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

 

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- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will remain detained in The Hague, Netherlands, after the ICC denied plea from his defense council for his interim release.

- PHIVOLCS recorded about 7 volcanic earthquakes around the Kanlaon Volcano and 2 quakes around Mt. Bulusan with the last 24 hours.

- The Anti-Money Laundering Council received a freeze order from the Court of Appeals on assets over the individuals and companies allegedly involved in the ghost projects.

- The DSWD has provided 615,000 pesos of aid to those affected by the Davao Oriental earthquake earlier this week.

- Israeli forces are pulling out from parts of Gaza as part of the ceasefire.

- An earthquake hits the US's Drake Passage.

- 19 people are missing following an explosion at an explosives plant in Tennessee.

- French President re-appoints Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, four days after his resignation.

- Volvo ended production of its V90 estate, the last-ever Volvo estate.

- NFL player Bo Nix and his wife Izzy are expecting a baby.

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

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- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles Manay, Davao Oriental, a few weeks after the deadly Cebu quake. A tsunami warning was issued, and authorities in affected areas are on maximum alert.

- Indonesia issued a tsunami warning in northern Sulawesi and Papua following the recent Mindanao quake.

- The only man who appealed against the conviction for raping Gisele Pelocot had his sentence increased to 10 years.

- DJ Tim Westwood was charged with four counts of rape and multiple counts of sexual and indecent assault, according to the London Metropolitan Police.

- Renault will unveil the all-new Twingo this November 6, 2025.

- Ferrari confirms the Elettrica name for the company's first-ever four-seater EV car.

- IMSA and Michelin extend their supply agreement through the 2035 season.

- The final part of the Fire Force TV anime's final season airs this January 9, 2026.

- MLB player Mike Greenwell dies at the age of 62.

- LeBron James will not play for 3-4 weeks and will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' opening match.

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

                                

                                        

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- Senator Loren Legarda has threatened to block the budget of any agency that will push for the conversion of Antique province into a nuclear energy site. During the hearing of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) budget for the year 2026, Legarda clearly stated that he, along with the provincial government and the people of Antique, is against it and assured the DENR that he will fight and block the funding of the agency that will push for it.

- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that out of 8,000 flood control projects validated nationwide, 421 were identified as 'ghost' projects. According to DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, inspections were conducted by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) over the past two weeks.

- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that the newly renovated and beautified Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) will be the main venue for the ASEAN Summit 2026 in the Philippines. According to the President, the PICC played a major role in the country's hosting of the summit, and he was amazed at the progress the facility has made after undergoing rehabilitation.

- Recorded aftershocks following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu have reached over 9,900, according to PHIVOLCS.

- A magnitude 6.7 quake hits Papua New Guinea.

- A male suspect was arrested on suspicion of starting the Los Angeles wildfire in January that killed 12 people.

- US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of the Gaza peace deal. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says this is "a moment of peace and relief" after the two sides agreed on the first phase of the peace deal.

- Kalle Rovanpera will end his WRC career after the 2025 season and will race at Super Formula in the 2026 season.

- The sixth-generation Honda CR-V will debut at this month's Japan Mobility Show.

- Nissan teases the next-generation Elgrand ahead of its Japan Mobility Show premiere. The company will showcase the Patrol luxury SUV, the facelifted Ariya, and the Skyline 400R Limited, among others.

- The Chevrolet Bolt returns for this latest big minor change for the 2027 Model Year. The new model now features a 65kWh LFP battery utilizing GM's Ultium EV system.

2027 Chevrolet Bolt

- Select NASCAR venues will have vehicles' increased power for the 2026 season.

- "The Bad Guys" is getting an animated TV series prequel, which will be available on Netflix this November.

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

                               

                                        

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- The Philippine Statistics Authority warns the public against scammers pretending to be Undersecretary Claire Dennis Mapa.

- Senator Erwin Tulfo is named acting chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.

- Incoming Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla dared Congress members not to mess with the investigation into flood control projects.

- Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to open its ongoing hearings on anomalous flood control projects to the public.

- Manila Mayor Isko Moreno ordered a city-wide quake drill in most barangays.

- Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) summons former House Speaker Martin Romualdez for investigation into anomalies in flood control projects.

- Millions of victims of car finance mis-selling in the United Kingdom could receive an average of 700 GBP in compensation, according to reports.

- Two are arrested on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail after a cyber-attack on a chain of London nurseries.

- California bans streaming services from increasing audio levels during commercials. Governor Gavin Newsom said, “We heard Californians loud and clear, and what’s clear is that they don’t want commercials at a volume any louder than the level at which they were previously enjoying a program”.

- Porsche is shelving its FIA WEC Hypercar campaign after the end of the 2025 season as it shifts focus to IMSA and Formula E.

- 23XI and Front Row teams respond to the NASCAR settlement conference request.

- The Aston Martin DB12 S was unveiled. Serving as the replacement to the base DB12, the 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine is now uprated at 690bhp of power, resulting in a 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds.

2026 Aston Martin DB12 S

- The Standard variant of the Tesla Model Y was unveiled.

- Jung Se Hyup passed away at the age of 41, 10 years after surviving leukemia.

- Odell Beckham Jr. accepts 6-game PED suspension from the NFL.

- The sister of famed singer Dolly Parton asks fans to pray for the singer over her "health challenges".

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

                               

                                        

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- The Committee on Justice of the Commission on Appointments (CA) has postponed the ad interim appointment of Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) member, retired Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Jose Catral Mendoza. Cong. Alfredo Garbin moved to defer the confirmation of Mendoza's ad interim appointment due to a lack of time after extensive questioning by several senators.

- Senator Imee Marcos said that imprisoning the Philippines' Vice President Sara Duterte is the sure goal of incoming Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla. The issue of Vice President Sara Duterte's confidential funds is among the main focuses of incoming Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was affected by controversy over flood control projects, according to the Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilbert Teodoro.

- Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 other activists from Gaza-bound flotilla.

- Author Dame Jilly Cooper passed away at the age of 88.

- Apple is reportedly preparing for a major leadership transition as CEO Tim Cook mulls retirement after 14 years.

- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month in office.

- Ferrari unveiled its e-Vortex test track.

- Amid widespread rumors, Microsoft confirms its continued development of future Xbox devices. The company stated, "We are actively investing in future Xbox hardware and games, designed and developed internally by the Xbox team."

- Nintendo denies reports that the company had talks with the Japanese government regarding generative AI concerns.

- Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge for an altercation.

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

                              

                                        

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- House Infrastructure Committee Co-Chairperson and Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon has urged the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to conduct a broader, deeper, and impartial investigation into the botched and anomalous flood control projects. According to Ridon, the ICI should ensure that its investigation leads to the filing of cases against individuals named in the Senate and House hearings who are involved in corruption related to infrastructure projects.

- Typhoon Halong is detected outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The typhoon is spotted 2,005km east northeast of extreme northern Luzon, according to PAGASA.

- The majority bloc has denied the new threat of a coup in the leadership of Senate President Tito Sotto III. A few days before the one-month anniversary of Sotto replacing Senator Francis Escudero in office, the issue of a coup in the leadership is now floating around, and the one who is supposed to replace the Senate President is Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano.

- US President Donald Trump is sending National Guard forces from California to Portland to quash protesters.

- The European Union is pushing for laws that would make smartphone batteries removable.

- Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and his competitor, Katie Wilson, engaged in a debate ahead of next month's elections, discussing the city's security and plans during next year's FIFA World Cup, not to mention the threat of the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard forces.

- Dacia showcased its Hipster Concept.

Dacia Hipster Concept

- Porsche confirms the next-generation 718 will not be EV-only.

- Nikolass Bertans wins the 2025 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup in Latvia. He defeated Naiels Baumanis by unanimous decision.

- Karchez wins GP Explorer: The Last Race at Le Mans' Bugatti Circuit, defeating Kaatsup and Max Biaggi. The Cupra team wins with 124 points, four points ahead of Lego.

- TV anime Witch Watch renewed for a second season.

- Starto Entertainment suspends activities of Ae! group member Keita Richard Kusama following his arrest.

