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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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Two Filipino seafarers killed, 14 safe after oil tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
MANILA — Two Filipino seafarers have died following an attack on a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
September 03, 2026•2 min read
Death Toll Passes 900 as International Search Efforts Intensify Following Catastrophic Himalayan Floods
KATHMANDU / NEW YORK — International relief operations and emergency search-and-rescue efforts have intensified across the central Himalayan region after a catastrophic glacial collapse triggered mass... ...more
Asia Pacific ,TFCN Global Desk
August 31, 2026•5 min read
DILG Urges Amendement of 'Robin Padilla Law' Following Ateneo de Zamboanga Shooting
QUEZON CITY — Following the tragedy at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla called on Congress on 19/08/2026 to amend Republic Act No. 11766, informally known as the "Robin Pa... ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
August 19, 2026•2 min read
Philippines Hit by Second School Shooting in Two Months, Leaving Two Dead
ZAMBOANGA City — Two students were killed in a shooting at a secondary school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, one of them the gunman, with officials confirming that the situation is now under ... ...more
Philippines
August 18, 2026•2 min read
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Filipino Team Sweeps Medals in International AI Olympiad Debut in Kazakhstan
MANILA— All four members of the Philippines' first-ever delegation to the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) snagged medals at the competition held in Kazakhstan, bringing home o... ...more
Philippines ,By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
September 03, 2026•3 min read
Two Filipino seafarers killed, 14 safe after oil tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
MANILA — Two Filipino seafarers have died following an attack on a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
September 03, 2026•2 min read
Philippines mulls social media ban for under 16
MANILA — The Philippines is moving to restrict social media access for children under 16 as lawmakers push tougher online safeguards following a series of violent incidents that officials suspect were... ...more
By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
September 03, 2026•4 min read
Senate Impeachment Court declares Poa a hostile witness as tensions flare
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court on Day 21 formally declared former DepEd chief of staff and current defense counsel Atty. Michael Wesley Poa a hostile witness in VP Sara Duterte’s i... ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
September 02, 2026•2 min read
Defence requests to refile charges against Duterte
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands —As the ICC trial for crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte nears, his defense team has asked judges to order prosecutors to re... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
September 01, 2026•3 min read
Death Toll Passes 900 as International Search Efforts Intensify Following Catastrophic Himalayan Floods
KATHMANDU / NEW YORK — International relief operations and emergency search-and-rescue efforts have intensified across the central Himalayan region after a catastrophic glacial collapse triggered mass... ...more
Asia Pacific ,TFCN Global Desk
August 31, 2026•5 min read
Alex Eala Begins US Open Singles Campaign Against American Qualifier Mary Stoiana
NEW YORK — Filipino tennis star Alexandra "Alex" Eala will open her 2026 US Open women's singles campaign against American qualifier Mary Stoiana at Louis Armstrong Stadium. ...more
Philippines ,USA &TFCN Global Desk
August 31, 2026•1 min read
PAL Direct Manila-Dubai Flights to resume October 2
MANILA — Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume direct flights between Manila and Dubai beginning October 2, 2026, restoring an important air link between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (... ...more
Middle East ,By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
August 28, 2026•2 min read
MODA 2026: Filipino Fashion sa Jeddah -Binigyan bagong kahulugan ng 6 Pinoy designers
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Isang gabi ng sining, kultura, at makabagong pananaw sa moda ang matagumpay na naipamalas kamakailan sa MODA 2026 Fashion Show... ...more
Middle East ,TFCN Jeddah
August 28, 2026•5 min read
Filipino Flavours Take Centre Stage at Kamayan Cookbook Launch in London
LONDON, England — Filipino food, culture and heritage took centre stage in London as Chef Rex De Guzman launched Kamayan: The Filipino Cookbook at the Philippine Embassy during the Buwan ng Wika celeb... ...more
Europe ,By MJ Robles TFCN UK
August 28, 2026•1 min read
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