What does this ceasefire mean anyway? Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said in a statement that the ceasefire does not signify the termination of the war. With or without a ceasefire, the Philippines must provide immediate relief and work out long-term solutions. While the ceasefire is very much welcome and we’re all hoping it would finally lead to the end of the war, things will get worse before they get better. But for now, I’ll take the ceasefire for what it is and keep my fingers crossed that it holds.

Source: Philippine Star April 08, 2026 17:32 UTC