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Rubio Engages ASEAN Amid Geopolitical Turmoil: Iran, China, Myanmar

Bing JabadanJuly 22, 2026July 22, 202603 mins

Rubio Engages ASEAN Amid Geopolitical Turmoil: Iran, China, Myanmar By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 22, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday for the crucial ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. His presence underscores Washington’s engagement in a region grappling with a complex web of geopolitical…

VP Duterte Impeachment: A Nation’s Corruption Crisis Exposed – Cover-Up for Kleptocrats?

Bing JabadanJuly 22, 2026July 22, 2026013 mins

VP Duterte Impeachment: A Nation’s Corruption Crisis Exposed – Cover-Up for Kleptocrats? By TheNATIONWEEK.com Investigative Team | July 22, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is currently engulfed in a political firestorm: an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte that, for a significant portion of the populace, transcends mere legal proceedings. Amid pervasive allegations…

“Do Not Kill Me”: A Rider’s Plea Exposes the Brutal Cost of Kleptocracy

Bing JabadanJuly 22, 2026July 22, 202605 mins

“Do Not Kill Me”: A Rider’s Plea Exposes the Brutal Cost of Kleptocracy By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 22, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Amid a nation grappling with systemic corruption, where billions in kickbacks vanish into the coffers of kleptocrats and kakistocrats, a stark handwritten plea has emerged, piercing through the silence of…

Senate Orders Scrutiny of VP Duterte’s Financial Records

Bing JabadanJuly 21, 2026July 21, 202609 mins

Senate Orders Scrutiny of VP Duterte’s Financial Records By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 21, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – In a pivotal decision, the Senate impeachment court has authorized the subpoena of Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank, tax, and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records. This ruling marks a significant breakthrough for House prosecutors, potentially…

U.S. Condemns China’s Escalation at Second Thomas Shoal, Reaffirms Philippine Alliance

adminJuly 21, 2026July 21, 202603 mins

U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton U.S. Condemns China’s Escalation at Second Thomas Shoal, Reaffirms Philippine Alliance By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 21, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Lee Lipton, today issued a strong condemnation of China’s escalating actions at Second Thomas Shoal on July 20. The incident resulted in…

Five Transformative Travel Trends Redefining 2026: An AirAsia MOVE Investigation

Bing JabadanJuly 21, 2026July 21, 202607 mins

Five Transformative Travel Trends Redefining 2026: An AirAsia MOVE Investigation By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 21, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The evolving landscape of global economics and consumer priorities is fundamentally reshaping travel, particularly across ASEAN. New insights reveal a shift from spontaneous journeys to meticulously planned, value-driven adventures. As international travel anticipates…

Black Sea Carnage: Drone Strikes Kill Two Filipino Seafarers

adminJuly 21, 2026July 21, 202607 mins

Black Sea Carnage: Drone Strikes Kill Two Filipino Seafarers By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 21, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A brutal escalation of drone warfare in the Black Sea has devastated the lives of Filipino seafarers, resulting in two fatalities, twelve injuries, and igniting an urgent investigation into the blatant disregard for maritime…

Philippine Navy Personnel Injured in Chinese Coast Guard Attack

Bing JabadanJuly 21, 2026July 21, 202605 mins

Philippine Navy Personnel Injured in Chinese Coast Guard Attack By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 21, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine Navy servicemember sustained a head injury during a confrontation with Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) personnel near Ayungin Shoal on Monday. Footage released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shows CCG…

FIRING LINE: Zambales’ disappearing beaches

adminJuly 21, 2026July 21, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: Zambales’ disappearing beaches By Robert B. Roque Jr. | July 21, 2026 A dear friend shared a painful reality about her beach house in San Felipe, Zambales — once a place of sunlit gatherings, laughter, and long, lazy afternoons by the shore. Those days are gone. What remains are memories, and a coastline…

ICC Credibility Crisis: Netherlands Backs Prosecutor’s Ouster Amid U.S. Pressure

Bing JabadanJuly 20, 2026July 20, 202605 mins

ICC Credibility Crisis: Netherlands Backs Prosecutor’s Ouster Amid U.S. Pressure By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | July 20, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) faces a crisis as its host nation, the Netherlands, publicly commits to voting for the removal of Prosecutor Karim Khan amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct. This decisive…

FROM THE FRINGES: Retrospection, September 2026

Saudi Arabia Celebrates 96th National Day with Unity and Progress

Iranian Twin Sisters Face Execution; Family Urges UN Action

Marcos Jr. Ex-Executive Secretary Challenges Duterte’s Impeachment Vote Threshold at Supreme Court

AI Breaches Medicare: Exposé of Australia’s Cyber Vulnerabilities

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

Rubio Engages ASEAN Amid Geopolitical Turmoil: Iran, China, Myanmar

VP Duterte Impeachment: A Nation’s Corruption Crisis Exposed – Cover-Up for Kleptocrats?

“Do Not Kill Me”: A Rider’s Plea Exposes the Brutal Cost of Kleptocracy

Senate Orders Scrutiny of VP Duterte’s Financial Records

U.S. Condemns China’s Escalation at Second Thomas Shoal, Reaffirms Philippine Alliance

Five Transformative Travel Trends Redefining 2026: An AirAsia MOVE Investigation

Black Sea Carnage: Drone Strikes Kill Two Filipino Seafarers

Philippine Navy Personnel Injured in Chinese Coast Guard Attack

FIRING LINE: Zambales’ disappearing beaches

ICC Credibility Crisis: Netherlands Backs Prosecutor’s Ouster Amid U.S. Pressure