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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.
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
SPECIAL REPORT: Dating Driver Ni Zaldy Co Sa Paris Nagsalita Tungkol Sa Dating Kongresista
I-click ito para sa video report ni Rose Eclarinal
ICC Appeals Chamber Unanimously Rejects Duterte’s Plea For Temporary Release
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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
After Starmer: a Burnham government, and what it means for Filipino migrants and women in Britain
On Monday, Keir Starmer stood outside Downing Street and resigned as leader of the Labour Party. By that afternoon Andy Burnham, who only days earlier had won back a seat in Parliament, had been sworn... ...more
By Crystal Dias, Solicitor
June 25, 2026•8 min read
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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
In Historic First, 4 Ex-Supreme Court Justices Sit as Amici Curiae in Impeachment Court
MANILA, Philippines — In an unprecedented move, four retired Supreme Court justices sat as amici curiae in the Senate Impeachment Court on 16 September 2026 to address the constitutional two-thirds co... ...more
Philippines
September 15, 2026•5 min read
Expert panel finds Duterte “suffers from significant memory impairment”:Defence asks ICC judges to order neurologist to examine him anew
THE HAGUE, THE Netherlands — Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte “suffers from significant memory impairment that prevents him from retaining recent information and reliably accessing memories... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
September 15, 2026•4 min read
Riyadh Air nagbukas na ng direktang biyahe Riyadh-Manila
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — May panibagong opsyon na ngayon ang halos isang milyong Pilipinong naninirahan at nagtatrabaho sa Saudi Arabia para sa kanilang pag-uwi sa Pilipinas. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &By: JP Aleta TFCN Riyadh
September 12, 2026•2 min read
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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
In Historic First, 4 Ex-Supreme Court Justices Sit as Amici Curiae in Impeachment Court
MANILA, Philippines — In an unprecedented move, four retired Supreme Court justices sat as amici curiae in the Senate Impeachment Court on 16 September 2026 to address the constitutional two-thirds co... ...more
Philippines
September 15, 2026•5 min read
Parties argue over continued ICC detention of Duterte as his fitness for trial is yet to be resolved
THE HAGUE, THE Netherlands — The prosecution and the counsels representing the victims of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called war on drugs demanded for his continued detention... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
September 15, 2026•3 min read
Expert panel finds Duterte “suffers from significant memory impairment”:Defence asks ICC judges to order neurologist to examine him anew
THE HAGUE, THE Netherlands — Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte “suffers from significant memory impairment that prevents him from retaining recent information and reliably accessing memories... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
September 15, 2026•4 min read
PBBM's peace initiatives pave way for historic BARMM polls
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s sustained implementation of the Bangsamoro peace agreements, strengthening BARMM autonomy and preparing for its first regular parliamentary el... ...more
Philippines
September 13, 2026•3 min read
Marcos Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit, Seeks Stronger Trade and Security Ties
NEW DELHI, India — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in New Delhi late Friday, 11 September 2026, to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, where he is set to advance regional priorities and fo... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific
September 12, 2026•1 min read
Former House Speaker Romualdez moved to PGH for independent medical examination
MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez was transferred to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) on Saturday morning, 12 September 2026, to undergo an independent medical... ...more
Philippines
September 12, 2026•1 min read
Riyadh Air nagbukas na ng direktang biyahe Riyadh-Manila
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — May panibagong opsyon na ngayon ang halos isang milyong Pilipinong naninirahan at nagtatrabaho sa Saudi Arabia para sa kanilang pag-uwi sa Pilipinas. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &By: JP Aleta TFCN Riyadh
September 12, 2026•2 min read
From Rome with Hope: Filipina Artist Transforms Pain and Resilience into 'Kuwento ng Lapis'
MANILA — When words fail to express the weight of grief, hardship, and emotional turmoil, a single pencil stroke can often break the silence. For Filipina visual artist Anabel Pangalangan, art was not... ...more
Philippines ,Europe
September 09, 2026•3 min read
Ilang OFW sa Rome, Umalma Nang Idawit sa insidente ng ‘Bully’ sa Switzerland
TURIN, Italy — Ilang Filipino workers mula Rome, Italy ang umalma na nakakatanggap ng mga masasamang mensahe o online bullying mula sa mgaPinoy content creators. ...more
Philippines ,By: Maricel Burgonio, TFCN Italy &Europe
September 09, 2026•3 min read
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