Let's Do The News! (May 19, 2026)

         

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

- Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano will not block the coup against his leadership this afternoon during the plenary session. According to Cayetano, it is the right of any senator to change the Senate leadership if they wish.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is mobilizing the Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately resolve the power disruptions that have caused rotational brownouts in several areas of the country in recent days.

- The House prosecution panel believes there is a connection between last week's decision to impeach Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte and the Senate coup that resulted in the overthrow of Vicente Sotto III from his position as Senate President, which was then filled by Alan Peter Cayetano.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is on high alert in Metro Manila and various parts of the country in connection with the expected protest actions during the convening of the Senate as an impeachment court today against Vice President Sara Duterte.

- Artificial intelligence (AI) and electronic warfare have been incorporated into the curriculum of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to prepare future officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for modern threats and warfare.

- The winners of the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hour endurance race.

- BMW showcased the Vision Alpina Concept at the Villa d'Este Concours.

- The Volkswagen ID.POLO GTi was unveiled.

- Lee Jae Wook enlists in the military.

- KBS reality show "2 Days & 1 Night" casts Lee Yong Jin.

- Manchester beats Chelsea 1-0 to win the FA Cup.

- Aaron Rai becomes the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship in over a century.

- Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings passed away at the age of 61.

- Action star Keanu Reeves will star in the stop-motion Hidari animated movie.

TTFN.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE

Dover is the venue for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star race, where drivers risk it all to win this million-dollar race.

As the green flag waved, NASCAR's million-dollar race commenced. The opening stage saw a fiery crash for Ryan Preece following a mishap that caught Cole Custer, Todd Gilliland, and Kyle Larson into it. As Bubba Wallace wins the opening stage, more disasters happen on Stage 2 where John Hunter Nemechek, Chase Elliott, Ross Chastain, and Bubba Wallace got caught in separate accidents. As Tyler Reddick wins Stage 2, the final stage saw the No.22 slip.

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After a thriller of a race in Dover, Denny Hamlin wins the NASCAR All-Star Race!

The next race is at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, 2026.

Guinness Women's Six Nations 2026 SUMMARY

For five rounds, the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations championship delivered some memorable moments from the finest teams from England, Scotland, Wales, Italy, France, and Ireland.

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For the 2026 W6N season, England proved its unrivaled status by sweeping all five rounds to obtain their 12th Grand Slam title and their 14th W6N champion title.

Congratulations to the England Rugby team for winning the 2026 Guinness W6N!

ABB FIA Formula E S12 - Monaco E-Prix

Monaco is the next stop of the 12th season of the ABB FIA Formula E championship with the Monaco E-Prix, where drivers are blitzing through the legendary Côte d'Azur by all means necessary in this two-part street race where the trickiest corners test their might.

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In the first part of the event, Nyck De Vries, representing Mahindra, ended his winless streak by defeating Mitch Evans from Jaguar and Pepe Marti from KIRO to claim victory. In the final race, last season's champion, Oliver Rowland, representing Nissan, achieved his first win of the season. Meanwhile, Felipe Drugovich, representing Andretti, made headlines by finishing in second place, marking his first-ever Formula E podium finish, ahead of Jaguar's Antonio Felix Da Costa.

Post-Monaco, Mitch Evans is leading with 128 points, 19 points ahead of Oliver Rowland, while Edoardo Mortara is in third with 103 points.

The next race is the Sanya E-Prix on June 20, 2026.

Let's Do The News! (May 15, 2026)

         

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

- The PH Department of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission are urging the NGCP to explain regarding power disruptions in Luzon and Visayas. Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police is tightening its security amid rotational brownouts.

- The NBI named Senator Robin Padilla as a "person of interest" over the escape of Senator Bato dela Rosa following Wednesday's shootout.

- Before the Ombudsman imposed a 6-month 'preventive suspension' today, Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca became emotional when he expressed his feelings about the current situation of his colleague, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa.

- Labour MP Josh Simons says he will resign to allow the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, the chance to run for parliament.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer responds to Wes Streeting's resignation, telling him "we must deliver on all the promises we made". Meanwhile, James Murray was appointed as the UK's new health secretary.

- At the recent Honda presentation, two next-generation hybrid concepts were unveiled: the Honda Hybrid Sedan Concept and the Acura Hybrid SUV Concept. These concepts preview the company's next-generation hybrid models coming this 2027.

- Jeep unveiled this month's Twelve 4 Twelve drop: the Wrangler America250 Edition, made in collaboration with Marvel Comics.

- BBC denied reports about the Top Gear TV show's comeback.

- Seiyuu Wakana Yamazaki passed away at age 61.

