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Bicol’s First Fully Electric Bus Fleet Launches on Naga–Legazpi Route

LEGAZPI CITY – Bicol’s public transport sector marked a milestone with the launch of a fully electric bus fleet at the Legazpi Grand Terminal. ...more

By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk

November 02, 2026•2 min read

Bicol’s First Fully Electric Bus Fleet Launches on Naga–Legazpi Route

Philippines probes suspected theft of 68GB of migrant workers' data

MANILA – The Philippines has launched an investigation into a suspected "data breach" involving nearly 68GB of database backups linked to government systems serving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). ...more

By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk

October 30, 2026•1 min read

Philippines probes suspected theft of 68GB of migrant workers' data

Met refers itself to watchdog over Thomas Markle letter as Philippine probe advances

LONDON — Met Police refers itself to watchdog over failure to share a 2019 letter alleging criminal activity by Thomas Markle, Meghan's estranged father, with other authorities. ...more

Philippines ,Europe &TFCN Global Desk

October 30, 2026•3 min read

Met refers itself to watchdog over Thomas Markle letter as Philippine probe advances

SWS: More Filipinos disbelieve than believe accusations against Sara Duterte

MANILA — More Filipinos disbelieve than believe the four accusations in the impeachment trial against Vice-President Sara Duterte, according to SWS latest survey. ...more

Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk

October 29, 2026•4 min read

SWS: More Filipinos disbelieve than believe accusations against Sara Duterte

27 Filipinos injured in Spain bus crash; one remains in coma, passenger tells TFCN; Consulate visits hospitalised victims

BARCELONA, Spain — Twenty-seven Filipinos were injured when a bus plunged down an embankment. One Filipino reportedly remains in a coma, an injured passenger told TFCN. ...more

Philippines ,By: Maricel Burgonio, TFCN Italy &Europe

October 28, 2026•4 min read

27 Filipinos injured in Spain bus crash; one remains in coma, passenger tells TFCN; Consulate visits hospitalised victims

Fil-Italian, Hinatulan ng Habambuhay na Pagkabilanggo sa Pagpatay sa Dating Kasintahan sa Rome, Italy

ROME, Italy—Hinatulan na ng habambuhay na pagkabilanggo ang 24-taong-gulang na Filipino-Italian na si Mark Anthony Samson mula Rome, Italy sa pagpatay sa dating kasintahan noong Marso 2025. ...more

By: Maricel Burgonio, TFCN Italy ,Europe

October 28, 2026•1 min read

Fil-Italian, Hinatulan ng Habambuhay na Pagkabilanggo sa Pagpatay sa Dating Kasintahan sa Rome, Italy
12 Dead, Hundreds Wounded in Escalating Strikes on Riyadh Airport

12 Dead, Hundreds Wounded in Escalating Strikes on Riyadh Airport

RIYADH — At least 12 people have been killed and over 300 injured following a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi aviation authorities confirmed on 11 October 2026. ...more

Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk

October 11, 2026•2 min read

Mga Pinoy nagpasalamat, nakiisa sa pagdiriwang ng 96th Saudi National Day

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

Middle East ,By: JP Aleta TFCN Riyadh

September 27, 2026•3 min read

Riyadh Air nagbukas na ng direktang biyahe Riyadh-Manila

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

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

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

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

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