Let's Do The News! (December 5, 2025)

      

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- The PBBM administration has discovered over 100 million pesos of ghost flood control projects. The Discayas and other DPWH officials will be charged, according to Philippine President Bongbong Marcos.

- The NDRRMC has placed under Blue Alert over threats of Typhoon Wilma.

- Two of four luxury cars seized by the Discayas were sold in the second auction by the PH Bureau of Customs.

- The Anti-Money Laundering Council released the freeze order on assets from a certain construction firm involved in ghost flood control projects.

- A suspect was arrested over pipe bombs placed at the US political offices the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol Riots.

- Two hundred homes were evacuated in Derby, UK, as two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

- The Netherlands and Spain are boycotting Eurovision 2026 after Israel was allowed to compete.

- The Subaru Forester wins 2025-26 Japan Car of the Year with the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ winning the "Import Car" and "Best Design" awards.

- Kia showcased its Vision Meta Turismo Concept in honor of the carmaker's 80th anniversary.

Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept

- The Toyota GR GT Concepts and the Lexus LFA Concepts were unveiled. The former is a Twin Turbo V8-powered rear-wheel-drive supercar with 650PS of power, while the latter is an all-electric revival of the legendary Lexus LFA supercar. The Toyota GR GT is scheduled for a 2027 release.

Lexus LFA Concept, Toyota GR GT3 Concept,
and Toyota GR GT Concept

- Haas F1 Team becomes Toyota Gazoo Racing Haas F1 Team for the 2026 season.

- One of NASCAR's bosses admits to concerns over the SRX Series as the antitrust case continues.

- Meet the nominees of the 2025 Melon Music Awards.

- TV5 reveals reason for terminating its blocktime partnership with ABS-CBN, saying "to pay what is due".

- Miss Universe 2025 winner Fatima Bosch says she will not revoke her title amid facing a criminal complaint filed by former MUO boss Nawat Itsaragrisil.

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Let's Do The News! (December 4, 2025)

     

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- A fire broke out at Congressional Avenue, Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City.

- Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte rejected the invitation from the ICI to face hearings and investigations over the flood control anomalies.

- The low-pressure area spotted in the Philippine Area of Responsibility becomes Typhoon Wilma, PAGASA warns.

- US Democrats released "never-before-seen" photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

- The JAS Tensei was unveiled. It's a V6-powered Honda NSX homage designed by Pininfarina.

- Rally driver Kalle Rovanpera will attend next week's Super Formula testing in Suzuka.

- A World Trigger anime reboot was announced.

- The doctor who supplied the late actor Matthew Perry with ketamine was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

- TV5 Philippines will no longer simultaneously airing ABS-CBN shows in 2026, according to reports. ABS-CBN responds to such reports, citing "financial constraints".

- Willie Revillame finalizes his return to TV5 with his new show, quashing reports that his new show may not air on the Kapatid network.

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Let's Do The News! (December 3, 2025)

    

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- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has defended the maintenance and use of its Super Tucano aircraft after the Department of National Defense (DND) was questioned about their alleged “outdated” status. The PAF clarified that each air asset has a unique role in operations and depends on mission requirements.

- Personnel from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)- Organized and Transnational Crimes Division continue their inspection of two condominium units of former congressman Zaldy Co in Taguig recently.

- House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago has slammed Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s statements that she will continue to fight corruption and greed among high-ranking government officials. Elago said VP Sara’s integrity is questionable when it comes to fighting anomalies, especially since the people have not yet forgotten the ₱125 million confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President that were used up in just 11 days.

- Senator Raffy Tulfo has recommended to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) that e-trikes used to travel on secondary roads or outside barangays and subdivisions be issued special driver's licenses even if they are "for private use". This is also related to the proposed regulation of e-bikes and e-trikes and the complete ban on them from passing through major thoroughfares.

- Pakistan faces criticism for sending expired air to Sri Lanka as the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah rises to over 1,300.

- Twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct cases over the Hillsborough disaster, which killed 97 Liverpool FC fans, according to a report.

- A five-year CCP cyber operation targeted US infrastructure and likely affected every American, according to FBI officials.

- Lexus is joining alongside Toyota Gazoo Racing in this Friday's unveiled of its new sports model inspired by the GT Concept as seen on the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

- JLR reportedly fired design boss Gerry McGovern, who masterminded the Type 00 Concept.

