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

            

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- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has decided to begin the EDSA rehabilitation and implementation of the odd-even scheme next year. According to the DPWH, this is because it is the rainy season in the country, which will be followed by the Christmas rush in the "Ber" months.

- Researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) have used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict antimicrobial resistance, especially in agricultural environments. In the UP study, researchers used Escherichia coli (E. coli) to test for antimicrobial resistance because it easily develops resistance to antibiotics.

- In a PAGASA weather bulletin, it was stated that light to moderate rains were experienced for three hours in Bataan and Zambales – particularly in San Marcelino, Castillejos, Subic, Olongapo, San Antonio, San Narciso, and San Felipe.

- About 17 volcanic earthquakes were reported around the Kanlaon Volcano within the past 24 hours, according to PHIVOLCS.

- Voluntary repatriation for Filipinos in Israel will continue amid the ceasefire with Iran.

- The US Congress approved the Trump administration's huge spending bill. This comes as President Donald Trump prepares for his 4th of July speech.

- UK MP Zarah Sultana says she's leaving the Labour Party to create a new party alongside Jeremy Corbyn.

- NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez will leave Trackhouse Racing after the 2025 season.

- Felipe Drugovich will make his Formula E debut in Berlin next week as a Mahindra driver, taking over Nyck de Vries, who will be absent from the two-parter while racing in the WEC's 6 Hours of Sao Paulo endurance race.

- The Mercedes-AMG CLA45 Final Edition was unveiled.

- The all-new BMW M2 CS lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7m25.5s.

- The Ariel Atom 4RR has been unveiled. Limited to 25 units, all of which are already sold, it is powered by a Honda-derived 2.0L VTEC Turbo engine tuned to produce 525 bhp, making it the most powerful Atom ever made.

2026 Ariel Atom 4RR

- AOA member Yuna announces her pregnancy.

- US President Donald Trump wants the UFC fight to be held on White House grounds.

- Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. got arrested by the US ICE and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges.

- Baseball player Luis Ortiz is under investigation by the MLB for gambling, according to reports.

- Actor Michael Madsen has passed away at the age of 67. He was known for his roles in many Quentin Tarantino films, including "Reservoir Dogs". Additionally, he portrayed NSA agent Damian Falco in the 2002 James Bond film "Die Another Day". Madsen also lent his voice to the character Toni Cipriani in the video game "Grand Theft Auto III".

- Veteran showbiz columnist Lolit Solis passed away at the age of 78.

- Willie Revillame confirms his TV5 comeback.

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

           

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- Malacanang says the Philippines is ready for any outcome in US tariff negotiations.

- Senator Raffy Tulfo urged the PH Department of Transportation to establish separate ticket lanes and implement a more efficient, digitalized student fare discount system—including beep card integration—to address long queues and accessibility issues at LRT and MRT stations.

- A plane heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, made an emergency landing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) early Thursday morning due to a reported technical issue.

- UK PM Keir Starmer tells the BBC that Rachel Reeves is doing an excellent job and "will be chancellor for long time to come."

- Hyundai will unveil the first-ever IONIQ 6 N next week.

- Stellantis North America, formerly FCA USA, announced the restart of the SRT high-performance brand.

- Microsoft reportedly slashed some 9K jobs across all departments, of which the Xbox division is expected to comprise around 20%. Forza developer Turn 10 Studios, along with King, ZeniMax, and Raven Software, was affected by the recent job losses.

- Seiyuu Yurika Kubo announces her marriage.

- Yoo Ah In receives a suspended prison sentence as the final verdict of his drug case was reached.

- The third season of Yumi's Cells features an additional cast lineup.

- The Philippines will host the 2027 FIBA Women's Asia Cup.

- Clayton Kershaw became the MLB's 4th lefty with 3,000 strikeouts.

- The judge denies bail to Sean "Diddy" Combs ahead of sentencing after a split verdict.

- Lea Salonga will receive her Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

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

          

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- The Senate Impeachment Court dismissed Congressman Chel Diokno's statement that the impeachment court's second certification, which states that the 20th Congress will continue the impeachment case against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, is a possible trap.

