April 18, 2026 – Flood Control Scandal Monitor
MANILA, Philippines — A former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) testified on Friday about the alleged kickbacks given to then Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, citing an instance when up to P800 million was delivered through a member of the lawmaker’s staff.
April 18, 2026 – On science and technology
At a trendy venue near the San Francisco pier, Sam Altman’s verification project World celebrated its next evolution and rapid expansion of its ambitions. And it’s starting with Tinder.
April 18, 2026 – Trending News Worldwide
Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire in the US-Israel war with Iran.
April 18, 2026 – War in Iran Updates
Celebrations have been reported in Lebanon after a 10-day ceasefire took effect, paving the way for talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials on a longer-term deal, according to the US State Department.
🍵 April 17, 2026 Coverage: VP Sara Duterte Updates
A lawyer for Vice President Sara Duterte said on Thursday that he will study the possibility of recommending a new complaint against Ramil Madriaga, after the latter testified at the House justice committee’s hearing on the impeachment complaints against Duterte.
April 17 – News Updates on Former President Rodrigo Duterte
The “for sale” sign reportedly posted at the house of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City has been removed, according to a report of Super Radyo Davao read on Super Radyo dzBB.
☕ April 17, 2026 – PH Trending News
MANILA, Philippines — A military officer who formerly headed the security detail of Vice President Sara Duterte is questioning the credibility of Ramil Madriaga, who testified at the House of Representatives earlier this week in support of the impeachment complaints against her.
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.