- Mercedes-Benz teases the return of the G-Class Cabriolet.

- The Red Bull F1 team replaced Yuki Tsunoda with Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar to race alongside Max Verstappen for the F1 2026 season, while the Racing Bulls camp saw Liam Lawson join with newcomer Arvid Lindblad. Tsunoda will now serve as the test and reserve driver.

- Miki Koyama and Rikuto Kobayashi will participate in next week's Super Formula test sessions at Suzuka Circuit.

- Jade Jacquet will drive for the Williams F1 Team for the 2026 F1 Academy season.

- Vtuber Kanata Amane announced graduation.

- Amazon began using AI-generated English dubs on anime shows.

- LEGO unveiled its Stranger Things Creel House playset, available at the end of December 2025.

- Burger King released a limited-time menu inspired by The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

- IVE member Leeseo will step down from being Inkigayo presenter.

- Lee Jung Ha will enlist in the Marine Corps.

- Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies at age 62.

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Let's Do The News! (December 2, 2025)

   

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- The Presidential Communications Office says the search for Cassandra Ong is still ongoing. Ong is around the Philippines, according to the DILG records.

- Senate President Tito Sotto says he may file an ethics complaint against Sen. Bato Dela Rosa in connection with his consecutive absences and failure to appear in Senate sessions.

- Land Bank officials are facing the Independent Commission for Infrastructure.

- Over 200 ghost flood control projects were discovered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

- Miss Universe Organization president Raul Rocha is currently facing drug, firearms, and fuel-trafficking charges.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says there was "no misleading" after claims Chancellor Rachel Reeves didn't give the full picture on the economy before the Budget.

- The death toll from the Sri Lanka floods hit 366.

- Kia will reveal the next-generation Seltos this December 10th.

- One of TOEI's executive producers revealed reasons why ending the Super Sentai Series' five-decade run and replacing it with PROJECT R.E.D.

- Touken Ranbu musicals will conclude at the end of 2027.

- Demons' Crest, a novelization made by the author of Sword Art Online, Reki Kawahara, will be getting a TV anime.

- The Netflix original K-drama, Cashero, will stream this December 26, 2025.

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Let's Do The News! (December 1, 2025)

  

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- Two Sunwest officials involved in the flood control anomaly are prepared to surrender, according to the CIDG.

- The Philippine National Police has lowered the alert status after yesterday's peaceful protests.

- Japan and the Philippines conducted their Maritime Cooperative Activity at the West Philippine Sea.

- Three China Coast Guard vessels were spotted near Zambales, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

- One of two typhoons may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility before the year's end, PAGASA warns.

- Crackdown on e-trikes and e-bikes crossing national highways postponed until January 2, 2026, according to the LTO.

- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff has resigned following an anti-corruption crackdown.

- Airbus warns of flight disruption as thousands of planes require an immediate software update.

- Sir Tom Stoppard, one of the UK's best-known playwrights, passed away at the age of 88.

- Perodua's first EV, the QV-E, was unveiled.

- Mathilda Paatz joins the 2026 F1 Academy grid with Aston Martin.

- The Himitsu no AiPri movie is coming this March 13, 2026.

- ZEROBASEONE announced their short-term contract extraction.

- Stray Kids scored their 8th No.1 Billboard 200.

- Meet the winners of the 41st Star Awards.

- Jimuel Pacquiao, one of Manny Pacquiao's sons, scored a majority draw in his pro boxing debut.

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F1 2025: Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix

F1's 75th anniversary celebrations continue with the penultimate race of the season, the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix. With only two races left this season, can Max Verstappen regain the lead to defend his Driver's Champion status, or will the two McLaren drivers fight back until one of them gets their first title?

Screengrab from F1

Max Verstappen has once again proved to the world that it ain't over until it's truly over. His victory against Oscar Piastri set up the 12-point decisive battle against title frontrunner, Lando Norris, who finished 4th in the race. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz is back on the podium after finishing in third place, another best result for the Williams team this season.

Other finishers include Andrea Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Fernando Alonso, Charles Leclerc, Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda.

As told before, can Max Verstappen defend his Driver's Champion status, or will the two McLaren drivers fight back until one of them gets their first title? All will be revealed in the F1 2025 season finale, the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, this December 7, 2025. Don't miss it!

Let's Do The News! (November 28, 2025)

 

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- The International Criminal Court denied the interim release of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.

