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.
April 16, 2026 – War in Iran Updates
A high-level Pakistani delegation has travelled to Iran to hold talks focused on arranging a fresh round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, a week before their fragile truce is due to expire.
🍵 April 15, 2026 Coverage: VP Sara Duterte Updates
Ramil Madriaga, who identified himself as a former aide and alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, arrived at the House of Representatives on Tuesday to testify in her impeachment proceedings.
April 15 – News Updates on Former President Rodrigo Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to allow him to skip the judgment in open court of his appeal challenging the court’s jurisdiction over his crimes against humanity case.