Reported about 1 year ago
On June 16, 2024, Liao Boyun visited Puerto Princesa in the Philippines, known as the 'last paradise on earth'. Apart from island hopping in the warm weather, there are many classic attractions in the city that are worth visiting. Three popular city attractions in Puerto Princesa are highlighted, including the joyful Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm, where inmates roam freely and interact with visitors, making it a unique experience for tourists. The article recommends embracing the local cultural atmosphere during the visit.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Land Force Officer School held its centennial school anniversary parade on June 16, 2024, involving the traditional military march, which serves as the final display. Land Force Officer School hosted a grand celebration today presided over by President Lai Ching-te, with retired alumni forming a march unit leading the parade. Minister of National Defense Koo Li-hsiung declared this year as the last time for the military march, marking the end of this tradition at the school. The event attracted attention from attendees, including international military students participating in the occasion and impressing with their adherence to military tradition, receiving recognition from President Lai Ching-te and foreign representatives present.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te attended the 100th anniversary celebration of the Military Academy, urging the students to distinguish between friend and foe. He emphasized that Taiwan must exist in order for the Republic of China to exist, and one must not blur the line between friend and foe or accept surrenderism. President Lai also stressed the insistence on the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China not being subordinate to each other, safeguarding national sovereignty, rejecting infringement and annexation, and ensuring the future of the Republic of China in Taiwan. The celebration saw many participating teams happily taking group photos after the ceremony, with returning alumni posing for commemorative photos.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Huangpu Centennial School Celebration event, held today (6/16) at the Military Academy in Kaohsiung, was chaired by President Lai Ching-te who emphasized 'defending national sovereignty,' stating that there must be sovereignty for a country, and for Taiwan to exist the Republic of China must exist, reiterating 'no one can underestimate the enemy.' However, right after Lai Ching-te finished his speech, a military school student suddenly knelt on one knee, due to heat exhaustion. The student was seen kneeling down, trying to stand up but unable to due to the intense heat, and was eventually helped out of the crowd. With the temperature reaching 31 degrees in Kaohsiung this morning, the school still needs further investigation to confirm if heat exhaustion was the cause.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A bus in Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung, accidentally brushed a pedestrian walking in the same direction, causing the man to fall and get injured. The driver immediately braked upon noticing the incident, preventing a major accident. The 58-year-old man, surnamed Xie, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Xiaogang Hospital for treatment. Both parties had a blood alcohol content of 0, and further investigation by the police is ongoing to clarify the details of the incident.
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Reported about 1 year ago
百萬網紅「波特王」指海峽兩岸青年協會將免費招待台灣網紅到中國旅遊，祈錦鈅無懼爆料後仍發文中國旅遊照片，遭抨擊後再度反擊。她表示從小就往返中國，此次旅遊與學習都是自費，不明白為何會受到批評，並自嘲自己總是牽扯進神奇事情。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Chongqing, China, known for its high and low terrain, a passenger car lost control and plunged from the road into a community, hitting an innocent pedestrian passing by who fell to the ground. Video footage circulating online shows the car veering from the right side of the road to the left, speeding across a green belt before plummeting into the community with the car overturning and a man lying on the ground. The incident occurred at the intersection of Longjishan Road and Xincun Road in the Qijiang District on June 15. The injured pedestrian was sent to the hospital, and police are investigating the cause of the accident and the extent of damages.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Economic Minister Guo Zhihui stated that electricity prices being too cheap could lead to wastage, mentioning that installing two air conditioners in a 30-square-meter space is sufficient and not necessary to install four units for having three rooms and a kitchen. Legislator Yang Chiung-yen criticized this perspective, questioning how many air conditioners Guo Zhihui has in his own home. Yang Chiung-yen emphasized the importance of energy conservation and called for a practical approach to addressing energy issues, rather than making misguided statements. The discussion highlighted the need for a comprehensive plan and data transparency regarding energy policy for public scrutiny.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Hon Hai received additional investments from foreign and institutional investors, leading to a surge in stock price and hitting a 16-year high at 198.5 yuan, marking an 11.5% increase for the week. The market is closely watching as Hon Hai is on the verge of reaching founder Terry Gou's proposed retirement price of 200 yuan, a promise he made in 2016 to not retire if the stock does not exceed 200 yuan. With the boost from AI development, Hon Hai's stock continues to rise, proving promising in meeting Chairman Guo's retirement benchmark.