- Golfer Jon Rahm apologized for hitting a volunteer with a divot after he took a swing in frustration during the first round of the 108th PGA Championship.

- Amazon MGM Studios issued a statement denying reports about the announcement of a new James Bond actor in the next 007 movie. The studio will reveal this information at the "right moment" and in the "right time."

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (May 14, 2026)

        

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

- The Philippines is placed under full alert following last night's Senate shootout.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos denies involvement in last night's Senate shootout between security and NBI agents.

- Fires broke out in Putatan, Muntinlupa City, and BF Homes, Paranaque City.

- Senator Bato dela Rosa considers PNP custody, according to Senate Sergeant-at-arms retired Major General Mao Aplasca. Bato is no longer under protective custody from the Senate.

- The Makabayan Bloc condemns Senator Bato Dela Rosa's escape from the Senate during the shootout, saying it's an embarrassment and injustice for drug war victims.

- Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary, saying he lost confidence in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.

- US President Donald Trump praises "extremely positive" talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping after the latter called US-China relations "most important".

- Chancellor Rachel Reeves told the BBC that the Labour leadership contest would "plunge the country into chaos".

- Former UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is "cleared" of wrongdoing by the HMRC over tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid.

- Katherine Leege will be the first woman to attempt the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 double this Memorial Day Weekend.

- William Louw, an FIA safety delegate for the African Rally Championship and a pillar of South African and African motorsports, passed away.

- Roadkill Nights 2026 takes place in M1 Concourse, Woodward, this August 8, 2026.

- The live-action Legend of Zelda movie will now hit theaters on April 30, 2027.

- The Origin of Ultraman documentary movie will hit cinemas on July 3, 2026.

- Lee Ki Taek is joining the cast of the KBS reality show 2 Days and 1 Night.

- BTS will perform in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final round halftime show along with Madonna and Shakira.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (May 13, 2026)

       

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

- A series of gunshots were heard inside the PH Senate building this evening. Members of the media were asked to stay away from the Senate hallway where gunshots could be heard.

- Articles of Impeachment against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte have been delivered to the Senate.

- Supporters of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte outside the Senate building are attempting to enter the police barricade.

- US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

- A parliamentary standards watchdog is beginning an inquiry into whether Reform UK leader Nigel Farage breached rules over a five-million-pound gift.

- Allies of Wes Streeting told the BBC they expect him to challenge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership as soon as tomorrow.

- King Charles arrived in Westminster for a State Opening of Parliament.

- Andretti and Porsche are ending their Formula E partnership after this season.

- Jaguar announced the name of the upcoming 4-door GT EV as Type 01.

- The FIA is officiating a new hydrogen land speed record attempt on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

- The 2026 FIA Extreme H World Cup will take place in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, this October 29-31, 2026.

- Yuji Ohno, the jazz pianist who worked on music for the Lupin III anime series, passed away.

- A 27-year-old male was arrested for an alleged bomb threat against Nintendo HQ.

- Katsuhiro Harada establishes VS Studio SNK.

- eBay rejects Gamestop's bid to take over the e-commerce company.

- Music program "THE SHOW" returns after seven months.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (May 12, 2026)

      

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

- The PH House of Representatives resumed its session following yesterday's impeachment verdict on Vice President Sara Duterte amid a Senate coup.

- The PH Department of Agriculture is imposing an import ban on poultry and products from Greece due to the Foot and Mouth Disease.

- Pro and anti-Duterte protesters clash at parts of Diokno Blvd., Pasay City, where they gather near the Senate vicinity.

- The LTFRB-NCR began its annual safety inspection on school service vehicles before next month's start of classes.

- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold the operator of the Navotas landfill accountable for the fire that occurred there, which took a month to be extinguished.

- The Philippines and Paraguay are targeting to expand trade and investment between the two countries following the bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios in Malacañang.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells the cabinet he will "get on with governing," and his leadership challenge has not been triggered. Earlier, his first government minister resigned and urged Starmer to set a timetable to quit.

- Audi previews its upcoming flagship SUV named the Q9.

- Lotus will unveil its upcoming V8 hybrid supercar with the codename Type 135 in 2028.

- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signed a multi-year contract extension with Hyak Motorsports.

- The first of the two-film Votoms anime will hit cinemas on November 20, 2026.

- Yoo Seon Ho confirmed to leave the KBS reality show, 2 Days and 1 Night.

- The match between Lewis Crocker and Liam Paro was set for June 24, 2026, in Brisbane.

TTFN.

KYOJO CUP 2026 Season Round 1

As the KYOJO CUP enters its ninth year, the 2026 season marks the second time that female drivers from here and around the world will compete in a junior-spec formula racing format. 

