August 20, 2026 – TheNationWeek

UAE Halts All Iran Trade as Tensions Escalate

adminAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202605 mins

UAE Halts All Iran Trade as Tensions Escalate By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 20, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – The United Arab Emirates, once Iran’s second-largest global commercial partner, has formally suspended all trade and financial transactions with Tehran. This unprecedented step follows two ballistic missiles targeting UAE territory. Iranian authorities have denied…

Trump Declares “Economic D-Day” Against Iran, Threatens Global Repercussions

adminAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202606 mins

US President Donald Trump Trump Declares “Economic D-Day” Against Iran, Threatens Global Repercussions By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 20, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – In an escalation of his administration’s pressure campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to the international community: cease all financial and commercial dealings with Iran…

Philippine Supreme Court Launches E-Notarization

Bing JabadanAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202609 mins

Philippine Supreme Court Launches E-Notarization By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 20, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Supreme Court is set to transform the nation’s legal landscape with the official launch of electronic notarization (eNotarization) on October 19, 2026. This groundbreaking initiative will begin with the commissioning of the first cohort of qualified…

DOLE Mandates Worker Safety: Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Unpenalized

adminAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202604 mins

DOLE Mandates Worker Safety: Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Unpenalized By Jerome Aning – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 20, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In a move bolstering worker protection, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has affirmed private sector employees’ right to refuse work in the face of imminent danger from weather disturbances, without fear…

BI-FSU Captures US Fugitive in Davao City

Bing JabadanAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202604 mins

BI-FSU Captures US Fugitive in Davao City By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 20, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) Fugitive Search Unit (FSU), in collaboration with international law enforcement, apprehended an American national wanted by U.S. authorities for violent assault. This high-profile arrest highlights President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s directive…

AirAsia Philippines Launches 10% Off Flights Until March 2027

Bing JabadanAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202604 mins

AirAsia Philippines Launches 10% Off Flights Until March 2027 By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 20, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – AirAsia Philippines is reigniting travelers’ wanderlust with the return of its highly anticipated “All Seats, All Flights” promotion. This limited-time offer provides a 10% discount on all seats across every flight, with an incredible…

Cebu Pacific Relaunches Direct Iloilo – Bangkok, Singapore Flights

Bing JabadanAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202604 mins

Cebu Pacific Relaunches Direct Iloilo – Bangkok, Singapore Flights By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | August 20, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is set to enhance international connectivity from its Iloilo hub by re-establishing direct routes to Bangkok (Don Mueang) and Singapore. This strategic expansion provides travelers from…

FIRING LINE: Why garbage, not rains, causes floods

adminAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202605 mins

FIRING LINE: Why garbage, not rains, causes floods By Robert B. Roque Jr | August 20, 2026 I came across a TikTok video last Sunday posted by MC Mobile. I cannot verify its source, or even whether it was original content, but as of my last check it had 73,000 views — and for once,…