2026/6/21 16:10 (updated at 6/21 16:15) Please agree to our privacy policy to enable the news listening function. (Central News Agency, Taipei, 21st) Democratic Progressive Party legislator He Xinchun ran for mayor of Taichung. The Philippine Support Association was established in Manila today. He Xinchun’s political views focused on relaxing the restrictions on the use of elderly care cards, promoting child nutrition subsidies, and strengthening support for traditional industries and small and medium-sized enterprises to win the support of Taiwanese people in the Philippines. The founding meeting of the Filipino supporters association for He Xinchun’s campaign for mayor of Taichung was held at noon today in the Castle Peak District of Manila. It was held in conjunction with the Dragon Boat Festival dinner party of the Philippines and Taiwanese Association. There were 28 tables and more than 300 people in attendance. The atmosphere was warm. The founding event of the He Xinchun Philippine Supporters Association was hosted by Bai Shirong, president of the Philippine Taiwanese Association. Attendees included legislators He Xinchun and Zhong Jiabin, Taichung City Councilors Li Tiansheng and Zhang Jiaun, Taichung City Council candidates Zhan Zhixiang and Cai Yixuan, as well as Chun Shui Tang Technology and Entertainment Company Chairman Meng Yichao and others. In his speech, He Xinchun said that on the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival, it was particularly meaningful to reunite with Taiwanese folks living in the Philippines, and to explain his policy philosophy and future plans to overseas supporters. She introduced that Taichung, with a current population of more than 2.87 million, is Taiwan’s second largest city and an important industrial center. Behind the city’s development achievements are the long-term contributions of many overseas Taiwanese businessmen and compatriots. Talking about political opinions, He Xinchun said that if elected as mayor, Taichung City’s current “Respect for the Elderly Love Card” usage restrictions will be relaxed, making it more convenient for the elderly to take transportation, and can be used at farmers’ associations, supermarkets, supermarkets and pharmacies, and the points will not be reset to zero. He Xinchun also advocated the promotion of child nutrition subsidies, in line with central policies, and planned to provide a monthly subsidy of 1,500 yuan to children in Taichung City to reduce the burden on young families and increase the willingness to have children. In terms of industrial policy, He Xinchun said that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries has driven government tax revenue, and Taichung is an important manufacturing center for machine tools, auto parts, and hardware. If elected, he will be the mayor who best understands industrial needs and invests more resources in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and traditional industries. He Xinchun finally called on Taiwanese folks in the Philippines to help spread the word to relatives and friends living in Taichung and give them a vote to help Taichung continue to develop. Immediately after the establishment ceremony of the support club, a Dragon Boat Festival social dinner was held. Representative to the Philippines Zhou Mingan, several directors of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), Secretary General of the Philippine House of Representatives Cheloy E. Velicaria-Garafil, Taiwanese folks and people from the overseas Chinese community were present to celebrate. Bai Shirong said that this year, the hometown association has specially prepared 400 meat rice dumplings to share with fellow villagers. He hopes that everyone can feel the strong festive atmosphere and the taste of hometown in a foreign land. These rice dumplings not only represent Dragon Boat Festival blessings, but also symbolize the deep feelings of Taiwanese people in the Philippines who support each other and care about Taiwan. (Editor: Chen Chenggong) 1150621 Support the Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of support to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.
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