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Alex Eala and the Bigger Philippine Stage
At the 20th Asian Games, Alex Eala may be one of the Philippines’ biggest names, but she is far from being the only athlete carrying the country’s hopes.
ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I confirms all charges against Rodrigo Roa Duterte and commits him to trial
THE HAGUE, Netherlands ( 23 April 2026) - The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously confirmed all the charges comprised of three counts of crimes against humanity brought by the Prosecutor against Rodrigo Roa Duterte and committed him to trial before a Trial Chamber.
The Hague Hearing: Prosecutors Detail 'Common Plan' As Duterte Defence Pleads For His Return
TFCN Musings by Rose Eclarinal, TFCN UK
Under Pressure: Filipino Migrant Women Navigating Life And Work In Croatia
By Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands, with Iva Tadić & John Paul Magalang
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ICC Appeals Chamber Unanimously Rejects Duterte’s Plea For Temporary Release
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Obiena, Eala, Yulo at the Asian Games: More Than One Golden Spotlight
At the 20th Asian Games, Alex Eala may be one of the Philippines’ biggest names, but she is far from being the only athlete carrying the country’s hopes. ...more
TFCN Global Desk
September 30, 2026•2 min read
Learning Under Fire: How Global Digital Extremism and Easy Firearm Access Brought School Shootings to the Philippines
THE NEW SCHOOLYARD THREAT How a spate of campus shootings is forcing the Philippines to confront global copycat culture, firearm access, and a digital crisis. ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
August 18, 2026•3 min read
SHINING LIWANAG ON YOUR RIGHTS | “Walang Will, Walang Winner: Kapag Mana ang Naging Mitsa ng Away- Pamilya”
Isang tiyahing walang asawa at anak ang pumanaw sa Barcelona—walang iniwang habilin. Ang nag-alaga ang gustong umangkin, ang ibang kamag-anak ay kumokontra. Sino ba talaga ang may karapatan? ...more
By: Atty. Erick Liwanag
June 25, 2026•3 min read
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Peso hits record low of ₱63.15 against US dollar, closes at ₱63.06
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened to a record low of ₱63.15 against the US dollar during intraday trading on October 15, 2026, before closing at ₱63.06, breaching the ₱63-per-dollar l... ...more
Philippines
October 16, 2026•1 min read
Vatican reports positive recovery for Pope Leo XIV following lung cancer surgery
Rome — Medical teams at Gemelli University Hospital have reported that Pope Leo XIV is making a steady and normal recovery following a successful surgical procedure to remove a malignant tumor from hi... ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
October 16, 2026•1 min read
Prof. Cielo Magno Tatakbo sa Senado
THE HAGUE — Kakandidato bilang senador sa 2028 si University of the Philippines economics professor Cielo Magno o mas kilala sa social media bilang Prof. Cielo. ...more
Philippines ,By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
October 16, 2026•3 min read
Fresh Houthi Strike Hits Riyadh Airport Following Deadly Weekend Attack
RIYADH — A fresh Houthi strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, resulting in one death and leaving 11 people wounded. ...more
TFCN Global Desk
October 12, 2026•1 min read
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Alvin Argana: A Rising Name in Belgium’s Photography Scene
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By: Raquel Crisostomo, TFCN Brussels
October 16, 2026•2 min read
Peso hits record low of ₱63.15 against US dollar, closes at ₱63.06
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened to a record low of ₱63.15 against the US dollar during intraday trading on October 15, 2026, before closing at ₱63.06, breaching the ₱63-per-dollar l... ...more
Philippines
October 16, 2026•1 min read
Vatican reports positive recovery for Pope Leo XIV following lung cancer surgery
Rome — Medical teams at Gemelli University Hospital have reported that Pope Leo XIV is making a steady and normal recovery following a successful surgical procedure to remove a malignant tumor from hi... ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
October 16, 2026•1 min read
Prof. Cielo Magno Tatakbo sa Senado
THE HAGUE — Kakandidato bilang senador sa 2028 si University of the Philippines economics professor Cielo Magno o mas kilala sa social media bilang Prof. Cielo. ...more
Philippines ,By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
October 16, 2026•3 min read
Fresh Houthi Strike Hits Riyadh Airport Following Deadly Weekend Attack
RIYADH — A fresh Houthi strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, resulting in one death and leaving 11 people wounded. ...more
TFCN Global Desk
October 12, 2026•1 min read
Sour: A Young Band Bringing Music and Filipino Heritage Together
BRUSSLES, Belgium — A young and diverse band called Sour is making music, building friendships and bringing together different cultural backgrounds at Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). ...more
By: Raquel Crisostomo, TFCN Brussels
October 11, 2026•2 min read
12 Dead, Hundreds Wounded in Escalating Strikes on Riyadh Airport
RIYADH — At least 12 people have been killed and over 300 injured following a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi aviation authorities confirmed on 11 October 2026. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
October 11, 2026•2 min read
Fil-Am Designer Grace Brucal Showcase Sustainable Fashion in Milan
MILAN, Italy — Filipino-American designer Grace Brucal has showcased sustainable fashion in her collections at Milan Fashion Week. ...more
By: Maricel Burgonio, TFCN Italy ,Europe
October 10, 2026•2 min read
Filipino designers showcase their collections in Paris Fashion Week 2026
PARIS, France — It was extraordinary time of fashion, elegance, artistry and international glamour as international designers from Philippines, Japan and US came together at the Paris Fashion Week 202... ...more
By: Cory De Jesus, TFCN Paris
October 10, 2026•2 min read
Filipino Designer RC Caylan Breaks World Record for Largest Fashion Show Attendance
Michigan-based Filipino fashion designer RC Caylan has reached the largest attendance at a fashion show with 3,618 attendees, according to the Guinness Book of Record. ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk &By: Maricel Burgonio
October 10, 2026•2 min read
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