Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Jolts Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte; PHIVOLCS Warns of Possible Aftershocks
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, on Friday afternoon, October 17, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The quake, which was tectonic in origin,…
DILG Confirms PNP Returned ₱500 Million Intelligence Fund Linked to Alleged Insertion
MANILA (October 25, 2025)— The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) revealed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has returned ₱500 million in intelligence funds this year, following…
Two Elderly Residents Injured in Taichung Knife Attack Over Noise Dispute
TAICHUNG CITY (October 16, 2025)— A violent altercation broke out in Wufeng District on Thursday afternoon, when a 23-year-old man allegedly stabbed two elderly neighbors following a dispute over noise.…
Taho Vendor in Tarlac Gives Free Treats on His Birthday, Spreads Joy Through Kindness
CAPAS, TARLAC — A simple yet touching act of generosity warmed hearts during the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk 2025 in Tarlac on October 4, when a local taho vendor chose…
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Zhongli Bus Accident; Family Seeks Justice
TAOYUAN CITY, Taiwan (October 16, 2025)— A tragic accident in Zhongli District claimed the life of a 66-year-old man surnamed Chen, who was fatally struck by a Tonglian bus while…
Remittances from Overseas Filipinos Dip in August After July Peak
MANILA, Philippines — Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fell in August following a seven-month high in July, according to data released on Wednesday by the Bangko Sentral ng…
Canada Pledges C$650,000 in Humanitarian Aid for the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Canada is providing C$650,000 (approximately PHP26 million) in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in the Philippines, the Canadian Embassy in Manila announced on Thursday. The…
Pingtung County Records Highest Road Fatality Rate in Taiwan, With Elderly Most Affected
PINGTUNG, Taiwan — Pingtung County once again topped the nation in traffic-related deaths, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ (MOTC) Road Safety Network. Data…
Taiwan Stocks Rally Ahead of TSMC Earnings; TAIEX Closes Above 27,000
TAIPEI, Taiwan (October 16, 2025)— Taiwan’s stock market surged on Wednesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of TSMC’s highly anticipated earnings conference scheduled for Thursday, driving the benchmark TAIEX to…
NT$10,000 Cash Aid Bill Heads for Final Approval in Legislative Yuan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Legislative Yuan is expected to give its final approval on Friday to a measure granting NT$10,000 (US$325) in cash assistance to citizens, marking the last step…