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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
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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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ICC finds Duterte fit to stand trial; proceedings set to open Nov. 30
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, clearing the way for the opening of proceedings on Nov. 30, 2026. ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
October 09, 2026•1 min read
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
GERMANY — Dalawang katao ang patay habang 26 ang napaulat na nasugatan matapos tumaob ang isang tour bus na bumibiyahe mula Milan, Italy patungong Munich, Germany nitong Linggo ng umaga, Setyembre 27. ...more
Philippines ,Europe &By Mye Mulingtapang, TFCN Milan
September 28, 2026•2 min read
Three dead in another school shooting, this time in South Cotabato
BANGA, South Cotabato — Three students were killed and at least six others were injured following a shooting at Banga National High School on Friday, 18 September 2026. ...more
Philippines
September 19, 2026•2 min read
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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
Emirates steps up Filipino pilot recruitment as fleet expansion accelerates
MANILA – Emirates is ramping up recruitment of experienced Filipino pilots as the Dubai-based airline expands its fleet. ...more
By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
October 09, 2026•2 min read
ICC finds Duterte fit to stand trial; proceedings set to open Nov. 30
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, clearing the way for the opening of proceedings on Nov. 30, 2026. ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
October 08, 2026•1 min read
Visa Scam Hits ‘Hundreds’ Of Filipinos In The UAE
Filipino expatriates in the UAE say they have lost thousands of dirhams after paying a Sharjah-based company for self-sponsored/freelance visas and related services that they allege were never deliver... ...more
By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
October 07, 2026•2 min read
Michael Cinco showcases collection at Paris Fashion Week 2026
PARIS, France – World- renowned luxury fashion designer Michael Cinco showcased his Spring/summer 2027 collection at the Paris Fashion Week 2026 held at the Hotel Marois last Oct. 4, 2026 in collabora... ...more
Europe ,By: Cory De Jesus, TFCN Paris
October 07, 2026•2 min read
A year after making history, Filipinos return to Madrid's Hispanidad parade with a bigger presence
MADRID, Spain — Filipino dancers filled Madrid's Gran Vía on Sunday, October 4, 2026, bringing the Philippines' colors, music and cultural tradition to the Spanish capital's biggest public stages for ... ...more
Europe ,Dulce Lada, TFCN Madrid
October 06, 2026•4 min read
From Harbin to Zurich: Philippine Curling Team’s Unlikely Journey Captivates Zurich Film Festival
ZURICH, Switzerland — They didn’t qualify for the Olympics. But their journey still took them to gold—and now, to the big screen in Zurich. ...more
Europe ,Floyd Bascones, TFCN Switzerland
October 06, 2026•2 min read
Filipino songwriter vies for the 2027 Grammy's
LOS ANGELES, California — Award-winning Filipino songwriter Elzar “Dodjie” Simon has officially thrown his hat into the most prestigious accolade in the global music industry, the Grammy's. ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
October 04, 2026•3 min read
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