Massive Fire Erupts at Hsinchu County Furniture Factory, Thick Smoke Blankets Area
October 15, 2025 – Hsinchu County, Taiwan — A major fire broke out around noon today at a large furniture factory operated by the Hsinchu County Government’s Environmental Protection Bureau…
Ash Emission Observed at Kanlaon Volcano, Negros Island
October 15, 2025 – NEGROS ISLAND — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported ash emissions from Kanlaon Volcano on the morning of Wednesday, October 15. According to…
Ombudsman Remulla: High-Ranking Officials Under Scrutiny in Flood Control Project Anomalies
October 15, 2025 – Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has revealed that several high-ranking government officials are currently under investigation in connection with alleged anomalies in flood control projects. Remulla…
Taiwan’s Economy Surges: IMF Revises Growth Forecast Upward
October 15, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global and regional economic outlook upward, citing weaker-than-expected impacts from tariffs and improved financial conditions. In its latest…
Tragic Drowning at Zhubei Daycare Prompts County-Wide Safety Review
October 15, 2025 – ZHUBEI CITY, Hsinchu County — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident that occurred last week at a daycare center affiliated with a local kindergarten promoting a…
Bus Fight in Keelung Goes Viral After Slippers Dispute
Keelung City, Taiwan — October 15, 2025.A physical altercation between a male and female passenger on a Keelung City bus has captured public attention after a video of the incident…
Romualdez Denies Receiving Money in Flood Control Project Allegations
Manila, Philippines — October 15, 2025.Former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez has denied receiving any money in a suitcase in connection with alleged anomalies in flood…
Malacañang Assures Proper Use of 2026 National Budget, Including Unprogrammed Funds
Manila, Philippines — October 15, 2025.Malacañang has assured the public that the 2026 national budget, including unprogrammed appropriations, will be used appropriately and responsibly, despite criticisms from minority lawmakers who…
DOJ Submits Investigation Reports on Bulacan Flood Control Project Anomalies to Ombudsman
Bulacan, Philippines — October 15, 2025.The Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally submitted its investigation reports regarding alleged anomalies in flood control projects in Bulacan to the Office of the…
Renowned Miaoli Orthopedic Surgeon Dies in Cycling Accident in Hsinchu
Miaoli County, Taiwan — October 15, 2025.Weigong Hospital in Toufen, Miaoli County, has confirmed the tragic passing of Dr. Liu Daren, the hospital’s Director of the Department of Surgery, following…