ICC: Fake ‘nanlaban’ evidence push Duterte’s trial | The wRap

Upgrade to High-Speed Internet for only ₱1499/month!

Enjoy up to 100 Mbps fiber broadband, perfect for browsing, streaming, and gaming.

Visit Suniway.ph to learn

Today’s headlines: Rodrigo Duterte, Martin Romualdez, Meta

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• In going to trial, ICC notes evidence of fake ‘nanlaban,’ ‘ghost’ DDS workers

The International Criminal Court cites evidence of fake ‘nanlaban’ deaths in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs as part of the main reasons to proceed with his trial.

• Romualdez accuses Remulla of bias, seeks to block Ombudsman from probing him

Alleging bias, former speaker Martin Romualdez asks the Ombudsman to stop investigating him. Romauldez’ lawyers insist any complaint against their client should ‘be referred to an independent and impartial body’ free from bias.

• Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by 3 weeks after Oval Office meeting

Lebanon and Israel extend their ceasefire for three weeks, but attacks continue in Southern Lebanon. US President Donald Trump meantime says there was a ‘great chance’ the two countries will reach a peace agreement this year.

• Meta to lay off 8,000 workers to offset AI spending, improve efficiency

Meta Platforms is set to lay off 8,000 workers or about 10% of the entire company by May 20 to offset their AI investments. It released the internal memo on Thursday, April 23, and a company spokesperson confirmed the lay-offs.

• Creamline back as PVL queens after All-Filipino sweep of Cignal

The Cool Smashers reclaims the Creamline dynasty after clinching a record-extending 11th PVL championship against the Cignal Super Spikers Thursday, April 23. – Rappler.com