Let's Do The News! (April 6, 2026)

       

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Senate President Pro-Tempore Ping Lacson has commended Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro for what he called "quiet diplomacy" after ensuring the safe passage of the country's ships, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz. The senator stressed the importance of the agreement in ensuring the Philippines' oil supply.

- The PH Department of Energy (DOE) calls online posts about alleged “energy lockdown” using the agency’s logo fake news.

- Voter registration for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will continue tomorrow, April 7, according to the COMELEC.

- Mayor Vico Sotto warns the public about AI-generated videos of him.

- US President Donald Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened.

- The Iran soccer team may not play at a FIFA World Cup match on U.S. soil unless security measures are implemented. The team is considering moving its match against Egypt to Mexico. FIFA has yet to respond.

- The Ford GT MkIV is officially the third overall fastest car to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

- The Link! Like! Love Live app service ends at the end of June 2026. The announcement details the immediate halt of paid item sales and new memberships, cancellation of upcoming events, and post-shutdown refunds for unused paid SIsCa currency. This marks the end of interactive play with the virtual idols from the 2023-launched Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club project.

- Lee Seung Gi terminates contract with Big Planet Made.

- Lee Yoo Young confirmed to be expecting a second child.

- TXT member Soobin's Cebu taxi overcharging fiasco has reached Korean media.

- Stand-up comedian and impersonator Michelle O’Bombshell, or Roderic Cuntapay in real life, has passed away. Michelle O’Bombshell’s passing on Monday, April 6, 2026, was confirmed by her friends and colleagues in the comedy community; however, the cause of death is still unclear. Michelle O’Bombshell was known for impersonating former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama.

TTFN.