May 2026

BI Agent Dismissed After Extortion Arrest in Cebu

Bing JabadanMay 6, 2026May 6, 202602 mins

Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado BI Agent Dismissed After Extortion Arrest in Cebu By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 6, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has swiftly dismissed an agent following his arrest in Cebu for alleged extortion, underscoring President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s directive for integrity in public service. The…

NBI Arrests Online Media Personality in Romualdez Extortion Plot

Bing JabadanMay 6, 2026May 7, 202606 mins

NBI Arrests Online Media Personality in Romualdez Extortion Plot By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 6, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested online media personality Franco Mabanta, co-founder of Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN), for allegedly attempting to extort P350 million from Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez. …

Philippine House Explodes: Leviste, Recto Trade Billion-Peso Corruption Accusations

Bing JabadanMay 6, 2026May 6, 202607 mins

Philippine House Explodes: Leviste, Recto Trade Billion-Peso Corruption Accusations By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 6, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto are at the center of an escalating feud involving alleged multi-billion-peso corruption and vote-buying. The accusations, delivered during a privilege speech by Leviste,…

Anticipated Impeachment of VP Sara Duterte: A Shield for Kleptocrats in Flood Control?

Bing JabadanMay 5, 2026May 5, 202606 mins

Anticipated Impeachment of VP Sara Duterte: A Shield for Kleptocrats in Flood Control? By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 5, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The House Committee on Justice has unanimously approved articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, moving the process to a full plenary vote. This decision, following a finding of…

Court Apologizes: Sonza Unjustly Detained; Bail Denied Error

Bing JabadanMay 5, 2026May 5, 202606 mins

Court Apologizes: Sonza Unjustly Detained; Bail Denied Error By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 5, 2026 PASAY CITY, Philippines – The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 118 of Pasay City has formally apologized to former broadcaster Jay Sonza for the “erroneous issuance” of an arrest warrant without bail in a cyber libel case, an…

Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Plagues Cruise Ship; Three Fatalities Reported

adminMay 5, 2026May 5, 202609 mins

Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Plagues Cruise Ship; Three Fatalities Reported By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 5, 2026 CAPE VERDE, Atlantic Ocean – A polar expedition cruise ship, the MV Hondius, carrying nearly 150 individuals, has been denied docking permission off the coast of Cape Verde after three passengers died and three others fell…

FIRING LINE: Another bridge bites the dust

adminMay 5, 2026May 5, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: Another bridge bites the dust By Robert B. Roque Jr. | May 5, 2026 “London Bridge is falling down, falling down…” is a well-known nursery rhyme meant to entertain young children miming as they sing. Up in Northern Luzon, however, it seems that bridge falls are a recurring headline. Over the weekend, the…

VP Sara’s “Assassination Statement”: Political Rhetoric, Not an Impeachable Offense – Atty. Torreon

Bing JabadanMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026014 mins

VP Sara’s “Assassination Statement”: Political Rhetoric, Not an Impeachable Offense – Atty. Torreon By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 4, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, based on her conditional “assassination statement,” lacks constitutional merit, according to Atty. Israelito Torreon. He argues that political outrage, while significant, does…

Spirit Airlines’ Abrupt Collapse: Unfolding Crisis of Passenger Refunds and Systemic Failures

adminMay 4, 2026May 4, 202608 mins

Spirit Airlines’ Abrupt Collapse: Unfolding Crisis of Passenger Refunds and Systemic Failures By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 4, 2026 ORLANDO, Florida – The once-bustling hub of Spirit Airlines at Orlando International Airport fell silent this past Saturday as the low-cost carrier ceased operations without warning. Images of bewildered passengers navigating deserted check-in…

“Scripted” Trump Assassination Claim Rocks White House Security

adminMay 4, 2026May 4, 202606 mins

Disturbing image shows an individual, apparently armed with a shotgun, circumventing security. This critical breach demands an immediate and thorough review of security protocols. “Scripted” Trump Assassination Claim Rocks White House Security By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 4, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A social media post by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has…

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

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

Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Escalating Lebanon Strikes

BI Strengthens Refugee Protection on National Refugee Day 2026

BI Arrests US Healthcare Fraud Fugitive in $2 Billion Scheme

Philippines Tops Global Retirement Destination Rankings in 2026

BI Agent Dismissed After Extortion Arrest in Cebu

NBI Arrests Online Media Personality in Romualdez Extortion Plot

Philippine House Explodes: Leviste, Recto Trade Billion-Peso Corruption Accusations

Anticipated Impeachment of VP Sara Duterte: A Shield for Kleptocrats in Flood Control?

Court Apologizes: Sonza Unjustly Detained; Bail Denied Error

Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Plagues Cruise Ship; Three Fatalities Reported

FIRING LINE: Another bridge bites the dust

VP Sara’s “Assassination Statement”: Political Rhetoric, Not an Impeachable Offense – Atty. Torreon

Spirit Airlines’ Abrupt Collapse: Unfolding Crisis of Passenger Refunds and Systemic Failures

“Scripted” Trump Assassination Claim Rocks White House Security