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Scam Watch Pilipinas partners with the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group. Pictured (L-R): Jocel de Guzman (Co-Founder), PBGen. Bernard R. Yang (PNP ACG Director), and Art Samaniego Jr. (Co-Founder). (Image courtesy of Art Samaniego Jr.) Cybercrime Crackdown: Over 5,000 Arrested By Wilma N. Yamzon – Thenationweek.com   June 27, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime…

Michael Maurilio alias Rene Key Witness in Quiboloy Case Recants Testimony, Claims Coercion, Bribery By Bing Jabadan — Thenationweek.com June 26, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The legal battle surrounding the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, has taken an unexpected twist. A former Senate witness who previously testified against Quiboloy…

31 OFWs Fleeing Mideast Tensions Arrive Home; Gov’t Vows Support By Bing Jabadan – Thenationweek.comJune 25, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The first batch of 31 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) escaping escalating tensions in the Middle East arrived safely at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 Tuesday night (June 24, 2025) aboard Qatar Airways flight…

Image courtesy of DOTr. Corruption Among Airport Police Persists? By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweek.comJune 23, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — As the Department of Transportation (DOTr) ramps up its efforts to address the taxi overcharging issue at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), more corruption allegations within the Airport Police Department (APD) have surfaced. A recent…

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…