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

           

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- Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa believes that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte had an impact on his vote increase in the recently concluded 2025 midterm elections. In the latest senatorial count, dela Rosa remains in third place.

- The impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte is not being discussed in Malacañang.

- Canvassing for senatorial elections may end tomorrow, says COMELEC Chairman George Garcia.

- Former President Rodrigo Duterte can still be proclaimed as the new mayor of Davao City despite being detained at the ICC, according to the COMELEC.

- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) have begun removing campaign posters today. According to the MMDA, they have begun removing campaign posters from the Regalado Bridge along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.

- US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions on Syria while warning Iran on nukes.

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a US Special Envoy are en route to Turkiye for talks.

- Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate representing DP, is campaigning in the southeast part of South Korea, focusing on national unity and balanced regional growth. Meanwhile, PPP's Kim Moon-soo is courting the party's loyal base in the aftermath of Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment and the recent presidential nomination turmoil.

- The first Formula 1 race, the 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, was digitally restored with colorized footage.

- Nissan confirms next-generation Skyline luxury car.

- The Kimetsu no Yaiba staff warned moviegoers ahead of the upcoming Infinity Castle Part 1 movie that "filming a movie inside a theater is a crime under the Law for Prevention of Unauthorized Recording of Films."

- Sakamoto Days TV anime's second half airs this July 14th on TV Tokyo.

- The Connecticut Sun team is exploring new investment and a possible sale.

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Let's Do The News! (May 13, 2025)

          

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- The COMELEC explained the decrease in the vote count of the candidates this morning in their press conference.

- Former PH Vice President Leni Robredo won the mayorship in Naga City, Camarines Sur.

- Senator Christopher "Bong" Go assured that he will continue to work and provide services to his fellow countrymen while in the Senate. The reaction came after Go led the senatorial candidates in the recently concluded 2025 midterm elections. 

- Senator Joel Villanueva has requested the placement of more precincts for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) during elections. According to Villanueva, that is what he noticed yesterday during the voting while in line, where only one priority polling place was reserved for compatriots belonging to the vulnerable sector.

- Former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno encouraged his opponents in the elections to greet each other. During his visit to the Manila City Board of Canvassers, Moreno said that the elections are over and that they should greet each other.

- Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan admitted that he couldn't believe it when initial reports emerged that he was in the 'Magic 12' based on partial and unofficial results of the Senate elections—he even thought it was 'fake news'. Meanwhile, Pangilinan expressed gratitude to his family, including his wife Sharon Cuneta, their children, and siblings.

- Vilma Santos-Recto is leading the polls for governor of Batangas. Dodo Mandanas, also leading as the vice governor of the province.

- A gigafactory in Sunderland, UK was given a 1 billion pound boost, supporting 1,000 jobs and building batteries for 100k EVs a year.

- A new Toyota model will be unveiled this May 21st.

- Lee Do Hyun was discharged from the military.

- Actress Kim Go Eun will reprise the role of Yumi in the upcoming third season of Yumi's Cells.

- NCAA president Charlie Baker said he's open to US President Donald Trump's commission on collegiate athletics.

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Let's Do The News! (May 12, 2025)

         

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- Over 68 million Filipino voters have taken part in the 2025 midterm elections, voting for Senate, House, and local positions. This election reflects the escalating Marcos-Duterte family rivalry, with the Senate races pivotal for PBBM's political influence amid a public fallout since their 2022 alliance. It also aligns with heightened tensions as the COMELEC faces scrutiny over election integrity.

- HAMAS says it will release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander as part of efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire.

- Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky offers to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to agree to direct talks with Russia.

- Daihatsu teases next-generation Move set for June release. For the first time, the next-generation Move will have dual sliding doors.

- Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of Kwik Fit, passed away at the age of 84. Kwik Fit is a car servicing and repair company based in the United Kingdom. As of May 2025, the company operates over six hundred locations across the UK.

- The second-generation Citroen C5 Aircross was unveiled.

2026 Citroen C5 Aircross

- Japan's METI says that unauthorized use of voices in generative AI is likely illegal, citing music videos and alarm clocks using AI trained on someone's voice without permission.

