PHIVOLCS Urges Public to Remain Vigilant as Cebu Quake Aftershocks Continue
Cebu, Philippines (October 3, 2025)— The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has reminded residents to remain cautious as aftershocks continue to be recorded following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake…
Typhoon Paolo Makes Landfall in Isabela, Brings Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Across Luzon
MANILA, Philippines (October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM) — Typhoon Paolo (international name: Matmo) intensified further as it made landfall in Dinapigue, Isabela Friday morning, bringing destructive winds, heavy rains, and…
Identity Revealed: Notorious Knife Attacker Strikes Again in Miaoli, Teacher Saves Girl
MIAOLI COUNTY— A shocking knife attack occurred in downtown Miaoli on Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 2), leaving two elementary school girls and one man injured. Amid the chaos, a female after-school…
Fishing Boat Catches Fire off Keelung, Seven Crew Rescued
KEELUNG — A Keelung-registered fishing vessel, Jinyuman, was engulfed in flames early Thursday morning (Oct. 3) near the waters off Waimushan Haixing Swimming Pool. All seven crew members, including the…
Chaotic Queues Form Outside Famous Changhua Pastry Shop Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
Changhua City’s renowned pastry shop Bu Er Fang, famous for its highly sought-after egg yolk pastries, opened its doors on Thursday (Oct. 3) for a limited four-day sale leading up…
Taipei DOT Slaps NT$100,000 Fine After Smile Bike System Failure
Taipei — Thousands of commuters were left stranded during rush hour on Tuesday evening after YouBike, also known as Smile Bike, experienced a major system failure. The outage, which began…
Stricter Motorcycle License Tests in Taiwan to Affect 220,000 Annually
Taipei — The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has unveiled sweeping reforms to the driver’s license testing system, introducing stricter requirements for motorcyclists and car drivers in an effort…
Know the Perfect Locations to Photograph Nantou’s National Day Fireworks
Nantou City (October 2, 2025)— Nantou will take center stage for this year’s National Day fireworks celebration, with the grand display set along the banks of the Maoluo River. In…
Taiwan Expresses Condolences, Offers Aid After Philippines Quake
Manila (October 2, 2025)— Taiwan on Wednesday expressed condolences and pledged humanitarian support after a powerful earthquake struck the central Philippines, leaving dozens dead and many others injured. The 6.9-magnitude…
JUST IN: Senate Approves Resolution Urging ICC to Place Duterte Under House Arrest
The Senate has passed a resolution calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to consider placing former President Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest on humanitarian grounds. In its session on…