June 2025

Tensions Soar as Trump Teases Military Action vs. Iran

adminJune 20, 2025June 20, 202507 mins

President Donald J. Trump has authorized military strategies targeting Iran’s nuclear and military installations, a move that has raised alarms in Tehran. In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader is said to have sought safety in a fortified underground site. Iranian authorities have made it clear that they will not back down, issuing threats of retaliation and…

Aguda Confirms Internal Hacking, Data Breaches in DICT

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Aguda Confirms Internal Hacking, Data Breaches in DICT By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweek.com June 20, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — A bombshell revelation has rocked the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), with Secretary Henry Aguda confirming the existence of internal hackers actively harvesting the personal data of Filipino citizens. Aguda’s admission came in a…

Roque’s Asylum Application in The Netherlands Rejected – Remulla

Bing JabadanJune 19, 2025June 19, 202504 mins

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla /Facebook Post Roque’s Asylum Application in The Netherlands Rejected – Remulla By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.com June 19, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed on Wednesday that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s request for asylum in The Netherlands has been denied. The announcement came as Roque remains…

Manila Airport Taxi Scam Sparks Outrage; Gov’t Vows Crackdown

Bing JabadanJune 19, 2025June 19, 202506 mins

Manila Airport Taxi Scam Sparks Outrage; Gov’t Vows Crackdown By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.com June 19, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A taxi fare scam targeting tourists and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has ignited public outrage, prompting the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to take swift and decisive action. The scheme involves…

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Online ATM Card Seller Nabbed in Anti-Scam Operation

Bing JabadanJune 19, 2025June 19, 202502 mins

Online ATM Card Seller Nabbed in Anti-Scam Operation By Rodini ‘Bing’ Jabadan — TheNationWeek.comJune 18, 2025 MANDALUYONG, Philippines – A 31-year-old woman, identified online as “Apple,” was arrested in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday for allegedly selling ATM cards online, a violation of the recently enacted Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act. The arrest was made following an…

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Chinese POGO Workers Still in Phl, Reports Say

adminJune 19, 2025June 24, 202503 mins

Chinese POGO Workers Still in Phl, Reports Say By TheNationweek.com June 19, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — Despite the ongoing crackdown on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), hundreds of Chinese nationals continue to reside in the Philippines, with some allegedly attempting to circumvent immigration laws to avoid deportation. Some Chinese POGO workers are seeking temporary…

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Online ATM Card Seller Nabbed in Anti-Scam Operation

adminJune 19, 2025June 24, 202502 mins

Online ATM Card Seller Nabbed in Anti-Scam Operation By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.com June 19, 2025 MANDALUYONG, Philippines – A 31-year-old woman, identified online as “Apple,” was arrested in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday for allegedly selling ATM cards online, a violation of the recently enacted Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act. The arrest was made following…

AirAsia Celebrates 16th Win as World’s Best Low-Cost Airline

adminJune 18, 2025June 24, 202505 mins

Capital A CEO and Co-Founder of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, and Capital A Chairman & AirAsia Co-Founder, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, together with the Allstar flight crew, proudly received the award as AirAsia was named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the 16th consecutive year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, held in Paris on June…

PAL Soars into the Future with NDC-Powered Sales Technology

adminJune 18, 2025June 24, 202504 mins

From left, PAL Vice President for Sustainability and Strategy Salvador Britanico; PAL Senior Vice President / Chief Finance Officer Anna Bengzon; PAL Vice President for Sales and Distribution Justin Warby; and PAL Chief Information Officer Aurea Vidal. PAL Soars into the Future with NDC-Powered Sales Technology By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweek.com June 18, 2025 MANILA,…

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Public Outcry Grows Against Water Service Providers; House Calls for Probe

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Public Outcry Grows Against Water Service Providers; House Calls for Probe By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationweek.com June 18, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Public discontent has swept through communities as scrutiny intensifies on water service providers amid complaints about poor services and disruptive construction activities in some cities. The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is…

Israeli Forces Intercept Global Sumud Flotilla in International Waters

BI Cracks Down on Transnational Fraud: Japanese Fugitives, Chinese Scammers Apprehended

Tourism Chief Unveils Strategic Framework to Boost Investments Amid Energy Crisis

FIRING LINE: Charging the middle

Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: A Volatile Standoff as Trump Weighs Latest Offer

UAE Quits OPEC Amid Geopolitical Turmoil, Rattling Global Energy Markets

Tensions Soar as Trump Teases Military Action vs. Iran

Aguda Confirms Internal Hacking, Data Breaches in DICT

Roque’s Asylum Application in The Netherlands Rejected – Remulla

Manila Airport Taxi Scam Sparks Outrage; Gov’t Vows Crackdown

Online ATM Card Seller Nabbed in Anti-Scam Operation

Chinese POGO Workers Still in Phl, Reports Say

Online ATM Card Seller Nabbed in Anti-Scam Operation

AirAsia Celebrates 16th Win as World’s Best Low-Cost Airline

PAL Soars into the Future with NDC-Powered Sales Technology

Public Outcry Grows Against Water Service Providers; House Calls for Probe