- The Love Live! franchise has announced the cast for its new project, "Ikizulive! LOVE LIVE! BLUEBIRD," which will be available on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. The cast includes:

• Honon Ayasaki as Polka Takahashi
• Rina Endo as Mai Azabu
• Seri Miyano as Akira Goto
• Kokoro Fujino as Hanabi Komagata
• Aiha Sakano as Miracle Kanazawa
• Ria Seko as Noriko Chofu
• Yuki Okumura as Yukuri Harumiya
• Akane Amasawa as Aurora Konohana
• Honoka Kotomori as Midori Yamada
• Aoi Suzunose as Shion Sasaki

This announcement highlights the exciting new direction of the franchise with its talented voice cast.

- Son Naeun signs with a new agency after leaving YG.

- Boy group SHINee confirmed to release a new single for their 17th debut anniversary.

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Let's Do The News! (May 9, 2025)

        

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- An American-Peruvian cardinal named Robert Prevost is named as the new Pope after a two-day Conclave at the Vatican. He becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first Pope who hails from the USA. The new Pope will lead the Roman Catholics worldwide and uphold the legacy of his predecessors. Most world leaders are congratulating the new Pope while others are concerned about the Catholic Church's future plans under the helm of Pope Leo XIV on key issues like LGBT and abortion rights.

- The Malacañang will not file a complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte for spreading false information against First Lady Liza Marcos. This is despite VP Sara's accusation that the First Lady was involved in the death of a Filipino during her trip to the United States in March.

- The recently concluded Balikatan exercises were a success, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

- The LTFRB is giving special permits to around 800 bus units for this Monday's elections.

- The Toyota Corolla range was updated for the 2026 model year. All gasoline-powered variants of the Corolla sedan, the Corolla Touring wagon, and the Corolla Sport hatchback were axed, leaving only hybrid variants. In addition, the ACTIVE SPORT variants of the Corolla sedan and Corolla Touring wagon were joined as special models.

2026 Toyota Corolla Active Sport

2026 Toyota Corolla Touring Active Sport

- The fourth season of Clarkson's Farm airs on Prime Video this May 23 with the first four episodes. Episodes five and six will be on the 30th of May, and the last two episodes will be on June 6th.

- FOX will air an INDY 500 documentary titled INDYCAR: Anything to Win this Sunday, May 18th.

- Disney announced the title of the next Descendants movie, coming soon to Disney+. The next Descendants chapter will be titled Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, and it picks up moments after The Rise of Red.

- FIFTY FIFTY member Keena has halted activities due to PTSD, according to the group's agency.

- Comedian Amay Bisaya passed away at the age of 67.

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

       

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- The PH Senate is now considering the review of Republic Act 10586, or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, after a series of vehicular accidents that claimed the lives of innocent victims. According to Senate President pro-tempore Jinggoy Estrada, one of the co-authors of the law that implements mandatory drug testing of drivers involved in incidents, they will consider whether it is time to amend and expand the existing law.

- 23,000 police officers to be deployed in Metro Manila for the 2025 Elections, according to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is validating the identities of soldiers assigned to Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte.

- The COMELEC rejected foreign observers' plea to visit polling precincts.

- The Papal Conclave will commence this afternoon, local time. Yesterday, the Vatican held masses praying for a peaceful and successful Conclave as the world awaits the next Pope. So far, the first day saw black smoke coming out from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. The Papal Conclave continues until white smoke is spotted, signaling that a new Pope has been named.

- US President Donald Trump says he wants to make a deal with China. Meanwhile, the Trump administration applied maximum pressure through sanctions against Iran.

- The Chevrolet Corvette is updated for the 2026 model year with an updated interior featuring three new screens.

- Franco Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan at Alpine for the next five F1 races.

- US soccer player Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child.

- MGI founder Nawat Itsaragrisil is now Miss Universe executive director.

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Let's Do The News! (May 7, 2025)

      

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- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has ordered the dismissal of the police officers seen with Congressman Paolo “Pulong” Duterte in a viral video of the alleged assault in Davao City. According to Marbil, those who should be held accountable include the commanders of the two police officers who acted as the lawmaker’s bodyguards.

- Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez fully supports Senator Francis Tolentino's plan to file treason and espionage charges against the officers and directors of Infinitus Marketing Solutions, Inc. This is the Makati-based firm that Tolentino identified as allegedly contracted to spread content online in favor of China, especially on issues related to the West Philippine Sea.

- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed the request of former President Rodrigo Duterte's camp to excuse two judges who decided on the tribunal's jurisdiction in his crimes against humanity case.

- The mass for the Papal Conclave has just concluded at the Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, Manila. At 7:30 a.m., Father Biel Bautista began the holy mass, which focused on prayer for the beginning of the vote for the new Pope by all cardinals around the world.

- Preparations for the Papal Conclave in the Vatican are underway. 136 members of the College of Cardinals will vote for the 267th Pope. There will be masses taking place.

- US President Donald Trump taps Andrew Giuliani to lead the World Cup Task Force.

- Oliver Oakes has immediately resigned from his position as Team Principal at the Alpine F1 Team. Flavio Briatore, the Executive Advisor, will take over this role and also handle duties previously performed by Oakes at the team.

- NASCAR's Championship weekend is returning to Homestead-Miami this 2026.

- Team WRT opens its new headquarters in Belgium.

- The second trailer for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI was unveiled, previewing main characters Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos as well as what to expect in Leonida. The game was delayed to late May 2026.

- Boy group WINNER is holding its first concert after over three years, but member Song Mino will not attend.

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Let's Do The News! (May 6, 2025)

     

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- The Malacañang has declared May 12, Election Day, as a non-working holiday across the Philippines.

- The COMELEC Task Force Baklas is set to file disqualification cases against almost 30 candidates.

- Over 700 police officers from the PNP Highway Patrol Group will assist local police during Monday's elections.

- The awarding of the February 2024 concession agreement to the New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) to renovate and operate the NAIA is being declared illegal and unconstitutional by some lawyers in the Philippine Supreme Court.

- PH Vice-President Sara Duterte urged the public to obey traffic laws following a series of car accidents across the country.

- US President Donald Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz Island to detain illegal immigrants.

- Pork is the world's most consumed meat, according to reports.

- Video calling service Skype has officially shut down after 22 years.

- Porsche becomes the official car of the Laguna Seca race track.

- The winners of the 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards were announced.

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

    

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- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos will attend the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.

- The Department of Migrant Workers assures assistance to the OFW family whose relative died in an SUV collision at NAIA Terminal 1.

- The COMELEC refutes circulating graphics regarding the rescheduling of the midterm elections two days early.

- House Deputy Majority Leader and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to stand up and speak out against China. VP Sara's silence on issues involving China, such as its continued bullying and the entry of the Chinese Coast Guard into Sandy Cay, part of the Spratlys group of islands, is noteworthy for Ortega.

- The Mercedes-AMG GT APXGP Edition was unveiled. The special model is themed after the fictional APX GP team from the F1 movie.

2026 Mercedes-AMG GT APXGP Edition

- German racer Jochen Mass passed away at the age of 78.

- The Trump administration aims to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the US. President Donald Trump asserts that a "concerted effort" to shift production abroad poses a national security threat.

- The Debut's Plan: NewKids finale announced the final debut lineup of the newly-named IDID boy group.

- Washington, DC will host the 2027 NFL draft, according to reports.

- Naoya Inoue defeated Ramon Cardenas with a Round 8 TKO.

- The sons of Carlo J. Caparas have joined the cast of TV5's new drama, Totoy Bato.

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

    

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- Residents who were displaced by the eruption of Mt. Bulusan have returned to their homes. According to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the five evacuation centers set up for displaced families have been closed, but she also assured that they will not stop helping affected residents.

- The nuclear weapon-free zone treaty in Southeast Asia is among the topics discussed at the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

- The National Maritime Council (NMC) said that reports that China has completely occupied Sandy Cay are a clear example of disinformation, aimed at misleading other countries about China's illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea.

- The Lotus Emira Clark Edition was unveiled. Limited to 60 units worldwide, the special model commemorates Jim Clark's success.

2025 Lotus Emira Clark Edition

- Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto VI was delayed to late May 2026.

- Microsoft raises prices of Xbox Series X|S consoles worldwide.

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

   

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- The camp of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte formally pleaded with the ICC to free him due to a lack of jurisdiction. This is still related to the crimes against humanity case filed against the former president in connection with the war on drugs implemented during his tenure, in which thousands were allegedly killed. According to the said request of former President Duterte's camp, the ICC is not in a position to exercise jurisdiction in the Philippines, after its government withdrew from the Rome Statute.

