October 2025

Trump Heralds ‘New Middle East’ as Hostages Released; Palestinian Future Remains Unclear

Bing JabadanOctober 14, 2025October 14, 202504 mins

US President Donald Trump arrives in Israel on Monday, October 13, 2025, to witness the release of 20 Israeli hostages following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestine, brokered by his administration. Trump Heralds ‘New Middle East’ as Hostages Released; Palestinian Future Remains Unclear By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 14, 2025 JERUSALEM –…

AirAsia Philippines Increases Flight Frequencies for Undas

Bing JabadanOctober 14, 2025October 14, 202505 mins

AirAsia Philippines Increases Flight Frequencies for Undas By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 14, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – In anticipation of a surge in passenger traffic for Undas (All Saints’ Day), AirAsia Philippines is increasing flight frequencies on key domestic routes throughout this month. The move aims to accommodate Filipinos traveling to and from…

FIRING LINE: Reversing the rot in public works

adminOctober 14, 2025October 14, 202506 mins

FIRING LINE: Reversing the rot in public works By Robert B. Roque Jr. │October 14, 2025 Last week, Malacañang announced that nearly 20,000 reports had poured into Sumbong sa Pangulo. Bongbong Marcos’s online platform for public complaints was bombarded with mostly questionable public works projects. That number should jolt Malacañang and his administration as much…

Sifting Through Rubble, Searching for Home: Gazans Return to Devastated Reality

Bing JabadanOctober 13, 2025October 14, 202505 mins

Sifting Through Rubble, Searching for Home: Gazans Return to Devastated Reality By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 13, 2025 GAZA CITY – The silence is deafening. After months of relentless bombardment, a fragile ceasefire has descended upon Gaza, prompting a desperate exodus in reverse. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, displaced by the brutal conflict,…

Trump’s Israel Visit Hailed Amid Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Talks

adminOctober 13, 2025October 13, 202505 mins

Trump’s Israel Visit Hailed Amid Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Talks By TheNationWeek.Com | October 13, 2025 JERUSALEM – United States President Donald Trump is poised to receive a hero’s welcome in the Israeli Knesset on Monday (October 13, 2025) as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect. The ceasefire, brokered in part by the…

PCG Vessels Ignore Chinese Attack in WPS

adminOctober 13, 2025October 13, 202503 mins

Despite Chinese Coast Guard harassment, BFAR and PCG vessels sail on in the West Philippine Sea to deliver supplies to fishermen. PCG Vessels Ignore Chinese Attack in WPS By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 13, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)…

Thousands of Call Center Jobs at Risk as US Bill Targets Offshoring Amid AI Surge

Bing JabadanOctober 10, 2025October 13, 202504 mins

Thousands of Call Center Jobs at Risk as US Bill Targets Offshoring Amid AI Surge By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 10, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A proposed United States law, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025, is sending ripples of concern through the Philippines’ thriving $35-billion business process outsourcing (BPO)…

Fragile Truce: Gaza-Israel Ceasefire Sparks Hope for Family Reunion Amid War Devastation

Bing JabadanOctober 10, 2025October 10, 202505 mins

Displaced Palestinian children live in fear due to Israeli bombing attacks in Gaza, following an announced ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, as seen from the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, October 9, 2025. Fragile Truce: Gaza-Israel Ceasefire Sparks Hope for Family Reunion Amid War Devastation By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October…

Road Rage Rampage: Driver in Ramming Teen’s Motorcycle to Face Frustrated Murder Rap; License Revoked

Bing JabadanOctober 10, 2025October 10, 202504 mins

The motorcycle of a teenager was destroyed after an SUV rammed into it, as shown in this photo taken from Facebook. Road Rage Rampage: Driver in Ramming Teen’s Motorcycle to Face Frustrated Murder Rap; License Revoked By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 10, 2028 MANILA, Philippines – Public outrage has erupted after a driver…

Filipinos Escalate Protests Against Corruption in ‘Trillion Peso March

adminOctober 10, 2025October 10, 202505 mins

A file photo from September 21, 2025, at the EDSA Shrine People Power Monument reflects the movement’s spirit. Filipinos Escalate Protests Against Corruption in ‘Trillion Peso March By Bing Jabadan & Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 10, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Enraged by a government perceived as “a den of thieves,” Filipinos are…

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

Trump Heralds ‘New Middle East’ as Hostages Released; Palestinian Future Remains Unclear

AirAsia Philippines Increases Flight Frequencies for Undas

FIRING LINE: Reversing the rot in public works

Sifting Through Rubble, Searching for Home: Gazans Return to Devastated Reality

Trump’s Israel Visit Hailed Amid Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Talks

PCG Vessels Ignore Chinese Attack in WPS

Thousands of Call Center Jobs at Risk as US Bill Targets Offshoring Amid AI Surge

Fragile Truce: Gaza-Israel Ceasefire Sparks Hope for Family Reunion Amid War Devastation

Road Rage Rampage: Driver in Ramming Teen’s Motorcycle to Face Frustrated Murder Rap; License Revoked

Filipinos Escalate Protests Against Corruption in ‘Trillion Peso March