- The Malacañang has strongly denied the claim of former MECO Chief Silvestre Bello III that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. offered him to run as congressman in Davao City 3rd District. According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, he personally confirmed Bello's accusation to the President and he directly denied it. The issue came to light after Bello said in a forum that he was allegedly offered ₱1 billion and a possible Cabinet post in exchange for running against Davao City Rep. Isidro Ungab, who is connected to the previous administration.

- House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila De Lima is not convinced by the Comelec-Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) decision that Sen. Francis Escudero and his campaign contributor Lawrence Lubiano did not violate the Omnibus Election Code. De Lima believes that the PFAD's investigation into Escudero's receipt of a ₱30 million campaign donation from Lubiano, who is the president of Centerways Construction and Development, Inc., is insufficient.

- The death toll from the Hong Kong tower block fire has risen to 128.

- The UK government drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal on the first day of their new job in a major reversal.

- US President Donald Trump says that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members shot by an Afghan suspect in Washington, DC, has died.

- The Aspark Owl Roadster was unveiled, and it will go 0-100kph in 1.78 seconds.

Aspark Owl Roadster

- The last Bugatti powered by the 8.0L W16 engine, a final unit of the track-only Bugatti Bolide, rolled off the assembly line.

- Iron Dames ends their FIA WEC campaign after five seasons.

- Season 2 of the TV anime Hell's Paradise will air on January 11, 2026.

- Nintendo took over Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and renamed it Nintendo Studios Singapore.

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Let's Do The News! (November 27, 2025)

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- 14 lechon establishments in Quezon City are safe from African Swine Flu.

- The Philippine National Police urges drone operators to get a permit for this Sunday's Trillion Peso March.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the Senate for its quick approval of her office's budget proposal.

- Two National Guard members were badly hurt following the shootout in Washington, DC, according to the FBI, after an official earlier said both had died. US President Donald Trump said the suspect who shot two National Guard members is an Afghan who entered the US in 2021.

- UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the BBC she doesn't deny the impact of the Budget tax rises, but changes are necessary.

- The death toll from the Hong Kong apartment fire has risen to 36, with 279 people remaining unaccounted for.

- Mahindra commits to Formula E's GEN4 era.

- Adrian Newey is named Aston Martin F1 team principal, effective in the 2026 season.

- Allan Pagan passed away at the age of 70. Pagan is one of the original Indy Racing League entrants whose Pagan Racing team finished second at the Indianapolis 500.

- EV drivers in the UK will pay for every mile they drive from 2028.

- The BMW Z4 Final Edition was unveiled. The final model, made ahead of the Z4's discontinuation this March 2026, is finished in Frozen Matt Black exterior with red stitching on the interior.

2026 BMW Z4 Final Edition

- TOEI announced the 2026 PreCure instalment, titled Mei Tantei PreCure, coming early 2026.

- Frank Ragnow comes out of retirement to return to the Detroit Lions team.

- Female England rugby player Abby Dow announced her retirement from the sport.

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

                                      

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- Over a thousand police officers were deployed in areas affected by Typhoon Verbena.

- The duplication of projects from the DPWH was tackled in the recent Senate hearing.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shared that Zaldy Co's lawyer approached them and tried to blackmail them. According to the President, he is asking that the former congressman's passport not be canceled and in return, he will not release any more videos.

- The PNP is scrambling 15,000 police officers for this Sunday's Trillion Peso March.

- The UK minimum wage will increase again next year for millions across the country, with over-21s to get an extra 50p an hour.

- US President Donald Trump threatens to cut aid and impose sanctions on Nigeria as he warns the African country to stop violence against Christians.

- NHRA Funny Car champion Austin Prock parted ways with John Force Racing.

- The Defender Dakar competitor was unveiled ahead of its Dakar 2026 campaign.

- SpongeBob SquarePants got featured in the TIME Magazine special issue in honor of next month's Search for SquarePants movie.

- This year's MAMA Awards will feature performances from K-POP Demon Hunters.

- Actress Nana will resume her scheduled activities following the armed robbery incident.

- Carl Tamayo secured his US visa ahead of Gilas' Guam campaign.

- Miss Guadeloupe hits back at Raul Rocha's reason for Miss Côte d'Ivire's Miss Universe 2025 loss.

- Anne Jakrajutatip is facing an arrest warrant for fraud charges as she fled to Mexico.

