Migrant workers from poorer countries of Asia, in search of better grounds, which their country cannot provide, have tried to grasp this opportunity by getting in every possible way, no matter legal or illegal, and thus help somewhat solve the labor problem in Taiwan. Though the shortage of labor in Taiwan is serious, there is not willingness to improve the working conditions to attract the locals as it requires investment and foreign worker salaries are lower. This article is about Filipino workers who also work in the fishing sector.