July 2025

Are “Ayuda” Programs Placing an Unfair Strain on Working Filipinos?

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Finance Secretary Recto aims to generate ₱300 billion in revenue by 2030 through a proposed increase in capital gains, donor, and estate taxes from 6% to 10%. Are “Ayuda” Programs Placing an Unfair Strain on Working Filipinos? By Wilma N Yamzon – Thenationweek.com July 18, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — As millions of Filipinos tirelessly fuel…

NNIC-SMC River Cleanup Eases Manila Airport Flood Woes

Bing JabadanJuly 18, 2025August 15, 202506 mins

New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) and San Miguel Corp. (SMC) Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang. NNIC-SMC River Cleanup Eases Manila Airport Flood Woes By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.com July 18, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A partnership between New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), and San Miguel…

Cebu Pacific Brings Filipino Sunshine to Bondi Festival with Unique Beach Bar

Bing JabadanJuly 17, 2025July 17, 202504 mins

Cebu Pacific Brings Filipino Sunshine to Bondi Festival with Unique Beach Bar By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.com July 17, 2025 BONDI BEACH, Australia – Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, is injecting a dose of Filipino warmth into the Australian winter with its innovative “Cebu Pacific Travel Beach Bar” at the iconic Bondi Festival. The…

Lost Jewelry Sparks Probe of Dishonest NAIA Staff

Bing JabadanJuly 17, 2025July 17, 202506 mins

Airport Police Officers Casey San Juan and Frelyn Leda recover Kimberly Nakamura’s stolen jewelry, including wedding rings, a diamond necklace, and earrings, after conducting a theft investigation and receiving an anonymous tip. Lost Jewelry Sparks Probe of Dishonest NAIA Staff By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.com July 16, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A passenger’s heartfelt gratitude…

NBI Raids Online Lenders Amid Harassment Reports

Bing JabadanJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025010 mins

Responding to a surge of complaints, NBI Director Jaime Santiago oversees a raid on online lenders suspected of abusive debt collection practices and predatory lending. The investigation was triggered by over 15,000 reports. NBI Raids Online Lenders Amid Harassment Reports By Wilma N. Yamzon – Thenationweek.com July 16, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau…

Digital Debt Trap: Online Lenders, Gambling Apps Prey on Vulnerable Filipinos

Bing JabadanJuly 16, 2025July 16, 202507 mins

Actors Piolo Pascual and Kim Chiu dominate the landscape, promoting the allure of online gambling with the slogan “Bingo sa Saya, Plus sa Panalo” (Bingo for Fun, Plus for Winnings). Digital Debt Trap: Online Lenders, Gambling Apps Prey on Vulnerable Filipinos By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.com July 16, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Behind the glittering…

Historic Rainfall Triggers Flash Floods, State of Emergency in NY & NJ

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Flash floods turned streets into rivers in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, leaving a motorist stranded. Rescuers battled waist-deep waters to reach the trapped driver. Historic Rainfall Triggers Flash Floods, State of Emergency in NY & NJ By Thenationweek.com July 16, 2025 NEW JERSY – A deluge transformed streets into rivers across New York and New…

Cebu Pacific Achieves Remarkable Growth with 2.2 Million Passengers in June

Bing JabadanJuly 15, 2025July 15, 202505 mins

Cebu Pacific Achieves Remarkable Growth with 2.2 Million Passengers in June By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.com July 15, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Cebu Pacific (CEB) marked a notable achievement last month with 2.2 million passengers, reflecting a solid 7.9 percent increase from the same month last year. Their growth is particularly impressive given the earlier…

Pagcor Tightens Gambling Ad Regulations After TNVS Driver’s Murder

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A screenshot of an online gambling promotion on social media platforms and adult websites. Pagcor Tightens Gambling Ad Regulations After TNVS Driver’s Murder By Wilma N. Yamzon – Thenationweek.com July 15, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – In the wake of the increasing cases of killings linked to gambling, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is…

‘Alice Guo of Metro Manila’ Arrested at NAIA

Bing JabadanJuly 15, 2025July 15, 202503 mins

[Image courtesy of the Bureau of Immigration] ‘Alice Guo of Metro Manila’ Arrested at NAIA By Bing Jabadan — Thenationweek.com July 15, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A woman known as “Alice Guo of Metro Manila” has been arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for alleged identity fraud. Wang Xiujun, a 43-year-old Chinese national,…

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Are “Ayuda” Programs Placing an Unfair Strain on Working Filipinos?

NNIC-SMC River Cleanup Eases Manila Airport Flood Woes

Cebu Pacific Brings Filipino Sunshine to Bondi Festival with Unique Beach Bar

Lost Jewelry Sparks Probe of Dishonest NAIA Staff

NBI Raids Online Lenders Amid Harassment Reports

Digital Debt Trap: Online Lenders, Gambling Apps Prey on Vulnerable Filipinos

Historic Rainfall Triggers Flash Floods, State of Emergency in NY & NJ

Cebu Pacific Achieves Remarkable Growth with 2.2 Million Passengers in June

Pagcor Tightens Gambling Ad Regulations After TNVS Driver’s Murder

‘Alice Guo of Metro Manila’ Arrested at NAIA