- As of 3:00pm today, July 2, a Tropical Cyclone was sighted outside the Philippine Area of ​​Responsibility or PAR. The Tropical Depression (TD) was sighted 2,605 km east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. The 'TD' is also moving Northwestward at a speed of 15 km/h.

- The Malacañang clarified that Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. still supports the implementation of the K-12 program despite his frustration because senior high school (SHS) graduates are not getting jobs.

- The Philippine Navy will conduct its mobile recruitment drive in Kalinga province this August.

- The fault that caused London's Heathrow Airport to shut down was detected seven years ago but has not yet been fixed, according to a recent report.

- More charges are being considered against Lucy Letby over baby deaths at hospitals where she worked.

- Bentley unveiled its new emblem, and the concept car, due next week, will be the first to wear it.

- The Ferrari Amalfi was unveiled. Serving as the replacement for the Roma, it's powered by a 640PS V8 twin-turbo engine mated to an 8-speed DCT, giving it a 0-100kph time of 3.3 seconds.

2026 Ferrari Amalfi

- The all-new Range Rover Sport SV was unveiled.

- Geely is coming to the UK market.

- Actor David Dastmalchian joins the cast of the new Street Fighter movie as the villain Vega/M. Bison.

- Actress Lee Seo Yi passed away.

- Former F.ABLE member Jaehyun dies of leukemia at the age of 23.

- The Judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial tells the jury to keep deliberating as they deadlock on one charge.

- Actor Vin Diesel reveals plot for the final Fast and Furious movie due Spring 2027.

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

         

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- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos is open to proposals to publicize the deliberations of the Bicameral Conference Committee on the national budget.

- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for a bill to extend College Education to three years.

- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) signed an agreement aimed at providing ready-to-eat food packs to passengers stranded at ports in the country during calamities.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte denies reports that she opposed the sale of her father's house because she wanted to turn it into a museum

- Former Senator Francis Tolentino is honored to have been sanctioned by China for his statements and actions on issues and actions taken by the Chinese government against the Philippines. As a result, Tolentino was banned from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, and he was called one of the "anti-China" politicians.

- US President Donald Trump pressures Israel to end the Gaza conflict as he eyes possible Abraham Accords expansion. Meanwhile, Israeli forces attacked a children's birthday party in Gaza.

- Ferrari unveiled its 296 GT3 Evo race car.

- Luca di Montezemelo is now working for McLaren.

- Lotus denies reports that it's closing its UK base but is "exploring options" to stay competitive.

- Nissan begins integration of assembly lines in Thailand to streamline operations.

- The Xiaomi YU7 EV SUV was unveiled.

- The 2026 F1 season will have three pre-season test sessions and the return of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix coming this September 26, 2026.

- The fictional APXGP from F1: The Movie comes to life as the APXGP Super Formula Team, coming this 2027. The team will use Toyota power.

- Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson joins the cast of the new Street Fighter game as villain fighter Bison/Balrog.

- My Hero Academia's VIGILANTE spin-off TV show renewed for second season.

- A TV anime adaptation of the webtoon ELECEED is coming in 2026.

- Actors Yoon Sun Woo and Kim Ga Eun announced their marriage after their decade-long relationship.

- NBA basketball player Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks, according to reports.

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

        

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- About 6,000 farmers are expected to benefit from the opening of the Rice Processing System (RPS) II Facility in the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija. The inauguration of the new facility was led by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., along with the distribution of farm machinery to farmers. The new rice facility features a multi-stage rice mill that can process two to three tons of rice per hour.

- PH Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed his application to become the next Ombudsman.

- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Gen. Nicolas Torre III invited Vice President Sara Duterte to visit Camp Crame to see their use of modern technology in police operations.

- Alice Guo's mayorship in Bamban, Tarlac, was nullified by the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 34.

- A ₱50 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) has been approved by the NCR Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB). With this, the daily wage for non-agriculture workers will be ₱695 while it will be ₱658 for the agriculture, retail, and service sectors, effective July 18.

- Glastonbury Festival organizers said they were "appalled" by punk duo Bob Vylan's chants about the Israeli military.

- The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra broke its own Nurburgring Nordschleife record in 6'22"091, making it the third fastest overall.

- Nissan has confirmed job losses at its Sunderland factory.

- Proton teases its upcoming eMas7 EV vehicle.

- The Austrian Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar until 2041 under a new deal.

