Let's Do The News! (March 4, 2024)

                      

                                                                        

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

- According to the Federation of Free Farmers group, former NFA officials need to be investigated over the NFA Rice Scam, including the PH Department of Agriculture Secretary Tiu Laurel.

- The number of obesity cases hits 1 billion worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

- Parts of Panay and Negros Islands have experienced blackouts again, a month after a massive power outage occurred on New Year's Day. According to the NGCP, it's because of the unplanned shutdown of three units of Panay Energy Development Corp. with 318MW of capacity.

- PH President Bongbong Marcos returns to Australia to attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

- US Vice-President Kamala Harris urged Israel to let more aid into Gaza. This comes after the US air-dropped goods to the war-torn area.

- Armed gangs in Haiti have stormed a prison, helping up to four thousand inmates escape.

- BAC is teasing its new model coming March 5th.

- A live-action TV drama version of Golden Kamuy is airing on WOWOW this fall.

- THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors TV anime airs on TV Tokyo and other networks this April 5th.

- Veteran sportscaster Chris Mortensen dies at the age of 72. Mortensen reported on the NFL for ESPN for over three decades.

- Veteran actress Jaclyn Jose passed away at the age of 60.

- ICYMI: Tahanang Pinakamasaya variety show ends broadcast this March 7. The March 2, 2024 episode is its last. Reruns of the show formerly known as Eat Bulaga by TAPE Inc. will only air until March 7th.

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Let's Do The News! (March 2, 2024)

                     

                                                                        

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

- The United States says it will airdrop relief goods to Gaza as President Joe Biden says innocent lives are in danger.

- Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was buried in Moscow. Thousands of supporters chanted anti-Putin slogans despite heavy police presence.

- Elon Musk sues OpenAI - the artificial intelligence firm he co-founded - for breach of contract saying it's abandoned its non-profit mission.

- Bugatti will unveil the first-ever V16 hybrid-powered hypercar this June. 

- A new Dodge will be unveiled this March 5th.

- The next Grand Theft Auto Online update, titled Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid, will be out this March 7th.

- The next Duel Masters TV series, titled Duel Masters LOST, will air this autumn.

- UNIQ member Sungjoo admits to being married and having a child.

- The NCAA is suspending its investigations into booster-backed collectives or other third parties making name, image, and likeness compensation deals with Division I athletes following its loss at the Tennessee case.

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Let's Do The News! (March 1, 2024)

                    

                                                                        

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

- The PH Department of Education has received several complaints about school personnel selling and requiring learners to buy booklets or workbooks for Catch-Up Fridays, as well as other school activities. DepEd reiterates that such acts are strictly prohibited.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos stood firm in front of the Australian Parliament that the Philippines would not surrender an inch of territory. 

- Religious leader Apollo Quiboloy played to the public and gave a riddle for his location with a prize of 1000 pesos.

- Senator JV Ejercito believes that problems in NAIA will be resolved now that San Miguel Corporation is the operator of the said airport.

- A magnitude 5.2 quake hits the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture with a depth of approximately 30km. No tsunami alert was issued.

- Hundreds of Russians risk arrest to pay tribute to the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

- Former UK Labour MP George Galloway won the Rochdale by-election. Galloway overturned a Labour majority after the party withdrew its support for its candidate over remarks he made that were widely alleged to be antisemitic.

- Marcus Osborne was given a rare whole-life sentence for the murder of his ex-partner and her boyfriend in Huddersfield, UK.

- A total of 23 places in Malaysia are under Level 1 heatwave alert, including Perlis and almost the entire Kedah, while Pokok Sena in Kedah is under Level 2 heatwave alert.

- Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner dismisses 'anonymous speculation' after files leaked ahead of the F1 2024 season. His statement was forced by a stunning off-track development: As the second practice was going on for the Bahrain Grand Prix, files were emailed to nearly 200 people in the F1 paddock, including Liberty Media, F1, the FIA, the other nine team principals, and multiple media outlets.

- Nacon and KT Racing announced the Endurance Motorsport Series video game coming this 2025.

- The Renault Scenic E-Tech wins European Car of the Year 2024.

- The all-new Maserati GranCabrio was unveiled and it's the open-top version of the second-generation GranTurismo.

2025 Maserati GranCabrio

- Anime studio 8-Bit will become a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Filmworks this April 1st.

- The Netflix original animated movie Ultraman Rising will stream this June 14.

- A new Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo TV series is airing this April 5th.

- SEVENTEEN member S.Coups has been exempted from military service, according to PLEDIS.