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Reported about 1 year ago
2024年6月16日，陸軍軍官學校慶祝建校一百周年。國民黨主席朱立倫表示，黃埔人是中華民國之驕傲，強調應支持國防建軍方向，捍衛軍人及榮民權益。他尊敬黃埔軍校的歷史貢獻，呼籲團結奮鬥，捍衛中華民國及繼續傳承中華文化。朱立倫向黃埔軍人表達最高的敬意，期許共同實踐信念，共創輝煌未來。
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the Huangpu Military Academy's 100th anniversary celebration today, 146 land officer alumni formed a special alumni platoon, showcasing traditional rifle drills. Among them was Zhu Xuanzhi from the 12th batch of the land officer special class, who, despite losing his left arm in a workplace accident after retiring, participated as the fourth platoon leader, receiving applause as he marched closest to the parade stage.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Military Academy at Huangpu, where President Lai Ching-te viewed the troops for the first time since taking office. The academy students participate in a 'Perfecting the Drill' parade with a new style different from traditional drills as part of the centennial celebration. The event featured students from various military academies, showcasing a sense of unity and continuity through the ages. The significance of the Huangpu Military Academy lies not only in its authoritarian symbolism but also in its military training philosophy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At the 100th anniversary celebration of the Army Officer Candidate School, President Lai Ching-te reviewed the school's history and criticized the surrenderism concept of 'first battle, last battle,' emphasizing that the future of Taiwan lies in the hands of its 23 million people. He highlighted the importance of defending national sovereignty, maintaining Taiwan's democratic system, and ensuring that the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other. Lai urged the military to remain loyal to the country, the people, and democracy, and emphasized the values of sacrifice, unity, and responsibility among the officer cadets.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Director and producer 'Qiang Jie' Qiu Lai-kuan's mother, Mrs. Qiu Lü-yu, passed away at the age of 93 on the 1st of this month due to pneumonia. Many political and entertainment figures attended the farewell ceremony held on the 16th, including Huang Yun-ling, Yu Meiren, Blue Lan, director Zhu Yanping, Ah Tou, Liza Wang, Lam Mei Sau, Li Lie, Chen Ya-lan, Kang Kang, and Golden Horse winner Lu Xiaofen. Blue Lan shared that they contacted Qiang Jie daily, and both Blue Lan and Chen Ya-lan expressed their wishes for her to take care and continue her service to the entertainment industry.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 16, 2024, President Lai Ching-te presided over the centennial celebration of Huangpu Military Academy. It was attended by various dignitaries, including government officials, military leaders, and representatives from foreign military academies. The celebration included a series of events such as a parade and performances showcasing the spirit of Huangpu through different periods of military attire. The event aimed to highlight the dedication of Huangpu's students and alumni in upholding the values of 'Country, Responsibility, and Honor', reflecting the enduring legacy of the academy over the past century.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Hsiao Hsiu-cen, Executive Director of the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, expressed concerns regarding President Lai Ching-te's speech at the Army Cadet School, suggesting a tendency towards seeking war while the people need a president who avoids war instead of initiating it. Hsiao pointed out that the 'first battle is final battle' concept came from a defense policy institute report during Tsai Ing-wen's presidency, focusing on mainland China's strategic goal for winning wars. Hsiao criticized Lai for prioritizing personal Taiwan independence beliefs over national interests. He emphasized the importance of peace and prosperity for the people, urging leaders to avoid provocation and confusion, and to prioritize peaceful and prosperous times for the citizens.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Fubon Guardians invited popular Japanese former player Kenji Yoshida to Taiwan to teach young baseball players at Xinguo Elementary School and Min'an Elementary School in New Taipei. The event, co-hosted by the Guardians, the Pacific League, and Kenji Yoshida, aimed to foster baseball exchange with grassroots youth players, where Yoshida and the Guardians' coaching team led training sessions covering defensive practice, hitting, and basic movements. Yoshida expressed hope to enhance friendly interactions between Taiwan and Japan through this experience, while Fubon Entertainment's General Manager Chen Zhaoru anticipated further collaborations and exchanges in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
