TFCN News
Belinda Bencic Defeats Alex Eala in Toronto Open Round of 16
TORONTO, Canada — Alex Eala’s impressive run at the National Bank Open came to an end on 9 August 2026 following a 6-4, 6-0 defeat to Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic in the round of 16 in Toronto. ...more
Philippines ,USA
August 11, 2026•1 min read
Philippines' richest billionaire is the country's first peso trillionaire
Enrique Razon Jr. is no longer merely the Philippines' richest billionaire. He is the country's first peso trillionaire.Post ...more
By: TFCN News Desk Philippines
August 08, 2026•4 min read
Thailand School Shooting: 8 Filipino Teachers Safe as Death Toll Rises
Thailand School Shooting: 8 Filipino Teachers Safe as Death Toll Climbs ...more
By: TFCN News Desk Philippines
August 08, 2026•3 min read
Filipino Seafarers Could Get New Jobs in Chile as Manila, Santiago Move to Recognize Each Other’s Maritime Certificates
Philippines, Chile Move to Recognize Each Other’s Maritime Certificate ...more
By: TFCN News Desk Philippines
August 07, 2026•4 min read
2,000 Filipinos in Romania Get New Layer of Protection as Manila, Bucharest Revamp Labor Pact
New Layer of Protection for 2,000 OFWs in Romania ...more
TFCN Global Desk ,By: TFCN News Desk Philippines
August 07, 2026•4 min read
'Ghost electricity': Sen. Legarda, Rep. Leviste Leave Philippines Amid Ombudsman Probe Over ₱10-Billion 'Ghost' Solar Projects – What To Know
'Ghost electricity': Sen. Legarda, Rep. Leviste Leave Philippines Amid Ombudsman Probe Over ₱10-Billion 'Ghost' Solar Projects – What To Know ...more
By: TFCN News Desk Philippines
August 07, 2026•9 min read
Alex Eala and Venus Williams Bow Out of Toronto Open Doubles
TORONTO, Canada — The wild card duo of Alex Eala and Venus Williams fell in the first round of the women's doubles at the National Bank Open on 6 August 2026. ...more
Philippines ,USA
August 07, 2026•1 min read
US Formally Requests Extradition of Detained Televangelist Apollo Quiboloy
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has formally requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy to face charges including child sex trafficking, sex with minors, fraud, and money laundering. ...more
Philippines ,USA
August 07, 2026•2 min read
Alex Eala Defeats Alycia Parks to Advance to Canadian Open Third Round
TORONTO, Canada — Philippine tennis star Alex Eala continued her impressive form on 6 August 2026, defeating American Alycia Parks 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 in the round of 64 at the National Bank Open in Toronto... ...more
Philippines ,USA
August 07, 2026•1 min read
Joint Verification System: How forged OEC is detected
Joint Verification System between BI-DMW spots fake OEC instantly ...more
By: TFCN News Desk Middle East
August 06, 2026•6 min read
Pinay Group Holds Unique Beads and Charms Party in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, California — Three Los Angeles-based Filipina friends recently held an event dubbed as "La Grasya Charm Bar Party" at The Ovelo Hollywood on August 1, 2026. ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America ,By Doeleth Gatdula TFCN North America
August 05, 2026•2 min read
Filipino in Dubai hits ₱333 Million (Dh20 Million) Jackpot in Big Ticket Draw
Filipino Baker in Dubai hits ₱333 Million (Dh20 Million/$5.45 million) Jackpot in Big Ticket Draw ...more
By: TFCN News Desk Middle East
August 04, 2026•3 min read
Alex Eala Defeats World No. 3 Jessica Pegula to Secure Mubadala D.C. Open Title
WASHINGTON D.C. — "Alex Eala does it again. The Philippines now has its first WTA 500 champion." ...more
Philippines ,USA
August 04, 2026•3 min read
Highlights: Day 11 (Aug. 3, 2026) of Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
Highlights: Day 11 (Aug. 3, 2026) of Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial ...more
By: TFCN News Desk Middle East
August 03, 2026•3 min read
LRT-1 Extension Delays: Marcos govt issues strongest warning yet to Villar family -- Take It Or leave It
LRT-1 Extension Delays: Marcos govt issues strongest warning yet to Villar family -- Take It Or leave It ...more
Philippines ,By: TFCN News Desk Philippines
August 01, 2026•3 min read
Kapunan Challenges VP: Refusal to Testify Inconsistent with Innocence
MANILA — Private prosecutor Atty. Lorna Kapunan has challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to take the witness stand in her Senate impeachment trial, asserting that refusing to testify directly contra... ...more
Philippines ,Europe
July 31, 2026•5 min read
Alex Eala Defeats Defending Champion Leylah Fernandez to Reach Mubadala DC Open Quarter-Finals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Filipina tennis star Alex Eala secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the WTA 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open on 29 July 2026, dethroning defending champion and seventh seed Leylah Ferna... ...more
Philippines ,USA &TFCN Global Desk
July 30, 2026•1 min read
Day 10 Impeachment: Ex-Bank Officials Testify on OVP, DepEd Multi-Million Cash Encashments
MANILA — The Senate impeachment court turned its focus to Article I of the impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte on 29 July 2026, hearing testimony from retired banking officials reg... ...more
Philippines
July 29, 2026•3 min read
Café Cacao nagbukas na sa Paris
PARIS, France — Finally, matitikman na ang inuming tsokolate mula sa Philippine cacao sa Paris. ...more
Europe ,By: Cory De Jesus, TFCN Paris
July 29, 2026•3 min read
Eala Rallies Past Zheng in Washington Debut, Sets Up Clash With Fernandez