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Let's Do The News! (February 29, 2024)

                   

                                                                        

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

- The MMDA bans e-bikes, e-trikes, tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and kuliglig on some Metro Manila roads beginning April 2024.

- The NAIA issued an apology over bed bug infestations causing complaints from visitors.

- Former PH president Rodrigo Duterte took back on what he said about his successor Bongbong Marcos after a month of word wars between them.

- A magnitude 5.3 quake hits Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

- The funeral of Alexei Navalny will take place tomorrow in Moscow after several places refused to hold the service.

- Prince Harry lost his court challenge against the government over the level of security protection he gets when he is in the United Kingdom.

- US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced he will step down this November.

- New Zealand channel Three's Newshub will close its doors this June after 35 years as part of a wider cost-cutting measure, according to reports.

- Red Bull Racing's F1 boss Christian Horner was cleared of inappropriate behavior towards a female colleague.

- The Honda CR-V e:FCEV was unveiled and it's coming to Japan this summer. Imported from the United States, the CR-V's e:FUEL CELL powertrain produces 174PS of power and 310Nm of torque with a driving range of 600km in a full tank of hydrogen with the battery electric range good for an additional 60km.

2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

- Toyota will resume production of its diesel-powered vehicles as well as the importation of Hilux pickup trucks from Thailand this March 4th.

- Tesla will reveal the final production version of the second-generation Roadster at the end of 2024 with units to ship next year.

- Late Barefoot Gen manga creator Keiji Nakazawa was formally inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame.

- DEVSISTERS announced the newest addition to the Cookie Run franchise called Cookie Run: Witch's Castle, coming soon to the iPhone App Store and Google Play. Pre-registration for the newest Cookie Run puzzle game has officially begun.

- Hwang Minhyun announced his March 21st military enlistment date.

- Song Kang will be officially enlisted into the military this April 2.

- Comedian Richard Lewis dies at the age of 76, according to reports.

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Let's Do The News! (February 28, 2024)

                  

                                                                        

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

- Construction of the centennial water source of Kaliwa Dam is tightly guarded by PNP and AFP at Quezon.

- Three NPA rebels from Northern Samar have been surrendered to the PNP. The other two were killed in the other encounter at Misamis Oriental and Agusan del Norte.

- Former PH President Rodrigo Duterte denies reports saying he was given weapons by religious leader Apollo Quiboloy.

- US President Joe Biden comfortably wins Democratic primary in Michigan but tens of thousands vote "uncommitted" after calls for protest over Gaza.

- The United Nations said that teams in Gaza were routinely blocked from making deliveries. Other aid deliveries into the territory have already been suspended because of looting

- France's NATO allies reject the idea of sending its western troops to Ukraine.

- The godson of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay was found guilty with another man of shooting the hip-hop star dead in New York in 2002. Karl Jordan Jr and Ronald Washington targeted the musician at his recording studio after being cut out of a drug deal, the trial heard.

- Apple cancels its car project and instead works on generative AI projects.

- Aston Martin unveiled the new Vantage GT4 race car, made to compete in GT4-class races. The GT4 race car features a new wing and improved suspension based on the Vantage minor change. The V8 engine's power output was dropped to 470bhp to comply with GT4 regulations while mated to an 8-speed AT.

2024 Aston Martin Vantage GT4

- EA teases its EA SPORTS F1 24 game revealing this April. The 2024 edition features an all-new Driver Career mode and other in-game features yet to be revealed.

- The Hyundai Staria range received a new hybrid variant powered by a turbocharged 1.6L engine mated to an electric motor producing a total output of 242PS.

2025 Hyundai Staria Hybrid

- The recent Pokemon Presents presentation revealed the upcoming Pokemon Legends Z-A game coming to the Nintendo Switch this 2025 and the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket app game coming this year.

- Sony Interactive Entertainment announced 900 layoffs including those from PlayStation Studios.

- The Netflix original series, Parasyte: The Gray, will stream this April 5th. The series stars Jeon So Nee and Goo Kyo Hwan.

- K-pop boy group THE BOYZ confirmed their March comeback.

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Let's Do The News! (February 27, 2024)

                 

                                                                        

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- Justice Secretary Boying Remulla is mulling the possibility of a separate prison for Muslim inmates. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Muslim Affairs Almarim Tillah suggested this because it is difficult for Muslims to fulfill their duties and traditions in the prisons of the Bureau of Corrections.

- Senator Migz Zubiri says that Philippine President Bongbong Marcos only favors economic CHA-CHA, not political provisions. Recently, former president Rodrigo Duterte supported Charter Change.

