200,000 Filipinos in Taiwan have ‘shelters’ in case of China attack, says Senate committee on migrant workers

A Taiwanese flag is seen as Taiwan’s Air Force Thunder Tiger Aerobatics Team jets fly by during Taiwan’s 113th National Day celebrations in Taipei on October 10, 2024. - Photo: AFP

MANILA: Over 200,000 Filipinos in Taiwan could seek refuge in 80,000 “shelters” in the self-ruled island in case it is invaded by China, according to Sen. Raffy Tulfo.

Tulfo, who heads the Senate committee on migrant workers, said he got this information from Cheloy Garafil, chairperson and resident representative of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Meco) in Taiwan.