Court Revokes Death Declaration of Man Found Alive After 18 Years
Taipei / Taoyuan, Taiwan — December 2025 A man who had been legally declared dead for nearly two decades was confirmed alive after collapsing on a street in Taipei earlier…
Wanted “Fake Doctor” Arrested While Withdrawing Scam Proceeds at Taipei ATM
Taipei, Taiwan — December 15, 2025 Taipei police arrested a 56-year-old man early Monday morning after catching him withdrawing cash from an ATM during an anti-fraud operation targeting scam couriers.…
DPWH Denies Reinstating Alleged Overpriced Material Costs in 2026 Budget
Manila, Philippines — December 14, 2025 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Sunday clarified that the agency did not reinstate previously flagged overpriced construction material…
Scaffolding Collapse Injures Three Workers at Hsinchu Science Park Construction Site
Hsinchu, Taiwan — December 15, 2025 A scaffolding collapse occurred on Monday morning at a construction site along Industrial East 4th Road in Hsinchu Science Park, resulting in injuries to…
De Lima Says Detainee Has Evidence Linking VP Sara Duterte to 2022 Campaign Funding
MANILA, Philippines — December 14, 2025 — Liberal Party-list Representative Leila de Lima said on Saturday that detained individual Ramil Madriaga has claimed to possess evidence supporting his sworn allegations…
Fatal Apartment Fire in Xinzhuang, New Taipei Kills 16-Year-Old Girl
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — December 14, 2025 — A fatal residential fire broke out early Sunday morning in an apartment building on Jianzhong Street, Xinzhuang District, claiming the life…
Wind-Blown Scaffolding Collapses in Tainan’s East District, Sparks Safety Concerns
TAINAN, Taiwan — December 14, 2025 — A scaffolding structure at a construction site collapsed on Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Shengli Road and Huaien Street in Tainan City’s…
Woman Found Dead in Public Restroom at Minxiong Left Bank Park, Chiayi
CHIAYI COUNTY, Taiwan — December 14, 2025 — A woman was found dead early Sunday morning inside a public restroom at Zuò’àn (Left Bank) Park in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County,…
House Urges ₱1B Funding for Project NOAH in 2026 National Budget
MANILA, Philippines — December 14, 2025 — The House of Representatives on Saturday urged the Senate to allocate ₱1 billion for the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards, or Project NOAH,…
Three Involved in Taichung Bar Altercation After Disagreement on Drinks, Arrested
December 13, 2025 | Taichung, Taiwan A drinking dispute at a popular outdoor bar in Taichung’s Tiger City Mall escalated into a physical altercation early this morning, drawing attention from…