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Shipping Traffic Plummets in Strait of Hormuz After Iran’s Closure

adminJune 22, 2026June 22, 202607 mins

Shipping Traffic Plummets in Strait of Hormuz After Iran’s Closure By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – The critical Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for global energy supplies, has seen a dramatic decline in shipping traffic following a declaration from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it…

Architect of Defense: Atty. Sheila C. Sison, VP Sara Duterte’s Lead Counsel

Bing JabadanJune 22, 2026June 22, 202604 mins

Atty. Sheila C. Sison: Lead Defense Counsel in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Architect of Defense: Atty. Sheila C. Sison, VP Sara Duterte’s Lead Counsel By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In the high-stakes arena of Philippine legal battles, Atty. Sheila C. Sison is a formidable force. As Lead…

Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Escalating Lebanon Strikes

adminJune 22, 2026June 22, 202609 mins

Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Escalating Lebanon Strikes By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – Iran has declared its intent to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane, in response to intensified Israeli military operations in Lebanon. This dramatic threat casts a shadow over…

BI Strengthens Refugee Protection on National Refugee Day 2026

Bing JabadanJune 22, 2026June 22, 202604 mins

Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado BI Strengthens Refugee Protection on National Refugee Day 2026 By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) leads the National Refugee Day (NRD) 2026 observance, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding refugees, stateless individuals, and other persons of concern in the Philippines. Annually…

BI Arrests US Healthcare Fraud Fugitive in Billion Scheme

BI Arrests US Healthcare Fraud Fugitive in $2 Billion Scheme

Bing JabadanJune 22, 2026June 22, 202603 mins

BI Arrests US Healthcare Fraud Fugitive in $2 Billion Scheme By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In a fight against international financial crime, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has apprehended a high-priority American fugitive wanted by the FBI for allegedly orchestrating a monumental healthcare fraud scheme exceeding $2…

Philippines Tops Global Retirement Destination Rankings in 2026

Bing JabadanJune 22, 2026June 22, 202605 mins

Philippines Tops Global Retirement Destination Rankings in 2026 By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 MANILA – The Philippines has secured its position as the world’s premier retirement destination, topping the prestigious Retirement Abroad Index 2026 compiled by Expatriate Group. This definitive ranking from a leading international health insurance provider evaluates over 180…

UAAP Bans Ateneo Coaching Staff After Aurora Tragedy

Bing JabadanJune 19, 2026June 19, 202605 mins

Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili UAAP Bans Ateneo Coaching Staff After Aurora Tragedy By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 19, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In a decisive move underscoring its commitment to athlete welfare and accountability, the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has issued a ban on all Ateneo de Manila University…

Philippines: A Beacon of Hope for Refugees – A Call for Justice and Integration

Bing JabadanJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026010 mins

Philippines: A Beacon of Hope for Refugees – A Call for Justice and Integration By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEKcom | June 19, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippines prepares to observe World Refugee Day and National Refugee Day on June 20, 2026, the nation reaffirms its profound commitment to humanitarianism, a principle officially enshrined…

Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Iran-US Truce Enables Direct Talks

adminJune 19, 2026June 19, 202604 mins

U.S President Donald J. Trump Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Iran-US Truce Enables Direct Talks By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 19, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – The critical Strait of Hormuz is now open to oil tanker traffic, effective Thursday, June 18, marking a significant de-escalation in tensions between the United States and…

China’s Maritime Aggression: Bullying Tactics in the South China Sea

Bing JabadanJune 19, 2026June 19, 202607 mins

China’s Maritime Aggression: Bullying Tactics in the South China Sea By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 19, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has confirmed the removal of a Chinese floating structure from the contested Scarborough Shoal, following Manila’s diplomatic protest against Beijing’s “illegal” presence. Philippine authorities, conducting patrols on June 17, verified the…