TEHRAN, Iran — U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or face a major escalation. Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian
Read More »CBCP urges dioceses to hold prayer vigils for peace on April 11
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday urged all dioceses and archdioceses in the country to organize prayer vigils for world peace on April 11, in response to the call of Pope Leo XIV. “In communion with the Holy Father, we respectfully encourage all dioceses to organize a prayer vigil
Read More »Damage to oil sites to keep prices high, says DOE chief
MANILA, Philippines — Even if the attacks subside, Filipinos should not expect fuel prices to bounce back to pre-Iran war levels, since power assets in the Middle East have sustained “permanent damage.” This was according to Secretary Sharon Garin of the Department of Energy (DOE). Garin said that even if Iran would agree to fully
Read More »PNP vows to cut flow of ‘paihi scheme’ funds in Navotas
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an investigation to identify the mastermind behind the alleged illegal trade of P9.75 million worth of diesel at a fish port in Navotas City and to determine possible links to a broader network. In a press release on Wednesday, the PNP also said that a financial
Read More »OIL PRICE WATCH as of April 8, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — With tensions in the Middle East showing no signs of easing, industry players warned that consumers should not expect relief anytime soon, as global oil prices remain highly sensitive to developments in the region. Motorists were jolted last Tuesday by another round of hikes, including a double-digit increase for diesel that pushed
Read More »2 face raps over diesel siphoning in QC; 2 others still at large
MANILA, Philippines — Two suspects will face theft charges over a diesel pilferage incident in Quezon City while two of their alleged accomplices remain at large, police said Wednesday. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) identified the suspects as alias “Ezekiel,” 26, and alias “Benjie,” 26, who both surrendered to authorities and admitted their involvement.
Read More »2 Men Arrested After Robbing Female Rider in Tondo, Manila
2 Men Arrested After Robbing Female Rider in Tondo, Manila Two men were arrested by the authorities after they robbed a 25-year-old female rider along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila. On early Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026, the commotion quickly caught attention online after a video showed the suspects approaching the victim while vehicles were stopped, then forcibly searching her for ... Read more
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Read More »Trump Agrees to Stop Attacks vs. Iran for 2 Weeks: “This will be a double sided ceasefire!”
U.S. Pres. Donald Trump Gives Update on Middle East Conflict TRUMP – The United States President agreed to stop the attacks against Iran for two (2) weeks amid the warning for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The war in the Middle East is now on its fifth week. It occurred after the United ... Read more
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Read More »Bianca Gonzalez On Media Platforms Posting Celebs’ Luxury Items: “Wag muna isama ang presyo”
Bianca Gonzalez had this request to media platforms featuring celebrities’ luxury items Kapamilya host Bianca Gonzalez elicited various reactions to her recent social media post about luxury items owned by celebrities that are being showcased on social media platforms. Living a life of a celebrity is inevitably twinned with luxury, glitz, and glamour. It is ... Read more
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Read More »OPP-Cebu recommends filing of cyber libel cases vs Edward Ligas
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Radio commentator and international boxing judge Edward Ligas faces three counts of cyber libel and may be asked to post bail amounting to close to P150,000 for his temporary liberty. This after the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor-Cebu (OPP-Cebu) recommended the filing of three counts of cyber libeL against him at
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