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

                             

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- The National Unity Party (NUP) has assured its full support for the continued tenure of Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as House Speaker in the 20th congress. According to NUP President and Camarines Sur Rep. Lray Villafuerte, with Romualdez's continued leadership, the House is guaranteed to continue advancing the New Philippines vision of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. to improve the lives of Filipinos.

- The PH Department of Education (DepEd) will implement the pilot implementation of the new Senior High School (SHS) curriculum in more than 800 selected schools nationwide this coming school year. According to Education Secretary Sonny Angara, the new curriculum aims to fix the problems that have been encountered in the implementation of the Senior High School.

- Blue alert status has been raised in the country due to the possible impact of the Low Pressure Area in Eastern Visayas, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

- Philippines and China exchange radio challenges during Philippine Navy maritime patrol in Kalayaan Islands.

- PHLPost has released commemorative stamps in honor of the late Pope Francis.

- A cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles catches fire in waters off Alaska.

- A tourist ferry boat carrying 89 people capsizes in Bali, Indonesia.

- Porsche created a one-off road-legal 963 RSP ahead of next week's Le Mans race.

Porsche 963 RSP

- Capcom announced BIOHAZARD requiem, Street Fighter 6's Year 3 contents, and updates on the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

- South Korean model Kim Jong-seok dies at the age of 29.

- Swimwear brand TYR is named as the exclusive global supplier of World Aquatics.

- Anne Jakrajutatip remains the CEO of Miss Universe, denying reports of her alleged resignation.

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

                            

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- The three wives of three Filipino seafarers detained at the Berrouaghia facility in Algeria on drug charges are appealing to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The three wives want the President to intervene with the Algerian government for the speedy release of their husbands, who have been in prison for two years.

- The PH Department of Education (DepEd) has urged the private sector to join the 2025 Brigada Eskwela. The Brigada Eskwela will take place from June 9 to 13 before the start of classes on June 16.

- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced the schedule for the BARMM Parliamentary Elections. The election period will run from August 14 to October 25, 2025, during which a gun ban will be in effect. The campaign period is set from August 28 to October 11, 2025. On the evening of October 12, 2025, the night before the election, campaigning will be prohibited, and a liquor ban will be implemented. On October 13, 2025, the day of the election, campaigning and the liquor ban will both continue to be enforced. Finally, the deadline for submitting the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) is November 12, 2025.

- Brazilian President Lula da Silva met with French President Emmanuel Macron in France for high-level talks on Brazil-France relations, strategies to address the US tariff concerns, the Gaza crisis, and other issues.

- Speaking with the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the White House, US President Donald Trump slammed Russian leader Vladimir Putin for "not playing games" over the Ukraine ceasefire.

- RAM Trucks brought back the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine to the RAM 1500 range for the 2026 model year. The HEMI V8 engine produces 395 HP of power and 410 lb-ft of torque with a maximum towing capacity of 11,330 lbs. A new Black Express and Warlock model were added to the lineup.

2026 RAM 1500 Black Express

2026 RAM 1500 Warlock

- The 2026 Lotus Emira range is joined by the V6 SE variant. Still powered by a 3.5L V6 supercharged Toyota-derived engine, it's mated with an improved 6-speed MT with a new compression mount. It also comes with improved damper calibration and wheel alignment.

2026 Lotus Emira V6 SE

- A new manga from the Initial D universe, called Subaru and Subaru, is coming this July.

- SM Entertainment shares update on legal action against malicious posts targeting aespa.

- In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers drew first blood by narrowly defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-110.

- The Filipino Screenwriters Guild has sharply criticized the controversial MTRCB Act.

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

                           

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- The PH Department of Education (DepEd) has called on the public to join the ‘Brigada Eskwela 2025,’ part of the preparations for the upcoming opening of School Year 2025-2026 on June 16. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that Brigada Eskwela is more than just repairing schools because it is a bayanihan movement.

- A magnitude 3.5 quake struck Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.

