TFCN News
Pope Leo XIV's Prayer Intentions For 2026
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026. ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
December 23, 2025•2 min read
CSI Professionals Awarded Among Top 3 Employment Firms In Glendale, California
GLENDALE, California—CSI Professionals Inc., a Filipino-owned premier employment agency in Southern California, has been officially recognized by BusinessRate as one of the Top 3 2025 Glendale Award ... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
December 23, 2025•3 min read
Filipina Lawmaker In LA Secures $500,000 Budget For Flat Top Park
LOS ANGELES, California—Assemblymember Jessica Caloza,the first Filipina elected to the California State Legislature, has awarded a $500,000 check to Los Angeles-based nonprofit North East Trees last ... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
December 23, 2025•3 min read
Duterte Defence Cites 'Extreme Frailty' In Urgent Bid To End ICC Detention
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—In an eight-page "urgent" filing submitted on 19 December 2025, lead defence counsel Nicholas Kaufman has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to order a new, specif... ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
December 23, 2025•3 min read
Under Pressure: Filipino Migrant Women Navigating Life And Work In Croatia
SAGREB, Croatia—A newly published study by the Croatian Institute for Migration Research (Authors: Dr. Ivan Balabanić, Dr. Goran Bandov and Dr. Iva Tadić), conducted in partnership with Philippine res... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
December 22, 2025•5 min read
UK Labour Market Deteriorates As Vacancies Plummet
LONDON—The UK labour market saw a significant downturn last month, with job vacancies falling by 15.2% over the past year—the sharpest decline recorded in 2025, according to a Reuters report. ...more
Europe
December 22, 2025•1 min read
Lawmakers Mourn Passing Of Antipolo Rep. Acop
MANILA, Philippines (PNA)—Members of the House of Representatives on Sunday mourned the passing of Antipolo City Rep. Romeo Acop (2nd District), who died of a heart attack on Saturday, 20 December 202... ...more
Philippines
December 22, 2025•1 min read
France Faces Holiday Disruptions As Farmers Weigh Christmas Truce
PARIS, France—The French government has called for a "Christmas truce" as farmers continue a week of intense protests against agricultural policies and the EU-Mercosur trade deal. ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
December 21, 2025•1 min read
Japan’s Tsukiji Market Urges Tourists To Avoid Year-End Visit
TOKYO, Japan (PNA)—The Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo's Chuo Ward, a popular tourist spot crowded with food shoppers and inbound visitors, has issued an unusual request this month asking tour operators... ...more
Asia Pacific ,TFCN Global Desk
December 21, 2025•2 min read
PNP Chief Orders Thorough Probe Into Death Of Ex-DPWH Exec Cabral
MANILA, Philippines (PNA)—Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday directed the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Police Regi... ...more
Philippines
December 19, 2025•6 min read
Ex-DPWH Exec Cabral Dies After Alleged Fall Into Benguet Ravine
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (PNA)—Former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral was confirmed to have allegedly fallen into a ravine along Kennon Road past 8... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
December 19, 2025•1 min read
Philippines Celebrates 75 Years Of Philippine-Hellenic Diplomatic Relations And Assumption To ASEAN Chairmanship
ATHENS, Greece—The diplomatic corps, as well as the leaders of the Filipino community in Athens and Greek government officials gathered together for a joint celebration of the Philippines’ chairmanshi... ...more
Europe ,By Elmina Buado TFCN Athens
December 19, 2025•1 min read
Richard Gomez Breaks Silence On Fencing Altercation; Defends Actions Amid Leadership Row
MANILA, Philippines—Ormoc City Representative and veteran fencer Richard Gomez has taken to social media to address the physical altercation involving him and Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) Pres... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
December 18, 2025•2 min read
Golden Glory: Alex Eala Ends 26-Year Drought With Historic SEA Games Gold
