Day: April 20, 2026
More than 20 vessels passed Strait of Hormuz on Saturday — Kpler data
SINGAPORE — More than 20 vessels passed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, data from shipping analytics firm Kpler showed, the highest number of ships crossing the waterway since March 1.
PNP ready to help arrest FBI wanted Filipino
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it is ready to assist the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in locating a Filipino accused of exploiting minors through online gaming and social media platforms.
Over 19,000 PUVs join gov’t service contracting program
More than 19,000 public utility vehicles across the country are expected to operate under the government”s service contracting program starting Monday amid high fuel costs.
Forest fire hits Eastern Samar”s Homonhon Island
A grass and forest fire broke out on Homonhon Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, prompting authorities to deploy aerial firefighting operations.
DSWD opens special ayuda payout for TNVS drivers in Metro Manila
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) opened Monday a special payout of cash assistance for transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers in Metro Manila who were unable to claim the aid during the earlier schedules.
DSWD eyes e-wallets for ayuda payout after motorcycle taxi rider’s death
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said it is considering the use of digital payment systems for cash aid distribution following the death of a motorcycle taxi rider during a payout activity in Quezon City.
Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors
Hundreds of oil tankers are stranded at the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the chokepoint, with crews reporting gunfire and traumatic experiences.
Roman Reigns, CM Punk put on professional wrestling masterclass at WrestleMania 42
Roman Reigns pins CM Punk after a brutal WrestleMania 42 main event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to become a seven-time world champion.
Johnny Knoxville shocks suburbs with epic explosion that Southern California locals mistook for plane crash
Johnny Knoxville says a massive explosion that shocked Simi Valley residents was part of filming for the final “Jackass” movie, wrapping 26 years of stunts.
Dexter Lawrence has ‘fire in me that I’ve never had before’ after Giants trade him to Bengals
Three-time Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence said he has a fire in him like never before after the Giants traded him to the Bengals for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