- About 16 volcanic quakes were recorded around Mt. Bulusan in the past 24 hours, according to PHIVOLCS. 6 quakes were recorded around Kanlaon Volcano, meanwhile.

- The United States has vetoed the UNSC demand for a Gaza ceasefire.

- The Trump administration has issued a full entry ban on 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Iran, and Libya. US President Donald Trump also imposed restrictions on nationals from seven countries.

- A special Pininfarina Battista was unveiled in honor of Pininfarina's 95th anniversary. Dubbed the Novantacinque, it is the final edition of the Battista EV hypercar as production is set to end this year.

Pininfarina Battista Novantacinque

- Valtteri Bottas says he's interested in joining the Cadillac F1 team, saying that his time in F1 is not over.

- Dallara issued a technical bulletin in the wake of Louis Foster's crash at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.

- Ed Carpenter Racing's engineer, Ed Delporte, passed away.

- The recent PlayStation State of Play presentation showcased the first look of upcoming games like 007: FIRST LIGHT, Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, Silent Hill f, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and more.

- Disney's new series, Electric Bloom, will air this July 10 on Disney Channel and September 17 on Disney+. The new series stars Lumi Pollack as Posey, Carmen Sanchez as Jade, and Ruby Marino as Tulip, the three girls who form a band called Electric Bloom.

- Joo Hyun Young is recovering from a minor car accident.

- The Kronk Gym is expected to reopen this summer, according to reports.

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

                          

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- The 8-hour duty for police officers across the Philippines has commenced.

- Senate President Chiz Escudero categorically denies that he is afraid of PH Vice President Sara Duterte, which is why the Senate postponed the impeachment proceedings. This is related to Akbayan Party-list Representative Peri Cendaña's question on whether Escudero is really afraid of VP Sara, which is why the impeachment trial in the upper house was delayed.

- PH Department of Health (DOH) Sec. Ted Herbosa urges the public to get tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) warns the public to be cautious due to the possible volcanic eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.

- The PH Department of Transportation says that cashless transactions in MRT and LRT will commence this July.

- The US-backed GHF suspends Gaza aid for a full day following the deaths of nearly 30 people after Israeli soldiers open fire near the aid side. This includes ten Palestinians killed in an Israeli attack on a school in Khan Younis.

- Lighthouse Games is developing an upcoming racing game.

- CDPR dropped the first gameplay video of the upcoming The Witcher IV video game.

- The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau following the team's defeat by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.

- TV presenter Vic Sotto reacts to Darryl Yap's "not guilty" plea.

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

                         

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- The Malacañang warns the public against rabies that can be transmitted through bites or scratches from pet dogs or cats.

- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is concerned over Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Gen Nicolas Torre III's directive to its police officers to increase the number of arrests for illegal drugs.

- Former Senator and incoming Mamamayang Liberal or ML Party-list Representative Leila de Lima insisted that Senate President Francis Escudero's decision to postpone the discussion of articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to June 11 is against the 1987 Constitution.

- The construction of the Palawan Mega Ecozone, the first and largest ecozone project in the country, has been approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).

- Voters in South Korea are heading to the polls to elect the country's 21st president. In an unprecedented turn of events, this election comes after three years of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, which saw the former president ousted from power because of his abrupt and short-lived Martial Law declaration last December 2024. Reports predict a close result between Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo, with the former, the one defeated by Suk-yeol in 2022, most likely to win the presidency based on public opinion.

- The Bentley Bentayga Speed is here for the 2026 model year. For this new version, it's now powered by a 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine producing 641bhp of power, sprinting from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 193mph.

2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed

- Max Verstappen is at risk of receiving a race ban due to his incident with George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix. According to the rules, a driver who accumulates 12 penalty points within 12 months will face a one-race ban. The three penalty points he received in Spain bring Verstappen's total to 11 points over the past year.

- The sixth-generation Jeep Cherokee was previewed ahead of its Fall 2025 premiere.

