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SHINING LIWANAG ON YOUR RIGHTS | “Kapag ang Pag-ibig ay May Dalang Sakit: May Pananagutan ba sa HIV?”
Isang bakasyon na puno ng saya ang nauwi sa habambuhay na kondisyon. Kapag ang isang partner ay may HIV at hindi nagsabi, may pananagutan ba siya sa ilalim ng batas? Isang maselang tanong, isang mabig... ...more
By: Atty. Erick Liwanag
February 02, 2026•4 min read
LAW & BORDER | Nurse By Day, Influencer By Night?
We know Filipinos are naturally madiskarte and hardworking. With the 2026 cost of living, the temptation to earn extra through TikTok Shop, brand deals, or Facebook stars is real. But before you link ... ...more
By Crystal Dias, Solicitor
January 26, 2026•2 min read
SHINING LIWANAG ON YOUR RIGHTS | Tsismis Abroad: Kailan Nagiging Kaso Ang Chika Sa UK?
Sa Filipino community abroad, mabilis maglakbay ang balita — mas mabilis pa minsan sa UK trains. Pero kailan ba nagiging illegal ang tsismis, at kailan dapat lang… i-deadma? Isang mambabasa sa London ... ...more
By: Atty. Erick Liwanag
January 26, 2026•3 min read
TOP STORIES
Eala Sweeps Past Sonmez To Reach Abu Dhabi Second Round
ABU DHABI, UAE – Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala kicked off her Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open campaign in style, defeating Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, on 02 February 2026. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &Asia Pacific
February 03, 2026•2 min read
Pakistan And Vietnam Step Up Border Screening Amid Regional Nipah Virus Concerns
LAHORE/HANOI/HYDERABAD—Pakistan has become the latest Asian nation to order enhanced health screenings at its borders following the confirmation of two Nipah virus cases in India. The move, according ... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
January 30, 2026•2 min read
Spanish Government Approves Extraordinary Amnesty
MADRID,Spain—The Spanish government has approved an extraordinary migrant regularization (amnesty) by Royal Decree, following a decision by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The measure, promoted b... ...more
Europe ,By: Sandra Sotelo Aboy TFCN Spain
January 27, 2026•1 min read
Eala Delivers Masterclass In Sensational Home Debut
MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala did not disappoint as she made her sensational debut after defeating Russia's Alina Charaeva, the World No. 142, 6-1, 6-2, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Centre on Monday, ... ...more
Philippines ,Europe Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
January 26, 2026•1 min read
Eala Sweeps Past Sonmez To Reach Abu Dhabi Second Round
ABU DHABI, UAE – Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala kicked off her Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open campaign in style, defeating Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, on 02 February 2026. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &Asia Pacific
February 03, 2026•2 min read
Pakistan And Vietnam Step Up Border Screening Amid Regional Nipah Virus Concerns
LAHORE/HANOI/HYDERABAD—Pakistan has become the latest Asian nation to order enhanced health screenings at its borders following the confirmation of two Nipah virus cases in India. The move, according ... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
January 30, 2026•2 min read
Spanish Government Approves Extraordinary Amnesty
MADRID,Spain—The Spanish government has approved an extraordinary migrant regularization (amnesty) by Royal Decree, following a decision by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The measure, promoted b... ...more
Europe ,By: Sandra Sotelo Aboy TFCN Spain
January 27, 2026•1 min read
Eala Delivers Masterclass In Sensational Home Debut
MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala did not disappoint as she made her sensational debut after defeating Russia's Alina Charaeva, the World No. 142, 6-1, 6-2, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Centre on Monday, ... ...more
Philippines ,Europe Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
January 26, 2026•1 min read
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Eala Sweeps Past Sonmez To Reach Abu Dhabi Second Round
ABU DHABI, UAE – Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala kicked off her Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open campaign in style, defeating Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, on 02 February 2026. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &Asia Pacific
February 03, 2026•2 min read
Piolo, Catriona Among The Global Filipino Icon Awards 2026 Honorees
DUBAI, UAE—The Global Filipino Icon Awards 2026, organized by The Global Filipino Magazine, concluded successfully on January 31, 2026 at the Diamond Ballroom of Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai, bringi... ...more
Middle East ,By: Randy Lamsen, TFCN Dubai, UAE
February 02, 2026•2 min read
Award-Winning Film To Be Shown In VIP Tour Launch In Houston
HOUSTON, Texas—The Philippine Consulate General in Houston (PCGH) will hold a special, complimentary screening of the award-winning Filipino independent film, "Sakaling Hindi Makarating" (The Amazing ... ...more
USA ,By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
February 01, 2026•3 min read
Filipino Pride: The Kapampangan Behind Gulf Royal Portraits
DUBAI, UAE—A source of pride for Pampanga and the Philippines, Ely Caluag, a native of San Fernando, Pampanga, is steadily soaring to international recognition as a visual artist based in Dubai, Unite... ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &By Marco Camas, TFCN Global
January 30, 2026•2 min read
Pakistan And Vietnam Step Up Border Screening Amid Regional Nipah Virus Concerns
LAHORE/HANOI/HYDERABAD—Pakistan has become the latest Asian nation to order enhanced health screenings at its borders following the confirmation of two Nipah virus cases in India. The move, according ... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
January 30, 2026•2 min read
PCGLA: Very Important Pinoy Tour 2026 To Be The Best Ever
LOS ANGELES, California—Proponents of the 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour are intensifying their efforts to make this year the best edition of VIP Tour since the program's inception 17 years ago. ...more
Philippines ,By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
January 30, 2026•4 min read
Sotto Sees Judicial 'Overreach' In SC Ruling On VP Sara Impeachment
MANILA, Philippines–Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitution... ...more
Philippines
January 30, 2026•1 min read
Duterte Files Appeal Against ICC Pre-trial Judges Decision On His Fitness To Stand Trial
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—The defence lawyer for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has filed an appeal against the International Criminal Court (ICC) judges’ decision that concluded the fitness... ...more
Philippines ,By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
January 29, 2026•3 min read
US Security Involvement In Milano Cortina Olympics Sparks Controversy
ROME, Italy—Plans for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel to assist in protecting American delegations at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy have ignited a significant... ...more
USA ,Europe &TFCN Global Desk
January 28, 2026•1 min read
Spanish Government Approves Extraordinary Amnesty
MADRID,Spain—The Spanish government has approved an extraordinary migrant regularization (amnesty) by Royal Decree, following a decision by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The measure, promoted b... ...more
Europe ,By: Sandra Sotelo Aboy TFCN Spain
January 27, 2026•1 min read
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