- A fire broke out at Cadiz St., Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City. The fire alert level is at the second alarm.

- The Philippine Air Force is conducting an aerial inspection of the waters covered by Northern Luzon.

- A US Air Force member dies after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC.

- The Australian police have found the bodies of former TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies. The bodies have been found on a rural property in the town of Bungonia.

- Sweden is now part of the NATO alliance after Hungary became the last to ratify Sweden's accession.

- The US Supreme Court hears arguments about social media companies that could transform the way we use the internet.

- F1 Academy named fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger its official partner. The partnership sees returning driver Nerea Marti of Campos running a Tommy Hilfiger liveried vehicle during the 2024 season.

- The Renault 5 E-TECH was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.

2025 Renault 5

- The second generation MG 3 was unveiled.

2025 MG MG3

- The McLaren Artura was updated for the 2025 model year with the addition of the Spider variant. The updated Artura range saw its 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 Hybrid powertrain upgraded to produce 700PS of power.

2025 McLaren Artura

- The newest addition to THE IDOLM@STER franchise will be revealed this March 5th.

- Netflix announced the 100 contestants competing in the second season of Physical 100. The new season premieres this March 19th.

- New York stage actress Lynda Gravatt passed away at the age of 76.

- Live Nation lost its bid to dismiss investor class action lawsuit over antitrust scrutiny.

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Let's Do The News! (February 26, 2024)

                

                                                                        

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

- Religious leader Apollo Quiboloy says he will not attend the Senate investigation of the supposed crimes committed in his KJC, slamming it as "bogus hearing".

- The Department of National Defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said that President Bongbong Marcos wants to decrease casualties amid ongoing clashes against the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group and the New People's Army in separate encounters in Lanao del Norte, Negros Occidental, and Bohol this week.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos is signing into law the expanded Centenarian law that, under the proposal, a P10,000 cash gift will be given to senior citizens who reach the age of 80, 85, and 95 while P100,000 will be given to 100-year-olds. It also aims to provide cash benefits to the elderly earlier so that they can take advantage of them.

- Converge plans to compete against Cignal and Sky Cable in the Pay TV segment tomorrow if Sky Cable contacts them.

- Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky said that 31,000 Ukrainian troops were killed since the Russian invasion two years ago in a rare public statement on casualty figures.

- 15 people were killed when armed gunmen raided a church at Burkina Faso.

- Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro are protesting over a coup investigation. Bolsonaro denies allegations that he plotted a coup after losing the 2022 election.

- Nikki Haley suffers a fourth consecutive defeat to Donald Trump in the contest to become the US Republican nominee.

- The Ford Supervan 4.2 broke the Mount Panorama lap record in 1:56.3247 with Romain Dumas behind the wheel, beating Jules Gounon’s lap set just one week ago in an unrestricted Mercedes-AMG GT3.

- Actor Chris Gauthier passed away at the age of 48. Gauthier is famously known for playing the character Neville from the 2006 Need For Speed game, Need For Speed Carbon.

- Liverpool wins the Carabao Cup after beating Chelsea 1-0.

- Mariel Rodriguez apologizes for her Vitamin C drip at the office of Senator Robin Padilla.

- Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett says she knew the Miss Universe pageant was "rigged" following a leaked video. Recently, the organization issued a statement on the viral leaked video, saying "we will not be swayed by unfounded allegations".

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Let's Do The News! (February 24, 2024)

               

                                                                        

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

- The British Army has detonated a WW2 bomb found in a garden at Plymouth, UK at sea.

- The death toll from the Valencia building blaze hits 10.

- Germany passes a law to legalize cannabis, allowing users to possess and grow a limited amount.

- The US announced over 500 sanctions targeting Russia's economy and individuals linked to the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny that led to his death.

- Shamima Begum lost her appeal against the removal of her British citizenship after she went to Syria to join the Islamic State.

- Grab's sale of foodpanda's ASEAN business falls through as Delivery Hero says it has terminated discussions.

- Former F4 driver Joel Pearson dies at the age of 19 due to cancer.

- The WEC postponed its pre-season Prologue in Qatar to Monday-Tuesday due to the ongoing geopolitical situation where regular shipping lines have experienced significant delays through the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.

- Director Destin Daniel Cretton is directing and writing Lionsgate's live-action Naruto movie.

- Actor Barry Tubb sues Paramount for using his image in Top Gun Maverick. Tubb played Wolfman in the original Top Gun movie.

- 3 University of Wyoming swimmers killed in crash in Colorado. The crash happened on U.S. 287 about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of the Wyoming-Colorado line between Laramie, Wyoming, and Fort Collins, Colorado.