2026 Jeep Cherokee

- The Leviathan pseudo-period anime series will be streaming on Netflix this July 10th.

- IO Interactive announced the name of the upcoming 007 video game, titled 007: FIRST LIGHT. The game reveal will happen this week.

- This year's XBOX Games Showcase will take place this June 8th at 10AM PDT/1PM EDT/6PM BST.

- Park Jun Hwan has left STARSHIP's upcoming boy group IDID.

- ASTRO member JinJin was granted military exemption due to health reasons.

- VIVA warns the public against the use of the Anne Curtis deepfake video.

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

                        

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- The DPWH is finding alternative ways to speed up the EDSA rehabilitation.

- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has filed a complaint with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) against motorists who cover their license plates to evade the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).

- About 168 volcanic quakes were recorded at Mt. Bulusan for the last 24 hours, according to PHIVOLCS.

- Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. have boldly responded to the spreading of misleading and malicious stories by alleged journalists following an incident at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Secretary Teodoro clarified that no official delegation from China participated in the forum in Singapore.

- Jeonnam has recorded the highest early voting percentage at 56.50%, according to MBC, as South Korea prepares for its presidential elections tomorrow. In contrast, Daegu has the lowest early voting rate at 25.63%. Public opinion indicates that Lee Jae-myung is likely to win the election, ahead of Kim Moon-soo.

- Over 20 killed near aid distribution site in Gaza, health officials said.

- Sachie Hirai, Mana Koshirakawa, and Sayaka Kitahara are the new voices of Ikura, Kaori, and Rika from the Sazae-san TV anime.

- Season 2 of Kaiju No. 8 will air this July 19th.

- During last weekend's Netflix TUDUM 2025 presentation, it was announced that Season 2 of One Piece will be released in 2026. Additionally, the final season of Stranger Things will be divided into three parts: the first part will premiere on November 27th, the second part on December 26th, and the conclusion will be released on January 1, 2026. The presentation also highlighted Guillermo del Toro's upcoming film, Frankenstein, as well as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and Happy Gilmore 2.

- Last night's NBA match saw the Indiana Pacers advance to the finals.

- Content creator Zeinab Harake has officially tied the knot with basketball player Bobby Ray Parks Jr.

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

                       

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- Last night, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 made its comeback after five years since the ABS-CBN shutdown by the NTC in May 2020. After several days of teasers, the Philippine Collective Media Corporation reverted the 630 AM radio station branding back to DZMM Radyo Patrol 630. Additionally, DZMM TeleRadyo made its comeback on air.

- The legal counsel of former Rep. Arnulfo Teves Jr. thanks the NBI for treating his client well.

- Senate President pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada has insisted that China's baseless claims cannot justify their aggressive actions against the country. In this regard, Estrada joins the position of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), which declares that China has no right to oppose or interfere with our lawful maritime operations and scientific research in Sandy Cay and other nearby areas.

- 285 congressmen support House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez's leadership until the 20th Congress.

- The price hike on pork meat due to African Swine Fever is expected, according to the PH Department of Agriculture.

- Lewelyn Dixon, a 64-year-old lawful permanent resident and University of Washington lab technician, was released from an ICE detention center following a judge's ruling. Dixon was detained due to a 2001 embezzlement conviction, attorneys say. Her family, along with protesters and labor union members, have been demonstrating for her release since her arrest.

- Hamas says US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel fails to meet its demands.

- AKB48 will reveal its 66th single tomorrow morning.

- Punirunes Puni 3 TV anime casts Fuka Izumi as the new Punirune Jewelrune. The new season airs this July 5th on TV Tokyo.

- Model and actor Red Sternberg passed away at the age of 50.

- The crowning ceremony for Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza as the new Miss Grand International 2024 is set for June 3, 2025. Her coronation will take place at MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. CJ is the first runner-up, defeated by the now-dethroned Miss Grand International 2024, Rachel Gupta of India.

