Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Duterte is going to trial, ICC confirms all charges Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will go on trial at the International Criminal Court. Martin Romualdez barred from leaving PH over alleged corruption The Sandiganbayan approved the Office of the Ombudsman’s request to block former speaker Martin Romualdez from leaving the country Wednesday, April 22. Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks Iran seizes two ships in the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump indefinitely calls off attacks, risking continuation of peace talks.
Reset with China? ‘Depends on their good faith,’ says Teodoro Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says a reset with the Chinese government would ‘depend on their good faith.’ Feeling at home, Alex Eala aces opening test in Madrid Open Filipina tennis star Alex Eala advances to the second round of the Madrid Open for the third straight year after a 6-3, 6-3 win over Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. -Rappler.com