- The NCAA can't enforce NIL rules after a judge grants an injunction.

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Let's Do The News! (February 23, 2024)

              

                                                                        

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

- The Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil clarified that Philippine President Bongbong Marcos is just studying and reviewing the PhilHealth contribution hike implementation. "The review is still ongoing. The President wants to ensure that any increase in premium will substantially be much more in value in terms of benefits and coverage to Philhealth members," Garafil said.

- The subpoena directing religious leader Apollo Quiboloy to appear in a Senate hearing was formally served to his legal counsel.

- Severe coral reef damage was seen in various parts of the South China Sea believed to be caused by dredging and giant clam harvesting done by Chinese fishers, a study shows.

- Hundreds of people affected by the Post Office scandal have their names cleared as the UK government announces a new legislation.

- The mother of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says she has been shown his body but the Russian authorities are pressuring her to allow a secretive burial.

- The Odysseus spacecraft has successfully landed near the moon's South Pole.

- Four people have died and 19 are missing after a massive fire ripped through two joined apartment blocks in Valencia, Spain. The blaze engulfed a 14-story block in the Campanar neighborhood and spread to an adjoining building.

- VinFast enters the Indonesian market with four EVs to be launched in the country soon as well as the construction of its EV factory in the said ASEAN country.

- The Philippine Olympic Committee expressed dismay over the decision banning Manny Pacquiao from entering the Olympics.

- Miss Universe 2023 winner Sheynnis Palacios has not yet returned to Nicaragua. Sheynnis will first visit Nicaragua's neighboring country, Costa Rica.

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Let's Do The News! (February 22, 2024)

             

                                                                        

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

- A forest fire broke out in Benguet and both the Philippine Air Force and firefighters joined forces to douse it off.

- The contract for the 2025 PH midterm election was given by the COMELEC to Miru System Company Limited Inc.

- A C-130 aircraft from the Philippine Air Force crashed on the taxiway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, causing delayed flights.

- In a 36-minute-long voice message, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy admits that he's in hiding because of assassination plots against him. Quiboloy accused PH President Bongbong Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and others from the government that they were conniving with the US government.

- At least 60 deaths are reported at a training camp in eastern Ukraine following an air strike by Ukrainian forces that killed "dozens of Russians".

- Israel's parliament overwhelmingly backs a resolution by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting any unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

- Speaker Lindsay Hoyle facing calls to quit after a chaotic Gaza ceasefire vote. More than 30 MPs have signed a motion of no confidence in Sir Lindsay because he broke with the convention to allow a vote on a Labour amendment to an SNP proposal.

- Former adviser Sir William Shawcross warns that the public is at risk because recommendations to improve the UK government's counter-terror scheme have been "ignored".

- The F1 Academy confirms that Jessica Edgar returns for her second season with Rodin Motorsport. She will be piloting the #17 F1 Academy-liveried vehicle.

- The Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail was unveiled. Limited to 19 units with each cost 650,000 Euros plus additional costs, it is an Alpine A110-based model that features styling inspired by the A220 race car.

2025 Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail

- The Dacia Spring electric crossover has been updated for the 2025 model year.

2025 Dacia Spring

- The Himitsu no AiPri TV anime will air on TV Tokyo this April 7th.

- The recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase showcased new additions to the Nintendo Switch such as Grounded, Epic Mickey Rebrushed, World of Goo 2, Endless Ocean Luminous, Ender Magnolia, Shin Megami Tensei Vengeance, Contra Operation Galuga, Pocket Card Jockey, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, and more.

- Actress Hwang Jung Eum files for divorce for the second time following her mediation in 2021. Jung Eum's agency Y1 Entertainment released an official statement announcing the actress’s intention to get divorced.

- The College Football Playoff officials are discussing expanding to a 14-team playoff in the 2026 season.

- FPJ's Batang Quiapo TV series casts Yce Navarro.

- - Showbiz talk show host and columnist Cristy Fermin broke her silence about the threats against her by Mayor Bullet Jalosjos and former congressman Bong Suntay over the Dominic Roque row. According to Cristy, she didn't name anyone "Mayor Bullet Jaloshos" but admitted that she mentioned Suntay.

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Let's Do The News! (February 21, 2024)

             

                                                                        

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

- A fire broke out at Barangay 52, Dagupan, Tondo, Manila. Residents experienced "visible smoke" while the fire alert was raised to its second alarm. 

- Pastor Apollo Quiboloy will be held in contempt in the Philippine Senate if he doesn't attend the hearing, according to reports.

