January 2026

US Ambassador Carlson departs Philippines, Cites Unprecedented Strength in Bilateral Relations

Bing JabadanJanuary 19, 2026January 20, 202606 mins

U.S. Ambassador H.E. MaryKay Loss Carlson US Ambassador Carlson departs Philippines, Cites Unprecedented Strength in Bilateral Relations By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | January 19, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Loss Carlson concluded her tenure in the Philippines, leaving behind a legacy of significantly fortified ties between Washington and Manila. In a farewell…

Iran Uprising: Alleged Crackdown Claims 30,000 Lives, Sparking Calls for U.S. Intervention

Bing JabadanJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 202609 mins

Iran Uprising: Alleged Crackdown Claims 30,000 Lives, Sparking Calls for U.S. Intervention By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | January 19, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A deepening crisis in Iran is drawing international scrutiny as widespread protests against the Islamic regime face increasingly brutal suppression, according to reports. As a significant U.S. military presence, spearheaded by…

Former DPWH Secretary Bonoan Returns to the Philippines Amid Flood Control Scandal Probe

adminJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 202603 mins

Former DPWH Secretary Bonoan Returns to the Philippines Amid Flood Control Scandal Probe By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com January 19, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, the Bureau of Immigration (BI)…

Viral Infamy: Philippines Deports Vlogger, Warns Vs Exploitative Content Creation

Bing JabadanJanuary 19, 2026January 20, 202607 mins

Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was escorted in handcuffs by immigration agents. Viral Infamy: Philippines Deports Vlogger, Warns Vs Exploitative Content Creation By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | January 19, 2026 MANILA – The Philippines is sending a clear message to foreign vloggers: Exploit its citizens for online notoriety and face deportation. The Bureau of Immigration…

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Cyber Libel Suits Ignite Free Speech Debate: Leviste, Razon Embroiled in High-Profile Cases

adminJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202608 mins

Undersecretary Clarissa “Claire” Castro and Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste Cyber Libel Suits Ignite Free Speech Debate: Leviste, Razon Embroiled in High-Profile Cases By Bing Jabadan and Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com l January 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is grappling with a burgeoning debate over online expression and its legal boundaries as…

German Fugitive Wanted on Child Pornography Charges Nabbed

Bing JabadanJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202605 mins

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado German Fugitive Wanted on Child Pornography Charges Nabbed By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com – January 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A German national wanted in Canada on multiple child pornography charges has been apprehended, marking a significant victory in the country’s ongoing fight against online child exploitation. The arrest, which…

Gov’t Crackdown on Protesters Plunges Iran into Deepening Crisis

Bing JabadanJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026011 mins

Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has orchestrated the deaths of 25,000 who dare to protest against his regime. With 20,000 arrested, many face torture and the grim threat of execution. For over 30 years, the Iranian people have endured this tyranny; they deserve a future free from oppression. Gov’t Crackdown on Protesters Plunges Iran into…

US Halts Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Nations

adminJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 202604 mins

US Halts Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Nations By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com | January 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has implemented a temporary suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries. The move is seen as a sweeping policy shift driven by concerns over the potential burden on…

Iran Airspace Lockdown: US Military Action Looms Amid Protests Crackdown

adminJanuary 15, 2026January 16, 202607 mins

Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, and U.S. President Donald Trump. Iran Airspace Lockdown: US Military Action Looms Amid Protests Crackdown By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | January 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A tense atmosphere grips the Middle East as multiple international sources suggest a heightened probability of US military action against Iran. This…

Wings of Hope Global Foundation Soars Above to Uplift Vulnerable Children

Bing JabadanJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 202604 mins

Capt. Irene Mora Wings of Hope Global Foundation Soars Above to Uplift Vulnerable Children By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | January 15, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Their voices may be silenced by circumstances, but their eyes speak volumes: a testament to resilience, a beacon ignited by acts of compassion from a woman. Capt. Irene Mora,…

Fugitive Zaldy Co Arrested in Prague

Systemic Sexual Violence: Israeli Forces Rape Palestinian Detainees

Crisis Beyond Poverty: DSWD Offers P6,000 Cash Aid for All

Pakistan Leads Urgent Push for US-Iran Peace Amid Escalation

CAAP Unveils Cutting-Edge AIS System to Propel Aviation Safety and Modernization

DOJ: Mother Jailed for Online Child Sale

US Ambassador Carlson departs Philippines, Cites Unprecedented Strength in Bilateral Relations

Iran Uprising: Alleged Crackdown Claims 30,000 Lives, Sparking Calls for U.S. Intervention

Former DPWH Secretary Bonoan Returns to the Philippines Amid Flood Control Scandal Probe

Viral Infamy: Philippines Deports Vlogger, Warns Vs Exploitative Content Creation

Cyber Libel Suits Ignite Free Speech Debate: Leviste, Razon Embroiled in High-Profile Cases

German Fugitive Wanted on Child Pornography Charges Nabbed

Gov’t Crackdown on Protesters Plunges Iran into Deepening Crisis

US Halts Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Nations

Iran Airspace Lockdown: US Military Action Looms Amid Protests Crackdown

Wings of Hope Global Foundation Soars Above to Uplift Vulnerable Children