July 2026

FIRING LINE: ‘Unwelcome here!’

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FIRING LINE: ‘Unwelcome here!’ By Robert B. Roque Jr. | July 16, 2026 There is perhaps no harsher indictment of a public utility than hearing an entire city say, “You’re no longer welcome here.” That is exactly what happened in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, where the city council passed a resolution declaring PrimeWater Infrastructure…

Irish National Faces Deportation After Viral MMDA Incident

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Irish National Faces Deportation After Viral MMDA Incident By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 15, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended 64-year-old Irish national Michael Patrick O’Reilly following his viral altercation with a government-contracted tow truck and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) personnel. The incident, captured on video, arose from…

Trump Administration Intensifies Efforts to Dismantle ICC

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US President Donald J. Trump Trump Administration Intensifies Efforts to Dismantle ICC By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 15, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – In a forceful declaration at the NATO Summit, President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled an aggressive “whole-of-government” initiative to systematically dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC)….

VP Sara Duterte Impeachment: Evidence Under Scrutiny as Trial Focuses on Financial Records

Bing JabadanJuly 15, 2026July 15, 202609 mins

VP Sara Duterte Impeachment: Evidence Under Scrutiny as Trial Focuses on Financial Records By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 15, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is intensifying, with proceedings now pivoting to a crucial legal battle over her bank and tax records. While no witnesses are scheduled…

Cebu Pacific: Southeast Asia’s First Low-Cost Airline with Starlink’s Fastest In-Flight Wi-Fi

Bing JabadanJuly 15, 2026July 15, 202604 mins

Cebu Pacific: Southeast Asia’s First Low-Cost Airline with Starlink’s Fastest In-Flight Wi-Fi By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 15, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, is set to redefine low-cost travel by becoming the first in Southeast Asia to introduce Starlink, SpaceX’s revolutionary satellite internet service. This integration,…

NBI Witness Fails to Support “Grave Threat” Charges Against VP Sara Duterte

Bing JabadanJuly 14, 2026July 14, 202606 mins

On the witness stand, NBI Regional Director Atty. Jeremy Lotoc underwent rigorous cross-examination by Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense attorney, Atty. Mark Vinluan. NBI Witness Fails to Support “Grave Threat” Charges Against VP Sara Duterte By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 14, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In a significant development during the ongoing impeachment…

FIRING LINE: Now that the calm is gone

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FIRING LINE: Now that the calm is gone By Robert B. Roque Jr. | July 9, 2026 Just as we saw petroleum prices easing the last few weeks, buoyed by a calming situation in the Strait of Hormuz, comes another rude awakening: Washington and Tehran’s cease-fire has collapsed, and the region is once again primed…

AirAsia Philippines Ranks 4th Globally for On-Time Performance

Bing JabadanJuly 14, 2026July 14, 202603 mins

AirAsia Philippines Ranks 4th Globally for On-Time Performance By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 14, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – AirAsia Philippines has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing the 4th position worldwide for On-Time Performance (OTP) in June 2026. Global aviation data provider OAG Aviation reported the airline’s impressive 92.96% OTP, underscoring its commitment to…

Dozens Killed in Southern Spain: A Climate Emergency Unfolding

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Dozens Killed in Southern Spain: A Climate Emergency Unfolding By Paul V Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 13, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – In Almería Province, Spain, a catastrophic wildfire, fueled by scorching heat and an escalating climate crisis, has claimed the lives of at least twelve individuals and left 23 missing in southern Spain. Hundreds…

Criminal Charges Recommended Against Baldwin in Drowning Deaths of Baterbonia and Adili

Bing JabadanJuly 13, 2026July 13, 202604 mins

Criminal Charges Recommended Against Baldwin in Drowning Deaths of Baterbonia and Adili By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 13, 2026 MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has formally recommended filing criminal charges against former Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball head coach Thomas Anthony “Tab” Baldwin and ten others. This recommendation follows…

A Moment of Humanity in High-Stakes Impeachment Trial

Waterworld Manila: Corruption Exposed Amid Flood Crisis

Ryanair Flight Horror: Passengers Collapse, Vomit in Extreme Heat

Carmina Reyes-Romero: Asia’s Modern Hero in Aviation Communications

Beijing Rebuts Philippine “Extortion” Claims Amid Rising Tensions

Supreme Court Rules: Woman Wins Raffle Prize Against Mall Giant

FIRING LINE: ‘Unwelcome here!’

Irish National Faces Deportation After Viral MMDA Incident

Trump Administration Intensifies Efforts to Dismantle ICC

VP Sara Duterte Impeachment: Evidence Under Scrutiny as Trial Focuses on Financial Records

Cebu Pacific: Southeast Asia’s First Low-Cost Airline with Starlink’s Fastest In-Flight Wi-Fi

NBI Witness Fails to Support “Grave Threat” Charges Against VP Sara Duterte

FIRING LINE: Now that the calm is gone

AirAsia Philippines Ranks 4th Globally for On-Time Performance

Dozens Killed in Southern Spain: A Climate Emergency Unfolding

Criminal Charges Recommended Against Baldwin in Drowning Deaths of Baterbonia and Adili