- The PH Department of Justice believed that they had strong evidence to charge former presidential spokesman Harry Roque for alleged human trafficking. Roque is among 30 individuals charged with qualified human trafficking for his involvement in the operation of the illegal Lucky South 99 POGO in Porac, Pampanga.

- The Philippines has until 2053 to pay debts to the World Bank.

- Kohl's CEO, Ashley Buchanan, was sacked for funneling business to his romantic partner.

- Ford's Mustang GTD Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record was improved with a new lap time of 6:52.072.

- Actress Nana Komatsu joins the cast of The Exit 8 movie.

- Girl group (G)I-DLE was renamed i-dle.

- Shin Go Eun and Yoon Jong Hwa announced their divorce after three years of marriage.

- ABS-CBN Film Restoration ended operations after 14 years.

- The daughter of veteran actor Robert De Niro, Airyn, came out as a trans woman. De Niro supports her daughter's trans status.

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

  

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- The "West Philippine Sea" label has returned to Google Maps after disappearing or becoming unreadable recently.

- The Department of Labor and Employment allocates P2.57 billion in aid to workers under the Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program.

- Senator Risa Hontiveros is deeply concerned about the arrest of a Chinese national suspected of being a spy near the COMELEC office in Manila. According to Hontiveros, this raises concerns not only for the upcoming elections but also for national security.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte vows to expedite the May 9 and May 16 preliminary investigation by the DOJ into her "kill remark" to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

- The WRC is set to change developers for its future official video game after EA-owned developer Codemasters halted making rally video games.

- The Mexico Grand Prix will remain in the F1 calendar until 2028.

- MG announced that the Cyber GTS Concept is heading into production.

- The new Hell Teacher Nube TV anime's 1st part airs this July 2 with a one-hour series premiere, with the second part airing this January 2026.

- Baseball player Mariano Rivera and his wife were named defendants in a civil lawsuit filed by a girl and her mother who say that, in 2018, the girl was sexually abused by an older child at events connected to the Riveras' church in Westchester County, New York.

- Masked Singer Pilipinas presenter Billy Crawford hints at celebrity contestants coming for Season 3.

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Let's Do The News! (April 30, 2025)

 

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- Senator Risa Hontiveros has requested that the government recover the assets of Atty. Harry Roque, Cassandra Ong, and others are involved in the case related to the operation of illegal POGOs in the Philippines. This also follows the filing of qualified human trafficking charges by the PH Department of Justice (DOJ) against the Roques.

- House Assistant Majority Leader and Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun urged Filipinos to unite in defending the dignity of the country and show patriotism rather than indifference and complacency. Khonghun made this call in conjunction with his condemnation of China's illegal presence in Sandy Cay, which is clearly within Philippine territory in the West Philippine Sea.

- The more than week-long training of the National Headquarters Reactionary Standby Support Force that will support the upcoming 2025 midterm elections will officially end today. According to the Philippine National Police, on April 22, the training of the participating police officers began at the NHQ Grandstand-PNP Transformation Oval, Camp Crame.

- Mark Carney's Liberal Party falls short of winning a majority in the Canadian parliament elections, according to reports. The new Canadian Prime Minister says any talks with US President Donald Trump would be "on our terms" and says his country "deserves respect".

- The White House accuses Amazon of a "hostile political act" over a reported plan to list the cost of US tariffs as it marks US President Donald Trump's 100 days in office.

- California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that 22 attorney-generals are filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who runs the Department of Government Efficiency. Last weekend, the DOGE stripped AmeriCorps of $400m in grants across the country.

- Former Supercars driver and current IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin was granted dual citizenship.

- The Ferrari 296 Speciale range was unveiled. Available in coupe and spider, the Speciale slashes 60kg of weight while increasing the power output of the 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo plug-in hybrid powertrain to 868 bhp of power.

2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale

- The Aston Martin DBX S was unveiled. The AMG-sourced 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine was improved to produce 717bhp of power, sprinting from 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds.

2026 Aston Martin DBX S

- Project Motor Racing will release this late 2025.

- The Ikizulive! Love Live! Blue Bird project will unveil its characters this May 12th.

- The Borderlands 4 video game's release schedule was advanced to September 12, 2025.

- Kim Soo Hyun was reportedly sued for 3 billion won in damages by advertisers. His agency responds briefly.