- NAIA says its operations were not affected by the 900 canceled flights from Europe due to strikes in the said continent.

- The PH Department of Education sets the start of SY2024-2025 on July 29, 2024, to May 16, 2025.

- Daiso founder Hirotake Yano has passed away at the age of 80.

- The World Health Organization transfers patients out of Nasser hospital in the war-torn Gaza. The hospital Israel considered it a Hamas outpost.

- Prince William says he wants to see an "end to the fighting as soon as possible" in the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.

- Two men are charged with murder over the deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade. Lyndell Mays, of Raytown, Missouri, and Dominic Miller, of Kansas City, Missouri, are both charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.

- Pakistan political parties reach formal coalition agreement.

- The Body Shop is set to shut nearly half of its 198 UK stores with seven to close today, according to reports.

- Brabus unveiled the Rocket 1000 based on the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance. Limited to 25 units, it features a 4.5L V8 Twin Turbo engine with an electric motor and 6.1kWh battery, producing 1000PS of power.

Brabus Rocket 1000

- The Cupra Born gained a more powerful VZ variant with 321bhp power from its electric drivetrain.

2025 Cupra Born VZ

- Volvo renamed the XC40 Recharge EV and the C40 as the EX40 and the EC40. The renaming saw the addition of the Performance upgrade pack with up to 442PS of power from its electric drivetrain.

2025 Volvo EX40 and 2024 Volvo EC40

- Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Edition 50 special model celebrating 50 years of the Volkswagen Golf.

2025 Volkswagen Golf Edition 50

- F1 Academy named sportswear PUMA as its official partner. Aurelia Nobels completes the ART Grand Prix lineup for the 2024 season and represents PUMA.

- Need For Speed Unbound game reveals its second-year plans with the Head to Head with Audi update coming this February-April followed by Drift & Drag events this May-July, Cops vs. Racers events this August-October, and a secret update coming October-December.

- BTOB members Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Hyunsik, and Peniel have established their new label BTOB COMPANY.

- Comedienne Pokwang says that her former beau Lee O'Brian will leave the Philippines next month.

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Let's Do The News! (February 20, 2024)

            

                                                                        

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

- China denies involvement in the use of cyanide at the Bajo de Masinloc. The Chinese Embassy called the allegation baseless and fabricated by the Philippines and urged government agencies to take the maritime issues seriously.

- The Philippines and the United States are conducting their joint air patrol across the West Philippine Sea.

- Chinese residents in Brgy. 313 at Sta. Cruz, Manila, is asking for added protection following the abduction of a Chinese national around the neighborhood.

- Over 70 people affected by food poisoning are recovering at a hospital in Agusan del Sur.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that the offensive strength of the CPP-NPA at northern Luzon has weakened.

- The camp of religious leader Apollo Quiboloy is planning its next move following the Senate's subpoena.

- The widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Yulia, vows to continue his work and urges supporters to stand with her.

- The man who piloted the boat in the English Channel, Ibrahima Bah, was found guilty of manslaughter of four migrants who drowned.

- Brazil recalls its ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic tensions following President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments likening Gaza to the Holocaust. Israel has effectively banned Lula from visiting the country.

- Alpine will unveil the A290 electric hot hatch this June.

- The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer was unveiled.

2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer

- The Netflix original stop-motion cartoon Pokemon Concierge was renewed for a second season. New episodes are now in production.

- Former Olympic rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae shared her news about the birth of her child and made a donation to an OB-GYN department at Severance Hospital.

- TEMPEST’s agency Yuehua Entertainment has released an official statement following rumors of member Hwarang surfacing online.

- Past Miss Universe winners are taking a stand for former head Paula Shugart. Shugart eyes legal action against current head Anne Jakrajutatip.

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Let's Do The News! (February 19, 2024)

           

                                                                        

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

- The subpoena issued on religious leader Apollo Quiboloy is now out. The office of Sen. Risa Hontiveros confirmed to reporters that Senate President Juan Miguel Zubri had signed the subpoena against Quiboloy.

- Six soldiers and three Maute fighters were killed in a clash at Lanao del Norte.

- Israel condemns Brazil leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments likening Gaza to the Holocaust. The Brazilian leader said Israel's military campaign was between a "highly prepared army and women and children". 

- Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was freed on parole.

- Two 15-year-old boys were charged with the murder of the 16-year-old teen Darrian Williams in a park in Bristol last Wednesday.

- Volkswagen teases the ID.7 Tourer coming soon.