- HYBE announces plans to establish its Indian subsidiary.

- Angel Reese scored a season-high 24 points and became the first WNBA player with 15 or more rebounds in four straight games.

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

       

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- Authorities continue to remind the public to be critical and vigilant of videos seen online. Especially if they use the image or voice of well-known personalities whose appeals or messages seem ‘too good to be true’. The reminder follows complaints received by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) from several high-profile individuals who have also been victims of deepfake scams.

- The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced that a labor agreement between the Philippines and Israel is expected to be established.

-The provincial government of Batangas has no reports received regarding the burial of the bodies of missing sabungeros in Taal Lake in 2021.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has filed a counter-affidavit with the Ombudsman regarding the House's recommendation to file multiple complaints regarding confidential funds.

- The Conservative-led US Supreme Court curbs the power of local and state judges to block President Donald Trump's orders nationwide.

- The UK counter-terror police have arrested four people after planes were vandalized at the RAF Brize Norton.

- The Toyota RAV4 overtook the Tesla Model Y as the world's best-selling car.

- Cable TV channel tvN is launching a new dating show where celebrities introduce their friends.

- JTBC previews its upcoming lineup of TV dramas coming in the second half of 2025.

- The biggest moves from Day 2 of the NBA draft.

- Texas State is nearing its move to the PAC-12, according to reports.

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

       

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- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano believes that if the Senate President election of the 20th Congress were held today, Senate President Chiz Escudero would definitely win. According to Cayetano, Escudero has enough votes because more than 13 people would definitely vote for him if the Senate President election were held today.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has reported to the Malacañang about her overseas trips.

- The Philippine National Police is confident of identifying those behind new President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. deepfake video.

- The Philippine government vows to protect witnesses in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC), says the Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ).

- The government's intense campaign against terrorism continues after the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recorded the neutralization of more than 900 members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) nationwide from January to June 19, 2025. Based on the latest AFP data, up to 902 CTG members were neutralized under a series of operations in which 787 voluntarily surrendered, 54 were arrested, and 61 were killed in encounters.

- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the country delivered a "heavy slap" to the US in his first remarks since the ceasefire in effect.

- NATO allies make "ironclad" commitment to collective defence and agree to spend 5% of GDP on defence and security.

- Volvo teases its upcoming EX60, soon to arrive this 2026.

- Mercedes-Benz showcases its Concept AMG GT XX.

- Rock band TOKIO announced their disbandment following member Taichi Kokubun's multiple past compliance violations.

- The live-action My Daughter is a Zombie movie will hit cinemas this July 30.

- Lim Young Min has left BRANDNEW MUSIC.

- The winners and losers of the first day of the NBA draft.

- Blade Runner and Dune director Denis Villeneuve is named as the director of the next 007 movie, with Tanya Lapointe as executive producer.

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

      

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- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte appoints Atty. Michael Poa as spokesperson for her defense team in the impeachment case she is facing.

- House Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman welcomed the enactment of Republic Act No. 12224, which declares National Hijab Day every February 1. For Hataman, this is a big step to show respect not only for our Muslim brothers and sisters but for all Filipinos regardless of religion, culture, or attire.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reiterated its strong stance in defending the country's interests amid the issue of a foreign missile system deployed in the Philippines. This was the response of Philippine Navy Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad after Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the government for allegedly favoring a foreign power.

- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla says former President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim request is not appropriate, practical, or necessary.

- Eurostar passengers are facing severe delays and cancellations after cable theft.

- Pope Leo XIV has named former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life in the Vatican.

- The Days of Thunder sequel movie casts Tom Cruise.

- The Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear was unveiled. A track-focused take on the Jesko Attack with 1603bhp of power. All 30 units were sold out.

2026 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear

- The Netflix original series Bet was renewed for Season 2.

- The NCAA is nearing a decision on a larger tournament, according to reports.

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

     

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- The first batch of OFWs from Israel has returned to the Philippines.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that the government will not abandon Filipinos who have undergone voluntary repatriation or are now returning to the country due to the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran. According to President Marcos, upon their arrival in the country, they will receive P150,000 in financial assistance, temporary housing, and transportation assistance, as well as livelihood support and training vouchers to help them start anew.

