Civil Society Groups Expose ₱230-Billion “Pork Barrel” in 2026 National Budget
October 12, 2025 – Manila, Philippines — A coalition of civil society organizations and budget watchdogs has revealed that the House of Representatives’ version of the 2026 national budget contains…
DepEd-NCR Suspends Face-to-Face Classes on October 13–14 Due to Health and Safety Concerns
October 12, 2025 – Manila, Philippines — The Department of Education – National Capital Region (DepEd-NCR) has announced the suspension of all face-to-face classes in public schools across Metro Manila…
Viral Vendor “Diwata” Seeks Justice After Wrongful Arrest Over Mistaken Identity
October 7, 2025 – Manila, Philippines — Viral pares vendor Deo Jarito Balbuena, popularly known as “Diwata,” turned to Raffy Tulfo in Action after being wrongfully arrested due to mistaken…
PCG, BFAR Stand Firm Amid China’s Aggression in West Philippine Sea
October 12, 2025 | Manila, Philippines The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to protecting Filipino fishermen despite continued…
Taichung Court Nullifies Marriage Between Man and High School Student Amid Ongoing Inheritance Dispute
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan — October 12, 2025 — A Taichung court has ruled invalid the controversial marriage between a man surnamed Xia and a wealthy high school student surnamed Lai,…
Taiwan High Speed Rail Enforces New Safety Rules for Power Banks After Fire Incidents
TAIPEI, Taiwan — October 12, 2025. Following a series of reported incidents involving power banks catching fire, the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) has announced new regulations to ensure passenger…
Councilor Marty Romualdez Donates Jetmatic Pumps to Help Ease Water Shortage in Tacloban North — Draws Mixed Reactions Online
TACLOBAN CITY — October 7, 2025. Residents of Greendale and Guadalupe Village in Barangay 105, Tacloban City received much-needed water assistance as Councilor Marty Romualdez turned over three new Jetmatic…
Manny Pacquiao Leads Relief Operations for Earthquake Victims in Northern Cebu
CEBU, Philippines — October 12, 2025. Former senator Manny Pacquiao extended humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent Magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Northern Cebu. His office distributed 25 kilograms…
Police Nab Serial Pickpocket in Miaoli’s Nanmiao Market
MIAOLI CITY, Taiwan — October 12, 2025. A woman suspected of multiple pickpocketing incidents at Nanmiao Market in Miaoli City was arrested on National Day after a series of thefts…
Kanlaon Volcano Emits Ash Plumes, Alert Level 2 Still in Effect — PHIVOLCS
CANLAON CITY, Negros Island — October 12, 2025. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) reported an ash emission event at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano early Sunday…