NONTHABURI, Thailand—Alex Eala has made history on Thai soil, capturing her first-ever Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medal with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew t... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
December 18, 2025•1 min read
“Food Delivery” Eyes Oscars And BAFTAs
LONDON, UK—Doc Edge Festival 2025 winner Food Delivery: Fresh From the West Philippine Sea, directed by award-winning Filipino documentary filmmaker Baby Ruth Villarama, is now in contention for the 2... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific By: RCEM London, United Kingdom &TFCN Global Desk
December 17, 2025•2 min read
Golden Surge: Philippines Surpasses 200 Medal Mark As SEA Games Enter Final Countdown
BANGKOK, Thailand—The Philippine "gold rush" has reached a fever pitch. As of the latest official update on Wednesday evening, 17 December 2025, Team Philippines has officially crossed a major milesto... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
December 17, 2025•1 min read
Doha OFW Triumphs In DMW Likha Global Business Plan Competition
MANILA, Philippines—Marisol Amihan, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) based in Doha, Qatar, has been named the Grand Winner of the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) Likha Global Business Plan Compe... ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk &By: Rachel Salinel, TFCN Dubai
December 16, 2025•2 min read
PAL Expands North America Operations In 2026
LONG BEACH, California—Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country's flag carrier, will be launching four additional flights weekly between Los Angeles and Manila starting June 2026, bringing its flight to... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
December 15, 2025•2 min read
Combat Sports Boost Philippines' SEA Games Gold Count
BANGKOK, Thailand—The Philippine campaign at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games surged on Thursday, 11 December 2025, with the combat sports disciplines delivering a significant boost to the country... ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
December 11, 2025•2 min read
L.A.-based Lions Club Sees Membership Expansion In 2026
SAN FERNANDO, California—Lions Clubs International District 4L3 Governor Nicanor Mananghaya has shared his excitement for the coming year as they continue to increase the number of their members and v... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
December 11, 2025•1 min read
Taekwondo Jin Secures Philippines' First Gold At SEA Games 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand—The Philippines secured its first gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, 10 December 2025, courtesy of taekwondo jin Justin Kobe Macario. ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk
December 10, 2025•1 min read
Saudi Ministry Of Media Launches Philippine Culture Days In Riyadh
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—The Philippine Culture Days was launched on December 5, 2025 as part of the "Global Harmony 2" initiative organized by the Ministry of Media, in cooperation with the General Enter... ...more
Middle East ,By: JP Aleta TFCN Riyadh
December 10, 2025•1 min read
FACCGLA Holds Its First Ever Multi-Organizational Holiday Celebration
SAN FERNANDO, California—The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles has made their holiday celebration extra special by collaborating with equally significant Los-Angeles busines... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
December 09, 2025•2 min read
Filipina Author Recounts Near Death Experience In Her Book "We Got You Back: Heaven Can Wait"
SAN FERNANDO, California—Filipina author Lourdes "Lulu" R. Mercado, who battled three different types of cancer and experienced near death, believes her new book "We Got You Back: Heaven Can Wait" wil... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
December 09, 2025•1 min read
DMW Hands Financial Assistance To 100 Pinoy Cancer Patients In Kuwait
KUWAIT—The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) through the DMW AKSYON Fund handed financial assistance to some 100 Filipino cancer patients in Kuwait. ...more
Middle East ,By Maxxy Santiago, TFCN Kuwait
December 08, 2025•1 min read
Filipino-Americans Advised Not To Take Legal Action On Dual Citizenship