Let's Do The News! (November 25, 2025)

                                     

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- Typhoon Verbena is approaching the Cuyo Islands, according to PAGASA. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, moving westward at 35 km/h.

- House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos responded to former Congressman Elizaldy Co's allegation that he also had insertions in the national budget from 2023 to 2025 with a total amount of more than ₱ 50 billion.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reaffirmed that it will remain loyal to the Constitution amid calls for a "civilian-military junta" by some individuals due to the controversy over flood-control projects.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally inspected the 6.55-megawatt peak solar rooftop project at Pasinayan Homes Prime Central in Naic, Cavite, the first grid-connected, utility-scale solar rooftop facility in a socialized housing community.

- The US judge dismissed charges against former FBI director James Comey.

- Mick Schumacher will race in IndyCar with the RLL team.

- The IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge adds the BMW M2 Challenge in the 2026 season races.

- NASCAR charter sales prices revealed in the latest lawsuit document dump.

- Jo Bo Ah announced her pregnancy.

- Go Won Hee announces her divorce after two years of marriage.

- Veteran Korean actor Lee Soon Jae passed away at age 91.

- Justin Brownlee's SEA Games status to be determined, according to the SBP.

- Miss Cote d'Ivoire Olivia Yace steps down as Miss Universe Africa & Oceania.

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Let's Do The News! (November 24, 2025)

                                    

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- Typhoon Verbena made landfall in Surigao del Sur and it's in Agusan del Norte. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 75 km/h, and is moving west-northwestward at a speed of 30 km/h.

- The passports of former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Cassandra Li Ong, representative of POGO Lucky South 99, have been canceled due to trafficking charges.

- The Trillion Peso March movement is not in favor of establishing a military junta or a change of leaders.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos expressed concern for Senator Imee Marcos after the accusations against her during the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally related to her alleged use of illegal drugs.

- Four of the accused in the Oriental Mindoro flood control anomaly are abroad, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) released its schedule for tomorrow, November 25, where Reps. Arjo Atayde and Rep. Dean Asistio, who both requested an executive session.

- US President Donald Trump says the Ukrainian leadership has shown "zero gratitude" for US peace efforts.

- The COP30 summit in Brazil ended with a deal that doesn't include new pledges to curb fossil fuels.

- The MGS6 EV was unveiled.

2026 MGS6 EV

- TOEI will be replacing the Super Sentai Series with a new tokusatsu franchise called PROJECT R.E.D. The first installment of this franchise is a modern reboot of the 1982 TV series Space Sheriff Gavan, titled Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity. It is set to air on TV Asahi in 2026.

- Bollywood legend Dharmendra dies at age 89.

- Jamaican singer, actor, and reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies at age 81.

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F1 2025: Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix

The F1 2025 season has three races left, with the last street race of this season, the Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix. Amid inclement weather, that didn't stop the ongoing title clash between Max Verstappen and the McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Let's find out what this race is all about.

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Due to the disqualification of both McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, because of the thickness of the rear skid on their cars, Max Verstappen's recent win places him 24 points behind Norris in the standings. As a result of this disqualification, the Mercedes drivers, George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, have been promoted to second and third place, respectively. Other finishers include Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Isack Hadjar, Nico Hulkenberg, Lewis Hamilton, Esteban Ocon, and Ollie Bearman.

Gabriel Bortoleto was slapped with a five-place penalty for the next race for his Turn 1 crash with Lance Stroll.

With only two races left this season, can Max Verstappen regain the lead to defend his Driver's Champion status, or will the two McLaren drivers fight back until one of them gets their first title?

F1's 75th anniversary celebrations continue with the penultimate race of the season, the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix, this November 30, 2025.

Let's Do The News! (November 22, 2025)

                                   

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- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that the country risks losing its "key partner" over the US plan to end the war with Russia.

- A certain BBC board member resigns, criticizing "governance issues" at the top of the corporation.

- US President Donald Trump met face-to-face with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, saying, "We agree on a lot more than I would have thought".

- The shooter who killed three UVA football players three years ago was sentenced to life in prison.

- The European Union threatens to block the "weak" COP30 deal. Recently, protesters clashed with Brazilian authorities at the COP30 venue.

- Supercars legend Allan Moffat passed away.

- The Gordon Murray S1 LM hypercar has set a new record for the most valuable new car sold at an auction after it was sold for $20.63 million at the RM Sotheby's auction in Las Vegas.

