Let's Do The News! (August 8, 2025)

                                    

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

- Globe Telecom agreed to a multi-year partnership with India's Airtel for an AI-powered solution for complexities in the communications space.

- Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. explained that the Supreme Court's decision regarding the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte is only based on the process of filing the complaint, and it does not mean that she is guilty or innocent.

- A rare planetary alignment will light up Philippine skies tomorrow. Look east before sunrise to catch 5 planets and the Moon in alignment.

- The Department of Education – Nueva Ecija condemned the August 7 shooting at Sta. Rosa Integrated School, which left two dead on Thursday. The school division stated that it is collaborating with authorities to investigate the incident, while also providing psychosocial support and restoring a safe and normal learning environment for affected students and staff. 

- San Agustin Church implemented its new visitor policies.

- SM Investments is planning to leave the data center business, citing high power costs in the Philippines as a major concern.

- US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose 100% tariffs on imported computer chips unsettled the global tech sector. He also called for the resignation of Intel's CEO due to his connections with China.

- UK homelessness minister Rushanara Ali steps down after rent increase claims.

- Israel's security cabinet approves plan to control Gaza City, according to the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns Israel's recent move, warning of more bloodshed.

- Lockheed Martin delivered a total of 500 radars worldwide.

- The Porsche 911 GT3 R was updated for the 2026 season, based on the 992.2-spec 911 range.

2026 Porsche 911 GT3 R

- A one-off Mistral-based Bugatti Brouillard was unveiled. It's the first of Bugatti's Solitaire coach-build program.

Bugatti Brouillard

- A movie version of Made in Abyss is coming in 2026.

- Midjourney responds to Disney and Universal's lawsuits. They argue that its use of copyrighted works to train its AI qualifies as fair use.

- Over 80 million shipments of the PlayStation 5 console have been made since its 2020 debut.

- Ku Hye Sun released a statement urging an end to secondary harm regarding her divorce.

TTFN.