WASHINGTON DC, USA—Filipino-Americans are being urged to remain vigilant on issues regarding dual citizenship, such as renouncing another nationality. ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
December 08, 2025•3 min read
Filipino Performer Erick Arenas Shines In Hamburg’s The Lion King
HAMBURG, Germany—Filipino talent shines on the world stage through Erick Arenas, the only Filipino performer in the German production of Disney’s The Lion King (König der Löwen). For the past three ye... ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
December 06, 2025•3 min read
Two Filipino Short Films Makes It To The 2nd Festival Of Short Films On Disability Inclusion In Paris
PARIS, France—In line with the celebration of the International Disability Day last Dec 3, 2025, UNESCO Paris organized the 2nd Festival of Short films on disability Inclusion was held at the UNESCO C... ...more
By: Cory De Jesus, TFCN Paris
December 06, 2025•2 min read
Filipina Musicians Ipinamalas Ang Himig Ng Paskong Pinoy Sa The Netherlands
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—Isang gabi ng awiting pamasko ang hatid nina Clarizz Petrasanta (flute) at Shermaine Velasco (piano) sa "A Christmas Musical Concert" sa Philippine Embassy sa The Hague, Netherl... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
December 06, 2025•2 min read
TFCN EXCLUSIVE: Dating Driver Ni Zaldy Co Sa Paris Nagsalita Tungkol Sa Dating Kongresista
PARIS, France—Sa eksklusibong panayam ng The Filipino Correspondent Network (TFCN), umamin ang dating driver ni Zaldy Co sa Paris na huli siyang nagserbisyo sa dating kongresista noong Hulyo, bago pum... ...more
By: Maan Alcantara-Rivera, TFCN Global ,By: RCEM London, United Kingdom &By: Bong Agustinez, TFCN Paris
December 05, 2025•4 min read
Freed For Christmas: 9 Filipino Seafarers Released By Houthis After Five Months
MANILA, Philippines—Nine (9) Filipino seafarers, who were held hostage by Houthi militants following the sinking of the bulk carrier MV Eternity C in July, have been released and flown to Oman, the Ph... ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
December 04, 2025•2 min read
Filipino Migrants In Utrecht Rally On Bonifacio Day, Hailing ICC Ruling
UTRECHT, Netherlands — Filipino migrant organisations and Dutch solidarity allies took to the streets of Utrecht on Sunday, 30 November 2025, to commemorate Bonifacio Day with a mass action demanding ... ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
December 03, 2025•2 min read
Aussie Budget Air Jetstar Launches Direct Flights From Perth To Manila
PERTH, Australia—The Australian budget airlines Jetstar Airways has launched its first direct flight from Perth to Manila on November 28, as part of its expanded international operations. The new rout... ...more
Asia Pacific ,By: Glaiza Godinez TFCN Australia
December 03, 2025•1 min read
24th Session Of The Assembly Of States Parties Opens In The Hague
The HAGUE, Netherlands (ICC News Release)—The 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) opened, 1 December 2025, at the World F... ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
December 02, 2025•3 min read
Catriona Gray Joins 'Trillion Peso March' On EDSA; Calls For Accountability
MANILA—Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray participated in the 'Trillion Peso March' held on Sunday, 30 November 2025, at the People Power Monument along EDSA, Quezon City. ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
December 02, 2025•2 min read
Wine From France For The Typhoon Victims Of Uwan
PARIS, France—Three Filipinas from France stood united to raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Uwan in Quezon by selling wines produced by a French married to a Filipina. ...more
By: Cory De Jesus, TFCN Paris
December 01, 2025•1 min read
Filipino-American Entrepreneur Ventures Into Film-Making
LOS ANGELES, California—Filipino-American entrepreneur and award-winning author Celeste Friedman has decided to diversify into filmmaking business and produced a romantic dramedy titled, “Love and Kar... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
December 01, 2025•3 min read
Pope And Patriarch's Joint Blessing Seals Historic Turkiye Unity Visit
ISTANBUL, Turkiye—The focus of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey has moved to Lebanon, but the lasting impact of his landmark visit to Turkiye remains the dramatic display of unity with Ecumenical Patr... ...more
