Category: News Tracker
April 8, 2026 – War in Iran Updates
Iranians formed human chains across bridges and in front of power plants across the country to protest Donald Trump’s threat to target civilian infrastructure and send Iran back to the “Stone Age”.
April 7, 2026 – Flood Control Scandal Monitor
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang said it is up to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decide whether or not they would release to the public the final report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
The panel was created by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to investigate anomalous flood control and infrastructure projects in the past 10 years.
🍵 April 7, 2026 Coverage: VP Sara Duterte Updates
The House justice panel on Monday sought the testimony of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla for the ongoing impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte, specifically about her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth.
In a subpoena ad testificandum et duces tecum, the House justice panel chaired by Batangas Second District Rep. Gerville Luistro, directed Remulla to appear before the committee on April 14, 10 a.m., at the House of Representatives in Quezon City.
☕ April 7, 2026 – PH Trending News
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked No. 1 globally as an outsourcing destination in a global index, edging out traditional leader India on the strength of cost competitiveness, English proficiency and workforce capability.
On the latest Ataraxis Global Outsourcing Talent Index, the Philippines earned a score of 90.65, ahead of Malaysia and India, which rank second and third, respectively.
April 7, 2026 – Trending News Worldwide
US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran “in one night” if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route.
Trump’s deadline for an “acceptable” deal – one that includes the free flow of energy through the Gulf – is set for 20:00, Washington DC time on Tuesday (00:00 GMT Wednesday).
April 7, 2026 – On science and technology
Is consciousness simply created by the brain, or could it be a deeper feature of reality itself? That question is at the center of a presentation by Christof Koch, a leading figure in modern neuroscience, at the 15th “Behind and Beyond the Brain” Symposium organized by the Bial Foundation, taking place April 8 to 11 in Porto.
April 7, 2026 – War in Iran Updates
Tensions continue to escalate as United States President Donald Trump’s Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face bombing raids on its power plants and bridges approaches.
Tehran has threatened to hit back, as Gulf countries and Israel reported drone interceptions on Monday.
🍵 April 6, 2026 Coverage: VP Sara Duterte Updates
MANILA, Philippines — Failure to appear in impeachment clarificatory hearings will be tantamount to a waiver to refute all the allegations, a ranking lawmaker in the House of Representatives reminded Vice President Sara Duterte.
April 6 – News Updates on Former President Rodrigo Duterte
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has set April 22 for its ruling on the appeal of former president Rodrigo Duterte challenging the tribunal’s jurisdiction over his crimes against humanity case linked to his anti-drug campaign.
☕ April 6, 2026 – PH Trending News
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang warned it would pursue legal action against individuals spreading false claims of an “energy lockdown” as soaring fuel prices and tensions in the Middle East fuel public anxiety.