- Love Live! Hasunosora Girls High School Idol Club's Bloom Garden Party movie will be released in select cinemas this Spring 2026.

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

                             

                                        

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- Senator Risa Hontiveros has exposed the questionable identity of the son of nickel businessman Joseph Sy, who was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) after pretending to be Filipino. Hontiveros insisted that Sy passed on the deception to his children because he also has two names, two citizenships, and two passports.

- Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña has demanded that unprogrammed appropriations in the Philippine national budget be reduced to zero or completely eliminated. It is noteworthy for Cendaña that 70% of the unprogrammed appropriations are allocated for infrastructure projects in the year 2026.

- The Singapore Red Cross donates 2.2 million Pesos of aid for victims of the earthquake in Cebu.

- US President Donald Trump believes Hamas is "ready for lasting peace" and tells Israel to "stop the bombing of Gaza". Earlier, Hamas agreed to release all hostages, but demands a revision to the US peace plan for Gaza.

- Snapchat drew flak over its announcement to start charging users to store photos and videos. Users with over 5GB of Memories will now need to pay to keep them accessible.

- The Polestar 3 EV SUV was updated for the 2026 Model Year.

- Sony will gradually shut down certain services on the PlayStation 4 this Spring 2026.

- Microsoft has announced significant price increases for the Xbox Game Pass subscription. Starting November 4, 2025, the Xbox Game Pass Essential will be priced at $79.99 per year. This increase is part of a larger set of changes to the Xbox Game Pass in October 2025, which also includes a 50% increase in the price of the Ultimate subscription, rising to $29.99 per month. Additionally, a new tier called Premium will be introduced for $14.99 per month.

- The TV series Ultraman Omega casts Mirai Yamamoto as Sayuki Uta, a member of the Kaiju Special Countermeasure Team.

- Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to over four years in jail on prostitution-related charges.

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

                            

                                        

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- Typhoon Paolo made landfall over Isabela. According to PAGASA, Signal No.4 will be raised over parts of Northern Luzon and Aurora.

- The organizers of the Trillion Peso March will stage another major protest against corruption, this time on November 30, 2025, Bonifacio Day. Organizers warned that it will be "bigger, wider, and fiercer than the Sept. 21 rally".

- Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong cried foul over a plot to ease him out of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure as he lamented a "deep-seated" corruption in the government.

- Two men were killed in a stabbing attack in the synagogue in Manchester, UK. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the Yom Kippur stabbing attack, saying "additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the country and we will do everything to keep our Jewish community safe."

- Two days have passed since the US Government Shutdown. As US President Donald Trump threatens to fire most federal employees, the Democrats were quick to blame the Republicans for the shutdown. Some called this recent shutdown "every Democrat's worst nightmare".

- Elon Musk is on the brink of becoming the world's first trillionaire, according to reports.

- Adrien Tambay and Claire Schonborn are named reserve drivers in this weekend's Extreme E final race and next weekend's Extreme H World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

- The NHRA reveals Pro Stock and PSM schedules for the 2026 season.

- Toyota Gazoo Racing is named as the official partner of MissionH24's H24EVO project, pushing the call for hydrogen-powered car racing.

- SM Entertainment shares update on legal action against malicious activities targeting its artists.

- The Nevada court rejects the NFL's petition for the rehearing of Jon Gruden.

- PGA of America boss Don Rea Jr. apologizes in an email to the golf professionals he was elected to serve. Rea condemns the US fans' behavior following the mess at the Ryder Cup that saw Europe win.

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

                           

                                        

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- Motor taxi riders are appealing to the PH Congress to legalize motor taxi operations.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines quashes rumors of a coup d'état plot against the PBBM administration.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos led the aerial inspection across Cebu, which was heavily affected by Tuesday night's Magnitude 6.9 quake.

- Senator Rodante Marcoleta criticized the contradictory statements of Senate President Tito Sotto III and Senate President pro-tempore Ping Lacson regarding amendments and insertions in the national budget. This is in connection with Lacson's earlier disclosure that the budget insertions of almost all senators will reach ₱100 billion before the end of the 19th Congress, to which Sotto clarified that the insertion of amendments is not bad and is part of the budget process.