Last year's champion, Rio Shimono, who was the first winner in KYOJO's formula era, is facing tough competition from a mix of new and returning drivers on the grid. Rina Ito, a KYOJO legend who has been racing since the series began in 2017, is making her comeback to showcase her skills in the transition to formula racing. This is uncharted territory for a seasoned competitor like her.

The 2026 KYOJO season also introduces newcomers, including entrepreneur and racing team operator Ai Miura, who runs the AiWin team with support from its new sponsor, ReFa. Ai races alongside her teammate, Itsumo Shiraishi. Additionally, F1 Academy competitor Joanne Ciconte and karting driver Sara Matsui from its Discover Your Drive are joining the KYOJO grid this year, much to the excitement of fans from both the F1 Academy and KYOJO series.

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The opening match of the 2026 season took place in the KYOJO home ground, Fuji Speedway. Sadly, Mako Hirakawa of the #4 NTT docomo Business ROOKIE KC-MG01 and Zhao Yun Chen of the #57 ATEAM Buzz Racing KC-MG01 were absent from the season opener, meaning only 18 drivers took part in the opener.

Riona Tomishita, driving the #39 TEAM OPTIMUS CERUMO - INGING KC-MG01, claimed victory in the season opener. Joanne Ciconte, representing nat team KCMG, made a strong debut in KYOJO, finishing in second place, while Aimi Saito of SCS TEAM TOM'S secured third, completing the first podium of the 2026 season.

The next race is on July 18-19, 2026, coinciding with the 6th and 7th rounds of the 2026 Super Formula season.

Let's Do The News! (May 11, 2026)

     

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

- The Philippine Senate has cited in contempt and detained a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel who attempted to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Earlier, a majority of senators aligned with Vice President Sara Duterte voted to oust Tito Sotto and replace him with Alan Peter Cayetano. Bato dela Rosa returned to the Upper House by surprise. Bato is placed under "protective custody" by the Senate following arrest threats from the ICC.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team is ready to appear before the Senate, which will sit on the impeachment court. This follows the House of Representatives' vote today, May 11, which impeached the Vice President for the second time.

- Typhoon Caloy has maintained its strength and is moving northward while over the waters east of Eastern Visayas. In PAGASA's Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #8 today, May 11, the eye of the Tropical Depression was located 470 km East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gusts of up to 55 km/h, and is moving northward at 10 km/h.

- US President Donald Trump says Iran's response to US proposals to end the war is "totally unacceptable".

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is delivering a speech in response to the ruling Labour Party's downfall in last week's elections.

- The Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster was unveiled, featuring the same 6.5L V12 hybrid powertrain that delivers an impressive 1,080 PS of power. All 15 units were sold out before unveiling.

- The upcoming Ultraman Teo TV series casts Amane Kamiya as Emma Kazama, Noa Nakada as Kanna Izumi, Yu Uemura as Rintaro Hiura, Ryoma Morimoto as Wataru Tomabechi, and Yu Kobayashi as the voice of Alien Petit Pucchy.

- Adolescence scored four BAFTA TV Awards wins.

TTFN.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Go Bowling at The Glen

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series took place in New York's Watkins Glen for the Go Bowling at The Glen, the first road course action of this season.

From the green flag to the finish line, NASCAR's Watkins Glen race featured several memorable moments. William Byron was hit by Ryan Blaney, which triggered a chaotic situation at the bus stop. Additionally, there was a verbal clash between Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell, not to mention a tent that ended up flying onto the racetrack. Don't worry, the blowing tent happened before the race started.

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After intense moments in the first NASCAR road course action of the season, Shane Van Gisbergen wins the GoBowling at The Glen of the NASCAR Cup Series!

Next race is at Dover Motor Speedway for the NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE this May 17, 2026.

WRC 2026: Vodafone Rally de Portugal

The 2026 World Rally Championship continues with the Vodafone Rally de Portugal, where challenging road conditions have shifted the dynamics for the early-season frontrunners. Taking place in Matosinhos, Portugal, marks the first European gravel rally of the 2026 season, returning the WRC to one of its classic events. Across a total of 23 stages and 344.91 competitive kilometers, crews will encounter a demanding combination of soft surfaces, rough second passes, rocks, and ruts, with renowned stages including Arganil, Amarante, and Fafe.

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Sebastien Ogier was leading the race but had to stop to change a punctured tire on SS22, Vieira do Minho 2. This pit stop caused him to drop from the lead to sixth place, allowing Thierry Neuville to take control of the competition. Neuville, driving for Hyundai Motorsport, entered the Wolf Power Stage with a 14.8-second advantage over Oliver Solberg and successfully completed the stage, securing a remarkable comeback victory on the challenging gravel roads of Portugal. Elfyn Evans completes the podium.