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

                      

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- Over 2,000 cases of measles were reported in the Philippines as the World Health Organization warns of another vaccine-preventable disease in East Asia and the Pacific.

- The PBBM administration denied the courtesy resignation of several cabinet secretaries.

- The PH Senate has postponed all activities related to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to June 11. June 11 is the last day of the session before the 3rd regular session of the 19th Congress ends. In a letter sent by Senate President 'Chiz' Escudero to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the presentation of the prosecution's articles of impeachment against VP Sara was postponed from the original June 2 schedule to June 11.

- Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. has returned to the Philippines, according to President Bongbong Marcos.

- The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in its efforts to quickly deport migrants to countries other than their own, without the opportunity to issue statements that they fear persecution, torture, or death there.

- Chaos erupts on the first day of the US-backed aid distribution in Gaza after weeks of hunger.

- Singapore is imposing harsher penalties for speeding beginning in 2026, including more demerit points and heftier fines.

- General Motors is investing $888 million in a factory to build its sixth-generation V8 engine.

- Alpine is set to produce its supercar in 2028. It will be powered by a 1000bhp turbo V6 hybrid.

- Pokémon Legends ZA is coming this October 16 for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

- Cha Eun Woo confirms his military enlistment date. 

- The 2025 MAMA Awards will take place in Hong Kong this November 28-29.

- The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves to earn a seat in the NBA finals.

- The MLB is purchasing an equity stake in AUSL.

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

                     

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- The Philippine Department of Justice is awaiting the return of former Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. from Timor-Leste. In a press statement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said the government will await Timor-Leste's final decision on Teves' return. The former congressman faces murder charges including the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo.

- PAG-IBIG Fund assets have reached 1.1 trillion pesos as of Q1 2025.

- An estimated P11 billion in unpaid obligations have been committed by the Manila city government. According to incoming Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, Manila City Hall has between P8 billion and P11 billion in unpaid commercial obligations.

- About 8 volcanic quakes were recorded around the Bulusan Volcano, according to PHIVOLCS.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appealed to member countries of the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit to abide by international law amid the ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip. At the second ASEAN-GCC Summit, President Marcos expressed his concern over Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza that have resulted in a large number of civilian casualties, including women and children.

- The Office of Civil Defense clarified that the Magnitude 4.6 earthquake that shook parts of Quezon and neighboring provinces yesterday, May 27, has nothing to do with or is not connected to the West Valley Fault. In an emergency meeting held yesterday by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center, following the earthquake, with the regional offices of the Office of Civil Defense from NCR, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA, it was learned that the earthquake originated from a local fault in the Sierra Madre Range.

- The US Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) anti-ship missile will undergo a live fire test in Northern Luzon amid the Kamandag Exercise by the Philippine and US Marines. According to Philippine Navy Spokesperson Capt. JP Alcos, the missile launch is part of the ninth Kamandag Exercise that the allied forces have begun. This is part of a maritime strike operation with a target that has not yet been made public, as well as the exact location of the missile test.

- The BMW M2 CS was unveiled. Along with extensive aero updates, the 3.0L straight-six turbo engine was boosted to produce 526 bhp of power. 

2026 BMW M2 CS

- Alpine's first 4WD vehicle, the A390, was unveiled.

2026 Alpine A390

- The Bovensiepen Zagato was unveiled.

2026 Bovensiepen Zagato

- The Defender lineup was updated for the 2026 model year with new headlights and a new screen.

- Supercars veteran Will Brown will make his NASCAR cameo appearance. Brown will drive a third entry for Kaulig Racing on the Chicago street course. This marks Brown's second NASCAR appearance since Sonoma last year.

- PEPSICO becomes the newest F1 sponsor until 2030.

- Veteran actor Choi Jung Woo passed away at the age of 68.

- The remains of the late OPM legend Freddie Aguilar were laid to rest following Islamic rites.

