Today’s headlines: Zaldy Co, Sophia wa KATSEYE, Hev Abi
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says on Friday, April 17, the fugitive and former member of parliament from Zaldy Co was detained at the German border and returned to the Czech Republic, where he continues to be detained.
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday, April 16, but the ceasefire remains fragile.
Myanmar commutes the prison sentence of former leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi. His lawyer says on Friday, April 17, the sentence has been cut by one third.
Filipino actress and leader of international girl group KATSEYE Sophia Laforteza is among the growing number of artists who are flying the Philippine flag proudly on the international stage.
Filipino rapper Hev Abi’s label strongly denies the artist’s allegations of illegal possession of drugs and weapons. Hev Abi and six other people were taken into police custody in the early morning of April 14. – Rappler.com
