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Beinan tribe’s Lin Pin-chen tops Taitung forest ranger exams
Lin Pin-chen, a 25-year-old woman from the Beinan tribe, has emerged as the top candidate in the examination for contingent forest rangers conducted by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency’s (FANCA) Taitung Branch. Lin demonstrated exceptional skills in motorcycle riding, weighted running, as well as written and oral exams. Having previously worked for FANCA’s Chiayi Branch, Lin has now been selected for the position in Taitung. Out of the 20 registered examinees, 18 attended the exams, resulting in a 90% attendance rate. Following two days of intense competition, three candidates, all Taiwanese indigenous people from the Beinan, Amis, and Bunun tribes, were appointed full-time rangers, while six were put on the waitlist. The overall acceptance rate stood at 16.67%. Forest rangers in Taitung will receive a starting salary of NT$31,130, which can increase to NT$46,695 based on year-end evaluations and work performance. Additional allowances will also be provided for mountain patrol duties.2023/12/18 16:51 -
Taiwan prepares for election with English-language panel
Join a panel of experts for "Taiwan Goes to The Polls," an insightful English-language discussion on Dec. 13, analyzing the dynamics of Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election and its global implications. Register now for the event in Taipei.2023/12/07 22:00 -
TPP’s Ko rejects KMT Hou’s call for poll reevaluation
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) campaign manager Vivian Huang rejects Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Hou Yu-ih’s proposal to reconsider polling results. Huang emphasizes the importance of integrity and unification, stating that reevaluating the data would undermine the previous expert meeting. The primary objective is to present the strongest candidate and convince supporters of a fair race. Ko Wen-je questions the rationale behind redoing the evaluations, expressing confusion over the KMT’s approach. Hou suggests appointing polling experts to debate and reassess the nine previous polls.2023/11/22 11:43