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

                    

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- A magnitude 5.1 quake hits General Nakar, Quezon Province. The recent quake was felt in parts of Metro Manila as well.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has closed the civilian mission of the “Atin Ito Coalition” in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was after two Chinese Coast Guard ships tailed the MV Kapitan Felix Oca carrying volunteers participating in the third civilian mission of the Atin Ito Coalition.

- According to PH President Bongbong Marcos, the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ASEAN countries and other sectors of society can greatly contribute to long-term and people-centered development. That is why he said the Philippines and other ASEAN states support the ASEAN Centre of Excellence for AI to be established under innovation, ethical standards, and transparency.

- The Unified 911 Emergency System will commence this July, according to the DILG.

- South Korea will hold its 3rd round of the Presidential Election Candidates Debates tonight.

- The US envoy rejects Hamas' claim that it has agreed to American terms for a Gaza ceasefire.

- A car rammed through crowds at a Liverpool Premier League parade. Dozens were hurt, including children. The police say the collision is not an act of terrorism.

- Nacon will make a new WRC game in 2027, the first time since 2022's WRC Generations.

- SEGA and Red Bull team up for the Racing Around the World campaign.

- Cristiano Ronaldo hints at leaving Al Nassr after the Saudi Pro League season finale.

- OPM legend Freddie Aguilar passed away at the age of 72. Aguliar is hailed as a true icon of Filipino music, and he performed iconic songs such as Anak.

- The Maalaala Mo Kaya production team issued a statement on the airing of "The Maguad Family Story" episode.

- Celebrity couple Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson quashed breakup rumors, calling it fake news.

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

                   

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- The COMELEC targets the resolution of all disqualification and cancellation cases by June 30.

- More government officials and appointees to be targeted in Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s ongoing evaluation.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is en route to the Middle East and the Netherlands for ten days. She will first meet the Filipino community in Qatar tomorrow, followed by her visit to the Netherlands on May 30th to check on her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.

- Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal counsel insists that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the ‘real prosecutor’ in the former president’s case at the ICC. Meanwhile, the DILG is coordinating with the ICC to allow former President Rodrigo Duterte to be sworn in as Davao City mayor.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has assured that they will further tighten the security of the Korean community in the country. This follows several incidents in which several Korean nationals were victimized.

- Senator Jinggoy Estrada confirms that his son and his nephew were hurt in the Boracay attack.

- The 46th ASEAN Summit has commenced. Southeast Asian leaders have been gathering in Malaysia for talks about how to deal with the economy amid the US tariff situation, the ongoing war in Gaza, China's activities in the Pacific, and so on.

- The US State Department travel advisory states that it is dangerous for the safety of its citizens to travel to the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Re-elected Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has condemned the advisory issued by the United States advising its citizens not to travel to the Philippines. Rodriguez said this is unfair and should not be done to us by the United States as its number one ally, especially since many places in the Philippines are safe for tourists to visit.

- BMW unveiled the Speedtop Concept in Villa d'Este, which previews another limited-production special model coming soon with a limited run of 50 units.

BMW Speedtop Concept

- The Glickenhaus 007s was unveiled. It is a road-legal version of the race car powered by a 6.2L dry-sumped V8 engine with 1000bhp of power.

Glickenhaus 007s

- The next two seasons of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series cast Dolly de Leon and Jon Jon Briones.

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

                  

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- PNP Chief PGen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said that he is pleased that the PH DOJ dismissed the complaint of the KOJC administrator and ex-President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy.

- The PH Department of Transportation has filed a civil case against the driver and management of Pangasinan Solid North Transit in connection with the multi-vehicle collision that occurred at the SCTEX Toll Plaza that killed more than ten people.

- Malacañang has declared June 6, the first Friday of the month, a regular holiday to celebrate Eidul Adha. Aside from Eid al-Fitr, this is the biggest Islamic celebration, which is held on the 10th day of the last month in their lunar calendar.

- The Trump administration stops Harvard University from accepting foreign students. The university says the ban is unlawful.

- Israel blames critics of its war on Gaza for the murder of two US embassy staff.

