WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump made an expletive-filled threat Sunday to destroy Iran’s vital civilian infrastructure, demanding Tehran bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping and end the Middle East war. As Christians marked Easter, the US leader revived warnings of air strikes on Iranian power
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Daily Gospel, April 6, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for April 6, 2026, which is the Monday of Easter week. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 5, 2026 Daily Gospel, April 4, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 28, 8-15. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet
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3 airport security officers sacked over Australian’s lost cash
MANILA, Philippines — Three airport employees are being investigated and may be charged criminally and administratively after a Cebu-bound Australian national undergoing luggage screening at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 lost almost P9,000 in cash last week. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered an investigation and the relief
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Tax cuts to affect economy – Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — The government stands to lose around P200 billion in revenues with the suspension of the excise on value-added taxes (VAT) because of the war in the Middle East, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said in a radio interview on Sunday. “From excise taxes alone, assuming we reach 2027, the impact on foregone revenues would
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Anti-Cybercrime enforcers nab 332 in operations
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has arrested 332 individuals for various violations during the first quarter of 2026. In a news release over the weekend, the ACG said the 332 offenders were arrested during the implementation of 337 cyberwarrants from Jan. 1 to March 31. Of the total arrests, 119
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DOH records 1,091 road crash injuries over four days
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday said it recorded 1,091 cases of road crash injuries across 161 hospitals in the country from March 29 to April 2, or from Palm Sunday to Holy Thursday. This was 150-percent higher compared to the number of incidents in the same period last year, which
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PNP stays on alert as Holy Week ends
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police on Sunday said the nationwide observance of Holy Week remained generally peaceful, with no major incidents recorded. “Safe travel of millions of our [countrymen] remains our top priority. We remain on full alert status, and our personnel on the ground are ready to respond to any peace and
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Army denies abuse of captured NPA rebel in Mindoro
LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — The military has denied allegations that Charlize Cameron Garzon, an alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebel captured in Occidental Mindoro, was subjected to intimidation, harassment or torture. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), citing a report from the 203rd Infantry Brigade, said Garzon was
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Marcos urges Filipinos: Carry ‘light of Easter in our daily lives’
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday called on Filipinos to rise with “renewed purpose” and a “deep sense of responsibility for one another” as the country celebrates Easter Sunday. In his message, Marcos said Easter symbolizes renewal and hope, urging the public to translate faith into action for the good of others.
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Panglao Island sees steady tourist arrivals
PANGLAO, BOHOL, Philippines — Tourists continue to flock to Panglao Island, one of the country’s top summer destinations, as families and travelers make the most of the “Semana Santa” (Holy Week) break. With its white sand beaches and tropical ambiance, Panglao remains a favorite getaway for both local and foreign visitors seeking relaxation and a
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