- Singer Vehicle Design showcased its 300th car; a reimagined 1990 Porsche 911 Targa Classic Study.

- BTS member Jungkook and Stray Kids won big at this year's People's Choice Awards.

- LeBron James said at a press conference that he hopes to end his career as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

- Hideki Matsuyama won his ninth PGA Tour title. The golfer closed with 9 under 62, the lowest closing round, to win the Genesis Invitational at Riviera.

- Former Miss Universe head Paula Shugart eyes legal action against Anne Jakrajutatip.

- Veteran director Tikoy Aguiluz passed away.

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Let's Do The News! (February 18, 2024)

          

                                                                        

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

- The death toll from the landslide in Davao de Oro has risen to 98 as rescue efforts continue after a landslide struck a mining village in Davao de Oro, leaving over 5,300 people displaced.

- 27 miners were missing after a landslide in Compostela Valley.

- British PM Rishi Sunak said that King Charles III's cancer was diagnosed early. The British PM has revealed that the King's recent surgery for skin cancer was successful.

- TOEI announced the cast of the 2024 Super Sentai installment Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, airing on TV Asahi this March 3rd. The 2024 Super Sentai installment casts Haruhi Iuchi as Taiya Hando/Boon Red, Yuuki Hayama as Ishiro Meita/Boon Blue, Miu Suzuki as Mira Shifuto/Boon Pink, Ryu Saito as Joe Akuse/Boon Black, and Satoru Souma as Genba Bureki/Boon Orange. Rika Matsumoto will voice the robot character Boondrio Boonderas while Junichi Suwabe, Nana Mizuki, and Sumire Morohoshi will voice villains Dekotorarde, Itarsha, and Yaiyai Yarcar.

- The winners of the 51st Annie Awards were announced with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse winning best feature and seven other awards.

- Ilia Topuria defeated Alexander Volkanovski by knockout at the UFC 298 featherweight main event title fight.

- Alex Pereira will battle Jamahal Hill in the UFC 300 light heavyweight title fight this April 13 in Las Vegas.

- NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league will reassess the G League Ignite in the wake of the NIL coming into the NCAA.

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Let's Do The News! (February 17, 2024)

         

                                                                        

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

- The death toll from the landslide in southern parts of the Philippines has risen to 54 as rescue efforts continue for at least 63 missing people after heavy rains caused a landslide in a remote village.

- The Philippine government is eyeing new strategies to combat online child sexual abuse and exploitation: This comes amidst growing concerns about the issue in the Philippines.

- The PH Senate is tackling economic Charter Change next week: The proposed amendments aim to boost the economy and attract foreign investments.

- The judge ruled that Donald Trump must pay over 350 million dollars in damages in the New York civil fraud case.

- Two juveniles were charged with crimes connected to the mass shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade as the city tries to recover in the aftermath of the violence.

- US President Joe Biden blames Vladimir Putin for the death of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Navalny dies during his prison service, according to Russian media.

- Ukrainian forces began withdrawing from the key eastern town of Aviidvka to avoid getting encircled by Russian forces.

- F1 Academy announced its milestone partnership with global beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury. As a result of this new partnership, returning driver Lola Lovinfosse of Rodin Motorsport will be representing Charlotte Tilbury.

- Disney announced Zombies 4, the fourth installment of the Disney Zombies franchise coming soon to Disney Channel and Disney+.

- Actress Lovi Poe will star in an indie Hollywood movie Bad Man alongside Seann William Scott, Rob Riggle, and Chance Perdomo.

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Let's Do The News! (February 16, 2024)

        

                                                                        

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- San Miguel Corporation won the bid for the privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The PH Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said that the SMC-SAP won the NAIA Public-Private Partnership project after it offered 82% of revenue if it was granted a license to operate the airport under a privatization deal.

- Senate President Migz Zubiri has signed a subpoena against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.

- The PBBM administration has approved plans for the digging in the Agusan River to prevent severe flooding.

- Greece legalized same-sex marriage, making it the first Orthodox Christian country to do so.

- Donald Trump's trial in the New York hush money case will begin this March 25th, the first criminal trial of a US president.

- Dozens of suspects were detained in the Gaza hospital raid. The director of the Nasser hospital said conditions were very dangerous and appealed to the UN and Red Cross for help.

- Senegal's constitutional court annuls a presidential decree and vote in parliament delaying the election until December.

- The i☆Ris animated movie will hit theaters this May 17th.

- The winners of the 2024 DICE Awards were announced.

- K-pop boy group TXT will make their comeback this Spring.

- MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he will step down from his position in 2029.