- The Supercars Championship will race twice in New Zealand from 2026 to 2028, with both Ruapuna and Taupo locked in.

- The Subaru STi S210 was unveiled. Based on the VB WRX S4, it features aero and dynamics tweaks inspired by its Nurburgring-winning race car, while the FA24 DIT 2.4L boxer-4 engine gained 25PS of power compared to the normal WRX S4, while mated to the Subaru Performance Transmission, a first for an STi S model. It is limited to 500 units, and only those chosen via lottery will be eligible to purchase.

2026 Subaru WRX S4 STi S210

- The Renault Austral gained its minor change for the 2026 model year.

2026 Renault Austral

- Giamaro Automobili showcased its Katla hypercar. It is powered by a quad-turbo V12 engine that produces 2127bhp of power.

Giamaro Katla

- Penguin Random House will no longer be offering books through Diamond Comics.

- A live-action movie adaptation of the Elden Ring video game is in the works.

- The CFP approves a new seeding model for its next season.

- Marvel reportedly delayed Avengers Doomsday to the end of 2026 and Secret Wars to the end of 2027.

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

                 

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- Incoming Makati Mayor Nancy Binay will request the courtesy resignation of department heads in the Makati municipality on her first day in office.

- Over 29 cabinet members of the PBBM administration have announced their resignation so far, such as Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla, MMDA Chairman Romando Artes,  DENR Sec. Yulo Loyzaga, DND Sec. Gibo Teodoro, and others. As of now, only 10 cabinet members are waiting to tender their resignations.

- More than 100 driving schools suspended for various violations, according to the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

- US President Donald Trump confronts South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa in the White House with the claim of Afrikaners being "persecuted".

 - Team Penske announces leadership departures over "organizational failures".

- Toyota outlines its "dream" driver pathway with Supercars and NASCAR headlining parts of Toyota's plan for "university of motorsport". The WAU and the BJR will race six GR Supra Supercars in the 2026 season.

- The four-door Dodge Charger Daytona was unveiled with its 670HP electric powertrain.

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Sedan

- Seiyuu Haruka Tomatsu announced the birth of her second child.

- GOODSMILE COMPANY resumes pre-orders in its US store, in compliance with the US tariff regulations.

- Lee Mi Joo and Park Jin Joo will step down from the MBC variety show How Do You Play?

- Longtime Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay dies at the age of 65.

- GMA-7 files estafa complaint against TAPE Inc. executives.

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

                

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- More than 100 representatives from 50 countries are in the Philippines for a three-day meeting themed Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Steering Committee Meeting: Promoting Information-Sharing across the Indo-Pacific. The three-day meeting has begun in Cebu to strengthen the multinational governance of IORIS, or Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing, the EU-funded Indo-Pacific regional information-sharing platform, developed and implemented by the EU-funded CRIMARIO project, or Critical Maritime Route Indo-Pacific, since 2018. The three-day steering meeting that began today, May 21, and will last until May 23 was opened by EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro.

- House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro finds PH Vice President Sara Duterte's desire to have her brother, Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte, become House Speaker in the 20th Congress unacceptable. For Castro, this is a blatant attempt by the Duterte family to establish a monopoly on important government positions that disregards the principles of a democracy.

- Senator-elect Bong Go provided financial aid for families affected by fires in Tondo, Manila. In the latest report, more than 150 families living in 35 houses that burned down on May 18, 2025, were provided with financial assistance and aid by Senator Go earlier today.

- The United Nations reports that no aid has been distributed in Gaza, even though aid trucks have begun crossing the border after an 11-week blockade. This situation comes as international pressure on Israel continues to increase.

- Honda is scaling back its EV sales target/investments to focus on hybrids.

- The Opel Mokka GSE Rally was unveiled. This rally crossover, to be used in the Opel Electric Rally Cup, could preview the upcoming all-electric Mokka GSE.

