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Under Takaichi: Japan’s Immigration and Defense Policies to Undergo Transformation

Bing JabadanOctober 23, 2025October 23, 202502 mins

Under Takaichi: Japan’s Immigration and Defense Policies to Undergo Transformation By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 23, 2025 TOKYO — The cabinet led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi officially began its term on Wednesday, signaling a significant shift in Japan’s stance on immigration and defense. The selection of key ministers hints at stricter regulations…

Pasig Court Denies Anew Quiboloy’s Hospital Arrest Bid

adminOctober 23, 2025October 24, 202503 mins

Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy Pasig Court Denies Anew Quiboloy’s Hospital Arrest Bid By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 23, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Self-proclaimed “Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy has suffered another legal setback as a Pasig court denied his renewed petition for hospital arrest. In an order dated Sept. 22, 2025, released…

Media Killing: An Assault on Freedom and Democracy

adminOctober 22, 2025October 22, 202503 mins

Radio broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar. Media Killing: An Assault on Freedom and Democracy By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 22, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Despite the challenges faced by media professionals in local communities, their livelihoods are earned through honorable and ethical means. The brutal killing of a media member represents not only…

Phl Deepens Diplomatic Ties with New Zealand, Egypt Through Immigration Initiatives

Bing JabadanOctober 22, 2025October 22, 202503 mins

Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado and New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Catherine McIntosh Phl Deepens Diplomatic Ties with New Zealand, Egypt Through Immigration Initiatives By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 22, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with New Zealand and Egypt by streamlining immigration processes…

2 Alleged Phishing Scammers Nabbed in Metro Sting Operations

Bing JabadanOctober 21, 2025October 21, 202503 mins

2 Alleged Phishing Scammers Nabbed in Metro Sting Operations By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 21, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – In a decisive blow against escalating cybercrime, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), in collaboration with the Philippine Navy, has apprehended two individuals suspected of orchestrating a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting densely populated…

First Lady’s Ties to Tech Mogul Under Scrutiny Amid Flood Project Scandal

adminOctober 21, 2025October 21, 202503 mins

John Santander First Lady’s Ties to Tech Mogul Under Scrutiny Amid Flood Project Scandal By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.com | October 21, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A formal investigation into potential links between First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and tech entrepreneur Maynard Ngu is being pushed by a peace advocate as a growing controversy engulfs…

Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Bing JabadanOctober 21, 2025October 21, 202504 mins

Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s First Female Prime Minister By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 21, 2025 TOKYO – In a historic move that could reshape Japanese politics, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, paving the way for her likely ascension to the nation’s highest office. At 64,…

Cargo Plane Plunges into Hong Kong Sea, Killing Two Security Guards

Bing JabadanOctober 20, 2025October 21, 202505 mins

Cargo Plane Plunges into Hong Kong Sea, Killing Two Security Guards By Bing Jabadan – TheNationWeek.Com | October 20, 2025 HONG KONG – Tragedy struck Hong Kong International Airport in the early hours of Monday, October 20, 2025, when a Boeing 747-481 cargo plane, arriving from Dubai as Emirates flight EK9788, veered off the runway…

BOC: A Persistent Stain on the Philippines’ Reputation

adminOctober 20, 2025October 20, 202504 mins

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno BOC: A Persistent Stain on the Philippines’ Reputation By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 20, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Despite promises of reform, the country’s Bureau of Customs (BOC) remains plagued by pervasive corruption, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of State. The report, part of…

Tiangco Questions DFA’s Hesitation on Co Passport Cancellation, Hints at ‘Sacred Cow’ Status

adminOctober 20, 2025October 20, 202504 mins

Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco Tiangco Questions DFA’s Hesitation on Co Passport Cancellation, Hints at ‘Sacred Cow’ Status By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNationWeek.Com | October 20, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The controversy surrounding resigned Ako Bicol representative Elizaldy Co intensified on Friday as Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco challenged the Department of Foreign Affairs…

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Palestinian President Warns of Existential Threat, “Another Nakba,” Amid Israeli Policies

Under Takaichi: Japan’s Immigration and Defense Policies to Undergo Transformation

Pasig Court Denies Anew Quiboloy’s Hospital Arrest Bid

Media Killing: An Assault on Freedom and Democracy

Phl Deepens Diplomatic Ties with New Zealand, Egypt Through Immigration Initiatives

2 Alleged Phishing Scammers Nabbed in Metro Sting Operations

First Lady’s Ties to Tech Mogul Under Scrutiny Amid Flood Project Scandal

Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Cargo Plane Plunges into Hong Kong Sea, Killing Two Security Guards

BOC: A Persistent Stain on the Philippines’ Reputation

Tiangco Questions DFA’s Hesitation on Co Passport Cancellation, Hints at ‘Sacred Cow’ Status