- A Low Pressure Area was spotted 445km West of Dagupan City, Pangasinan.

- Senator Loren Legarda is urging the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to urgently implement labor reforms after the Philippines was once again included in the list of "worst countries for workers" by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

- Five miners were found dead inside a tunnel by a resident of the FCF mining compound in Barangay Runruno Quezon, Nueva Viscaya.

- Israel's defense minister says Iran has violated the ceasefire agreement and orders "powerful strikes" on Tehran. A few moments ago, US President Donald Trump said Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, but that was short-lived.

- MG is teasing a new car for next month's Goodwood Festival of Speed.

- The current-generation Suzuki Alto was updated for the 2026 Model Year.

2026 Suzuki Alto

- Project Motor Racing will launch on November 25, 2025.

- Jun Ji Hyun left her agency after three years.

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

    

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- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she has no hard feelings for President Bongbong Marcos, but she believes the president has problems to deal with.

- The PDP-Laban or Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan has filed an additional petition or supplemental petition with the Supreme Court seeking an order from the Supreme Court to order the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to subject the results of the senatorial elections to a manual recount.

- A tropical depression that was spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into a Tropical Storm, according to PAGASA.

- The PH Department of Agriculture is preparing for possible effects in the agriculture sector due to the Iran-Israel conflicts.

- The Philippines will strengthen the use of space technology to help protect and improve the lives of Filipinos. According to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) will collaborate with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) so that the country can effectively use space science. He said that through satellites, typhoons can be detected faster and disasters can be responded to immediately.

- The first batch of OFWs from Israel will return to the Philippines tomorrow, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.

- New satellite images of Iran show fresh craters at nuclear sites following the US-led bombardment run. Iran's nuclear sites were severely damaged after a huge operation involving 125 warplanes and "deception tactics," according to a top US general.

- Koenigsegg is teasing a new vehicle coming June 25.

- MINI is teasing something JCW-related coming this June 27th.

- The Skoda Academy students have converted the Superb Estate into a pickup truck concept called the L&K 130.

- IndyCar reveals more details of its 2028 new car plan.

- The Tokyo Revengers' War of the Three Titans arc will air this 2026.

- The Netflix K-drama All of Us Are Dead's second season unveils its new cast members.

- BTS member Suga establishes an autism treatment center under his name with a 5 billion KRW donation.

- Cardong Trumpo is named Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7 grand winner.

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

   

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- The Office of the Vice President announced that Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has traveled to Australia for a personal trip. While there, she will attend the "Free Duterte Now" rally, which is scheduled for June 22, 2025, in Melbourne.

- Incoming Senator Tito Sotto is ready to lead the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the 20th Congress. This is if his fellow lawmakers want him to be the Senate President of the next Congress.

- Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte has insisted that his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who he said was illegally abducted and imprisoned, is not a criminal. This was Rep. Duterte's message, as he marked the 100th day yesterday that his father has been detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague.

- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has implemented a temporary deployment ban on newly hired overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel, Iran, and Lebanon, following the escalation of tensions in the aforementioned countries.

- US President Donald Trump will decide if the US will attack Iran within two weeks, according to the White House.

- The Defender 110 Trophy Edition was unveiled alongside the Defender Trophy programme.

- HWA announced that the resto-modded 190E Evo II, called the HWA Evo, will compete in the 2026 Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race.

- A live-action Wind Breaker movie is coming this December.

- TV drama Boyhood renewed for season 2, and filming will commence this 2026.

- Former soldier turned celebrity Dex will make a cameo appearance in the second season of the Netflix drama Bloodhounds.

- In Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers forced a winner-take-all Game 7 after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder by the score of 108-91.

- Actress Ynez Veneracion was hurt during the final taping day of the GMA Network TV drama, Mga Batang Riles.

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

  

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- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos reveals the reason why he picked General Nicolas Torre III as chief of the Philippine National Police.

- Incoming Senator Erwin Tulfo says that the 20th Congress will tackle more on the impeachment complaint against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte.

- Cases of COVID-19 in Southeast Asia are rising, due to the new Nimbus variant, according to reports. So far, the PH Department of Health says not a single case of the COVID Nimbus variant in the Philippines has reached the country, but they're on full alert.

- Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei went into hiding as Israeli forces are commencing attack on nuclear sites across Iran.