WASHINGTON — Alex Eala launched her Mubadala Citi DC Open campaign in impressive fashion, recovering from a set down to defeat Chinese wildcard Zheng Qinwen, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, in the opening round on Tue... ...more
USA ,TFCN Global Desk
July 28, 2026•2 min read
Duterte’s London Rally Gathers Thousands, The Hague Comments Raise Questions vs. Grasp of National Development
LONDON — In what has been described as the largest gathering of Duterte supporters in in the UK, over 3,000 Overseas Filipinos flooded the heart of London at Marble Arch for a peaceful rally in suppor... ...more
By: RCEM London, United Kingdom
July 27, 2026•5 min read
American Actor/Singer Rex Smith to Perform At PGMG’s Gala Night
CERRITOS, California – Former American teen idol, actor and singer Rex Smith will banner a diverse array of entertainers during the Induction Ball, Gala Night and Anniversary celebration of the Philip... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
July 27, 2026•3 min read
Dubai-based Filipino U12 cagers to represent UAE at World Youth Championship
Young Filipino basketball players set to represent Dubai and the UAE at the World Youth Championship in Singapore paid a courtesy visit to Honourable Ambrosio Brian Enciso III, Philippine Consul Gener... ...more
Middle East ,By: Milanie Sanchez Regalado, TFCN Dubai
July 23, 2026•1 min read
22 Filipinos in the UAE graduate from Ateneo Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship program
Twenty-two Filipinos have graduated on July 18, 2026 from the Ateneo School of Government’s Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program (ALSE OF-LIFE) in the United Arab Emirates. ...more
Middle East
July 22, 2026•1 min read
Tensions Rise at Senate Trial: Subpoenas Ordered for VP Finances, NBI Testifies on Security Threats
MANILA — Days seven to nine of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial saw the Senate court grant a landmark motion for financial subpoenas, setting off heated debates. ...more
Philippines
July 22, 2026•9 min read
One Family, Three Cultures: Annual Fish Fry Brings Communities Together in Pennsylvania
HALIFAX, Pennsylvania — In May, the Lispi family's Annual Fish Fry once again brought together Filipino, American, and Italian families for a day of food, friendship, and fellowship in Halifax, Pennsy... ...more
USA ,By Cherry Lambatin Perry, TFCN North America
July 21, 2026•2 min read
Senate Impeachment Court Grants Subpoenas for Financial Records of VP Sara Duterte and Husband
MANILA — The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, granted on 20 July 2026 two crucial motions seeking subpoenas for the peso-denominated bank, tax, and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records... ...more
Philippines
July 20, 2026•2 min read
Two Filipino seafarers killed, one missing in Black Sea drone attacks
MANILA — Two Filipino seafarers have died following recent drone attacks on commercial vessels operating in the northern Black Sea, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac confirmed on 20 July 2026. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East
July 20, 2026•1 min read
Philippines Condemns China Daily Over Racist AI-Generated Video
MANILA — The Philippines has strongly condemned China’s state-run China Daily for publishing an AI-generated video that depicted Filipinos as monkeys, branding the "racist" imagery as "offensive, dist... ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific
July 17, 2026•2 min read
Heated Subpoena Debates and Witness Cuts Mark Critical Week in Duterte Impeachment Trial
MANILA — The Senate impeachment court, sitting as the final arbiter in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, adjourned on Wednesday after a tumultuous three days of hearings. ...more
Philippines
July 16, 2026•8 min read
Unverified Social Media Reports of Filipina Au Pair’s Passing Stir Alarm and Fraud Controversy in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Filipino community in Denmark is reeling from unverified, anonymous reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged passing of an unnamed Filipina au pair. ...more
Europe ,By Rosemary Toledo-Menta, TFCN Denmark
July 15, 2026•6 min read
National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea reafirms commitment in commemoration of 10th anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award
MANILA — Last July 6, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea joined the nation in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award. ...more
Philippines
July 09, 2026•1 min read
Duterte Impeachment Trial Days 1 & 2: Rules Debated, Tax Records Returned, and Witness Takes Stand
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court concluded its first two days of proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, marked by intense constitutional debates, disputes over digital evid... ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
July 08, 2026•4 min read
How Filipino fan receives 'special accessibility treatment' at Wimbledon to witness Alex Eala's historic run
LONDON — As tennis enthusiasts from across the globe descended upon the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for Wimbledon 2026, a wave of passionate Filipino fans flocked to southwest London to r... ...more
Europe ,TFCN UK Desk
July 06, 2026•2 min read
Eala Outlasts Joint in Wimbledon Thriller to Book Swiatek Showdown
LONDON — Alexandra Eala etched her name into Philippine sporting folklore on Thursday, 2 July 2026, becoming the first Filipino woman in history to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tennis tournam... ...more
Philippines ,Europe &TFCN Global Desk
July 01, 2026•2 min read
Coming Soon: Pinoy Lumpia Cart in Disneyland California!
