Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Let's Do The News! (April 23, 2025)

                                    

                                        

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

Pope Francis' funeral is scheduled this Saturday.

- The Malacañang confirms PH President Bongbong Marcos and his First Lady's attendance at Pope Francis' funeral at the Vatican.

- Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, lead counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte, denied reports that his camp requested a limit on accepting IDs of victims who want to participate in the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation related to the war on drugs.

- Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has insisted that the Chinese Communist Party and not the Philippines are the ones truly spreading Sinophobia. According to Sec. Teodoro, if there is Sinophobia, it is due to the "overreach" of the Chinese Communist Party and President Xi Jinping not only in the world but also among their own countrymen.

- The ongoing Balikatan Exercises will simulate the downing of aircraft, choppers, and drones.

- A new chocolate sold in Dubai is to blame for the global pistachio shortage.

- Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba will make a state visit to the Philippines next week.

- Mercedes-Benz showcased its Vision V Concept, previewing the next-generation V-Class.

Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept
Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept

- The all-new Lexus ES was unveiled in Shanghai. Set to go on sale in Japan this Spring 2026, the all-new ES features styling inspired by the LF-ZC Concept and will feature a choice of hybrid and EV powertrains.

2026 Lexus ES
2026 Lexus ES

- The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 Edition was unveiled. Limited to 1500 units, the special model based on the 911 Carrera GTS Cabrio with the 3.6L eTurbo powertrain is donned with special Olive Neo color, special vinyl design, and Pasha pattern in the interior.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70 Edition
Porsche 911 Spirit 70 Edition

- Nintendo seeks a subpoena of Discord for Pokémon leaker info. Nintendo requests the leaker's name, postal address, phone number, and email address.

- Former NFL player Jay Feely to run for the US House of Representatives in Arizona during the 2026 midterm election.

- Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Margarita Fores, and Gloria Romero will be posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Merit.

TTFN.

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