DOH Calls for Total Vape Ban as Health Risks Continue to Rise
November 24, 2025 | Manila, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has renewed its call for a total ban on vaping products in the Philippines, citing new scientific findings…
Migrant Workers Capture Cobra Found for the First Time on Tainan Mountain-Sea Canal Trail
Tainan, Taiwan (November 24, 2025)— A cobra measuring about 60 centimeters was spotted this evening along the Shanhaizhen Trail in Annan District, a well-known area where residents regularly walk, jog,…
OFWs Now Eligible for Socialized Housing Under Expanded 4PH Program
Manila, Philippines — Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can now apply for socialized housing units under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) regardless of how much they…
Taiwan Lights Up for Christmas 2025: 17 Must-Visit Holiday Spots Across the Island
The festive spirit has arrived in Taiwan as Christmas 2025 lights up streets, malls, and public spaces from north to south. Cities across the island are sparkling with colorful lights,…
Carrefour Zhubei Store Closes After Nearly 28 Years of Operation
After the closure of the Carrefour Zhubei branch—an establishment that served Hsinchu residents for nearly 28 years—the Hsinchu County Government is reevaluating its strategy to attract new tenants. The large…
Three Tourists Injured at Lion King Waterfall; Air Rescue Deployed Due to Difficult Terrain
Pingtung County, Taiwan (November 22, 2025)— Three tourists were seriously injured this afternoon at the Lion King Waterfall located in the Jiupaiwan Tribe of Majia Township, prompting an emergency mountain…
Cool Mornings and Warmer Daytime Temperatures as Northeast Monsoon Weakens, Says CWA
Taipei, Taiwan — The Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported today, November 23, that the northeast monsoon has weakened, bringing cooler early mornings and evenings across Taiwan. Nationwide low temperatures ranged…
Senators Laud DMW Programs as 2026 Budget Gains Strong Legislative Support
Manila, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) received strong backing from senators during the deliberations for its proposed 2026 budget, with lawmakers praising the agency’s wide-ranging programs that…
Chunghwa Post to Launch Final Phase of NT$10,000 Cash Withdrawal Program on November 24
Taipei, Taiwan (November 23, 2025)— The last stage of the NT$10,000 “Post Office Cash Withdrawal” program will officially begin next Monday, November 24. Chunghwa Post is reminding the public that,…
Chiayi Couple Fined for Having S@x in Public Inside Claw Machine Arcade
Chiayi, Taiwan — November 22, 2025 A case of public indecency that occurred in Chiayi County last year has resurfaced after both individuals involved were formally penalized. A man and…