Your daily round-up of today's news...
- The three wives of three Filipino seafarers detained at the Berrouaghia facility in Algeria on drug charges are appealing to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The three wives want the President to intervene with the Algerian government for the speedy release of their husbands, who have been in prison for two years.
- The PH Department of Education (DepEd) has urged the private sector to join the 2025 Brigada Eskwela. The Brigada Eskwela will take place from June 9 to 13 before the start of classes on June 16.
- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced the schedule for the BARMM Parliamentary Elections. The election period will run from August 14 to October 25, 2025, during which a gun ban will be in effect. The campaign period is set from August 28 to October 11, 2025. On the evening of October 12, 2025, the night before the election, campaigning will be prohibited, and a liquor ban will be implemented. On October 13, 2025, the day of the election, campaigning and the liquor ban will both continue to be enforced. Finally, the deadline for submitting the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) is November 12, 2025.
- Brazilian President Lula da Silva met with French President Emmanuel Macron in France for high-level talks on Brazil-France relations, strategies to address the US tariff concerns, the Gaza crisis, and other issues.
- Speaking with the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the White House, US President Donald Trump slammed Russian leader Vladimir Putin for "not playing games" over the Ukraine ceasefire.
- RAM Trucks brought back the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine to the RAM 1500 range for the 2026 model year. The HEMI V8 engine produces 395 HP of power and 410 lb-ft of torque with a maximum towing capacity of 11,330 lbs. A new Black Express and Warlock model were added to the lineup.
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| 2026 RAM 1500 Black Express |
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| 2026 RAM 1500 Warlock |
- The 2026 Lotus Emira range is joined by the V6 SE variant. Still powered by a 3.5L V6 supercharged Toyota-derived engine, it's mated with an improved 6-speed MT with a new compression mount. It also comes with improved damper calibration and wheel alignment.
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| 2026 Lotus Emira V6 SE |
- A new manga from the Initial D universe, called Subaru and Subaru, is coming this July.
- SM Entertainment shares update on legal action against malicious posts targeting aespa.
- In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers drew first blood by narrowly defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-110.
- The Filipino Screenwriters Guild has sharply criticized the controversial MTRCB Act.
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