LOS ANGELES, California — Filipino comfort food "lumpia" is officially coming to the Disneyland Resort early next month as Los Angeles-based eatery Big Boi Lumpia Company expands with a brand new food... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
July 01, 2026•3 min read
Eala crushes Zarazua to secure historic Wimbledon 2nd round debut
LONDON, England — Alexandra Eala has made history on the lawns of the All England Club, securing a dominant straight-sets victory over Mexico's Renata Zarazúa, 6-1, 6-2, in her Wimbledon main draw deb... ...more
Philippines ,Europe &TFCN Global Desk
July 01, 2026•2 min read
Thousands INC Members Converge Near People Power Monument
MANILA, Philippines — An unannounced mass gathering of thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members brought traffic to a near standstill along EDSA on Tuesday morning, 30 June 2026, prompting a major ... ...more
Philippines
June 30, 2026•2 min read
Washington Reaffirms ASEAN’s Strategic Importance During the Advance U.S. Independence Celebration in Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia — “Happy Birthday, America. Cheers!” US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau was in Jakarta to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence ...more
Asia Pacific ,By: Wendy Palomo, TFCN Indonesia
June 30, 2026•2 min read
Filipino Nurses Remain A Trusted US Health Worker
LOS ANGELES, California — The Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) is urging the public to avoid unfairly judging the Filipino nurses based on isolated cases. ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
June 29, 2026•3 min read
LA’s Mental Health Champions Honored at ARISE Assembly
LOS ANGELES, California — The Philippine Nurses Association of Southern California Inc. (PNASC) recently celebrated the accomplishments and community impact of ARISE (Awaken, Rise, Inspire, Serve, Emp... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
June 28, 2026•2 min read
Passport Renewal ng mga Pilipino sa UAE, Direkta na sa Embahada at Konsulado Simula Hulyo 1
ABU DHABI, UAE – Magkakaroon ng malaking pagbabago sa proseso ng Philippine passport services para sa mga Pilipino sa United Arab Emirates ...more
Middle East ,By: Raffy Reyes, TFCN Abu Dhabi, UAE
June 27, 2026•1 min read
House Prosecution reserves psychiatrist as witness to probe grave threats in impeachment
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the House prosecution panel have revealed that a medical expert, specifically a psychiatrist, has been lined up as a reserve witness for the high-profile impeachme... ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
June 26, 2026•2 min read
PBBM launches DBM-COMPASS Digitization Portal to track public spending, restore public trust
MANILA, Philippines — In a major step toward enhancing fiscal transparency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the official launch of the Centralized Open Monitoring Platform for Appropriations and... ...more
Philippines ,TFCN Global Desk
June 26, 2026•2 min read
A GREAT MATCH!
TURIN, Italy — Rising Filipinas star Alex Eala and tennis legend Venus Williams made a dream team in the WTA 500 Bad Homburg Open Doubles match in Germany. ...more
Philippines ,USA By: Maricel Burgonio, TFCN Italy &Europe
June 26, 2026•2 min read
PNP-CIDG Recommends Hazing Charges Against Basketball Team Coaches, Staff
MANILA — The PNP-CIDG has recommended filing criminal charges against several coaches and staff members of a basketball team for alleged violations of the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. ...more
Philippines ,Asia Pacific
June 26, 2026•2 min read
Selebrasyon ng Fête de la Musique sa Paris
PARIS, France — Nag-uumapaw ang talento at diskarte ng mga Pinoy matapos muling magsama-sama ang mga lokal na musikero sa taunang selebrasyon ng Fête de la Musique ...more
Europe ,By: Cory De Jesus, TFCN Paris
June 24, 2026•2 min read
Duterte waives appearance but may be "expected" in the Sept 7 ICC status conference
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte submitted a waiver of personal appearance to attend yesterday's (June 23) status conference at the ICC but he may be expected to ap... ...more
By: Jofelle Tesorio, TFCN The Netherlands
June 24, 2026•2 min read
SSS Urges Filipino-Americans to Maintain their SSS Contributions
LOS ANGELES, California — The Filipino-American community had gathered for a special town hall meeting hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles (PCGLA) and the Philippine Social Secur... ...more
By: Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo, TFCN North America
June 23, 2026•3 min read
Tambalang Alex Eala at Venus Williams, nakatakda na ang laro sa Miyerkules
BAD HOMBURG, Germany — Ang 21-anyos na si Eala ay makakatambal ang seven times Grand Slam champion sa doubles competition ngayong Miyerkules, 11am EU time. ...more
Europe ,By Jessica Gross, TFCN Berlin
June 23, 2026•2 min read
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