Europe ,Middle East
December 01, 2025•2 min read
Ajax Match Suspended After Pyrotechnic Attack Forces Halt In Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands—The Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax and FC Groningen at the Johan Cruijff Arena was abruptly suspended barely five minutes after kick-off today, following a severe pyrotechn... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands ,Europe
December 01, 2025•2 min read
New Ph Consul General Assumes In Dubai
DUBAI, UAE—Consul General Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III, who only recently assumed the Philippine Consular Post, which has jurisdiction over more than 700,000 OFWs in the UAE, concluded a productive fi... ...more
Middle East
December 01, 2025•2 min read
Pope Leo XIV Visits Blue Mosque, One Of Most Important In Istanbul
On the morning of the third day of his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the “Blue Mosque.” ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
November 29, 2025•1 min read
ICC Appeals Chamber Unanimously Rejects Duterte’s Plea For Temporary Release
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber today delivered a unanimous judgement, rejecting the appeal filed by the legal team of former Philippine President Rodrigo... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
November 29, 2025•3 min read
ICC Appeals Chamber Prepares To Deliver Key Judgement On Duterte Interim Release
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to rule tomorrow, Friday, 28 November 2025, on the appeal filed by the legal team of former Philippine Presi... ...more
Philippines ,Europe &TFCN Global Desk
November 27, 2025•2 min read
Pope Leo XIV Sa Kanyang Pinakaunang Apostolic Visit Sa Turkiye Para Sa Paggunita Ng Ika-1,700 Anibersaryo ng Council Of Nicea
ROMA, Italia—Tutulak ngayong Huwebes, 27 November 2025, si Pope Leo XIV sa Türkiye para sa kanyang pinakaunang Apostolic Visit. Bahagi ito ng pagdiriwang ng Simbahang Katolika sa ika-1,700 anibersaryo... ...more
Europe ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
November 27, 2025•2 min read
Bibida Ang Parol Sa Trondheim Christmas Market
TRONDHEIM, Norway—Abala na ang mga Pilipino dito sa Trondheim, Norway, bilang paghahanda para sa taunang malaking cultural celebrations---'Christmas Around the World' ng lungsod. At ngayong taon, lili... ...more
Europe ,TFCN Global Desk
November 27, 2025•1 min read
Hong Kong: Dozens Dead and Hundreds Missing in Tai Po High-Rise Inferno
HONG KONG—A catastrophic residential fire in Hong Kong has claimed the lives of at least forty-four (44) people, including one firefighter, with a further two hundred and seventy-nine (279) individual... ...more
Asia Pacific ,TFCN Global Desk
November 27, 2025•2 min read
Ph Consulate Sa Dubai At Emirates NBD Lumagda Ng Kasunduan Para Sa Mas Mabilis At Ligtas Na Card Payment System
DUBAI—Mas bibilis na nang halos doble o 40 percent ang serbisyo at mas secure ang mga transaksyon sa lahat ng consular services gamit ang credit o debit card sa pagbabayad dahil sa nilagdaang kasundua... ...more
Middle East ,TFCN Global Desk
November 26, 2025•2 min read
Roque Remains in Netherlands After Vienna Flight Canceled
The HAGUE—Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque remains in the Netherlands as of 26 November 2025, after he was reportedly disembarked from a flight bound for Vienna, Austria, on Tuesday. ...more
Philippines ,Europe &TFCN Global Desk
November 26, 2025•1 min read
Harry Roque Denies Reported Arrest; Says He Is Traveling To Vienna
MANILA—Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on 25 November 2025 flatly denied rumors circulating that he had been arrested in the Netherlands, where he is currently seeking asylum, in connecti... ...more
Philippines ,Europe &TFCN Global Desk
November 25, 2025•1 min read
Top Filipino Engineers, Architects And Healthcare Professionals In Qatar And Kuwait Honored At The Filipino Times Awards 2025
DOHA, Qatar—A total of 50 outstanding Filipino professionals from Qatar and Kuwait were honored for their exceptional contributions to healthcare, engineering, and architecture at The Filipino Times W... ...more
Middle East ,TFCN Global Desk
November 25, 2025•6 min read
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