Category: News Tracker
April 17, 2026 – Flood Control Scandal Monitor
MANILA, Philippines — Following the arrest of former representative Elizalde “Zaldy” Co, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Co will be invited to a Senate panel hearing.
April 17, 2026 – On science and technology
Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings plans to leave the company after nearly 30 years. The news comes as part of Netflix’s Q1 2026 earnings results released on Thursday, which says Hastings “will not stand for re-election to our Board when his current term expires at the Annual Meeting in June.
April 17, 2026 – Trending News Worldwide
The United States House of Representatives has voted to extend temporary immigration protections for some 350,000 Haitians living in the country, in a break with President Donald Trump.
April 17, 2026 – War in Iran Updates
The US president, Donald Trump, has said Israel and Lebanon will begin a 10-day ceasefire. In a post on Truth Social, he said he had spoken to the leaders of both countries today and claimed this would be the ‘tenth war’ he has ‘solved’. Israel has no plans to withdraw its military from southern Lebanon during the ceasefire, it has been reported. Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Julian Borger
🍵 April 16, 2026 Coverage: VP Sara Duterte Updates
Vice President Sara Duterte dismissed as “all lies” the testimony of alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga, as the controversy surrounding her impeachment proceedings deepened.
April 16 – News Updates on Former President Rodrigo Duterte
IN the 1980s, Davao City was widely described — including by Asiaweek magazine — as one of the most violent urban centers in the country. Two decades later, under Rodrigo Duterte, it was attracting investors, stabilizing local security and enforcing public order with consistency. He did not rely on task forces or extended studies. He showed up, gave directions and enforced compliance.
☕ April 16, 2026 – PH Trending News
MANILA, Philippines — Financial account ownership in the Philippines increased in 2025, according to a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas survey that also showed a sharp rise among young people and higher bank account ownership among women.
April 16, 2026 – Flood Control Scandal Monitor
THE Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday turned over to the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) the two luxury vehicles surrendered by former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Brice Hernandez.
April 16, 2026 – On science and technology
Google is launching a new Gemini app on Mac that allows you to interact with the AI assistant without switching windows on your desktop. With the app, you can use the Option + Space shortcut to pull up a floating chat bubble, where you can ask Gemini questions and share your window.
April 16, 2026 – Trending News Worldwide
Live Nation, the entertainment giant which owns Ticketmaster, has been illegally operating as a monopoly and overcharging fans, a federal jury has found.