Let's Do The News! (May 19, 2025)

              

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

- The Philippine National Police has resumed its normal service after last week's elections.

- The PH Department of Agriculture is banning imports of chicken meat from Brazil due to bird flu.

- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asserted that being Senate President today is critical to being able to handle the scheduled impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. According to Gatchalian, their set-up in the impeachment court is different compared to the session when they pass laws.

- The PH Department of Education (DepEd) has denied a report circulating that there will be a Grade 13 in School Year 2025-2026.

- Rising cases of COVID-19 in parts of Southeast Asia are closely monitored by the PH Department of Health.

- Entry into the 6-kilometer extended danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island is now permitted from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

- Pope Leo XIV held his inauguration mass in St. Peter's Square. Over 150,000 devotees took part in the historic Eucharistic Celebration for the start of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome.

- South Korea will hold another round of presidential debates tonight as presidential candidates will debate over key issues such as the North Korea situation, the US tariff problems, the aftermath of Yoon Suk-Yeol's impeachment, and others.

- The Alpine A390 coupe crossover will be unveiled next week.

- PREMA Racing newcomer Robert Shwartzman made headlines for his first INDY 500 pole position.

- Kwon Yul announces his marriage plans.

- The WNBA is investigating allegations of "hateful fan comments" directed at Angel Reese during Saturday's game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever in Indianapolis after an incident involving Caitlin Clark and Reese.

- BBC's Doctor Who TV series casts Archie Panjabi as the legendary villain, The Rani.

- TV presenter Paolo Bediones said he received threats for four years due to his video scandal.

- Fil-Austrian JJ wins 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

TTFN.