News in the Philippines
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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