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Today’s headlines: Safer Cities, Scarborough Shoal, Iran | The wRap | April 16, 2026</p>
<p>Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:</p>
<p>– Safer Cities violators drop by half in Calabarzon in a week<br />
– China moves to block entrance to Scarborough Shoal, images show<br />
– Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire<br />
– Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases – report<br />
– Japan plans $10 billion support to help Asia secure oil</p>
<p>https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-16-2026/ | Rappler
