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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.
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Obiena, Eala, Yulo at the Asian Games: More Than One Golden Spotlight
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Learning Under Fire: How Global Digital Extremism and Easy Firearm Access Brought School Shootings to the Philippines
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Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
August 18, 2026•3 min read
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By: Atty. Erick Liwanag
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29 Filipinos Discharged, Two Remain Hospitalised Following Fatal Bavaria Tour Bus Crash
FRANKFURT, Germany — Only two Filipinos remain undergoing medical treatment in Bavarian hospitals as 29 others have been discharged following a fatal tour bus accident on the A96 motorway in southern ... ...more
Philippines ,Europe
October 01, 2026•3 min read
2 Pinoy patay, 26 sugatan sa pagtaob ng bus mula Milan patungong Oktoberfest sa Germany
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Philippines ,Europe &By Mye Mulingtapang, TFCN Milan
September 28, 2026•2 min read
Three dead in another school shooting, this time in South Cotabato
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Philippines
September 19, 2026•2 min read
ICC orders continued detention of former President Duterte
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands — The International Criminal Court's Trial Chamber III issued a ruling on 16 Sept. 2026 directing that former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shall remain in detent... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
September 17, 2026•2 min read
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Philippines ,Europe
October 01, 2026•3 min read
DMW to fully enforce $500 new minimum salary for Pinoy domestic workers
MANILA — Filipino domestic workers hired overseas are set to receive a minimum monthly salary of $500 under a Department of Migrant Workers policy that began phased implementation in late 2025... ...more
By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
September 30, 2026•2 min read
Philippine Next Gen e-Passport in the offing in 2028
MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs plans to launch a Next Generation Philippine passport in 2028. ...more
By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
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Philippines ,Europe &By Mye Mulingtapang, TFCN Milan
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Mga Pinoy nagpasalamat, nakiisa sa pagdiriwang ng 96th Saudi National Day
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Nakiisa ang Filipino community sa buong Kingdom sa pagdiriwang ng ika-96 na Saudi National Day noong September 23, isang okasyong naging bahagi na rin ng buhay ng maraming Pilip... ...more
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"Help Shape California" workshop held in Los Angeles
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By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
September 27, 2026•3 min read
8 Filipino Seafarers Dead, 2 Missing As Danger Persists in Hormuz, Black Sea
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By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
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Sofronio Vasquez to Hold Benefit Concert for Mindanao Earthquake Victims
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By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
September 24, 2026•1 min read
COMING SOON: ‘Filipinos in California’ Coffee-Table Book
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By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
September 23, 2026•3 min read
Rizal marker unveiled in Belgium at site where El Filibusterismo was published
GHENT, Belgium — A new historical marker has been unveiled in Ghent, Belgium honouring Philippine national hero Jose Rizal. ...more
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