Palace Clarifies: US Embassy Visit to Infrastructure Commission Not Linked to Any Investigation
Manila, Philippines — October 21, 2025 Malacañang clarified that the recent visit of representatives from the United States Embassy to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) was not connected to…
Strong Wind Alert in Taitung Triggers Cellphone Alarms, Startles Residents
Taitung City, Taiwan — October 21, 2025 Residents of Taitung City were startled this evening when cellphone alarms sounded at 6:53 p.m., prompting many to rush outdoors in fear of…
Construction Worker Injured in Lanyu Island Accident After Being Struck by Strong Winds
Lanyu Island, Taitung County — October 21, 2025 A serious industrial accident occurred at a construction site near Coconut Oil Elementary School on Lanyu Island, Taitung County, at around 4:45…
Taoyuan City Boosts Electric Bus Fleet, Conducts Fire Safety Drill to Ensure Passenger Protection
Taoyuan City, Taiwan — October 21, 2025 Taoyuan City is set to expand its eco-friendly public transportation system with the addition of 136 new electric buses by the end of…
Kaohsiung Labor Bureau Probes Construction Site for Safety Violations
October 21, 2025 | Kaohsiung, Taiwan – The Kaohsiung City Labor Bureau has launched an investigation after members of the public reported unsafe working conditions at a private funeral home…
UBS Strategist Predicts Gold Could Reach $4,700 per Ounce by Early 2026
October 21, 2025 | Singapore – Global wealth management strategist Sagar Khandelwal of UBS has projected that gold prices could soar to US$4,700 per ounce in the first quarter of…
House Appropriations Chair Confirms P243B ‘Stand-by’ Funds Won’t Cover Flood Control or Infrastructure
October 21, 2025 | Manila, Philippines – House Committee on Appropriations Chairperson Rep. Mikaela Suansing clarified that the unprogrammed appropriations (UA) included in the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget will not…
Taiwan Lottery Winning Numbers for October 20, 2025
Taipei, Taiwan – The Taiwan Lottery has announced the latest winning numbers for its popular draws on October 20, 2025. Power Color: 08, 12, 19, 22, 24, 32 | Second…
Northern Taiwan Faces Continued Heavy Rainfall as Typhoon Fengshen’s Effects Persist
October 21, 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan Meteorological authorities have reported that northern Taiwan continues to experience significant rainfall due to the combined effects of Typhoon Fengshen’s outer circulation and the…
Palace Clarifies: Retired AFP Officials Remain Legally Accountable if Found Guilty of Violations
October 20, 2025 – Manila, Philippines Malacañang has clarified that retired officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) remain legally accountable if proven involved in any violations, despite…