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…
Taiwan’s Economy Outpaces South Korea as ADB Lifts Growth Forecast to 5.1%
October 1, 2025 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sharply revised upward its growth outlook for Taiwan, projecting a 5.1% GDP expansion in 2025, up from its earlier forecast of…
Taipei Metro Priority Seat Clash Revives Spotlight on Woman’s Criminal Record
October 1, 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan A dispute over priority seating on the Taipei Metro has once again ignited public discussion after an elderly woman allegedly pressured a young passenger…
Around ₱100 Billion in ‘Insertions’ Flagged in 2025 National Budget
Manila – Questions over transparency in government spending have surfaced after reports revealed that about ₱100 billion worth of “insertions” were included in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA). Senate…
Over 800 Aftershocks Recorded After Cebu’s 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake
October 1, 2025 | Cebu The number of aftershocks following the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu has now reached 848, according to monitoring agencies. Of these, 213 tremors were…
Viral Video of MRT Priority Seat Dispute Leads to Arrest of Elderly Woman in Taipei
Taipei — A viral video circulating online since September 30 has sparked public debate after showing a white-haired elderly woman being kicked and forced off a Taipei Metro train during…
BREAKING: 63 Dead After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Cebu
Bogo City, Cebu (October 1, 2025) –The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed 63 fatalities following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night. DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa said…