- Authorities in Jiangsu Police quashed reports claiming former EXO member Kris Wu died in prison, calling it "fake news". Kris Wu is currently serving a 13-year prison sentence for sex crimes.

- Netizens react to the imminent closure of the baking supplies store Chocolate Lover. The Quezon City-based store announced that the store will permanently close its doors on December 27, 205. The closure is due to the owner's retirement and her children being settled abroad, and not wish to take over the business. The store has been a source of baking supplies and a place for baking classes for generations of bakers in the area.

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Let's Do The News! (November 21, 2025)

                                  

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- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos announced that a warrant of arrest against Zaldy Co and 17 others was released.

- The Office of the Ombudsman does not consider the video testimony of former Cong. Zaldy Co to be admissible as evidence in the flood control project scandal. This was what Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla insisted in an interview here at the Senate after the budget deliberation for the Office of the Ombudsman. Remulla explained that Co did not swear his statement in the released videos where he directly accused President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of being behind the ₱100 billion flood control project budget insertion in 2025.

- Senator Rodante Marcoleta criticized Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla's announcement of a timeline for the arrest of several individuals facing charges. If you recall, Remulla was the one who announced that the International Criminal Court (ICC) already has an arrest warrant against Senator Bato dela Rosa and that it will be released "very soon."

- The House Committee on Public Information has formed a Technical Working Group (TWG) to work with the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology to draft bills that will impose severe penalties on those who spread fake news. These include House Bills number 5241 and 2697 filed by Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan, which seek to impose a 12-year prison sentence and a ₱2 million fine on those found guilty of spreading false or fake information.

- An inquiry revealed that the United Kingdom did "too little, too late" in early response to COVID, leading to thousands of deaths.

- The Alabama governor replaces the entire International Motorsports Hall of Fame Commission after a critical state audit.

- Alisha Palmowski and Rafaela Ferreira will stay with Red Bull and Racing Bulls for the 2026 F1 Academy season. Also, Lisa Billard will be in next year's season under Gatorade sponsorship.

- Hyundai showcased its Crater Concept and the Genesis Magma GT Concept.

Genesis Magma GT Concept

Hyundai Crater Concept

- The Genesis GV60 Magma was unveiled. It's the first of the Genesis Magma performance brand. Its EV powertrain produces up to 650PS of power via boost.

2027 Genesis GV60 Magma

- The second season of Frieren will air this January 16, 2026.

- The upcoming 007 First Light video game, coming in March 2026, will feature a heavily armed Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar.

- The artist lineup for the 2025 KBS Song Festival was unveiled.

- AKMU has left YG Entertainment after 12 years.

- Union groups expressed concerns that the WNBA's CBA proposal misses key demands, according to reports.

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Let's Do The News! (November 20, 2025)

                                 

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- Alice Guo was found guilty and handed a life sentence due to a qualified trafficking case.

- DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon assures that the Philippine government will not stop until the stolen money is returned to the people.

- The Bureau of Customs has raked in over 38 million pesos in the recent auction of luxury cars seized from the Discaya couple.

- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is also preparing for the Philippines' leadership in ASEAN 2026.

- The Philippine National Police is continuing to make preparations for the expected “Trillion Peso March” on November 30. According to Acting PNP Chief P/LtGen Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., the success of the previous rally serves as an important lesson to ensure security in the upcoming large-scale rally. According to Nartatez, they learned a lot from past rallies and will use this in future public strikes. The PNP also encouraged attendees to follow police instructions, respect fellow rallyists, and cooperate to keep the gathering orderly and safe.

- US President Donald Trump signed the bill ordering the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.

- Former UK police officer and serial rapist David Carrick was found guilty of more sex offences, including against a 12-year-old girl.

- The fourth-generation Porsche Cayenne was unveiled, and it's now fully electric. The range-topping turbo variant has up to 1140bhp of power, making it the most powerful production Porsche ever made.

2027 Porsche Cayenne

- LEGO joins the F1 Academy grid for the 2026 season with Esmee Kosterman behind the wheel.

- Genesis Magma Racing named Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin as drivers for its hypercar program, with Jamie Chadwick as its reserve driver.

- The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a K-POP Demon Hunters balloon with HUNTR/X members performing in the parade.

- Devsisters teases a Cookie Run Kingdom x Wicked collaboration coming this November 23, 2025, with characters Glinda and Elphaba making their guest appearances as guest cookies.

- Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin announced their marriage after a decade of dating.

