2026

SC Suspends Atty. Falcis for “Gadon-esque” Defamation, Upholds Legal Profession’s Higher Standards

Bing JabadanJune 16, 2026June 16, 202609 mins

SC Suspends Atty. Falcis for “Gadon-esque” Defamation, Upholds Legal Profession’s Higher Standards By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court has delivered a powerful and unequivocal message regarding the conduct of legal professionals, suspending Atty. Jesus Falcis III for one year following a deeply offensive online outburst targeting…

Bomb Joke Costs Seafarer Php10,000, Criminal Record: Airport Security Reminder

Bing JabadanJune 16, 2026June 16, 202604 mins

Bomb Joke Costs Seafarer Php10,000, Criminal Record: Airport Security Reminder By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 16, 2026 PASAY CIT Y, Philippines – A 26-year-old seafarer learned a costly lesson about the gravity of airport security protocols when the Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch 47, found him guilty of violating Presidential Decree No. 1727, the…

FIRING LINE: PhilHealth: A heartless failure

adminJune 16, 2026June 16, 202607 mins

FIRING LINE: PhilHealth: A heartless failure By Robert B. Roque Jr. | June 16, 2026 There are tragedies that no amount of commentary can improve upon. This one hits hard. Over the years, Firing Line has repeatedly taken the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and even the Department of Health to task over corruption, misplaced…

Cebu Pacific Enhances Connectivity: AirSWIFT Joins Cebgo Operations

Bing JabadanJune 15, 2026June 16, 202604 mins

Cebu Pacific Spokesperson Carmina Reyes-Romero Cebu Pacific Enhances Connectivity: AirSWIFT Joins Cebgo Operations By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 15, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, announced a significant enhancement to its domestic network by integrating all AirSWIFT flights into its turboprop subsidiary, Cebgo, effective July 1, 2026….

Ateneo Drowning Tragedy: Father Seeks Answers Amid Alarming Allegations

Bing JabadanJune 15, 2026June 16, 202606 mins

Ateneo Drowning Tragedy: Father Seeks Answers Amid Alarming Allegations By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 15, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The tragic drowning deaths of Divine Adili, a promising Ateneo de Manila University basketball center, and incoming rookie Rene Baterbonia in Dipaculao have sparked profound grief and an intense demand for accountability. Thousands of…

Siblings’ Grief Transformed: Ateneo de Davao University Awards Full Scholarships to Baterbonia Siblings

Bing JabadanJune 15, 2026June 16, 202606 mins

Siblings’ Grief Transformed: Ateneo de Davao University Awards Full Scholarships to Baterbonia Siblings By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 15, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) has pledged full scholarships to all six siblings of the late Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia. This decisive action, announced by AdDU President Fr. Karel San…

US, Tehran Confirm “Peace Deal” Reached, End Naval Blockade

adminJune 15, 2026June 16, 202606 mins

US, Tehran Confirm “Peace Deal” Reached, End Naval Blockade By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 15, 2026 BRISBANE, Australia – A landmark “peace deal” between the United States and Iran has been confirmed by both nations, culminating in a signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. This agreement signals a significant de-escalation of…

FIRING LINE: Joel, hear the warning shot

adminJune 11, 2026June 11, 202607 mins

FIRING LINE: Joel, hear the warning shot By Robert B. Roque Jr. | June 11, 2026 First, let us establish that the photograph circulating on social media First, let us establish that the photograph circulating on social media showing Sen. Joel Villanueva cozying up with Senators Win Gatchalian and Migz Zubiri is an old one. Having…

Ateneo Tragedy: Demand for Justice and Accountability

Bing JabadanJune 10, 2026June 10, 202607 mins

Ateneo Tragedy: Demand for Justice and Accountability By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 10, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Profound grief has gripped the Ateneo de Manila University community following the tragic drowning deaths of two promising varsity basketball players, Divine Adili, 21, and Rene Clert Baterbonia, 19. The incident, which occurred on June 8,…

DOLE Centralizes Alien Employment Permit Processing for Efficiency

Bing JabadanJune 10, 2026June 10, 202604 mins

Secretary Francis N. Tolentino DOLE Centralizes Alien Employment Permit Processing for Efficiency By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 10, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is implementing a significant shift in its Alien Employment Permit (AEP) processing, with Secretary Francis N. Tolentino mandating the full centralization of all AEP…

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

SC Suspends Atty. Falcis for “Gadon-esque” Defamation, Upholds Legal Profession’s Higher Standards

Bomb Joke Costs Seafarer Php10,000, Criminal Record: Airport Security Reminder

FIRING LINE: PhilHealth: A heartless failure

Cebu Pacific Enhances Connectivity: AirSWIFT Joins Cebgo Operations

Ateneo Drowning Tragedy: Father Seeks Answers Amid Alarming Allegations

Siblings’ Grief Transformed: Ateneo de Davao University Awards Full Scholarships to Baterbonia Siblings

US, Tehran Confirm “Peace Deal” Reached, End Naval Blockade

FIRING LINE: Joel, hear the warning shot

Ateneo Tragedy: Demand for Justice and Accountability

DOLE Centralizes Alien Employment Permit Processing for Efficiency