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The Philippine Honorary Consul to Lugano, Margherita Maffeis, has confirmed to TFCN that a Filipino is among the casualties of the catastrophic New Year’s Eve explosion and fire at a Swiss bar.

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LOOK | DYCI Dagalak, a choir group from Bocaue, Bulacan, to compete in the 73rd Guido d'Arezzo International Polyphonic Competition, one of the oldest and most important choral competitions in Europe, on August 20 to 24. @tfcnglobal https://t.co/uaXMTA9rab

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But the most important takeaway is the experience that will most certainly help the Filipina teener navigate her way to achieving her grand slam goals. Via | Benjamin Cañamaso, The Filipino Correspondent Network TFCN

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What a great match! Maraming salamat Alex! 📷📷

Eala's Miami Open dream run ends

Alex Eala’s dream run at the Miami Open has ended after losing her semifinal match to the American world number 4 Jessica Pegula in three sets.

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With the Pinay wildcard’s deep run into the tournament, Eala will rise into top 100 of the women’s tennis and will take home over $330,000 of prize money.

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Via | Joeffrey Calimag, TFCN South Korea
#TFCN #warship #southkorea #Philippines #PhilippineNavy

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LOOK: PH launches BRP Diego Silang to strengthen naval fleet
Ulsan, South Korea – The Philippine Navy has acquired a warship, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), to bolster the country’s naval fleet and improve maritime security amid evolving regional challenges.

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She also highlighted the vessel’s significance in upholding the country’s sovereignty and ensuring regional stability through strengthened defense capabilities.
It also showcased the deepening military ties between the Philippines and South Korea.

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Any defense or security cooperation between the Philippines and other countries should not target any third party or harm their interest, still less threaten regional peace or escalate tensions in the region," Guo said.
| Via A.I., TFCN Manila
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READ | Malacañang shuts China: Ph is no chess piece of any foreign country
"The Philippines is no one's chess piece. We are an independent country."

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"Our message to some in the Philippines: stop serving as other countries' mouthpiece and no more stunt for personal political agenda..

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The ICC earlier told media that granting of any request for the interim release of Duterte would entail the country's cooperation on an interim set of guidelines to be set by the court.
| Via A.I., TFCN Manila
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READ | Can the PH support a possible Duterte interim release? Malacañang says it's hands are tied
For the Philippine government to accept in case the International Criminal Court (ICC) grants the interim release of former President Rodrigo Duterte,

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Tatanggapin din po ba nila na lahat ng utos ng ICC ay ating irerecognize pati ang pag-freeze ng kanilang assets?," added Castro.