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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
As Duterte is presented in court for the first time, parties tackle “massive” evidence and documents
THE HAGUE, THE Netherlands — For the first time, former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte personally appeared at the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial chamber during a meeting of parties on ... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
September 18, 2026•8 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
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
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
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
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
Sporty Fest in Riyadh gears to unifying OFWs
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — More than just a sports competition, Sporty Fest aims to unite Filipinos in Saudi Arabia through an organized platform for sports, engagement, and the strengthening of social co... ...more
Middle East ,By: JP Aleta TFCN Riyadh
August 24, 2026•1 min read
Filipinos Can Get UAE Visa-on-Arrival — But It’s Not a Blanket Visa-Free Privilege
MANILA – Filipinos with certain foreign visas or residence permits can now qualify for a visa-on-arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), under updated guidelines announced by the Philippine Departm... ...more
Middle East ,By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
August 22, 2026•4 min read
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