- The QCPD revealed Ivan Cezar Ronquillo's cause of death.

- Miss Universe Jamaica fell onstage during the 2025 Miss Universe preliminaries.

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

                                

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- Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal reiterated his demand for the removal of Unprogrammed Funds from the National Budget. Nazal stressed that every peso owned by the people must be fully monitored and protected. Nazal said that insertions in the budget should end and that the bidding and procurement processes or spending on projects and programs, should also be open to the public.

- The remains of former Defense Secretary and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile arrived at the Department of National Defense (DND) in Camp Aguinaldo past 1 p.m. Enrile was given arrival honors by the military in recognition of his long service to the country.

- Senate President pro-tempore Ping Lacson has submitted to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., the handwritten testimony of former DPWH Usec. Roberto Bernardo, who named other personalities who used the President's name in connection with obtaining kickbacks for anomalous flood control projects.

- The US Senate approved a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, sending it to US President Donald Trump to sign it.

- The Jeep Recon was unveiled. The newest EV SUV features a 650HP electric powertrain.

2026 Jeep Recon

- EA Sports F1 25 video game will have a 2026 Season expansion next year, with an all-new F1 game coming in 2027.

- The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has denied speculation that Viva Max artist Gina Lima was beaten, after an autopsy revealed that the bruises on her thigh were not fatal. Lima was found dead in the condo unit of her ex-boyfriend Ivan Ronquillo in QC. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, QCPD Spokesperson P/Maj. Jennifer Gannaban said that, based on the Regional Forensic Unit, Lima's lungs were congested and edematous, while she also had heart congestion.

Let's Do The News! (November 18, 2025)

                               

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- Senator Ping Lacson expressed his feelings for Philippine President Bongbong Marcos over Senator Imee Marcos' harsh speech at last weekend's INC rally.

- The local government of Quezon City has banned the United People's Initiative and other groups from protesting at the EDSA People Power Monument after they allegedly violated their agreement with the local government.

- The Philippine Department of Education has confirmed that Undersecretary Trygve Olaivar has submitted the letter of resignation to Malacanang.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines is investigating whether a domestic or foreign group is behind the funding of the United People's Initiative protest at the People Power Monument.

- House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima finds it unbelievable that former Rep. Elizaldy Co said that he did not receive any kickbacks from anomalous infrastructure projects.

- The UN Security Council supports US President Donald Trump's plans for Gaza, which include the deployment of international forces.

- UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood sets out plans to overhaul the country's asylum system.

- Eight firms, including ticket resellers StubHub and Viagogo, were investigated by the UK's competition regulator over online pricing practices.

- Pirelli sets mandatory stint limits for the Qatar Grand Prix, the penultimate race of the F1 2025 season.

- RAM Trucks is aiming to put the NASCAR Truck Series on the map with its Free Agent Program.

- Porsche will field a second Formula E team for Season 13.

- The limited-edition Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 is the first of its Twelve x Twelve series. Jeep will release 12 limited-edition models over 12 months, from November 2025 to October 2026.

Jeep Wrangler Moab 392

- Your first look at the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie.

- Meet the nominees for the 2025 The Game Awards.

- The Netflix original reality show Culinary Class Wars's second season streams this December 16, 2025.

- John Cena's final WWE appearance at Madison Square Garden saw him team up with his past foes Sheamus and Rey Mysterio to defeat The Judgment Day trio.

- Disney's live-action Moana movie will hit cinemas on July 10, 2026.

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Let's Do The News! (November 17, 2025)

                              

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- The Malacañang announced that Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman have resigned from their posts, after their names were implicated in the flood control issue. In addition, the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Usec. Adrian Bersamin, the grandson of Lucas Bersamin's nephew, has also resigned.

- During the INC rally last weekend, Senator Imee Marcos claimed that President Bongbong Marcos is using drugs.

- Preparations for Traslacion 2026 were publicized. In a press briefing at Quiapo Church, Rev. Father Robert Arellano, Spokesperson of the Minor Basilica of Quiapo, announced that from December 31 to January 9, the Feast of Quiapo will be celebrated. The theme for this year's Traslacion is "Dapat Siyang Tumaas at Ako Nama'y Bumaba" which is from John 3:30, to deepen devotion to Jesus Nazareno, not to the statue.

- US President Donald Trump said that House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, signaling a shift in his position.

- Exiled former Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death for the protest crackdown that killed up to 1400.