- Police responding to reports of a stabbing at a synagogue in Manchester, England.

- "None of us have ever asked for special treatment", US female veterans respond to a controversial speech by the US War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

- Storm Amy will hit the UK from Friday, bringing winds up to 80mph.

- Two people were killed and hundreds were arrested after protests in Morocco turned violent.

- Famed chimpanzee expert and animal rights activist Jane Goodall passed away at the age of 91.

- ACMobility, an Ayala company, and Honda Cars Philippines jointly announce the transition of their 35-year dealer operations, effective January 1, 2026.

- The Acciona Sainz XE Team, ZEROID, and Jameel Motorsport are taking part in this weekend's last-ever Extreme E race and the inaugural Extreme H World Cup.

- Toyota Gazoo Racing teases its new hypercar competitor for the 2026 WEC season.

- Honda commenced its shakedown of its Prelude GT race car, to be used for the 2026 Super GT season.

- TWICE member Jeongyeon will sit out from the group's Bulacan concert due to health.

- Song Kang announced his first fan meeting after his military discharge.

- P1Harmony postponed today's concert in Toronto at the last minute.

- Xavien Howard announced his sudden retirement after four games in the NFL.

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

                          

                                        

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- Last night, a magnitude 6.9 quake hit Cebu, killing 60 and prompting 600 aftershocks. The PBBM administration is mobilizing government agencies to provide assistance to those affected.

- PHIVOLCS has stated that the recent earthquake in Cebu is not related to the recent eruption of Taal Volcano.

- Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson has a clarification on the photo of the Discayas.

- Senator Chiz Escudero and Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay release separate statements denying allegations made by former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo linking them to anomalous flood control projects.

- The United States is facing a government shutdown after the Republican-led Senate failed to pass a funding bill within the last minute. Reports indicate that approximately 750,000 federal workers will be impacted, with many becoming temporarily unemployed and some possibly facing layoffs. Several government offices will be closed, while President Donald Trump continues to enforce his strict deportation policy.

- Kia will showcase its military vehicles at this month's Seoul ADEX from October 20 to 24, 2025, at KINTEX.

- Honda will field a new GT500-class race car in the 2026 Super GT season, based on the revived Prelude coupe.

- Porsche previews the interior of the next-generation Cayenne.

- Team EVEN joins the last-ever Extreme E race and the inaugural Extreme H World Cup this month. The team, fielded by KMS, will run an all-Norwegian pairing of Ole Christian Veiby and Hedda Hosas.

- Supercars driver Jaxon Evans will leave SCT Motorsport at the end of the 2025 season.

- Reebok collaborated with PlayStation to release limited-edition sneakers themed after the first-generation PlayStation console.

- Kim Ok Vin announces marriage.

- Actor Lee Dong Gun was diagnosed with a rare disease.

- Several WNBA players support Napheesa Collier ripping the series' leadership, demanding change.

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

                          

                                        

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- The import ban on rice to the Philippines has been extended for 30 more days, according to the PH Department of Agriculture.

- The Discaya couple have faced the Independent Commission for Infrastructure for the ongoing investigation over the flood control projects' anomalies.

- KOJC Pastor Apollo Quiboloy was hospitalized after he had been having difficulty breathing, according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

- House Speaker Bojie Dy confirmed that the Chamber accepted former congressman Zaldy Co's resignation.

- US President Donald Trump renewed his demands for the imposition of a 100% tariff on foreign movies coming to the US.

- US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on a new peace plan for Gaza and warned Hamas to accept it.

- JLR will resume operations shortly after the recent cyberattack.

- Daihatsu will end production of the second-generation Copen this August 2026. The company is continuing various studies for its successor.

- The BMW M Team WRT will campaign both WEC and IMSA for the 2026 season.

- The Lexus LS was updated for the 2026 model year with new heated seats.

- Lewis Hamilton's pet dog, Roscoe, passed away.

- The Kristoffersson Motorsport will participate in the Extreme E finale and the first-ever Extreme H World Cup.

- Electronic Arts was sold for $55 billion, the largest all-cash gaming deal in history.

- BIGHIT MUSIC shares update on legal action against malicious activities targeting BTS.

