DPWH Denies Reinstating Alleged Overpriced Material Costs in 2026 Budget
Manila, Philippines — December 14, 2025 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Sunday clarified that the agency did not reinstate previously flagged overpriced construction material…
Scaffolding Collapse Injures Three Workers at Hsinchu Science Park Construction Site
Hsinchu, Taiwan — December 15, 2025 A scaffolding collapse occurred on Monday morning at a construction site along Industrial East 4th Road in Hsinchu Science Park, resulting in injuries to…
De Lima Says Detainee Has Evidence Linking VP Sara Duterte to 2022 Campaign Funding
MANILA, Philippines — December 14, 2025 — Liberal Party-list Representative Leila de Lima said on Saturday that detained individual Ramil Madriaga has claimed to possess evidence supporting his sworn allegations…
Fatal Apartment Fire in Xinzhuang, New Taipei Kills 16-Year-Old Girl
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — December 14, 2025 — A fatal residential fire broke out early Sunday morning in an apartment building on Jianzhong Street, Xinzhuang District, claiming the life…
Wind-Blown Scaffolding Collapses in Tainan’s East District, Sparks Safety Concerns
TAINAN, Taiwan — December 14, 2025 — A scaffolding structure at a construction site collapsed on Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Shengli Road and Huaien Street in Tainan City’s…
Woman Found Dead in Public Restroom at Minxiong Left Bank Park, Chiayi
CHIAYI COUNTY, Taiwan — December 14, 2025 — A woman was found dead early Sunday morning inside a public restroom at Zuò’àn (Left Bank) Park in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County,…
House Urges ₱1B Funding for Project NOAH in 2026 National Budget
MANILA, Philippines — December 14, 2025 — The House of Representatives on Saturday urged the Senate to allocate ₱1 billion for the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards, or Project NOAH,…
Three Involved in Taichung Bar Altercation After Disagreement on Drinks, Arrested
December 13, 2025 | Taichung, Taiwan A drinking dispute at a popular outdoor bar in Taichung’s Tiger City Mall escalated into a physical altercation early this morning, drawing attention from…
Taiwan Lottery Results December 13, 2025 | Winning Numbers Announced
December 13, 2025 | Taiwan The Taiwan Lottery has announced the winning numbers for its various draws today, December 13, 2025. Players are reminded that the official results are confirmed…
KFC Closure in Taichung Sparks Heartwarming Farewell from Neighboring Lingerie Store
December 13, 2025 | Taichung, Taiwan A long-standing fast-food landmark in Taichung’s South District has come to a close, but a lighthearted message from a neighboring business has transformed the…