiative, or PI, offensive that gathered 12 million signatures of petitioners for Charter change in record time just got deeper as another P26.7 billion in funds were suspected to have been disbursed for it.
Senator Imee Marcos said she intends to conduct a separate investigation into the P26.7-billion allocation of the Department of S...
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The GSIS building in Pasay City houses the Senate of the Philippines.
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DOH: COVID-19 cases continue decline
2024-02-16
DOH: COVID-19 cases continue decline
MANILA, Philippines—Cases of COVID-19 continued to decline, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday (Feb. 16).
The DOH said there were only 661 COVID cases reported from Feb. 6 to 12, or an average of only 94 cases reported per day.
This is 35 percent lower than the average number of daily cases the week prior (Jan. 30 to F...
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美參院連日密集審議 通過援助烏克蘭以色列台灣法案
2024-02-15
經過連日的密集會議審議，美國聯邦參議院13日上午表決通過953.4億美元的援外法案，援助對象包含烏克蘭、以色列和台灣。不過法案能否順利在眾議院通過，仍有變數。
參議院13日上午5點多針對這項援外方案展開最後投票，最後以70票支持、29票反對，達到60票門檻，順利通過。這項援外法案總...
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桃機農曆春節造景 花卉與祥龍佈置打造年節氛圍
2024-02-15
為了和中外旅客共享農曆春節喜悅，桃園國際機場公司以逾1200盆花卉植物結合年節素材打造春節佈置，昇恆昌與采盟免稅商店也以龍為主題打造裝置藝術，讓桃機充滿濃濃年節氛圍。
桃園國際機場公司總務處表示，機場公司每年都會配合節日進行佈置，而國人最重視的農曆春節更是重點節日，...
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桃園國際機場公司總務處表示，龍年的春節布置主要使用自然素材與時令花卉，結合燈籠、金元寶、紅包及舞龍舞獅等傳統春節元素，特意選用飽滿、鮮豔暖色系，襯以龍年意象，期望為疫情後人潮重現的機場增添活潑的年節氛
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年初五走訪高屏廟宇發放福袋 副總統祈求臺灣國運昌隆 人民安居樂業
2024-02-15
14日是農曆大年初五，賴清德副總統先後前往屏東東港東隆宮、玉皇宮及高雄五甲龍成宮、道德院等宮廟參香祈福，祈求神明保佑臺灣國運昌隆、人民安居樂業，並發送龍年新春福袋向民眾賀年。
副總統致詞時表示，今天是新春大年初五，很高興來到各宮廟為臺灣祈福，祈求國泰民安、風調雨順...
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14日是農曆大年初五，賴清德副總統先後前往屏東東港東隆宮、玉皇宮及高雄五甲龍成宮、道德院等宮廟參香祈福，祈求神明保佑臺灣國運昌隆、人民安居樂業，並發送龍年新春福袋向民眾賀年
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China condemns Taiwan after two nationals killed in boat crash bno
2024-02-15
BEIJING — China condemned Taiwanese authorities on Wednesday after two Chinese nationals died in a boat accident while pursued by Taiwan’s coast guard.
The Chinese boat was carrying four people when it capsized near the Kinmen Islands, throwing all onboard into the water, Chinese and Taiwanese authorities said.
“The malignant incident severely harmed the feelings of co...
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This handout photo taken on February 14, 2024 by the Taiwan Coast Guard and released on February 15
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