- Comedian Gil "Ate Gay" Morales begins treatment for Stage 4 cancer with the help of a generous sponsor.

- Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially divorced after 19 years of marriage.

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

                         

                                        

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- The Malacañang reiterated that Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should not be blamed for the discovered budget insertions and irregularities in the government's flood control projects.

- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed the regional offices of the PH Department of Agriculture (DA) as well as the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to expedite the calculation of damages from the consecutive typhoons in the country that were accompanied by the recent southwest monsoon.

- PHIVOLCS recorded about 17 volcanic quakes around Mt. Bulusan and about 7 quakes around Kanlaon Volcano within the last 24 hours.

- The recently discovered ancient skull in China may rattle the timeline of human evolution, according to reports. In the new analysis, the skull belongs to an early branch of the sister lineage of our species, a finding that could shake up our understanding of how human evolution occurred over the past million years or more. The researchers used sophisticated scanning and digital reconstruction techniques to determine the original shape of the skull, which is between 940,000 and 1.1 million years old, and compared it to more than 100 other human fossils.

- Multiple strikes occurred in Gaza as Israeli forces continue the offensive against Hamas militants.

- Pope Leo XIV, during his Mass, prays for the victims of the recent flooding in the Philippines.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls Reform's plan to make some legal migrants reapply for visas "racist" and "immoral".

- The TV anime series Hotel Inhumans got renewed for Season 2. It was announced after the finale.

- The Toyota Gazoo Racing was named the 2025 World Rally Raid Championship manufacturer champions.

- The 2026 Tokyo Game Show will be expanded to five days.

- England defeated Canada and won the Women's Rugby World Cup.

- The PH Court of Appeals junked TAPE Inc.'s motion for reconsideration for the Eat Bulaga copyright case against TVJ.

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

                         

                                        

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- Severe Tropical Storm Opong is in parts of the Mindoro Strait, according to PAGASA. Over 120,000 families were evacuated due to Opong's onslaught. Cagayan is under a state of calamity.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos is providing aid to farmers and families affected by recent calamities in La Union.

- Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co has been given until this Monday to return to the Philippines and face allegations. The agency is pleading with Interpol for a Blue Notice to uncover Co's whereabouts.

- The PH Department of Justice confirmed that about 21 individuals are recommended by the NBI to be charged for alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

- The gunman behind the deadly shootout at an ICE facility in Dallas was identified as Joshua Jahn. The slain shooter wanted to "cause terror," according to handwritten notes recovered by the authorities.

- Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was given a five-year sentence in Libya.

- All adults in the United Kingdom are required to have a compulsory digital ID card under new government plans.

- Ticketmaster agrees to more transparency over prices after the investigation into Oasis concert ticket sales.

- Jaguar named Ian James as Team Principal to lead the team in Formula E season 12 and the Gen4 era beyond.

- Avia Anagnostiadis was injured and will not take part in next week's Singapore leg of the 2025 F1 Academy season. Megan Bruce tapped in as Avia's replacement.

- The JBX and STARD teams are joining in the Extreme E final race as well as the Extreme H opener in Saudi Arabia next month.

- The Frieren: Beyond Journey TV anime's second season airs this January 16, 2026.

- The recent Xbox TGS 2025 presentation reveals more on Monster Hunter Stories 3, Ninja Gaiden 4, a Bruce Lee elusive target event on Hitman: World of Assassination, and the Forza Horizon 6 announcement, among others.

- Nintendo's America boss Doug Bowser will step down at the end of this year.

- The 007 FIRST LIGHT video game casts Gemma Chan as Dr. Selina Tan.

- THE BOYZ cancels their concerts in Macau and Taipei.

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

                        

                                        

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- Severe Tropical Storm Opong maintained its strength while moving westward over the Philippine Sea. In PAGASA's TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN # 10 today, September 25, the eye of the storm was located 300 kilometers East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 135 km/h, and is moving westward at 15 km/h.

- Senator Bato Dela Rosa says he's prepared in case the ICC issues a warrant against him.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied alleged plans to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

- Employees of the Philippine Department of Health are appealing for an investigation into possible anomalies in the said agency by contractors.

