Taiwan opens 1.2 million domestic helper jobs for migrantsMANILA, Philippines — Taiwan has announced new guidelines allowing households to hire migrant domestic helpers, with as many as 1.2 million households expected to require nanny and household service workers under the new policy. According to the Taiwan Ministry of Labor, families with at least one child under 12 years old will now be eligible to hire foreign domestic workers, in a move aimed at easing childcare responsibilities and supporting working families. Under the policy, the minimum monthly salary for domestic helpers is set at NT$20,000 (about P40,000), with no placement fee required under Philippine regulations. Migration expert Emmanuel Geslani said the Philippines remains well-positioned to supply workers for the demand, citing the country’s large pool of experienced domestic helpers. Geslani said the Philippines will be competing for the 1.2 million jobs with ASEAN neighbors Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, but OFWs have the inherent advantage of English-speaking skills.

Source: Philippine Star April 05, 2026 16:31 UTC