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Let's Do The News! (February 15, 2024)

       

                                                                        

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- The Commission of Elections has approved the “Withdrawal Form” for people who wish to take back their signatures from the People’s Initiative petition for Charter change.

- The official Philippine Coast Guard X account was retaken control after a hack.

- China condemned Taiwanese authorities after two Chinese nationals died in a boat accident while pursued by Taiwan’s coast guard. The Chinese boat was carrying four people when it capsized near the Kinmen Islands, throwing all onboard into the water, Chinese and Taiwanese authorities said.

- One person was killed and multiple children were among 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally triggered panic among huge crowds of fans.

- Ukraine's campaign against Russia is 'extremely difficult'. The comments from Ukraine's new commander-in-chief come as a senior US official says some units have run out of ammunition.

- Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto claims victory in the Indonesian presidential election. Unofficial results show Prabowo Subianto, 72, winning nearly 60% of the vote – enough to avoid a presidential runoff – with around 85% of votes counted, according to reports. Prabowo told supporters that he and his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka would govern "for all the people of Indonesia."

- The BMW i5 received a new xDrive40 variant with a dual motor setup producing 394hp of power and 590Nm of torque. The driving range is 538km on one full charge.

2024 BMW i5 xDrive40

- The fourth-generation Skoda Octavia range received a minor change for the 2025 model year with the RS model now 20bhp more powerful, producing a total power output of 261bhp.

2025 Skoda Octavia Combi RS

- The Rezvani Beast supercar was returned and it's now based on the Chevrolet C8 Corvette with a turbocharged 6.2L V8 engine producing 1000hp of power and 878lb-ft of torque while mated to an 8-speed AT, sprinting 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds. It even comes with an optional package that comes with electrified door handles, thermal night vision, gas masks, bulletproof glass, and armored body panels. Only 20 will be made with prices starting at $485,000.

Rezvani Beast

- Yoshitaka Murayama, the man behind the Suikoden RPG series, passed away. His death was announced by Rabbit & Bear Studios.

- The Nippombashi Street Festa returns after five years in Osaka this May 12.

- Variety program Jinny's Kitchen renewed for a second season, according to reports.

- The cast of Marvel's The Fantastic 4 was announced. The new version stars Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as the Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bacharach as The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch. The movie hits theaters this July 25, 2025.

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Let's Do The News! (February 14, 2024)

      

                                                                        

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- 44 were hurt after the second floor of the church collapsed in the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The wounded individuals were devotees attending the Ash Wednesday mass at St. Peter Apostle Parish Church when the accident occurred, according to the City of San Jose del Monte Public Information Office

- The death toll from the Davao de Oro landslide hits 71.

- The PBBM administration abandoned its plan to merge DBP and Land Bank, a turnaround from a previous bid to create a supersized government financial institution.

- Republicans impeached US homeland security chief Alejandro Mayorkas over border crisis. Conservatives in the House of Representatives, which is narrowly controlled by Republicans, blame Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for a surge in illegal entries from Mexico that they have called a "humanitarian catastrophe."

- US President Joe Biden urged the Republican-led House to support the Ukraine aid package. The $95 billion bill has been approved by the Senate and includes aid to Taiwan, Israel and humanitarian relief for Palestinians.

- Indonesians began voting for a new president with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto the frontrunner despite concerns over his human rights record and claims of improper support from outgoing leader Joko Widodo.

- Pakistan's two main political parties that joined forces to oust Imran Khan as prime minister in 2022 said they would form a new coalition to rule the country after an election last week failed to produce a decisive winner.

- Nine were trapped in the Turkish gold mine landslide. Hundreds of rescuers are still searching for the trapped miners.

- Daihatsu chairman Sunao Matsubayashi and president Soichiro Okudaira have stepped down and replaced by Masahiro Inoue and Masanori Kuwata, effective March 1st, amid the ongoing safety scandal that plagued the Toyota-owned compact car maker.

- Chrysler showcased its Halcyon Concept, previewing the brand's electrified future.

Chrysler Halcyon Concept

- BLACKPINK member Jennie sets a new record on the Billboard Hot 100 for the highest ranking of any female K-pop soloist. The song "One of the Girls", her collab with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp had broken its own record for the highest-charting song by a female K-pop soloist on the Hot 100.

- The New York Knicks filed a protest with the NBA to dispute the 105-103 loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday night, according to reports. The Knicks decided to file, highlighting the NBA's Last Two Minute Report and game crew chief Ed Malloy's acknowledgments that the foul call on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson against Houston's Aaron Holiday inside the final second was incorrectly called.