- The death toll from Typhoons Mirasol and Nando has reached 13, according to the NDRRMC.

- Multiple injuries and fatalities were reported following a shoot-out at a Dallas immigration facility.

- David Malukas joins Team Penske for the 2026 IndyCar season.

- Andretti Global signs former Team Penske managing director Ron Ruzewski as team principal of the organization's IndyCar and Indy NXT teams.

- Jack Harvey will return to the Indy 500 with the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team.

- Felipe Drugovich will race for the Andretti Formula E team for Season 12.

- In honor of the Gran Turismo franchise's "100 million copies sold" milestone, a major Spec III update for Gran Turismo 7 is coming this December 2025.

- Code Vein II arrives at the end of January 2026.

- Jessica Sanchez is named as America's Got Talent Season 20 grand winner.

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

                       

                                        

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- All classes in Laguna are suspended as it braces for Severe Tropical Storm Opong.

- Former DPWH Usec. Roberto Bernardo has expressed his willingness to speak at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing. It can be recalled that yesterday, former District Engineer Henry Alcantara named Bernardo as the one who inserts flood control projects into the national budget and who takes kickbacks for the project proponents.

- 14 were killed in Taiwan after a typhoon caused a lake to burst its banks and flood the town.

- Huntington's disease was successfully treated for the first time.

- Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel made a tearful remark during his show's comeback after last week's suspension, saying he never intended to "make light" of the murder of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

- World leaders have gathered for the General Debate of the 80th UN General Assembly. A majority of countries have formally recognized the Palestinian State despite the US blockage of the UNGA resolution. However, US President Donald Trump, speaking in front of the UN, slammed the UN for not doing its job in stopping wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and beyond. Trump also says Kyiv will "take back" all of Ukraine from Russia.

- Hansen Motorsport and Carl Cox Motorsport will return in the final Extreme E race and the inaugural Extreme H race in Saudi Arabia next month.

- The WRC is set for the Italian mainland in the 2027 season.

- Former Touring Car driver Jason Plato will make his BTCC return in 2026 as the team owner of a certain racing team.

- Lola Yamaha ABT will retain Lucas di Grassi and Zane Maloney for Season 12 of Formula E.

- Subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu will raise this October 21st.

- Kojima Productions' upcoming spy game, Physint, stars Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe.

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

                      

                                        

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- The PBBM administration is monitoring areas affected by Super Typhoon Nando.

- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and former Bulacan 1st District Engineer Henry Alcantara arrived at the Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) together to discuss the possibility of entering the DOJ's Witness Protection Program (WPP).

- Typhoon Opong is making its way into the Philippine Area of Responsibility, bringing with it the fierce impact of Super Typhoon Nando, as reported by PAGASA.

- Witnesses said that Zaldy Co has arrived in France and is currently house-hunting.

- France formally recognized the Palestinian State at the UN ahead of the General Debate, where many countries supported Palestine despite opposition from the US and Israel. Recently, the US vetoed a UNGA resolution for Palestinian recognition due to concerns over Hamas' actions since the October 7, 2023, attacks.

- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ranked number 1 in The Jerusalem Post's annual Top 50 Most Influential Jews.

- The Walt Disney Company announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live will be back on air on Tuesday. The show got suspended because of Jimmy Kimmel's comments on the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

- Effective October 1, 2025, Amazon Prime members can no longer share free shipping with friends or family outside their home address. Amazon will now only allow sharing through Amazon Family, but everyone has to live at the same address. Meanwhile, Amazon faces a trial this week over whether it duped people into enrolling in Prime membership.

- The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, was dropped from numerous charities because of her e-mail to sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.

- Suzuki updated its logo to have a matte emblem for upcoming vehicles.

- Tom Matano, the visionary designer celebrated for creating Mazda's iconic Eunos Roadster, has sadly passed away at the age of 76.

- Italdesign is working on a tribute project for the first-generation Honda NSX.

- Christian Horner has accepted the severance package from the Red Bull Racing team, ending his relationship with the team, two months after he was fired as the team principal.

- Kojima Productions teases its upcoming animated movie project from the Death Stranding franchise.

