2026

FIRING LINE: Distraction and shifting alliances

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FIRING LINE: Distraction and shifting alliances By Robert B. Roque Jr. | June 18, 2026 The events of last Tuesday at an event venue on EDSA in Mandaluyong were an absolute circus — shameful! What exactly was Mike Defensor doing? Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian killed that stunt with a simple statement saying Defensor is…

SC Demands Unprecedented Transparency Amid P500 Billion Budget Shift

Bing JabadanJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026010 mins

Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen SC Demands Unprecedented Transparency Amid P500 Billion Budget Shift By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 18, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In a nation grappling with persistent allegations of massive systemic corruption, particularly concerning “ghost projects” within flood control initiatives, the Supreme Court has issued a landmark directive. This order…

Cebu Pacific Addresses Musical Instrument Handling After MSO Incident

Bing JabadanJune 18, 2026June 18, 202609 mins

Cebu Pacific Spokesperson Carmina Reyes-Romero Cebu Pacific Addresses Musical Instrument Handling After MSO Incident By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 18, 2026. MANILA, Philippines – A recent incident involving the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Cebu Pacific has highlighted critical issues regarding airline baggage regulations and the protection of delicate, high-value musical instruments. The…

Former Perpetual Help Star Launches Online Fundraiser for Adili Family Tragedy

Bing JabadanJune 17, 2026June 17, 202607 mins

A mother’s deepest heartbreak. A promising life cut tragically short. Algerian Divine Adili left Nigeria for a brighter future on the courts of Ateneo, only to be taken away in a moment of preventable tragedy. No mother should ever have to bury her son from across the sea. We stand with the Adili family in…

A New Dawn for Global Stability: U.S.-Iran Sign Landmark Peace Accord, Reopen Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. President Donald Trump A New Dawn for Global Stability: U.S.-Iran Sign Landmark Peace Accord, Reopen Strait of Hormuz By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 17, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – A monumental agreement between the United States and Iran has decisively ended years of conflict, paving the way for the immediate reopening of…

Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado Recognized as Top Official, Commits to Reforms

Bing JabadanJune 17, 2026June 17, 202604 mins

Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado Recognized as Top Official, Commits to Reforms By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado has been recognized as one of the nation’s top government officials, earning a leading position in the latest “Boses ng Bayan” Index of Governance…

NNIC Modernization Accelerates: 34 Airlines Linked to Advanced Data System

Bing JabadanJune 17, 2026June 17, 202603 mins

NNIC Modernization Accelerates: 34 Airlines Linked to Advanced Data System By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The modernization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is rapidly progressing, with 34 international airlines now fully integrated into the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). This crucial connectivity…

Baldwin’s Resignation Irrelevant to DOLE’s AEP Probe, – Sec. Tolentino

Bing JabadanJune 17, 2026June 17, 202607 mins

Resigned Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin was at Rene Baterbonia’s wake, a tragic drowning victim, alongside teammate Divine Adili. Baldwin’s Resignation Irrelevant to DOLE’s AEP Probe, – Sec. Tolentino By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) affirms that the recent resignation of former…

World Class Excellence Japan Awards Celebrates a Decade of Impact, Honoring Visionaries, Icons

adminJune 17, 2026June 17, 202608 mins

Emma Cordero, international singer and philanthropist. World Class Excellence Japan Awards Celebrates a Decade of Impact, Honoring Visionaries, Icons By Obette A. Serrano – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 17, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The 10th World Class Excellence Japan Awards (WCEJA) is set to host a powerful celebration of achievement, recognizing an exceptional cohort of leaders,…

Mid-Air Catastrophe: Six Dead, Including Singer Oliver Tree in Fiery Rio Helicopter Collision

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Mid-Air Catastrophe: Six Dead, Including Singer Oliver Tree in Fiery Rio Helicopter Collision By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 16, 2026 RIO DE JANEIRO – A catastrophic mid-air collision between two helicopters plunged Rio de Janeiro into shock Sunday morning, claiming the lives of all six individuals on board. The twin aircraft plummeted…

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

FIRING LINE: Distraction and shifting alliances

SC Demands Unprecedented Transparency Amid P500 Billion Budget Shift

Cebu Pacific Addresses Musical Instrument Handling After MSO Incident

Former Perpetual Help Star Launches Online Fundraiser for Adili Family Tragedy

A New Dawn for Global Stability: U.S.-Iran Sign Landmark Peace Accord, Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado Recognized as Top Official, Commits to Reforms

NNIC Modernization Accelerates: 34 Airlines Linked to Advanced Data System

Baldwin’s Resignation Irrelevant to DOLE’s AEP Probe, – Sec. Tolentino

World Class Excellence Japan Awards Celebrates a Decade of Impact, Honoring Visionaries, Icons

Mid-Air Catastrophe: Six Dead, Including Singer Oliver Tree in Fiery Rio Helicopter Collision