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Japan’s Visa Fee Hike: A New Era for Filipino Travelers

Bing JabadanJune 24, 2026June 23, 202603 mins

Japan’s Visa Fee Hike: A New Era for Filipino Travelers By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 24, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – For years, Japan has reigned supreme as a premier destination for Filipino travelers. Its captivating blend of ancient traditions and futuristic marvels, coupled with renowned hospitality, has consistently drawn visitors from the Philippines….

Fatal School Shootings, Stabbings Spark Urgent Call for Enhanced Child Protection in Philippine Schools

Bing JabadanJune 23, 2026June 23, 202605 mins

Fatal School Shootings, Stabbings Spark Urgent Call for Enhanced Child Protection in Philippine Schools By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 23, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A series of harrowing incidents of school violence, including a fatal shooting in Tacloban and two separate stabbings in Cavite, has compelled the Council for the Welfare of Children…

BI Dismantles Online Scam Hub, Arrests Five Foreign Nationals

Bing JabadanJune 23, 2026June 23, 202603 mins

BI Dismantles Online Scam Hub, Arrests Five Foreign Nationals By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 23, 2026 PARAÑAQUE CITY, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has dismantled a suspected online scam operation in Parañaque City, apprehending five foreign nationals. The predawn raid on June 17 targeted a condominium complex in Sapphire Seaview Park,…

Palestinian Ambassador Confronts Attack on Supporters in Siargao, Demands Justice

Bing JabadanJune 23, 2026June 23, 202604 mins

Palestinian Ambassador Mounir Anastas meets with General Luna officials and the Chief of Police in Siargao to discuss the alleged assault on local café owners by foreign nationals. (Photo: Embassy of the state of Palestine-Manila) Palestinian Ambassador Confronts Attack on Supporters in Siargao, Demands Justice By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 23, 2026 MANILA,…

PCG Challenges Chinese Vessel in Exclusive Economic Zone, Vows Sustained Patrols

Bing JabadanJune 23, 2026June 23, 202604 mins

PCG Challenges Chinese Vessel in Exclusive Economic Zone, Vows Sustained Patrols By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 23, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its maritime patrols off the western coast of Luzon, deploying one of its vessels to directly challenge a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship observed loitering…

FIRING LINE: Classrooms of fear

adminJune 23, 2026June 23, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: Classrooms of fear By Robert B. Roque Jr. | June 23, 2026 I can’t stop thinking about it: two incidents, three days apart, both in Cavite. On June 16, a 14-year-old Grade 8 student walked into a Grade 5 classroom in General Trias — teachers were away at a meeting — and stabbed seven…

Architect of Defense: Atty. Sheila C. Sison, VP Sara Duterte’s Lead Counsel

Bing JabadanJune 22, 2026June 22, 202604 mins

Atty. Sheila C. Sison: Lead Defense Counsel in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Architect of Defense: Atty. Sheila C. Sison, VP Sara Duterte’s Lead Counsel By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In the high-stakes arena of Philippine legal battles, Atty. Sheila C. Sison is a formidable force. As Lead…

BI Strengthens Refugee Protection on National Refugee Day 2026

Bing JabadanJune 22, 2026June 22, 202604 mins

Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado BI Strengthens Refugee Protection on National Refugee Day 2026 By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) leads the National Refugee Day (NRD) 2026 observance, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding refugees, stateless individuals, and other persons of concern in the Philippines. Annually…

BI Arrests US Healthcare Fraud Fugitive in Billion Scheme

BI Arrests US Healthcare Fraud Fugitive in $2 Billion Scheme

Bing JabadanJune 22, 2026June 22, 202603 mins

BI Arrests US Healthcare Fraud Fugitive in $2 Billion Scheme By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In a fight against international financial crime, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has apprehended a high-priority American fugitive wanted by the FBI for allegedly orchestrating a monumental healthcare fraud scheme exceeding $2…

Philippines Tops Global Retirement Destination Rankings in 2026

Bing JabadanJune 22, 2026June 22, 202605 mins

Philippines Tops Global Retirement Destination Rankings in 2026 By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | June 22, 2026 MANILA – The Philippines has secured its position as the world’s premier retirement destination, topping the prestigious Retirement Abroad Index 2026 compiled by Expatriate Group. This definitive ranking from a leading international health insurance provider evaluates over 180…