Opel Mokka GSE Rally

- The all-new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 was unveiled. The all-new model will be offered with a choice of hybrid for Core and Adventure models and PHEV for Core and GR SPORT models. It will arrive later this year.

2026 Toyota RAV4

- The June 29, 2025 episode of Himitsu no AiPri TV anime will feature Sanrio's My Melody and Kuromi as special guest characters.

- A live-action movie adaptation of Mattel's Whac-a-Mole game is in the works with TriStar Pictures.

- Sesame Street is moving to Netflix following the Trump administration's announcement to slash PBS funding.

- The children's cartoon Peppa Pig unveiled its new character named Baby Evie Pig.

Peppa Pig

- Nickelodeon will air a TV movie titled Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado this July 2, 2025. Made to commemorate the Dora series' 25th anniversary, it will be set after the events of the 2019 live-action Dora movie.

- Disney's Zootopia 2 will hit theaters this November 26, 2025.

- KBS briefly comments on reported plans for its upcoming drama lineup.

- Noranians have gathered to celebrate the 72nd birthday of the late National Artist Nora Aunor.

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

               

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- Senator-elect Ping Lacson warned that Philippine President Bongbong Marcos' openness to compromise with the Dutertes could be misinterpreted as a weakness in his leadership. According to Lacson, PBBM is inherently good, but his openness to compromise with Vice President Sara Duterte and the Dutertes could be misinterpreted by his allies and opponents as a weakness.

- Senators Joel Villanueva and Sherwin Gatchalian commend the approval of 16,000 new teaching positions in the PH Department of Education.

- The PH Department of Agriculture sees no shortage in the supply of poultry products despite the import ban in Brazil.

- The PBBM administration led the commissioning of the Philippine Navy's new assets ahead of its anniversary. According to the President, the unwavering and wholehearted service of the personnel in the face of various challenges at sea is admirable, especially in guarding the West Philippine Sea and other maritime posts of the country. The President reiterated that government troops will not tolerate any threat to security, and he also said that the government will not surrender or abandon any territory.

- The COMELEC is already preparing for the holding of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

- The no-contact apprehension program was resumed following the Supreme Court's decision to lift the temporary restraining order on the program in the wake of multiple car accidents.

- The Myanmar junta chief says the US is yet to deliver $9 million pledged for earthquake aid but the US Government says the money was being spent.

- US President Donald Trump says Russia will "immediately" work toward a ceasefire after a phone call, but Vladimir Putin seems unfazed.

- Josef Newgarden and Will Power will start at the back of the Indy 500 grid following their infringement for using illegally modified components.

- Zak Best returns to Supercars for the first time after two years. Best secures his return with the Blanchard Racing Team.

- The Infiniti QX60 received a minor change for the 2026 model year.

2026 Infiniti QX60

- Kadokawa is acquiring 70% of the shares to make Edizioni BD its subsidiary.

- The Peppa Pig cartoon series is teasing a new character coming next month under the "Pig Changes Are Coming" banner.

- Actress Lee Si Won gave birth to her first child.

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

              

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- The Philippine National Police has resumed its normal service after last week's elections.

- The PH Department of Agriculture is banning imports of chicken meat from Brazil due to bird flu.

- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asserted that being Senate President today is critical to being able to handle the scheduled impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. According to Gatchalian, their set-up in the impeachment court is different compared to the session when they pass laws.

- The PH Department of Education (DepEd) has denied a report circulating that there will be a Grade 13 in School Year 2025-2026.

- Rising cases of COVID-19 in parts of Southeast Asia are closely monitored by the PH Department of Health.

- Entry into the 6-kilometer extended danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island is now permitted from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

- Pope Leo XIV held his inauguration mass in St. Peter's Square. Over 150,000 devotees took part in the historic Eucharistic Celebration for the start of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome.

- South Korea will hold another round of presidential debates tonight as presidential candidates will debate over key issues such as the North Korea situation, the US tariff problems, the aftermath of Yoon Suk-Yeol's impeachment, and others.

