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FIRING LINE: Women behind political dynasties

Bing JabadanMarch 10, 2026March 10, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: Women behind political dynasties By Robert B. Roque, Jr. l March 10, 2025 When Filipinos think of political dynasties, we often picture a carousel of familiar surnames: the father who was once governor, the son who now sits in Congress, the nephew eyeing a mayoral seat. But beyond this overt choreography of male…

House Panel Elevates Impeach Complaints Vs VP Duterte

adminMarch 6, 2026March 6, 202608 mins

Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro and Vice President Sara Duterte House Panel Elevates Impeach Complaints Vs VP Duterte By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 6, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has been formally ordered by the House committee on justice to submit her official response to two verified impeachment…

BI Strikes Down Suspected Scam Hub in Pampanga, Arrests Korean National and Fugitives

Bing JabadanMarch 6, 2026March 6, 202605 mins

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado BI Strikes Down Suspected Scam Hub in Pampanga, Arrests Korean National and Fugitives By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 6, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has successfully dismantled another suspected foreign-led scamming operation in Angeles City, Pampanga, leading to the arrest of a Korean national…

Multi-Million Peso Haul: Authorities Uncover Major Party Drug Cache at NAIA Warehouse

Bing JabadanMarch 5, 2026March 5, 202603 mins

Multi-Million Peso Haul: Authorities Uncover Major Party Drug Cache at NAIA Warehouse By Bing Jabadan – THENATIONWEEK.com | March 5, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A significant inter-agency operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has led to the discovery of an estimated ₱29.6 million worth of high-grade party drugs, primarily ecstasy and methamphetamine hydrochloride…

Korean Fugitive, Wanted for Billion-Won Fraud, Nabbed in Batangas

Bing JabadanMarch 5, 2026March 5, 202603 mins

Korean Fugitive, Wanted for Billion-Won Fraud, Nabbed in Batangas By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 5, 2026 BATANGAS, Philippines – In a significant win against international crime, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced today the capture of a high-profile South Korean fugitive, Kim Yong Cheol, 62, who allegedly defrauded investors of over KRW 1…

Lawmaker’s ‘Risqué’ Anecdote Ignites Firestorm Over Gender Sensitivity at Impeachment Hearing

Bing JabadanMarch 4, 2026March 4, 202609 mins

Lawmaker’s ‘Risqué’ Anecdote Ignites Firestorm Over Gender Sensitivity at Impeachment Hearing By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 4, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A crucial impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte was abruptly derailed by a contentious incident involving Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay, whose remarks concerning acclaimed actress Anne Curtis were swiftly condemned…

Middle East Air Travel Paralysis: UAE Supports Stranded Travelers Amid Escalating Conflict

Bing JabadanMarch 3, 2026March 3, 2026012 mins

Middle East Air Travel Paralysis: UAE Supports Stranded Travelers Amid Escalating Conflict By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 3, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Middle East is currently experiencing an unprecedented air travel crisis. Escalating hostilities have brought aviation to a near standstill, grounding thousands of flights and leaving tens of thousands of passengers…

MIAA Orders Airport Police to Vacate Offices at NAIA Terminals for NICC

Bing JabadanMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026012 mins

MIAA GM Eric Jose C. Ines MIAA Orders Airport Police to Vacate Offices at NAIA Terminals for NICC By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 2, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The operational integrity and regulatory independence of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), the state-run entity managing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), are currently…

BI, NBI Re-Arrest Korean Fugitive After Two-Month Manhunt

adminFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 202605 mins

NBI Director Atty. Melvin Matibag and Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado present two South Korean detainees, Lee Jingyu and In Jaesang, during a press briefing in Pasay City. Also in the photo, on the extreme left, is BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval. BI, NBI Re-Arrest Korean Fugitive After Two-Month Manhunt By Bing Jabadan –…

Pacquiao Confirms Rematch vs. Mayweather

Bing JabadanFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 202603 mins

Pacquiao Confirms Rematch vs. Mayweather By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 27, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In a stunning announcement that has sent shockwaves through the boxing world, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he will face long-time rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a highly anticipated rematch this September in Las Vegas. The…

Israeli Forces Intercept Global Sumud Flotilla in International Waters

BI Cracks Down on Transnational Fraud: Japanese Fugitives, Chinese Scammers Apprehended

Tourism Chief Unveils Strategic Framework to Boost Investments Amid Energy Crisis

FIRING LINE: Charging the middle

Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: A Volatile Standoff as Trump Weighs Latest Offer

UAE Quits OPEC Amid Geopolitical Turmoil, Rattling Global Energy Markets

FIRING LINE: Women behind political dynasties

House Panel Elevates Impeach Complaints Vs VP Duterte

BI Strikes Down Suspected Scam Hub in Pampanga, Arrests Korean National and Fugitives

Multi-Million Peso Haul: Authorities Uncover Major Party Drug Cache at NAIA Warehouse

Korean Fugitive, Wanted for Billion-Won Fraud, Nabbed in Batangas

Lawmaker’s ‘Risqué’ Anecdote Ignites Firestorm Over Gender Sensitivity at Impeachment Hearing

Middle East Air Travel Paralysis: UAE Supports Stranded Travelers Amid Escalating Conflict

MIAA Orders Airport Police to Vacate Offices at NAIA Terminals for NICC

BI, NBI Re-Arrest Korean Fugitive After Two-Month Manhunt

Pacquiao Confirms Rematch vs. Mayweather