Tropical Depression Wilma Moves Southwestward; Warnings Issued Across Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
Philippines — December 5, 2025 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 5 for Tropical Depression Wilma, which continues to move southwestward…
Senate Approves ₱6.793 Trillion 2026 National Budget on Second Reading
Manila, Philippines — December 4, 2025 The Senate has approved on second reading the proposed ₱6.793 trillion national budget for 2026, moving a step closer to final approval. Following extensive…
Diokno Pushes for Stronger Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption
Manila, Philippines — December 5, 2025 Akbayan Representative Chel Diokno is pushing for the passage of House Bill No. 4453, which seeks to establish an Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption…
Malacañang Defends ICI Credibility Despite Singson’s Resignation
Manila, Philippines — December 5, 2025 Malacañang on Thursday denied claims that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has lost credibility following the resignation of former Public Works Secretary Rogelio…
DILG Seeks Help from Overseas Filipinos to Locate Fugitive Zaldy Co
Manila, Philippines — December 5, 2025 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla called on overseas Filipinos on Monday to help locate former representative and international…
Elderly Homeless Man Found Dead on Taipei Overpass Amid Cold Weather
Taipei, Taiwan — December 5, 2025 A 76-year-old homeless man was found dead this afternoon on a pedestrian overpass near North Gate 3 of Taipei Main Station, with authorities suspecting…
Taichung Woman Loses NT$27.75M in Online Dating & Crypto Scam
Taichung, Taiwan — December 5, 2025 A 60-year-old woman in Taichung City fell victim to an elaborate online dating scam, losing NT$27.75 million over several months through a combination of…
Tainan Court Rejects Lawsuit Seeking Refund of Church Tithes After LINE Group Dispute
Tainan, Taiwan — December 5, 2025 A dispute over church donations has ended in court, with the Tainan District Court ruling that a congregant cannot demand the return of more…
Weather Update: Northeast Monsoon Keeps Northern Taiwan Chilly; Stronger Cold Front Expected Mid-Month
Taipei, Taiwan — December 5, 2025 Taiwan remains under the influence of the northeast monsoon today, bringing noticeably cold and damp weather to northern and northeastern regions. Meteorologists report that…
Two Students Fall at Miaoli Middle School in Half a Month; 16-Year-Old Girl Found Dead on Campus
Miaoli County, Taiwan — December 4, 2025 A 16-year-old junior high school student in Miaoli County was found dead on campus shortly after midnight on Thursday, marking the second fatal…