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Peso Appreciation Affects OFW Remittances By Bing Jabadan TheNationweek.comJune 6, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — The strengthening of the Philippine peso against the US dollar has significant repercussions for about four million families of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) worldwide, as their remittances have diminished in value. Currently, OFW families are experiencing a loss of approximately ₱1,760 for…

Teves Deported from Timor-Leste, Back in PH By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweekcom  May 30, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., identified as the alleged mastermind in the assassination of former Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, has returned to the Philippines after being deported by authorities in Timor-Leste, where he…

Driver’s License in NAIA Fatal Crash Revoked; Charges Filed By Bing Jabadan – The Nationweek.com May 26, 2025 PASAY CITY, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the license of the driver involved in a tragic car crash at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that claimed two lives on May 4. The…

Bomb Joke Lands Passenger in Hot Water at NAIA By Bing R Jabadan – Thenationweek.com May 26, 2025 PASAY CITY, Philippines – A passenger learned the hard way that bomb jokes are no laughing matter after allegedly making a threat at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Leocardo Tugahan,…

Cebu Pacific Launches ‘Juan Flight Closer to Home’ for OFWs By Rodini ‘Bing’ Jabadan — TheNationweek.com May 22, 2025 PASAY CITY, Philippines – Leading airline Cebu Pacific (CebPac) has introduced the “Juan Flight Closer to Home” initiative to encourage Filipino engineers working abroad to return home and explore career opportunities in the country’s aviation sector….

Marcos Asks All Cabinet Members to Resign By Rodini ‘Bing’ Jabadan – TheNationweek.com May 22, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — In a move to realign his administration, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday (May 22, 2025) formally requested all his Cabinet secretaries to submit their courtesy resignations. His directive follows the recent midterm elections, which exposed…

MIAA Extends Assistance to Caloocan Fire Victims By Rodini ‘Bing’ Jabadan – The Nationweek.com May 22, 2025 PASAY CITY, Philippines – The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has extended assistance to victims of a fire in Barangay 81, Caloocan City. Through its Lingap Kapwa outreach program, the MIAA donated 476 eco-bags filled with essential items…

NAIA Tragedy Exposes Shoddy Bollards; Contractor Under Scrutiny By Bing Jabadan – Nationweek   May 6, 2025   MANILA, Philippines – The tragic death of a five-year-old girl at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Sunday, May 4, 2025, has ignited outrage, not only over the reckless driving that caused the accident but also over…