- IMSA issues revised regulations for the 2026 season.

- McLaren brings Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens for the 2026 F1 Academy Campaign, with Ella Hakkinen joining the McLaren Racing Driver Development Program.

- Mitsubishi Motors announced its return to the UK market.

- ADOR announces legal action for malicious posts targeting NewJeans.

- VERIVERY member Hoyoung announced his military enlistment date.

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Let's Do The News! (November 15, 2025)

                             

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

- A magnitude 5.7 quake hits Balut Island, Sarangani, Davao Occidental.

- US President Donald Trump said he will sue the BBC for at least one billion dollars over the Panorama edit despite the apology.

- The man who laced sweets with sedatives and gave them to children at a summer camp in Leicestershire, UK, admits sex offences against two boys.

- A man was charged after an investigation into a suspected fake admiral at a Remembrance Sunday event in Llandudno, Wales.

- Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson vows to be a "mayor for everyone" after her tight election win against Bruce Harrell.

- John Force formally announced his retirement from the NHRA.

- NASCAR announces technical and testing updates for the 2026 season.

- Chevrolet unveiled its updated Camaro ZL1 stock car for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series.

- TOEI announced that actress Kohaku Shida will replace the now-dismissed Maya Imamori for the role of Sumino Ichikawa/Gozyu Unicorn in the Super Sentai TV show, No.1 Sentai Gozyuger, effective on Episode 40.

- Actress Nana subdued an armed robber breaking into her house, according to reports.

- The Whoniverse's The War Between The Land and the Sea TV series will air on BBC One and iPlayer this December 7, 2025.

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Let's Do The News! (November 14, 2025)

                            

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

- Philippine National Police (PNP) Acting Chief P\Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. has ordered the intelligence and cybercrime units to identify the individuals or groups behind the alleged bomb threat at the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila campus. Yesterday, UP Philippine General Hospital and UP Manila received two messages claiming that there was a bomb in their buildings.

- The Malacañang has strongly denied the allegations of former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., that he ordered the ₱100 billion insertion in the 2025 national budget. According to PCO Secretary Dave Gomez, all the statements made by Co are baseless and are just speculation, especially since the President himself exposed irregularities in flood control projects and promoted measures to hold those involved accountable, recover the stolen funds, and fix the system so that corruption does not happen again.

- Former DPWH Usec. Roberto Bernardo became emotional as he recounted the role of former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan in corruption in the budgeting of projects and the division of commissions on government projects. During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, Bernardo tearfully said that he held Bonoan in high regard because he was his mentor and longtime friend.

- A magnitude 4.2 quake hits Policarpio, Eastern Samar.

- The BBC has apologized to US President Donald Trump over the Panorama edit of his speech, but rejects his demand for compensation.

- The UK government says that police and crime commissioners in England and Wales will be scrapped.

- Defunct video-sharing app Vine is now reborn as diVine with funding by former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. The app plans to bring ten thousand Vine archive videos and will not have generative AI.

- Present F1 teams reaffirmed their commitment to sponsor an F1 Academy livery and driver in the all-female racing series as part of the multi-year agreement. The neophyte Cadillac F1 Team will join the F1 Academy grid in the 2027 season.

- The Subaru BRZ STi Sport Type RA was unveiled. Limited to 300 units, it features STi aero upgrades.

2026 Subaru BRZ STi Sport Type RA

- The first-ever RWD Bentley Continental GT Supersports was unveiled. The 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine produces 657bhp. It will be limited to 500 units.

2027 Bentley Continental GT Supersports

- The Cupra Leon VZ TCR was unveiled. With the 2.0L turbo engine producing 321bhp of power, it's the most powerful FF Cupra ever made.

2026 Cupra Leon VZ TCR

- Charge Holdings announces TVR as its subsidiary, reviving the production of the long-awaited next-generation Griffith sports car.

- Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for the 2026 Indy 500.

- The new Shutokou Battle game is getting a PS5 version on February 26, 2026.

- Naver Webtoon is joining forces with Warner Bros to co-produce 10 animated shows.

- Upcoming Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club single delayed to December 24, 2025, due to allegations about generative AI in the cover art.

- The 2025 KBS Song Festival Global Festival will take place this December 19 at Songdo ConvensiA and will be broadcast on KBS 2TV.

- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns to Apple TV this February 27, 2026, for its second season.

- The Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming to cinemas this May 1, 2026.

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