July 2025

Philippines Grapples with Corruption, Dynasty Rule: A Call for Reform

Bing JabadanJuly 31, 2025July 31, 202507 mins

Time for Change. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong’s claim of systemic corruption, alongside new research on political dynasties, demands action. Join the fight for a transparent and accountable government. Learn more and get involved today. Philippines Grapples with Corruption, Dynasty Rule: A Call for Reform By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | July 31, 2025 BAGUIO…

New Customs Chief Vows to ‘Drain Swamp’ in BoC

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Tackling systemic corruption head-on, Commissioner Nepomuceno leads the charge at the Bureau of Customs with a bold “No Take” policy, aiming to dismantle deeply entrenched practices and usher in an era of integrity and accountability. New Customs Chief Vows to ‘Drain Swamp’ in BoC By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com l July 30, 2025 MANILA,…

FIRING LINE: SONA soaked in disappointments

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FIRING LINE: SONA soaked in disappointments By Robert B. Roque Jr. l July 31, 2025 I find it new, though far from amusing, that President Marcos began his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday with a confession: that his administration had its share of misgivings. I don’t know if that’s courage or simply…

Pacific Rim on Alert: 8.8-Magnitude Quake Hits East Russia; Tsunami Warning Up

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Pacific Rim on Alert: 8.8-Magnitude Quake Hits East Russia; Tsunami Warning Up By Paul V. Young – TheNationWeek.Com | July 30, 2025 PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia – A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia near the Kamchatka Peninsula early Tuesday (local time, July 29, 2025), triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean….

From Oscar Stage to Grave: Israeli Settler Kills Palestinian Film Consultant

Bing JabadanJuly 30, 2025July 30, 202506 mins

Yinon Levi, an Israeli settler who was previously sanctioned by the U.S. for extremist violence, is suspected of murdering Palestinian journalist Odeh Hathalin. Hathalin, 31, was a father of three, an English teacher, and a dedicated activist from Umm Al-Kheir. He also played a crucial role in assisting journalists and filmmakers, including in the Oscar-winning…

More Deadly Than Bombs: Starvation Claims Children’s Lives in Gaza

Bing JabadanJuly 30, 2025July 30, 202507 mins

Samah Matar cradles her son Yousef, 6, north of Gaza City. Yousef, who has cerebral palsy and an emaciated body due to severe malnutrition, has lost nearly a third of his body weight since the start of the war. (An image grab from Facebook, courtesy of Saher Alghorra/The New York Times.) More Deadly Than Bombs:…

Manhattan Shooting Leaves Police Officer, 3 Others Dead

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A lone gunman’s rampage in a Manhattan office building on Monday evening left four dead, including off-duty NYPD Officer Didarul Islam. The tragedy unfolded at 345 Park Avenue, home to prominent corporations like the NFL and Blackstone, leaving the city reeling. Manhattan Shooting Leaves Police Officer, 3 Others Dead By Paul V. Young – TheNationWeek.Com …

Shadows of Doubt: Are Philippine Intelligence Funds Laundering Havens for Kleptocrats?

adminJuly 29, 2025July 29, 202506 mins

Former COA Commissioner Rowena Guanzon Shadows of Doubt: Are Philippine Intelligence Funds Laundering Havens for Kleptocrats? By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com l July 29, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A contentious battle is brewing over the proposed 2025 confidential and intelligence funds (CIF), resurrecting anxieties about their vulnerability to abuse and their genuine contribution to national…

FIRING LINE: A mockery of Sunday boxing

adminJuly 29, 2025July 29, 202505 mins

FIRING LINE: A mockery of Sunday boxing By Robert B. Roque Jr, l July 29, 20215 l Because last Sunday’s spectacle at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum was a sham of a boxing match, the two protagonists — Davao City Acting Mayor Baste Duterte and PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III — plunged into shame. For…

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Allies or Actors? Doubts Cast on Marcos-Duterte Alliance

Bing JabadanJuly 29, 2025July 29, 202505 mins

Senator Imee Marcos Allies or Actors? Doubts Cast on Marcos-Duterte Alliance By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | July 28, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The once-impregnable “UniTeam” alliance between Senator Imee Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte is facing growing skepticism, raising questions about the true nature of their partnership. While Marcos publicly maintains her support…

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Supreme Court Considers TRO for Senator Dela Rosa Amid ICC Concerns

Philippines Grapples with Corruption, Dynasty Rule: A Call for Reform

New Customs Chief Vows to ‘Drain Swamp’ in BoC

FIRING LINE: SONA soaked in disappointments

Pacific Rim on Alert: 8.8-Magnitude Quake Hits East Russia; Tsunami Warning Up

From Oscar Stage to Grave: Israeli Settler Kills Palestinian Film Consultant

More Deadly Than Bombs: Starvation Claims Children’s Lives in Gaza

Manhattan Shooting Leaves Police Officer, 3 Others Dead

Shadows of Doubt: Are Philippine Intelligence Funds Laundering Havens for Kleptocrats?

FIRING LINE: A mockery of Sunday boxing

Allies or Actors? Doubts Cast on Marcos-Duterte Alliance