- The live-action SAKAMOTO DAYS movie hits cinemas this Golden Week 2026 with Ren Meguro stars as the main character Taro Sakamoto.

- TWS member Shinyu and &TEAM member EJ are joining alongside Leeseo as the new presenters of INKIGAYO.

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

                     

                                        

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

- Super Typhoon Nando continues to strengthen as it moves westward toward the Babuyan Islands. According to PAGASA's 8 a.m. weather bulletin, the center of Super Typhoon Nando was last located 180 km east of Calayan, Cagayan, and was moving westward at a speed of 20 kph.

- PHIVOLCS has recorded about 15 volcanic earthquakes around Mt. Bulusan and 54 volcanic quakes around Kanlaon Volcano within the last 24 hours.

- Egyptian police have arrested an employee of Cairo's Egyptian Museum and three suspected accomplices after an ancient gold bracelet was stolen, which was melted down and sold for about $4,000. According to Egypt's interior ministry, museum staff reported the 3,000-year-old bracelet, a gold band with lapis lazuli beads hidden in a metal safe in the museum's conservation lab, was missing.

- Scientists have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) model using the same technology behind consumer chatbots like ChatGPT, which can predict medical diagnoses in advance. In the study published in the scientific journal Nature, the modified language model called Delphi-2M uses health records and lifestyle factors to estimate an individual’s likelihood of developing conditions such as cancer, skin diseases, and immune disorders up to 20 years in advance.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially recognized the Palestinian state. This comes ahead of this week's UN General Debate despite the US's veto on the UNGA resolution calling for the support of the recognition of the Palestinian state.

- UK transport secretary approved Gatwick's second runway plan.

- Thousands have gathered for the memorial service of the slain Republican activist Charlie Kirk, where US President Donald Trump led tributes.

- A partial solar eclipse was spotted in some parts of the globe, such as New Zealand and Antarctica.

- Nissan showcases its next-generation PROPILOT system coming in 2027.

- BMW previews its next-generation X5 with the fuel-cell variant joining the lineup shortly.

- The Yangwang U9 Xtreme sets a new production car top speed record of 496.22kph. It also lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6:59.157.

- The TV anime Princession Orchestra has revealed two new Princesses, Viola and Neige, as it enters its second half. Kana Hanazawa voices the new villain, The White Queen.

- Actor Hong Jong Hyun will replace Yun Jin On in the drama series Positively Yours.

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

                    

                                        

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

- The Discayas have left the PH Department of Justice after meeting with Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.

- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sec. Vince Dizon ordered all officials and employees of the agency to give their full cooperation to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the public to help the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sec. Vince Dizon resolved the problems he encountered in the agency.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is ready to provide security to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) investigating anomalous government projects.

- Typhoon Nando is expected to strengthen, according to PAGASA.

- US President Donald Trump suggests UK PM Keir Starmer could use military to control UK borders and admits "disagreement" over Palestinian statehood.

- British couple Barbie and Peter Reynolds were freed after months of detention in Afghanistan.

- Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel appeared to mislead the public, according to a TV regulator, as Democrats warn of censorship.

- A witness from the 2006 Miami murder case was found alive.

- The Honda Vezel e:HEV RS was unveiled. It will go on sale this October.

2026 Honda Vezel e:HEV RS

- Volkswagen ends partnership with the Philippines' Ayala Corporation. Ayala stopped being Volkswagen's official PH distributor.

- The FIA World Rallycross is reverting back to a European championship for the 2026 season, with a standalone "World Cup" event being introduced.

- Antonio Felix da Costa will not return to the Porsche Formula E team.

- Ford Multimatic Motorsports confirms return to IMSA's GTD PRO class for 2026.

- The competitors for the Netflix game show, Physical: ASIA, have been announced. Team Korea includes well-known personalities from Physical: 100, such as former MMA fighter Kim Dong-hyun, wrestler Jang Eun-sil, and the winner of Physical: 100 Season 2, Amotti, among others. Team Philippines is led by boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.

