A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit off the coast of Hualien
Hualien, Taiwan — December 8, 2025 A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County at 7:24 p.m. on Monday evening, sending noticeable tremors across many parts of…
Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding and Landslides in Caramoran, Catanduanes
Catanduanes, Philippines — December 7, 2025 Continuous heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in Brgy. Inalmasinan, Caramoran, Catanduanes on Sunday, December 7. Homes in the area were inundated with water…
Tainan Guiren Presbyterian Church Unveils Sustainable “Noah’s Tree” for Christmas
Tainan, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 In celebration of Christmas, the Presbyterian Church of Tainan Guiren has partnered with the Department of Spatial Design at Kun Shan University of Science…
Chiayi’s Anren Catholic Home Celebrates 15 Years of Caring for Disadvantaged Children
Chiayi, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 Anren Catholic Home, the first child placement institution in Chiayi County, celebrated its 15th anniversary yesterday with a special thanksgiving event that highlighted gratitude,…
Nantou Residents Report Black Bear Sightings Near Tea Plantations in Ren’ai Township
Nantou, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 The Nantou Branch of the Forestry Protection Agency confirmed multiple Formosan black bear sightings in Nanfeng Village and Cuihua Village, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County,…
Woodworking Factory in New Taipei’s Bali District Engulfed in Massive Blaze
New Taipei City, Taiwan — December 7, 2025 A woodworking factory on Longmi Road in New Taipei City’s Bali District was engulfed in flames early this morning (December 7), prompting…
Panasonic Philippines to Invest P3 Billion for Factory Expansion in Laguna
Manila, Philippines — December 6, 2025Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines has announced a P3 billion investment to expand its production facility in the country, aiming to increase the output of washing machines,…
Hehuanshan Sees Heavy Tourist Traffic Amid Slippery Mountain Roads
Taipei, Taiwan — December 6, 2025Despite the slim chance of snowfall, Hehuanshan Mountain attracted a large number of tourists over the holiday, eager to enjoy the scenic winter landscapes. Early…
Court Rejects Worker’s NT$4 Million Claim, Says Only Heat Exhaustion Counts as Occupational Injury
Tainan, Taiwan — December 6, 2025The Tainan Branch of the High Court has affirmed a lower court ruling in a labor dispute involving a 30-year-old construction painter who demanded more…
Kaohsiung Park Outrage: “Grandpa and Grandma” Spotted in Sexual Act on Slide
Kaohsiung, Taiwan — December 6, 2025An ordinary afternoon at a Kaohsiung playground turned disturbing for a mother and her young child after they unexpectedly witnessed an elderly couple engaged in…