February 2026

Philippine Airlines Unveils Summer Getaway to Japan

Philippine Airlines Unveils $84 Summer Getaway to Japan

Bing JabadanFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 202603 mins

Philippine Airlines Unveils $84 Summer Getaway to Japan By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 19, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Craving a taste of Japan’s vibrant summer? Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering a tantalizing escape with a limited-time seat sale boasting one-way Economy base fares from a mere USD 84. This enticing offer, valid until…

Sara Duterte Launches 2028 Presidential Bid, Accuses Marcos of Corruption.

Bing JabadanFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 202608 mins

Sara Duterte Launches 2028 Presidential Bid, Accuses Marcos of Corruption By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 18, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has thrown Philippine politics into turmoil, formally announcing her candidacy for the 2028 presidential election and directly challenging President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The announcement, delivered on Wednesday, February…

Ramadan 2026: A Global Tapestry of Love, Faith, Fasting

Bing JabadanFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 202607 mins

Ramadan 2026: A Global Tapestry of Love, Faith, Fasting By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 18, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – As the crescent moon heralds the arrival of Ramadan in 2026, projected to begin on February 18, the world’s Muslim community prepares for a month of profound spiritual reflection, intensified prayer, and rigorous fasting….

BI Crackdown: South Africans, Pakistani, Chinese Nationals Arrested

Bing JabadanFebruary 18, 2026February 19, 202606 mins

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado BI Crackdown: South Africans, Pakistani, Chinese Nationals Arrested By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 18, 2026 NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines – In a series of coordinated intelligence operations stretching from Nueva Ecija to Iloilo, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has apprehended four foreign nationals – a South African, a Pakistani,…

FIRING LINE: Accountability, not political comfort

adminFebruary 17, 2026February 18, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: Accountability, not political comfort By Robert B. Roque Jr. l February 17, 2026 l Manila, Philippines Senator Ping Lacson puts it out as plainly as can be, saying the proposed Senate Blue Ribbon Committee report has been reworded, but the substance remains the same — out of accommodation for the sentiments of colleagues…

Fire Up Your 2026 Fortune: Expert Guide to Thriving in the Year of the Fire Horse

adminFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202607 mins

Fire Up Your 2026 Fortune: Expert Guide to Thriving in the Year of the Fire Horse By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.Com | February 16, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia — The Chinese Zodiac heralds 2026 as the Year of the Fire Horse, a period brimming with passion, ambition, and decisive action. While this fiery energy presents…

Filipinos Lured into Foreign Armies; IACAT Sounds Alarm on Deceptive Recruitment Schemes

adminFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202604 mins

Filipinos Lured into Foreign Armies; IACAT Sounds Alarm on Deceptive Recruitment Schemes By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) has warned the public against fraudulent recruitment schemes that promise lucrative overseas jobs but end with individuals enlisting in foreign armed forces that send…

Cebu Pacific Rings in Chinese New Year with Fares Starting at P88

Bing JabadanFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202602 mins

Cebu Pacific Rings in Chinese New Year with Fares Starting at P88 By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with Cebu Pacific’s seat sale, with fares starting at P88 for select domestic and international destinations. The promotion, running from Feb. 16-20, provides a…

Mongolian National Arrested in Zambales for Espionage

Bing JabadanFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202603 mins

Mongolian National Arrested in Zambales for Espionage By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 16, 2026 IBA, Zambales – Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents have arrested a Mongolian national for suspicious activities detrimental to national security. The arrest of Boldbaatar Bold-Erdene, 30, a graduating pilot student, was made in coordination with the Armed Forces of…

Sharon Cuneta’s Gala Joke Opens Old Political Wounds

adminFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202605 mins

Sharon Cuneta’s Gala Joke Opens Old Political Wounds By Wilma N Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A seemingly innocent joke by veteran actress Sharon Cuneta at a recent gala event has reignited political debates on the contentious 2022 presidential election. The incident occurred during “An Evening with the Stars,” a…

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

Philippine Airlines Unveils $84 Summer Getaway to Japan

Sara Duterte Launches 2028 Presidential Bid, Accuses Marcos of Corruption.

Ramadan 2026: A Global Tapestry of Love, Faith, Fasting

BI Crackdown: South Africans, Pakistani, Chinese Nationals Arrested

FIRING LINE: Accountability, not political comfort

Fire Up Your 2026 Fortune: Expert Guide to Thriving in the Year of the Fire Horse

Filipinos Lured into Foreign Armies; IACAT Sounds Alarm on Deceptive Recruitment Schemes

Cebu Pacific Rings in Chinese New Year with Fares Starting at P88

Mongolian National Arrested in Zambales for Espionage

Sharon Cuneta’s Gala Joke Opens Old Political Wounds