- The Iron Dames team announced that they will not participate at this weekend's IMSA endurance race in Watkins Glen.

- The Kia K5 and K8 sedans are updated for the 2026 model year with the inclusion of the Best Selection special variant.

- The Return to Silent Hill movie will hit theaters this January 2026. This live-action movie will be heavily inspired by the Silent Hill 2 video game.

- Mbappé was hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis.

- The Juventus team have signed a deal to keep Adidas sponsorship until 2037.

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

                                     

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- The COMELEC denies reports that it has erased all election files since the 2025 polls. Only soft copies from the National Printing Office were removed by privacy protocols.

- The PH House of Representatives rejected the "entry of appearance" made by the lawyers of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte.

- PH DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla believes that former Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque's request for asylum hasn't reached the Netherlands. The case has reached Germany, according to sources.

- The learning crisis among Philippine students has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Philippine Department of Education.

- Protesters in Kenya clashed with alleged government supporters in the streets of Nairobi. The protests, held in the wake of the death in custody 10 days ago of Albert Ojwang, were called to demand the sacking of a top police officer. Police said that Mr. Ojwang died of self-inflicted wounds, but were forced to retract the statement after an autopsy found that it was likely he died after being assaulted. Two policemen were arrested in connection with Ojwang's death.

- US President Donald Trump mulls joining Israel's offensive against Iran's nuclear sites. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei warns the US against attacks, threatening "irreparable damage". Israel claims 40 Iranian sites were hit.

- The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X was unveiled. Powered by the same 5.5L V8 Twin Turbo engine as the normal ZR1 but with improved hybrid powertrain from the E-Ray and All-Wheel-Drive system, it generates a record-breaking 1250HP of power, making it the most powerful production Corvette ever made.

- Following post-race inspections, the #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P was stripped of its 3rd place finish in last weekend's Le Mans endurance race as the rear wing support was not in compliance with the deflection test indicated in Article 3.8.7 of the 2025 LMH Technical Regulations and the homologation for car 50. As a result, the #51 Ferrari AF Corse 499P was promoted to third place. Cadillac and Toyota are among the top five Le Mans finishers.

- The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar until 2035 thanks to a new agreement.

- The Death Stranding franchise is inspiring an animated film with screenwriter Aaron Guzikowski.

- Sanrio becomes the 4th-biggest shareholder of Production I.G. and Wit Studio's parent company, IG Port.

- Hidefumi Komino steps down as the main producer of the Gakuen IDOLM@STER app game, with assistant producers Daichi Sato and Ryo Yamamoto now jointly serving as his successors.

- Ju Haknyeon has officially left THE BOYZ.

- ADOR released a statement following a recent court decision regarding the NJZ (formerly NewJeans) appeal.

- Shing Seung Ho was granted exemption from military service due to his injury.

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

                                    

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- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte wants to have someone inhibiting her impeachment. Meanwhile, the Malacañang, once again, clarifies that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not interfere in the matter of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte

- The COMELEC says that preparations for the Barangay and SK Elections are still ongoing.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines insists that the purchase of F-16 multirole jets is still part of the plan.

- U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 summit early to address the Israel-Iran conflict, according to the White House. On the fifth day of the conflict, Israel and Iran exchanged strikes while President Trump urged individuals in Tehran to evacuate. Approximately 24 people have been killed in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.

- The third-generation Audi Q3 was unveiled.

2026 Audi Q3

- F1 Academy 2024 Champion Abbi Pulling is named as Nissan Formula E's rookie and simulator driver on a multi-year agreement.

- Nissan is reportedly selling part of its stake in Renault.

- Forza Motorsport's Update 21 adds two IndyCar race cars from the 2025 season.

- The TV series For Eagle Brothers will have four additional episodes.

- In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder is on the verge of a title after defeating the Indiana Pacers by the score of 120-109.

- ICYMI: Actress Pik-Sen Lim passed away at the age of 80.

- Former actor-singer Cocoy Laurel died at the age of 72.

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

                                   

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- School Year 2025-2026 has officially begun in most schools in the Philippines.

- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has relieved eight chiefs of police in Metro Manila after they failed to implement the 5-minute response time in their jurisdictions. Among the chiefs of police who were relieved of their posts are those assigned to the cities of Navotas, Caloocan, Valenzuela, Mandaluyong, Marikina, San Juan, Parañaque, and Makati.

- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assures that they are prepared for the mass repatriation of OFWs following the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. The Migrant Workers Offices in the Middle East are on heightened alert.

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "over the skies of Tehran" and has killed an Iranian intelligence chief. In response, Iran carries out its first daytime strikes against Israel.

- Carlo Acutis will be declared a saint this September 2025.

- Volkswagen's Golf GTi Edition 50 lapped the Nurburgring in 7:46.16, quicker than the Golf R.

- McLaren previewed its 2027 WEC Hypercar competitor.

- The Peugeot e-208 GTi was unveiled.

- A new Corvette is coming June 17, 2025, with the X emblem on it.

- Seiyuu Yui Ogura canceled her concert appearance after her head concussion.

- Pocket Comics mulls exiting France as Webtoon platforms struggle in Europe, according to reports.

- Live-action Omniscient Reader movie will hit theaters this July 23rd.

- J.J. Spaun won his first US Open title.

- Katrina Anne Johnson wins Binibining Pilipinas International 2025.

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

                                  

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- Senate President Chiz Escudero denied Senator Risa Hontiveros' accusation that they planned to return the impeachment complaint against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. According to Escudero, it can be seen from the emotions, temper, duration of the discussion, and the number of votes that there was no manipulation in the process.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not yet decided whether he will sign the bill that will extend the term of Barangay and SK officials from three years to six years. This was stated by the Palace after the House passed the term extension bill and the Senate approved the postponement of the barangay and SK elections.

- At least 290 people were killed when Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad, India. The plane, which was en route to London, struck a hospital during the crash. Out of the 242 individuals on board, 241 lost their lives, while a single British passenger survived. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, marking the first major incident for this model.

- SEMA has been accepted as a full member of the FIA, representing the United States in mobility services, tourism, and advocacy.

- The homologation cycle for the WEC Hypercar class has been extended to the end of the 2032 season.

- A new IndyCar chassis and engine will be introduced from 2027 to 2028.

- Denny Hamlin will not participate in this weekend's NASCAR race in Mexico following the birth of his son. Ryan Truex will take over the #11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota race car at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track.

- BMW updated the XM lineup for the 2026 model year.

- Konami announced that a Silent Hill remake game with Bloober Team is in development. It also announced a PC release for the Suikoden Star Leap mobile game, and new modes for Metal Gear Solid △ Snake Eater, such as the Fox Hunt online multiplayer game and the Xbox-exclusive Snake VS Bomberman mini-game.

- Seowon has officially left the K-pop group NINE.i.

- Philippine Olympian Hidilyn Diaz plans to retire after the 2028 LA Olympics, calling it her "last dance". The Philippines' first-ever gold medalist says she's ready to have a baby.

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

                                 

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- Eighteen senator-judges voted to return the articles of impeachment against PH Vice President Sara Duterte to the House, and five voted against.

- In this celebration of the 127th year of Philippine Independence Day, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez calls on the people to "protect our democracy, advance development, and unite for the aspirations of the New Philippines of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr."

- Anti-ICE protests are spreading across America, including the streets of Seattle, where they will stage a big rally this weekend with expected violence.

- The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is officially the fastest EV production car in the Nurburgring Nordschleife at the lap time of 7:04.95s, faster than the Rimac Nevera.

- Toyota Gazoo Racing showcased its GR LH2 Racing Concept powered by a hydrogen powertrain.

Toyota GR LH2 Racing Concept

- The Beginning After The End TV series will return next spring for its second season.

- The Nintendo Switch 2 sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days.

- SAG-AFTRA and video game employers have reached a tentative agreement on an interactive media contract. The agreement terms are subject to review and approval by the National Board.

- The upcoming SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePants casts Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, Arturo Castro, and comedian George Lopez. Ice Spice will perform the movie's new song.

- Eun Ji Won announces marriage plans.

- In Game 3 of the NBA finals, the Indiana Pacers led 2-1 after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at a score of 116-107.

- GMA Network declines the settlement offer of TAPE Inc.

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Let's Do The News! (June 11, 2025)

                                

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

- The Office of the Vice President confirms receipt of the writ of summons sent by the PH Senate. Vice President Sara Duterte has ten days to answer the impeachment court.

- Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Roberto Ancan remains outside House Secretary General Reginald Velasco's office in Batasan Pambansa.

- The PH Department of Agriculture says that the Philippines is promoting deeper ties with Egypt for agricultural trade.

- The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) plenary of judges rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s motion to disqualify two judges.

- PH President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the dispatch of two large generator sets (gensets) to Siquijor as a temporary solution to the worsening power supply crisis in the area. This follows the President's inspection of the Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR) plant, the main power provider in the province.

- NutriAsia products such as Mang Tomas, Jufran, and UFC are now cleared by the US FDA.

-The US Marines are joining National Guard troops to protect ICE agents in Los Angeles amid violent protests. Currently, mass arrests are happening in Los Angeles after the curfew has kicked in, as Texas deploys National Guard troops.

- Hamas killed 50 Palestinian fighters armed by Israel in Gaza. Israeli forces killed over 70 Palestinians in ongoing attacks across Gaza.

- Naples will host the 2027 America's Cup sailing competition.

- Formula E teases its GEN4 car set to debut in Season 13. The GEN4 race cars will feature 600 kW of power, 700 kW of regeneration capability, and a permanent 4WD system. Meanwhile, the 12th season, the last of the GEN3 era, will see the Miami ePrix race in the Miami Autodrome and the Madrid race in Jarama.

- The Caterham Seven 310 Encore was unveiled, and it will be the last to be powered by the Ford Sigma engine.

2025 Caterham Seven 310 Encore

- BTS members Jimin and Jungkook are officially discharged from the military, a day after RM & V.

- The online casino app GameZone was officially launched in the Philippines.

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Let's Do The News! (June 10, 2025)

                               

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- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has officially declared Basilan as an ASG-free province. Although peace is restored to the said area, the AFP assures that they will continue their military operations there to make sure the Abu Sayyaf Group will not return there.

- Senator Risa Hontiveros warned that the impeachment trial against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte may not be completed within the 19 days.

- About 14 volcanic earthquakes were recorded around Mt. Bulusan within the previous 24 hours, according to PHIVOLCS.

- Activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel one day after the Israeli military seized the Gaza-bound ship she was on. Thunberg was one of 12 passengers aboard the Madleen, a vessel carrying aid to Gaza that aimed to protest Israel’s ongoing war and raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the organization behind the mission.

- US President Donald Trump sent another 2,000 National Guards and 700 Marines to Los Angeles on the fourth day of anti-ICE protests.

- The first-ever Cadillac Optiq-V was unveiled. Its electric powertrain was boosted to 519 hp in Velocity Max, sprinting from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds.

2026 Cadillac Optiq-V

- The 2026 F1 season calendar was unveiled.

- The live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been delayed to May 2027.

- BTS members RM and V are officially discharged from the military.

- Actor Miko Gallardo claims he's a victim of blackmail, threats, and extortion.

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

                              

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

- Senate President pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada is leaving it to legal experts to determine whether a resolution dismissing the impeachment case of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte can be overridden or followed, as compared to the Senate acting as an impeachment court. According to Estrada, he is not a lawyer, so he is leaving this matter to his lawyers.

- Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to ensure that all major canals and irrigation systems across the country are properly maintained. This directive is part of the government's goal to boost agricultural productivity, minimize post-harvest losses, and guarantee a sufficient and affordable food supply nationwide.

- A group of anti-ICE protesters clash against National Guard soldiers on the streets of Los Angeles.

- Aston Martin unveiled the track-only Valkyrie LM ahead of its Le Mans debut.

2025 Aston Martin Valkyrie LM

- RAM Trucks announced its return to the NASCAR Truck Series this 2026 season.

- The Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club from Link! Like! Love Live! is getting a 3D anime movie soon.

- The recent Xbox Games Showcase revealed upcoming games such as High on Life 2, Persona 4 Rebirth, Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Invincible VS, The Outer Worlds 2, and more. It even announced what to expect for Xbox's 25th anniversary next year, such as Gears of War, Forza, Fable, and Halo.

- iKON member DK will be enlisted in the military on July 28th.

- In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder evened the series against the Indiana Pacers with a victory of 123-107.

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