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The Controversial Legacy of Benedict IX: A Precursor to Modern Papal Elections

Bing JabadanApril 29, 2025April 29, 202506 mins

The Controversial Legacy of Benedict IX: A Precursor to Modern Papal Elections By TheNationweekcom April 29, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The recent demise of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has rekindled interest in the documentary series “Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History,” particularly its examination of the infamous figure of Benedict IX….

Travel

DOTr Warns Airlines Amid ‘Punit Passport’ Controversy

Bing JabadanApril 29, 2025April 29, 202503 mins

DOTr Warns Airlines Amid ‘Punit Passport’ Controversy By Rodini ‘Bing’ Jabadan April 28, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is urging airlines to exercise caution and responsibility during passport checks, following an incident where a passenger was allegedly denied boarding due to a minor passport tear. The DOTr, working with the Civil…

Asia

Technical Glitch Hits Cebu Pacific Nagoya Flight

Bing JabadanApril 29, 2025April 29, 202503 mins

Technical Glitch Hits Cebu Pacific Nagoya Flight By Rodini ‘Bing’ Jabadan April 28, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – What began as a routine overnight flight from Manila to Nagoya aboard Cebu Pacific (CEB) transformed into a test of patience and a demonstration of the airline’s commitment to customer care. Departing Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 10:58…

Is ‘Punit Passport’ the New ‘Tanim Bala’?

Bing JabadanApril 27, 2025April 27, 202506 mins

Is ‘Punit Passport’ the New ‘Tanim Bala’? By Bing Jabadan April 27, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Travelers are now facing a disturbing evolution of extortion at the country’s airports, or are these isolated incidents amplified by social media? Just as the country was about to shed the shadow of the notorious “tanim bala” (bullet planting)…

Pope Francis: A Final Blessing for Humanity

Bing JabadanApril 23, 2025April 29, 2025011 mins

Pope Francis: A Final Blessing for Humanity By Bing Jabadan April 23, 2025 On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Pope Francis delivered a heartfelt address to the world, despite facing serious respiratory challenges. In a moment that captured the essence of his life and mission, he offered a final blessing that touched the souls of…

Travel

PAL Pilot Busts Boozy Seafarer for In-Flight Theft

Bing JabadanApril 15, 2025April 29, 202503 mins

PAL Pilot Busts Boozy Seafarer for In-Flight Theft By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweek.com April 15, 2025 MANILA, Philippines– A seafarer was apprehended by the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group for allegedly stealing and partially consuming alcoholic beverages while on a Philippine Airlines flight from New York on Sunday (April 13, 2025). The 28-year-old…

Asia

Bullet-Planting Scam Resurfaces at NAIA?

Bing JabadanApril 11, 2025April 29, 202504 mins

Bullet-Planting Scam Resurfaces at NAIA? By Bing Jabadan – TheNationweek.com April 11, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – A wave of anxiety has hit returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as the notorious “tanim-bala” (bullet-planting) scam resurfaces at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The practice, which involves planting bullet casings in luggage to extort bribes, has…