Day: April 13, 2026
LTFRB to tap online platform for service contracting program applications
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday said it will use an online platform in receiving applications for the government”s Land-Based Service Contracting Program (SCP) for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators.
US begins blockade of Iran’s ports, Tehran threatens to retaliate
The U.S. military began a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbors after weekend talks on ending the war broke down.
Fire hits community in UP Campus, 16 families affected
Sixteen families were affected by a fire that hit a residential area along C.P. Garcia Avenue in Barangay U.P. Campus in Quezon City late Monday night.
Iran secures UN role with backing from UK, France, Canada, Australia as US stands alone
Western democracies face backlash for allowing Iran and other authoritarian regimes to secure influential U.N. seats as the U.S. stood alone in opposition.
Pakistani general says Iran diplomacy still alive, despite US blockade, failed talks
The U.S. naval blockade on Iran may be leverage to resume diplomacy, says retired Pakistani general, as both sides were reportedly close to a deal.
Appeals court lets Trump resume White House ballroom construction, seeks lower court clarity
The appeals court stayed their ruling from taking force through April 17, allowing the Trump administration to seek emergency intervention from the Supreme Court.
WATCH: Spanberger knocked for ‘bait and switch’ hypocrisy as popularity plummets amid redistricting fiasco
Critics accuse Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger of a “bait and switch” on voters, saying she traded affordability promises for liberal tax increases.
Swalwell faces House ethics probe over alleged sexual misconduct as expulsion threat looms
The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Katy Perry fights back against Ruby Rose’s ‘categorically false’ sexual assault allegations
Ruby Rose alleges that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub 20 years ago. Perry’s team calls the claims “reckless lies.”
Daniil Medvedev fined after smashing his racket 7 times during shocking double-bagel loss
Daniil Medvedev was hit with a $7,000 fine after smashing his racket seven times during his 6-0, 6-0 Monte Carlo Masters loss to Matteo Berrettini last week.
