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BI Crackdown: South Africans, Pakistani, Chinese Nationals Arrested

Bing JabadanFebruary 18, 2026February 19, 202606 mins

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado BI Crackdown: South Africans, Pakistani, Chinese Nationals Arrested By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 18, 2026 NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines – In a series of coordinated intelligence operations stretching from Nueva Ecija to Iloilo, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has apprehended four foreign nationals – a South African, a Pakistani,…

FIRING LINE: Accountability, not political comfort

adminFebruary 17, 2026February 18, 202606 mins

FIRING LINE: Accountability, not political comfort By Robert B. Roque Jr. l February 17, 2026 l Manila, Philippines Senator Ping Lacson puts it out as plainly as can be, saying the proposed Senate Blue Ribbon Committee report has been reworded, but the substance remains the same — out of accommodation for the sentiments of colleagues…

Filipinos Lured into Foreign Armies; IACAT Sounds Alarm on Deceptive Recruitment Schemes

adminFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202604 mins

Filipinos Lured into Foreign Armies; IACAT Sounds Alarm on Deceptive Recruitment Schemes By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) has warned the public against fraudulent recruitment schemes that promise lucrative overseas jobs but end with individuals enlisting in foreign armed forces that send…

Cebu Pacific Rings in Chinese New Year with Fares Starting at P88

Bing JabadanFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202602 mins

Cebu Pacific Rings in Chinese New Year with Fares Starting at P88 By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with Cebu Pacific’s seat sale, with fares starting at P88 for select domestic and international destinations. The promotion, running from Feb. 16-20, provides a…

Mongolian National Arrested in Zambales for Espionage

Bing JabadanFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202603 mins

Mongolian National Arrested in Zambales for Espionage By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 16, 2026 IBA, Zambales – Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents have arrested a Mongolian national for suspicious activities detrimental to national security. The arrest of Boldbaatar Bold-Erdene, 30, a graduating pilot student, was made in coordination with the Armed Forces of…

Sharon Cuneta’s Gala Joke Opens Old Political Wounds

adminFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202605 mins

Sharon Cuneta’s Gala Joke Opens Old Political Wounds By Wilma N Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A seemingly innocent joke by veteran actress Sharon Cuneta at a recent gala event has reignited political debates on the contentious 2022 presidential election. The incident occurred during “An Evening with the Stars,” a…

Isko Distributes ₱11 M in Aid to Patients Under KAAGAPAY Program

Bing JabadanFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202603 mins

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno ensures the health and well-being of senior citizens are prioritized. Isko Distributes ₱11 M in Aid to Patients Under KAAGAPAY Program By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 16, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced the disbursement of ₱11 million in financial assistance to…

WPS Issue Overshadowing Flood Control ‘Ghost Projects’ In DPWH?

Bing JabadanFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 202604 mins

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano WPS Issue Overshadowing Flood Control ‘Ghost Projects’ In DPWH? By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 13, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – A recent Senate hearing addressing escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has ignited controversy, raising concerns that a national security crisis might overshadow systemic corruption allegations related to…

Stray Bullet Kills 5-Year-Old Pupil in Maguindanao School

adminFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 202602 mins

Stray Bullet Kills 5-Year-Old Pupil in Maguindanao School By Wilma N. Yamzon – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 13, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Grief and outrage have swept through the Datu Piang community in Maguindanao del Sur after a five-year-old kindergarten pupil was fatally struck by a stray bullet inside her classroom at Damabalas Elementary School on…

BI Bars from Phl: 3 New Zealand Nationals Linked to Hells Angels

adminFebruary 12, 2026February 13, 202605 mins

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado BI Bars from Phl: 3 New Zealand Nationals Linked to Hells Angels By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | February 12, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has blocked the entry of three New Zealand nationals flagged by INTERPOL for their alleged connections to the Hells Angels Motorcycle…

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Heroism Amid Horror: Chris Lorenz Fabian’s Ultimate Sacrifice

Teenage Suspect Charged with Murder in Tacloban Shooting

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CEBU PACIFIC’S BAGGAGE GUIDE: Mastering the “Carry-On Crunch” for Stress-Free Travel

BI Crackdown: South Africans, Pakistani, Chinese Nationals Arrested

FIRING LINE: Accountability, not political comfort

Filipinos Lured into Foreign Armies; IACAT Sounds Alarm on Deceptive Recruitment Schemes

Cebu Pacific Rings in Chinese New Year with Fares Starting at P88

Mongolian National Arrested in Zambales for Espionage

Sharon Cuneta’s Gala Joke Opens Old Political Wounds

Isko Distributes ₱11 M in Aid to Patients Under KAAGAPAY Program

WPS Issue Overshadowing Flood Control ‘Ghost Projects’ In DPWH?

Stray Bullet Kills 5-Year-Old Pupil in Maguindanao School

BI Bars from Phl: 3 New Zealand Nationals Linked to Hells Angels