August 17, 2026 – TheNationWeek

A Moment of Humanity in High-Stakes Impeachment Trial

Bing JabadanAugust 17, 2026August 17, 202605 mins

A Moment of Humanity in High-Stakes Impeachment Trial By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In the charged atmosphere of a high-profile impeachment trial, a powerful display of respect and human connection transcended the usual adversarial lines. Private prosecutor Atty. Lorna Kapunan and defense counsel Atty. Kristine Ferrer, previously engaged…

Waterworld Manila: Corruption Exposed Amid Flood Crisis

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Hundreds of commuters and motorists were stranded along Buendia Avenue in Barangay Mayapis, Makati City, due to a hip-deep flood on Monday, August 17. Waterworld Manila: Corruption Exposed Amid Flood Crisis By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – As Metro Manila and surrounding Luzon provinces transformed into an aquatic landscape…

Ryanair Flight Horror: Passengers Collapse, Vomit in Extreme Heat

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Ryanair Flight Horror: Passengers Collapse, Vomit in Extreme Heat By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 17, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – A Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham descended into chaos as passengers reportedly suffered extreme heat-related illnesses, with some collapsing and vomiting after being trapped in an un-air-conditioned aircraft on the tarmac during…

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

Bing JabadanAugust 17, 2026August 17, 202606 mins

Carmina Reyes-Romero: Asia’s Modern Hero in Aviation Communications By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In a world grappling with the complexities of modern travel and the relentless demands of a 24/7 news cycle, a quiet force is shaping the narrative of one of Asia’s leading airlines. Ms. Carmina Reyes-Romero,…

Beijing Rebuts Philippine “Extortion” Claims Amid Rising Tensions

Bing JabadanAugust 17, 2026August 17, 202604 mins

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun Beijing Rebuts Philippine “Extortion” Claims Amid Rising Tensions By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In Beijing, China’s Foreign Ministry on Friday, August 14, vigorously refuted accusations from Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., who alleged that Beijing is employing “extortion and blackmail” against Filipino…