Day: April 17, 2026
Marcos issues EO on suspending excise tax on LPG, kerosene
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order suspending the excise taxes on LPG and kerosene.
Make your mark in the creator era
Dorms packed up, finals submitted, and a checklist of plans waiting to be fulfilled–once that last requirement is done; summer officially begins! Now is the season defined by adventures. It”s blissfully demanding in a way that you”re driven to experience a more carefree side of life through beach trips, pool parties, and many more. Beyond the usual hangouts, it”s also a time for self-discovery.
Nutella announces first-ever new flavor in over 60 years
Nutella unveiled its first new flavor in more than six decades: Nutella Peanut.
‘Street Fighter’ live-action film drops campy trailer spotlighting Noah Centineo’s Ken Masters
“Street Fighter,” Paramount’s live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise, unveiled its official trailer, and it’s goofy in the best ways.
Zaldy Co to be invited in Blue Ribbon hearing once in PH -Lacson
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will invite former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co to a hearing on the flood control controversy once he is brought back to the Philippines following his arrest in the Czech Republic, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Friday.
PUV drivers, operators march to Mendiola on last day of strike
Transport group MANIBELA marched from Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City to Mendiola in Manila on Friday, marking the final day of their three-day transport strike against high fuel prices.
Marcos: Zaldy Co stopped at German border after entering from Czech Republic
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday said that former lawmaker Zaldy Co was stopped at the German border after entering from Czech Republic.
What”s next for Zaldy Co after Prague arrest? DILG’s Remulla explains
The Philippine government is exploring legal and diplomatic steps to secure the return of former Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co following his arrest in Czech Republic, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Friday.
Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown
Human Rights Watch says China is increasing pressure on 12 million Catholics amid a decade-long campaign to align religion with party ideology.
Trump admin announces expansion of visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere
The State Department said it imposed visa restrictions on 26 individuals under the expanded policy targeting those acting for U.S. adversaries.
