A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit off the coast of Hualien
Hualien, Taiwan — December 8, 2025 A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County at 7:24 p.m. on Monday evening, sending noticeable tremors across many parts of…
Gas Explosion Shakes Banqiao’s Fuzhong Commercial District Two Restaurants Destroyed
New Taipei City, Taiwan — December 8, 2025 A powerful gas explosion ripped through the Fuzhong commercial district in Banqiao, New Taipei City, at around 1:00 a.m. today (December 8).…
Wuling Farm Transforms into a Winter Wonderland as Frost Covers Vine Garden
Taichung, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 Wuling Farm treated visitors to a stunning natural display early this morning as temperatures dropped to 0.2°C at 6:30 a.m., resulting in frozen plants…
Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding and Landslides in Caramoran, Catanduanes
Catanduanes, Philippines — December 7, 2025 Continuous heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in Brgy. Inalmasinan, Caramoran, Catanduanes on Sunday, December 7. Homes in the area were inundated with water…
Tainan Guiren Presbyterian Church Unveils Sustainable “Noah’s Tree” for Christmas
Tainan, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 In celebration of Christmas, the Presbyterian Church of Tainan Guiren has partnered with the Department of Spatial Design at Kun Shan University of Science…
Chiayi’s Anren Catholic Home Celebrates 15 Years of Caring for Disadvantaged Children
Chiayi, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 Anren Catholic Home, the first child placement institution in Chiayi County, celebrated its 15th anniversary yesterday with a special thanksgiving event that highlighted gratitude,…
Nantou Residents Report Black Bear Sightings Near Tea Plantations in Ren’ai Township
Nantou, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 The Nantou Branch of the Forestry Protection Agency confirmed multiple Formosan black bear sightings in Nanfeng Village and Cuihua Village, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County,…
Taiwan Weather Update: Plains See Chilly Mornings, Strongest Cold Air Mass of Winter Expected Mid-December
Taipei, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 This morning, under the influence of strong radiative cooling, temperatures in the plains of Taiwan remained low, with Hsinchu’s Guanxi Township recording 11.0°C and…
Woodworking Factory in New Taipei’s Bali District Engulfed in Massive Blaze
New Taipei City, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 A woodworking factory on Longmi Road in New Taipei City’s Bali District was engulfed in flames early this morning (December 7), prompting…
Panasonic Philippines to Invest P3 Billion for Factory Expansion in Laguna
Manila, Philippines — December 6, 2025Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines has announced a P3 billion investment to expand its production facility in the country, aiming to increase the output of washing machines,…