- The Alpine A390 coupe crossover will be unveiled next week.

- PREMA Racing newcomer Robert Shwartzman made headlines for his first INDY 500 pole position.

- Kwon Yul announces his marriage plans.

- The WNBA is investigating allegations of "hateful fan comments" directed at Angel Reese during Saturday's game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever in Indianapolis after an incident involving Caitlin Clark and Reese.

- BBC's Doctor Who TV series casts Archie Panjabi as the legendary villain, The Rani.

- TV presenter Paolo Bediones said he received threats for four years due to his video scandal.

- Fil-Austrian JJ wins 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

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

             

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- Fishes caught in the West Philippine Sea will be sold at low prices under the Kadiwa program. According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, the MV Mamamalakaya of the Philippine Coast Guard and a ship of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources arrived to directly purchase fish from fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc.

- Senator JV Ejercito assured public security with the amendment of the "Doble Plaka Law" or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. Under the amended law signed by President Bongbong Marcos, the controversial metal plate requirement is being removed, and the imposition of more reasonable fines is being promoted, which aims to address discriminatory provisions against the riding community.

- The PH Department of Justice has appealed to the Netherlands to send Atty. Harry Roque back home. Roque, along with 49 others, were issued a warrant of arrest by the Angeles, Pampanga RTC Branch 118 for a qualified human trafficking case related to the operation of the Lucky South 99 scam hub in Porac, Pampanga.

- House Assistant Majority Leader and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong is confident that the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte will be strengthened. Adiong said this in the face of the imminent addition of former Sen. Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Atty. Chel Diokno to the House Prosecution team.

- 14 volcanic earthquakes and one volcanic tremor at Bulusan Volcano, recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) in the past 24 hours, according to PHIVOLCS.

- US President Donald Trump touts "freedom zone" plan for Gaza as scores killed in Israel.

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia for not taking peace talks seriously, stating that the delegation sent by Russia lacked key decision-makers. The talks, originally scheduled for Thursday, have reportedly been postponed until Friday, without a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia.

- The UK and Germany are jointly developing a long-range precision strike weapon.

- DP's Lee Jae-mying continues to solidify the party's traditionally firm grip in the Jeolla-do provinces, while PPP's Kim Moon-soo kicked off his campaign by reaching out to commuters again, and Reform Party's Lee Jun-seok took the time to sit down with students making Teacher's Day yesterday.

- The Toyota bZ4X minor change was unveiled alongside the longer Touring variant. the new bZ4X will arrive late this year while the bZ4X Touring comes this early 2026.

2026 Toyota bZ4X

- Apple unveiled its CarPlay Ultra, and Aston Martin is the first carmaker to apply this new tech.

- The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards will happen this June 21, 2025.

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

            

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- More than 5,000 individuals are still staying in evacuation centers in several towns in Negros Occidental after the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday.

- The Malacañang denied reports that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte following the midterm election results.

- The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued show cause orders to nearly 40 generation firms to explain their failure to comply with the commission's directive to submit complete documents on oil purchases. The power industry regulator has ordered the generation companies to submit the required documents and a verified explanation within 15 days from the receipt of the show-cause orders.

- China is spotted building a new structure in the East China Sea.

- The sentences of brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez were reduced to fifty years in prison. The new verdict for Erik and Lyle will be the basis for granting them parole, but the process could be lengthy and take many years. The brothers have been in prison for thirty-five (35) years for the murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, on August 20, 1989.

- Tesla is resuming shipping Chinese parts for the Cybercab and Semi truck.

- The DS N°4 was unveiled. It is the replacement for the DS4 hatchback.

2026 DS N°4

- The production-spec DeTomaso P72 was unveiled.

DeTomaso P72

- Opel/Vauxhall confirms that future GSe models will be electric-only.

- The FIA has renewed its driver swearing penalties.

- The NFL unveiled its 2025 season schedule.

- GMA's BBLGANG is now looking for new members.

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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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