樂團福夢FUMON邀請Marz23合作新曲〈反正我願意〉，Marz23也跨刀出演MV。兩位主唱除了個人身份外，也是樂團主唱，對他們來說歌曲中的「你」代表樂團。歌曲背景融合了他們對音樂的熱情和生活中的掙扎，表達對玩樂團的堅持。Marz23也對自己金曲獎提名感到驚喜和肯定，鼓勵福夢繼續努力。福夢也即將舉辦首場專場演唱會，Marz23將以特別方式現身。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A male netizen expressed on Dcard that his girlfriend asks for money every time they want to be intimate, ranging from 3000 to 10,000 NT dollars, due to past relationship trauma. Despite considering breaking up with her, he struggles as he can't bear to see her cry. The girlfriend justifies this behavior by recounting financial strains and past debts from previous relationships, leading to a complex emotional dilemma for the boyfriend. Netizens reacted with a mix of advice and concern over the situation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15th, the temperature at the Lu Ye weather station in Taitung soared to 40.1 degrees Celsius, prompting the Central Weather Bureau to issue a high-temperature alert for 2 counties on June 16th. They also warned of brief thunderstorms in the northern and northeastern regions as well as other mountainous areas. The forecast for today includes localized showers in parts of the west in the morning, decreasing rain in the central and southern regions, possible heavier rain in Kinmen and Matsu due to their proximity to the front, and a chance of thunderstorms in the north, northeast, and mountainous areas in the afternoon. Taitung county is under an orange high-temperature alert while Hualien county is under a yellow alert with temperatures potentially reaching 36 degrees Celsius. Citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, stay hydrated, protect from the sun, and prevent heat injuries.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former New Power Party (NPP) legislator Cheng Hsiu-ling penned a letter to the media, announcing her departure from NPP and criticizing Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party legislators, including Huang Kuo-chang, for inflating themselves as emperors and deliberately obstructing the new government. In response, Huang Kuo-chang stated his respect for Cheng Hsiu-ling, emphasizing the importance of enhancing parliamentary oversight mechanisms to prevent the Legislative Yuan from becoming a mere executive department's legislative branch, ensuring proper democratic checks and balances.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Hi-Life is gearing up for the 618 shopping festival with new features on their online platform 'Hi-Shopping,' such as a variety of promotional content on the homepage, added convenient functions like quick buttons for adding to cart and instant purchase, as well as temperature and delivery labels, and dropdown menus for easier browsing. In celebration of the 618 festival, Hi-Life is offering free shipping site-wide and six times the points for any amount spent until June 25, along with coffee and ice cream promotions. They are also collaborating with Dr. Diamond to release an exclusive diamond necklace for a special pre-order price. Other convenience store chains like 7-ELEVEN and OKmart are also introducing summer promotions and collaborations with popular games and brands.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In southern China, particularly in Guangzhou, there have been continuous rainy days for 59 days, with only 7 rain-free days, resulting in a humid and stuffy living environment. Many items in local households, such as lipstick and eyeshadow palettes, have grown mold, with mushrooms even growing in wall corners. Moldy spaces are prone to causing coughing and breathing difficulties, which has prompted health warnings. Furthermore, continuous heavy rain is causing various issues, such as public transportation driving through flooded areas and historic sites being damaged due to collapses from the rain.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As part of the Taoyuan Railway Underground Project, the Zhongli Railway Station in Taiwan was demolished and rebuilt, with a temporary Zhongli Front Station serving passengers during the construction. The inauguration ceremony for the start of construction and the use of the temporary front station was attended by Minister of Transportation Lee Meng-yen, Taoyuan City Deputy Mayor Su Jun-bin, and Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation Zheng Wen-chan. The new Zhongli Station is a key project under the Taoyuan Railway Underground Project, involving the construction of underground tunnels for Taiwan Railways, Taoyuan MRT, and the Airport MRT extension, with the need to maintain railway operations during construction. The temporary Front Station is now operational, enhancing the urban landscape and service quality for Taiwan Railways passengers. Measures have been taken to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety around the temporary station area.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chapman To and his daughter, Chungpak-yee, attended the funeral of Elena Kong's mother during the public memorial service at the funeral home's Jingming Hall on June 16. The event was solemn with simple decorations as requested by Elena, including a large portrait of her mother surrounded by flowers and trees. Eason Chan and his daughter specially flew in from Hong Kong to pay their respects, with Eason advising Elena to take care of her health. Elena Kong, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry known for uplifting numerous artists and contributing to charity, has received widespread praise for her philanthropic efforts.
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