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

                    

                                        

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- It is estimated that only about 10,000 individuals will participate in various anti-corruption rallies in Metro Manila in conjunction with the commemoration of the anniversary of Martial Law this coming Sunday, September 21, according to the Philippine National Police.

- Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte challenged House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos and his father, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to undergo a hair follicle test. This was Duterte's response to Rep. Marcos's statement that he would have known the real story regarding the change in House leadership if he had been going to work and the session instead of being busy looking for ₱51 billion earmarked for flood control projects in his district.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12287 or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act, which empowers the government to declare a “State of Imminent Disaster” before a calamity strikes.

- The PH Department of Justice panel of prosecutors held a hearing regarding the missing sabungeros.

- US President Donald Trump, during his UK visit, praises the relationship between the two countries in a state banquet speech. President Trump left Windsor to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high-level talks ahead of next week's UN General Debate, where a majority of countries are in favor of the recognition of a Palestinian state, which was strongly opposed by the US and Israel.

- The inaugural Extreme H race will be held in Qiddiya City this October 9-11, days after the Extreme E final race.

- Nissan is restructuring its global design operations with the closure and downsizing of select studios in various regions. The Japanese carmaker is shutting down design offices in California and São Paolo, while England and Japan will be downsized. All design operations will then be funneled into the remaining five hubs in Los Angeles, Shanghai, and the reduced offices in London, Tokyo, and Atsugi.

- The Dacia Duster Pick-Up was unveiled.

- The TV anime Clevatess got renewed for a second season.

- Your first look at the second season of the ONE PIECE Netflix show.

- The full version of the controversial video game Palworld arrives in 2026.

- Actor Paul Hauser is joining the cast of the new Biohazard/Resident Evil movie.

- The NCAA has removed the string transfer window for football.

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

                   

                                        

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

- House Speaker Martin Romualdez has stepped down from being the leader of the chamber for the 20th Congress.

- The COMELEC has officially proclaimed the victory of the Gabriela Party List at the 2025 elections.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is in the Senate to meet Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure has begun its work following the announcement by Philippine President Bongbong Marcos. The formation of the structural organization as its first step to formally begin its work is the first on its agenda.

- Senator Robin Padillia introduced SB 1299, an act promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance by prohibiting members of Congress from intervening in the identification and budgeting of local infrastructure projects and for other purposes.

- Typhoon Mirasol is moving across northern Luzon and is now in Kalinga. According to PAGASA, this typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 55kph near the center, with gusts up to 90kph.

- Over 500GB of internal documents and source code from China's Great Firewall leaked online on September 11, traced back to Geedge Networks and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The files reveal a commercial deep packet inspection platform called Tiangou. Reports show it has been exported to Myanmar, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Kazakhstan.

- The UN's Phillay Commission released a comprehensive report accusing Israel of committing genocide during the Gaza war. In response, the pro-Israeli NGO UN Watch issued a rebuttal, stating that the Phillay report is misleading because it fails to address Hamas's involvement in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

- US President Donald Trump is in London for his historic second state visit to the UK. He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of next week's UN General Debate. During this debate, many countries are expected to support the recognition of the Palestinian state, a move that has been strongly condemned by both the US and Israel.

- The 2026 F1 season's Sprint races were announced, and a solution was found to prevent the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix from clashing with the Indy 500.

- Jean-Eric Vergne and Nick Cassidy are named drivers for Citroen Racing's Formula E debut this year.

- Motul is named as the official supplier for the McLaren F1 team in the 2026 season.

- The FIA and Extreme H have confirmed a multi-year deal for the world's first hydrogen-powered world championship. The agreement reaffirms shared commitment to push hydrogen innovation and set new standards for sustainable racing. Extreme H uses cutting-edge technology to demonstrate how hydrogen can be used as a clean energy source.

- Bandai issued an official statement regarding the use of its registered trademarks in AI-generated images. The company says several fans were fooled by AI-generated images of anime figurines, with most of Bandai's brand logos (Bandai, Bandai Spirits, Tamashii Nations, and Banpresto) on them.

- Actor Robert Redford dies at the age of 89.

- Philippine girl group BINI will be performing at Coachella in 2026, with Kateyes member Sophia Laforteza performing alongside them.

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