DOJ Officer-in-Charge Fredderick Vida Vows to Uphold Justice, Pursue Ongoing Investigations
October 13, 2025 — Manila, Philippines The newly appointed Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Fredderick Vida, led his first flag-raising ceremony on Monday following his formal designation…
Taiwan Urged to Strengthen Migrant Worker Protections After U.S. Import Ban on Giant Manufacturing
Taiwanese scholars are calling for stronger protections for lower-wage migrant workers as Taiwan strives for recognition as a developed country, following the recent U.S. suspension of imports from Giant Manufacturing…
Changhua Clerk Spots Counterfeit NT$500 Bill from “Magic Printing Factory”
October 13, 2025 — Changhua, Taiwan A supermarket clerk in Changhua recently shared on social media her close encounter with a counterfeit NT$500 bill, sparking widespread online discussion about the…
EVA Air Flight Attendant Dies After Falling ill Mid-Flight; Airline Launches Investigation
October 13, 2025 — Taipei, Taiwan EVA Air is mourning the loss of a flight attendant who became seriously ill during a long-haul flight and later passed away after hospitalization…
Taipei Man Faces Trial for Purchasing Protected Large Purple Admiral Butterfly on Shopee
October 13, 2025 — Taipei, Taiwan A man identified only by his surname Su is facing legal proceedings after being suspected of purchasing a butterfly specimen containing the protected Large…
Taiwan Woman Sentenced for Repeatedly Abandoning Seafood Orders Worth NT$5,410
October 13, 2025 — Changhua, Taiwan A woman from Changhua County has been sentenced for repeatedly placing online seafood orders and failing to pay or collect them, resulting in spoiled…
Harry Roque Urges Public to Join ‘People Power’ Rally Calling for Marcos Jr.’s Resignation
October 13, 2025 — Manila, Philippines Former Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque has called on the public to join a planned “People Power” rally aimed at demanding the resignation of…
Free Funeral Services for Poor Filipinos Now a Law Without Marcos’ Signature
October 13, 2025 — Manila, Philippines The proposed measure granting free funeral services for poor Filipino families has officially become law, even without the signature of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos…
U.S. Condemns China’s Latest Aggression Against Philippine Vessel in West Philippine Sea
October 13, 2025 — Manila, Philippines The United States has strongly condemned the latest act of aggression by China against a Philippine vessel operating within the West Philippine Sea. In…
FTSE Taiwan Index Drops 6%, Sparks Fears of 1,600-Point Market Crash — Netizens Say “This Time Is Different”
October 13, 2025 Following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff increase on Chinese imports, global markets reacted sharply. All four major U.S. stock indices tumbled, with…