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From Manila’s Streets to Ateneo’s Halls: A Graduate Triumphs Over Adversities By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.com   June 23, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – In a sea of blue and white gowns at the Ateneo de Manila University’s commencement, one graduate’s journey resonated far beyond its hallowed halls. Eugene Dela Cruz, 25, is a testament to the…

NBI-NCR Director Ferdinand Lavin presents Michael Lou Reuyan to the media, following his arrest on rape and robbery charges. (Image courtesy of the NBI) TNVS Driver in Passenger Sex Assault Arrested, Jailed By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.comJune 21, 2025 CAINTA, Rizal – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has taken into custody a driver…

DOTr Orders Relief of 5 NAIA Police Officers in Taxi Extortion Scheme By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.com   June 20, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – In a decisive move to fight corruption and enhance passenger experience, the Department of Transportation has ordered the relief of five airport police officers involved in the alleged taxi extortion at the…

Aguda Confirms Internal Hacking, Data Breaches in DICT By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweek.com   June 20, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — A bombshell revelation has rocked the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), with Secretary Henry Aguda confirming the existence of internal hackers actively harvesting the personal data of Filipino citizens. Aguda’s admission came in a…

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla /Facebook Post  Roque’s Asylum Application in The Netherlands Rejected – Remulla By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.com  June 19, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed on Wednesday that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s request for asylum in The Netherlands has been denied. The announcement came as Roque remains…

Manila Airport Taxi Scam Sparks Outrage; Gov’t Vows Crackdown By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.com  June 19, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A taxi fare scam targeting tourists and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has ignited public outrage, prompting the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to take swift and decisive action. The scheme involves…