- BIGHIT MUSIC reveals info about its new boy group debuting this 3Q 2025.

- NBA superstar Luka Doncic announced he will cover the costs to restore a vandalized mural depicting the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi, in downtown Los Angeles.

- Auditions for MNL48's next generation will commence this May 5th.

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Let's Do The News! (April 29, 2025)

                                        

                                        

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- Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba arrived in the Philippines for his two-day state visit.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos will continue to fight for the Philippines' rights in the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang says.

- The PH House leader denies "Oplan Horus" against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte.

- The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte is not politically motivated. This is the brief response of President Bongbong Marcos to Senator Imee Marcos' findings in the Senate hearing that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte was politically motivated to bring down the Duterte family.

- The Philippine flag was raised in the disputed Sandy Cay, according to the AFP.

- The recent eruption of Mt. Bulusan will not affect the upcoming elections in Sorsogon, according to the COMELEC.

- The Quezon City government warns about areas with unhealthy air quality.

- The Papal Conclave will commence this May 7th. Cardinals from around the globe will gather in search of Pope Francis' successor, the 267th Pope.

- Mark Carney's Liberal Party won the Canadian elections. Carney says in his victory speech, "Trump will never break us". It remains too close to call whether he will secure a majority in parliament.

- Four people were killed and others were hurt after a car crashed into an after-school camp in Illinois.

- ZF is readying next-generation EV range extenders.

- SM Entertainment announces the full cancellation of Taeyeon's Tokyo concert.

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

                                       

                                        

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- Tensions between the Philippines and China have reignited following reports of China's flag-planting in the disputed Sandy Cay reef. The Philippine Navy denies China's claim that it has occupied Sandy Cay in the South China Sea.

- The NBI may prepare a case against alleged Chinese interference in the Philippine elections scheduled for May 12, according to the NSC.

- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman and Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda is hopeful that the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or PHIVOLCS Modernization Act will be an effective protection for the Philippines against volcanic eruptions and eruptions. According to Salceda, the new law will be a great help in our preparation against the 24 active volcanoes and 100 seismic faults in the Philippines.

- Residents around Kanlaon Volcano, Office of Civil Defense (OCD), prepare for the possibility of raising Alert Level 4.

- A magnitude 5.5 quake hits Cagayan.

- Suspect in the car plowing into a Filipino street party in Vancouver, Canada, that killed 11 people, has a history of mental health problems, authorities say.

- Slate Auto has revealed its low-cost EV truck.

- The BMW M2 Racing was unveiled, commencing its new one-make race series this 2026.

2026 BMW M2 Racing

- Tigst Assefa set a new London Marathon record win in the women's division. Sabastian Sawe won the men's division in his major marathon debut.

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

                                      

                                        

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- Thousands queue for public viewing of Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica before his funeral.

- PH President Bongbong Marcos has received a report about China's potential meddling in next month's midterm elections. China denies reports.

- PH Vice-President Sara Duterte says it's too late to implement P20/kilo rice.

- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines for the proper payment of wages to workers on Labor Day, May 1. In the Labor Advisory No. 5 Series of 2025, the DOLE emphasized that employees who work on the said day are eligible to receive double pay for the first eight hours.

- Troops from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces joined forces for the Cyber ​​Defense Exercise or CYDEX under the Balikatan Exercise. The activity was witnessed by representatives from the Colombian Armed Forces, United States Indo-Pacific Command, Canadian Armed Forces, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Philippine Coast Guard and AFP Cyber ​​Command’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team.

- Indian and Pakistani forces exchange fire in Kashmir.

- AO Racing's "Rexy" and "Roxy" Porsche 911 GT3 R race cars will make a public appearance at the this Saturday at the Air|Water show at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California.

- Renault announced that the entire R5 Turbo 3E allocation has sold out.

- Land Rover Classic revived a first-generation Defender in soft-top body style powered by a V8 engine.

- Red Velvet member Wendy signs with a new agency following her departure from SM Entertainment.

- The first round of the NFL draft saw Cam Ward in the Titans, the Giants gained Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart, Matthew Golden was snagged by the Packers, and more.

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

                                     

                                        

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- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now focusing on the angle that a sniper was responsible for the killing of Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal town, Cagayan. According to PNP Public Information Office (PIO) Chief Col. Randulf Tuaño, Mayor Ruma was hit by a 5.56 caliber bullet in the right shoulder that penetrated the back of his body.

