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Is ‘Punit Passport’ the New ‘Tanim Bala’?

Bing JabadanApril 27, 2025April 27, 202506 mins

Is ‘Punit Passport’ the New ‘Tanim Bala’? By Bing Jabadan April 27, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Travelers are now facing a disturbing evolution of extortion at the country’s airports, or are these isolated incidents amplified by social media? Just as the country was about to shed the shadow of the notorious “tanim bala” (bullet planting)…

Movie Industry Mourns Loss of Icon Nora Aunor

Bing JabadanApril 17, 2025June 24, 202505 mins

Screen grab image from Nora Aunor’s 1982 iconic film “Himala” (Miracle). Aunor, who died on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, was a beloved mother and National Artist whose brilliance illuminated the hearts of Filipinos. Movie Industry Mourns Loss of Icon Nora Aunor By TheNationweekcom April 16, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine film industry mourns the…

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Bullet-Planting Scam Resurfaces at NAIA?

Bing JabadanApril 11, 2025April 29, 202504 mins

Bullet-Planting Scam Resurfaces at NAIA? By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweek.com April 11, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A wave of anxiety has hit returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as the notorious “tanim-bala” (bullet-planting) scam resurfaces at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The practice, which involves planting bullet casings in luggage to extort bribes, has…

Christian G. Lao: A Beacon of Hope and Service in Allen, Northern Samar

adminApril 7, 2025June 24, 202504 mins

(Image courtesy of the Office of Vice Mayor Christian Lao) Christian G. Lao: A Beacon of Hope and Service in Allen, Northern Samar By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweekcom April 7, 2025 In the vibrant heart of Allen, Northern Samar, Christian G. Lao emerges as a radiant beacon of hope and steadfast service. A proud graduate…

A mugshot of Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetsky, captured at the time of his arrest in the Philippines.

adminApril 3, 2025June 24, 202502 mins

Russian Vlogger Arrested For Social Media Harassment of Filipinos By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweek.com April 3, 2025 TAGUIG, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has apprehended a Russian vlogger who gained notoriety on social media for his harassment of Filipinos in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). BI intelligence division chief Manahan Jr. confirmed the arrest…

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Is ‘Punit Passport’ the New ‘Tanim Bala’?

Movie Industry Mourns Loss of Icon Nora Aunor

Bullet-Planting Scam Resurfaces at NAIA?

Christian G. Lao: A Beacon of Hope and Service in Allen, Northern Samar

A mugshot of Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetsky, captured at the time of his arrest in the Philippines.