Trump warns of major escalation if peace process with Iran fails | The wRap

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

• Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails

US President Donald Trump warns of a major escalation in fighting if a peace deal with Iran fails. Trump’s latest post follows the largest coordinated strike by Israel on Wednesday, April 8 that killed more than 250 people in Lebanon.

• Marcos rolls out PUV service contracting program, fuel subsidy starting April 15

Starting Wednesday, April 15, the government will pay PUV drivers and operators an additional P40-100 per kilometer, on top of what they earn from fares. The government will also subsidize their fuel at 10 pesos per liter, with a maximum of 150 liters per week, over a period of three months.

• P1.72B delivered to Brice Hernandez for flood control projects – state witness

State witness and SYMS contractor Sally Santos confirms Wednesday, April 8, she allegedly delivered more or less P1.72 billion to former public works district assistant engineer Brice Hernandez for flood control projects.

• China fires flares at PCG plane over Panganiban, Zamora reefs

China fires flares at an unarmed Philippine Coast Guard plane flying over Panganiban and Zamora reefs in the West Philippine Sea, Thursday April 9. The PCG’s West Philippine Sea spokesperson Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela calls the incident ‘a clear and deliberate act of bullying.’

• NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in ‘fireball’ re-entry

At their first press conference from space, the four Artemis II astronauts talk about their preparations to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in a ‘fireball.’ – Rappler.com