- The Malacañang warns candidates who will take advantage of the upcoming sale of ₱20/kilo rice in the Visayas region.

- The Philippine Navy has spotted two Chinese warships near the shores of Northern Luzon. According to the Philippine Navy, at around 9:36 a.m. Tuesday, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities spotted the aircraft carrier Shandong (CV-17), one of the main ships of the Chinese Navy, sailing just 2.23 nautical miles from Babuyan Island, which is within our archipelagic waters.

- CBCP President and Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David is en route to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral.

- Indian PM Narendra Modi vows to pursue attackers "to the ends of the Earth" after 26 killed at Kashmir tourist spot.

- Prime Video docuseries, American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans, will premiere on June 12. The documentary highlights NASCAR's Le Mans campaign.

- The F1 Academy Netflix docuseries, F1: The Academy, will premiere on May 28. Produced by Hello Sunshine, this seven-episode series highlights the F1 Academy 2024 season.

- The FIA has approved General Motors as the official power unit supplier of Formula 1, effective in the 2029 season.

- ExCel London extends Formula E venue deal until the end of the 2026 season.

- NASCAR announces 2025 All-Star Race format.

- The Aikatsu x PriPara crossover movie is coming this autumn.

- Tsuburaya Productions announced this year's Ultraman TV show, Ultraman Omega. Airing on TV Tokyo this July 5, the series stars Shori Kondo as Sorato Okida, the man with the Omega Slugger who transforms into Ultraman Omega.

- US pre-orders for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 have commenced after a two-week delay due to the effects of the US reciprocal tariffs. 

- Girls' Generation member Seohyun has left Namoo Actors.

- Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael passed away at the age of 67. McMichaels is a stalwart of the Chicago Bears' famed "46 defense" of the 1980s, who ranks second in franchise history with 92.5 sacks.

- A federal judge informed the NCAA and its members that she would not approve the multibillion-dollar antitrust settlement, which is expected to reshape the business of college sports, unless they revise a proposed policy for limiting roster sizes.

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Let's Do The News! (April 23, 2025)

                                    

                                        

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- Pope Francis' funeral is scheduled this Saturday.

- The Malacañang confirms PH President Bongbong Marcos and his First Lady's attendance at Pope Francis' funeral at the Vatican.

- Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, lead counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte, denied reports that his camp requested a limit on accepting IDs of victims who want to participate in the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation related to the war on drugs.

- Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has insisted that the Chinese Communist Party and not the Philippines are the ones truly spreading Sinophobia. According to Sec. Teodoro, if there is Sinophobia, it is due to the "overreach" of the Chinese Communist Party and President Xi Jinping not only in the world but also among their own countrymen.

- The ongoing Balikatan Exercises will simulate the downing of aircraft, choppers, and drones.

- A new chocolate sold in Dubai is to blame for the global pistachio shortage.

- Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba will make a state visit to the Philippines next week.

- Mercedes-Benz showcased its Vision V Concept, previewing the next-generation V-Class.

Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept

- The all-new Lexus ES was unveiled in Shanghai. Set to go on sale in Japan this Spring 2026, the all-new ES features styling inspired by the LF-ZC Concept and will feature a choice of hybrid and EV powertrains.

2026 Lexus ES

- The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 Edition was unveiled. Limited to 1500 units, the special model based on the 911 Carrera GTS Cabrio with the 3.6L eTurbo powertrain is donned with special Olive Neo color, special vinyl design, and Pasha pattern in the interior.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70 Edition

- Nintendo seeks a subpoena of Discord for Pokémon leaker info. Nintendo requests the leaker's name, postal address, phone number, and email address.

- Former NFL player Jay Feely to run for the US House of Representatives in Arizona during the 2026 midterm election.

- Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Margarita Fores, and Gloria Romero will be posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Merit.

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

                                   

                                        

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

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her legal team is "confident" that she will win the impeachment case against her.

- Online sexual abuse of children has risen to 2.7 million, according to the Commission on Human Rights.

- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will provide a ₱30,000 one-time financial aid as compensation for missing balikbayan boxes. This follows a Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting where concrete solutions were discussed to ensure that balikbayan boxes reach their beneficiaries intact and safely.

