Let's Do The News! (February 26, 2025)

  

                                        

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

- The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) successfully rescued a kidnapped 14-year-old student studying at a high-end private school in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

- The Police Regional Office Bangsamoro has formed a Special Investigation Task Group "Vice Mayor Samama" to ensure the speedy delivery of justice in the shooting of Vice Mayor Mohammad Omar Samama on Monday. According to PRO BAR Regional Director BGen. Romeo Macapaz, the SITG will focus on gathering information that will pave the way for resolving the case and identifying those responsible for the incident.

- The COMELEC expects to increase areas of concern as the elections proceed this May 12th.

- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued 14 people aboard the MBCA Ayoshi Kim Rin 8 that sank in the ocean between Balicasag Island and Panglao, Bohol, based on the latest PCG report.

- A Ukrainian official says the terms of the minerals deal with the US agreed. The US is seeking access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange Kyiv wants security.

- Hennessey released an 850HP Super Venom tuning kit for the seventh-generation Ford Mustang GT and Dark Horse. Only 91 models will be commissioned with prices starting at $149,950.

- The 2025 F1 Academy season will reintroduce Reverse Grid races. The structure of the race weekend will remain consistent with that of 2024, featuring up to two Free Practice sessions, one Qualifying session, and two Races. In this setup, Race 1 will utilize a reverse grid format. The starting grid for Race 1 will be determined by reversing the top eight drivers from the Qualifying classification. All other drivers will start based on their qualifying positions. Points will be awarded to the top eight finishers, and an additional point will be given to the driver who records the fastest lap time among the top eight classified drivers.

- Diana Taurasi, WNBA's all-time leading scorer, announces retirement.

- NBA legend LeBron James and his son Bronny deny claims in a car-crash lawsuit.

- The BBC apologized for missed opportunities to tackle "bullying and misogynistic behavior" by DJ Tim Westwood.

- A 37-year-old male admits stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas over six years.

- The Belo Medical Group won a lawsuit against its former executive.

- The MGI acquired the Miss Universe Thailand franchise for 180 million baht. The company will stage Miss Universe Thailand for five years.

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