September 17, 2026 – TheNationWeek

United Kingdom’s Unity in Peril as Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland Forge Alliance

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United Kingdom’s Unity in Peril as Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland Forge Alliance By Paul V. Young – TheNTIONWEEK.com | September 17, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – The United Kingdom faces a formidable constitutional challenge following a groundbreaking pact signed by the leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. This unprecedented alliance signals a potent threat…

Ex-Justices Split on Impeachment Conviction Math

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Ex-Justices Split on Impeachment Conviction Math By TheNATIONWEEK.com News Desk | September 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A rare convergence of legal titans has ignited a critical constitutional debate, revealing divergent interpretations of the numerical threshold required for the conviction of an impeachable official. Four esteemed former Philippine Supreme Court justices, acting as “amici curiae,”…

Duterte’s ICC Appearance Sparks Outcry, Raises Health Concerns

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Duterte’s ICC Appearance Sparks Outcry, Raises Health Concerns By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | September 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first public appearance in eighteen months on Wednesday, September 16, entering an International Criminal Court (ICC) courtroom in The Hague to face murder charges stemming from his controversial…

BI Enforces HDO Against Romualdez, Three Others

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BI Enforces HDO Against Romualdez, Three Others By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | September 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has confirmed the implementation of a Hold Departure Order (HDO) issued by the Sandiganbayan against former Speaker Martin Romualdez, Felicito Cristobal Guevarra, former Congressman Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, and Joselyn Serenio. Immigration…

FIRING LINE: Power consumers catch a break

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FIRING LINE: Power consumers catch a break By Robert B. Roque Jr. | September 17, 2026 It’s happening. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has turned on its good side and scrapped value-added tax (VAT) on the system loss charge stacked into every Filipino’s electricity bill. Either by political will or survival, the promise President…