- Special envoy on transnational crime, Markus Lacanilao, voluntarily goes to the Senate to stay there for two days after being cited in contempt. Lacanilao, who accompanied former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague, was cited in contempt for refusing to answer questions from the Senate panel investigating the arrest and transfer of the former president to the custody of the ICC.

- Reports indicate that 12 cardinals are frontrunners to replace the recently deceased Pope Francis. Among them are Cardinal Luis Tagle from the Philippines, Cardinal Robert Sarah, Cardinal Peter Erdő from Hungary, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Myanmar's Cardinal Charles Bo, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Sri Lanka's Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, along with several others.

- Nissan teases the new Elgrand set for its 2026 release.

- Morgan says the car company "will double down on coachbuilding"  and will put internal combustion engines into its cars "for as long as possible".

- The Kia EV3 wins the 2025 World Car of the Year.

- Universal is reportedly making a movie adaptation of SEGA's OutRun racing game with Michael Bay directing and Sydney Sweeney producing it.

- The NCAA Division I Board of Directors proposed the removal of 153 long-standing rules from its handbook. This change would enable schools to share financial benefits directly with players, marking a significant step towards a new era of amateurism in college athletics. However, this initiative is still dependent on the approval of the House settlement.

- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Philippine flags to be flown at half mast in all government buildings today, in mourning for the passing of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Media Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, better known as Nora Aunor.

- OPM legend Hajji Alejandro passed away at the age of 70.

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

                                     

                                        

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

- Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Vatican. He was the first Pope from Latin America and had been in the Vatican for 12 years as the successor to Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI. During his tenure, Pope Francis dedicated his life to God and the Church. He also taught his devotees to live the values of the Gospel with honesty, courage, and love throughout the world, in favor of the poorest and marginalized sectors.

- Classes at the City of Malabon University were suspended after it was disrupted by a "bomb threat".

- The 40th Balikatan Exercise has commenced. During the opening ceremony earlier today at Camp Aguinaldo, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. said that Balikatan will not only showcase physical strength, but also stronger cooperation and alliances between security partner countries in the Indo-Pacific Region.

- The Commission on Elections Advisory Council (CAC), led by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), has reconvened to ensure the upcoming elections are safe and clean, amid growing threats to online platforms. The meeting discussed measures to combat digital misinformation and cyber threats, including working with tech giants such as TikTok, Google, and Meta.

- The Court of Appeals has dismissed the petition of PO1 Jeffrey Perez questioning the sentence awarded to him by the Caloocan City Regional Trial Court (RTC) in connection with the killing of two youths during the height of former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. Based on a 50-page decision written by Associate Justice Eduardo Ramos Jr., the decision of the Caloocan City RTC Branch 122 was affirmed on November 10, 2022.

- ICC prosecutor Karim Khan confirmed that the investigation on former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs will continue.

- The Malacañang welcomes the placement of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Google Maps.

- Former miss A member Min announces marriage.

- Soccer matches in Italy were paused in solidarity for Pope Francis' passing.

- The NBA unveils its award finalists for the 2024-25 season.

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Let's Do The News! (April 16, 2025)

                                    

                                        

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

- A magnitude 5.8 quake hits Maitum, Saranggani.

- House Committee on Metro Manila Development Chairman and Manila 2nd District Rep. Rolando Valeriano has insisted that the current National Construction Code should be reviewed and replaced with the National Building Code. Valeriano said this following the collapse of a pole of the MRT under construction along West Avenue in Quezon City and malfunctions in other under-construction or newly constructed structures in various parts of the Philippines.

- Authorities are continuing their search for 10 crew members who are missing after a sand carrier vessel sank in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro. The crew members of the MV Hong Hai 16 include seven Filipinos and three Chinese. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the victims may have been trapped in the ship's engine room.

- The COMELEC Task Force SAFE has filed a petition to disqualify Pasig congressional candidate Christian “Ian” Sia for his joke about single mothers.

- The sedan version of the Audi A6 C9 was unveiled.

2026 Audi A6

- The European Union wants to ban carbon fiber in cars. Carbon fiber isn't easily recoverable and could be labeled a Hazardous Material.

- Jeep unveiled this year's set of Easter Safari concepts.

- Actor Sam Neill joins the cast of the next Godzilla x Kong film.

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