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Let's Do The News! (February 13, 2024)

     

                                                                        

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- The Bureau of Immigration joins the NBI's manhunt on an individual behind the bomb threats through e-mail against several government offices last February 12. The online threats reportedly came from a certain Takahiro Karasawa.  Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that in the BI list, there are four persons with the same names but all of them are not in the Philippines.

- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urged allies of Israel -- primarily the United States -- to stop sending it weapons as "too many people" are being killed in Gaza. This comes as US President Joe Biden appeals for the protection of Palestinians in the Rafa crossing, urging to Israel again not to carry out a big assault on the city in southern Gaza.

- A mass grave containing around 100 bodies believed to date from Afghanistan's Soviet-backed government era has been discovered in the country's eastern Khost province.

- France's foreign minister said Europe needs "second life insurance" in addition to NATO following Donald Trump's tirade against NATO over failed defense spending targets.

- A London theatre apologized after a stand-up comedian "yelled at" a Jewish audience member to leave when he refused to stand for a Palestinian flag. The incident occurred during comedian Paul Currie's performance at the Soho Theatre in London's West End on Saturday.

- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk discussed ramping up security cooperation in Europe with the leaders of Germany and France, as fears grow that Donald Trump's possible return to the White House might threaten Western solidarity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

-Large gatherings are banned in Delhi ahead of a threatened farmers' march.

- David Malukas plans to have surgery on his fractured hand suffered while mountain biking out west last weekend.

- Ahead of the Extreme E Season 4 opener, a new team made its last-minute debut; LEGACY MOTOR CLUB IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMMIE JOHNSON. The new team, led by NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson, consists of rallycross great Travis Pastrana and newcomer Gray Leadbetter.

- Abarth unveiled the 695 75 Anniversario limited edition. Made to commemorate Abarth's 75th anniversary, the special model features a gold scorpion livery at the roof, Abarth decals at the side, and 17-inch gold alloy wheels. Only 1,368 units will be made worldwide.

- Takara Tomy named Akio Tomiyama as its new president effective late June.

- Boxers Jamel Herring and Jackson Jon England will face each other at an April 3rd fight in Australia.

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Let's Do The News! (February 12, 2024)

    

                                                                        

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- The Department of National Defense has cautioned China for issuing “provocative rhetoric” related to efforts by the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase its presence in Batanes, the country’s northernmost province that is less than 200 kilometers from Taiwan.

- Mayor Janice Degamo, the widow of the slain governor Roel Degamo, welcomed the cancellation of the passport of former Negros Oriental congressman Arnie Teves, saying the decision will make his world even smaller. It will also provide closure to the orphaned families of those killed by Teves along with their families. The court first ordered the DFA to immediately cancel the passport of Teves who is believed to be hiding in Timor Leste.

- The DENR headquarters in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City, got alarmed by a "bomb threat".

- Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez strongly denied that he had a relationship with sexy actress Ivana Alawi. Benitez knew about the circulating video that they were on a flight together, but the mayor also denied it and said he went to Japan for a business trip.

- NATO says Donald Trump's comments would "undermine all of our society" as the Republican presidential frontrunner said Washington will not protect Nato allies if they fail to meet defense spending targets.

- US President Joe Biden says Israel must have a safety plan for civilians in Rafah.

- French authorities announced a controversial plan to amend the Constitution to revoke birthplace citizenship on the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, which has been struggling with social unrest and a crippling migration crisis.

- Former Finnish prime minister Alexander Stubb won the country's presidential election, assuming a role that has gained importance in light of the country's NATO membership and rising tensions with neighboring Russia.

- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s political advertisement was aired during Super Bowl LVIII. Last year, Kennedy announced he was running as an independent candidate for the 2024 US Presidential Elections.

- The Aston Martin Vantage received a minor change for the 2025 model year. It features a DB12-inspired front face and a renewed interior. The 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine has been improved to produce 656bhp. It does 0-60mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 205mph.

2025 Aston Martin Vantage

- Production at Daihatsu's Kyushu Oita plant will resume on February 26th.

- Comedian Rowan Atkinson blames low EV sales in the UK, according to reports. Atkinson was name-checked during an environment and climate change committee meeting in the House of Lords earlier this week, with the Green Alliance think tank saying a comment piece by Atkinson was damaging to EV sales in the country. 

- Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum was killed in a car crash in Kenya. He was 24. Kiptum had the world record he set last year at the Chicago Marathon ratified by the international track federation World Athletics just last week.

- In Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals, San Miguel leads 3-2 after defeating Magnolia at the score of 108-98.

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