The next event is the FORUM8 Rally Japan this May 28-31, 2026.

2026 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - Road To The Championship

Atlanta hosted the 2026 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship as part of the Road to the Championship series. Fans have gathered at the iconic Road Atlanta track to witness thrilling drifting moments from beginning to end.

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The finals featured a thrilling showdown between two RTR Mustang drifters: Vaughn Gittin Jr. and James Deane. Both drivers displayed their incredible drifting skills right up to the finish line. Ultimately, the winner, declared by unanimous decision, was Vaughn Gittin Jr., while Aurimas Bakchis secured the final podium spot in Atlanta.

Up next: Scorched at Orlando, Florida, this May 30, 2026.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Sonsio Grand Prix

The season has come: INDYCAR is at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Before gearing up for the big event, the Indy 500, the drivers are getting prepared on the track's road course for the Sonsio Grand Prix.

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Christian Lundgaard's 47-winless streak was snapped by winning this season's Sonsio Grand Prix in the Brickyard, beating the likes of David Malukas and Graham Rahal. After the race, Alex Palou remains in the lead with 237 points, 27 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood. David Malukas is in third with 185 points.

With the Sonsio Grand Prix done, here it comes. The INDY 500 is this May 25th, 2026. Are you ready?

FIA WEC S14 - TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship featured an event at Spa, but it wasn’t the relaxing kind of Spa Day. Instead, it was a thrilling, high-speed experience during the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Drivers and teams dedicated a quarter of a day to navigating the challenges of this exhilarating race.

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For the first time, BMW achieved a 1-2 victory in the Hypercar category against Ferrari, with the No. 20 BMW M Team WRT M Hybrid V8 taking first place and the No. 15 finishing in second. In the LMGT3 class, the No. 10 Garage 59 720S GT3 EVO secured its first win.

The next race is a significant one: the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking place on June 13-14, 2026.

Let's Do The News! (May 8, 2026)

    

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

- Early English council results show Reform gains and Labour loses as counting yet to begin in Scotland and Wales.

- The US says Iranian military facilities were attacked after navy ships were targeted as the fighting resumes.

- A new hantavirus case was suspected on a remote island as contact tracing continues.

- The DILG is confident about the Philippines obtaining Interpol's red notice against former congressman Zaldy Co.

- ASEAN member countries have reaffirmed their unity and cooperation amid escalating tensions and crises in various parts of the world, including the impact of unrest in the Middle East. At the opening of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of strong unity among countries in the face of challenges affecting the economy, security, energy, and food in the region.

- Opel/Vauxhall will launch a new EV compact crossover by 2028 and will be made in collaboration with China's Leapmotor.

- Porsche reclaims the Nurburgring Nordschleife production EV lap record with the Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey kit at a rate of 6:55.5.

- Volkswagen's Golf GTI Edition 50 sets new Nurburgring Nordschleife front-wheel-drive lap record in 7:44.523.

- The next-generation Nissan Elgrand has an AUTECH variant unveiled. The new model will be unveiled this Summer.

- Nintendo is raising its prices for its Switch 2 console as well as the original Switch and Switch Online subscription prices.

- DONUTS announced that the Tokyo 7th Sisters game will end its service on August 12, 2026, after 12 years.

- HYBE launches new ABD label for a girl group that will debut this year.

- 82MAJOR member Cho Seongil was injured.

TTFN.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Würth 400

Fresh off Talladega where Carson Hocevar nabbed his first-ever NASCAR race win, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continued in Texas for the Würth 400.

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From green flag to the final stage, NASCAR's recent Texas race displayed some crazy moments such as Denny Hamlin bumping Cooper Flagg, Todd Gilliland clipping Christopher Bell, and a collision on pit road to name a few.

In the end, Chase Elliott wins the Würth 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is the Go Bowling at The Glen this May 10, 2026.

2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - StubHub Monterey Sportscar Championship

The 2026 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship took place in the legendary Laguna Seca for the StubHub Monterey Sportscar Championship, where cars celebrate the past with their throwback liveries.

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The No.5 JDC-Miller Motorsports Porsche 963 emerged victorious in Laguna Seca while the No.65 Ford Racing Mustang GT3 wins the GTD PRO class and the No.45 Wayne Taylor Racing Huracan GT3 Evo2 for the GTD class.

The next event is the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix this May 29-30, 2026.

Let's Do The News! (May 7, 2026)

   

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

- The DENR had recorded a critical air quality in Guinobatan, Albay, due to the ashfall from the Mayon Volcano.

- The country of Timor-Leste formally becomes the member-state of ASEAN.

- Train passengers in southern England facing major disruption after radio system fault.

- Israel launched an attack on Beirut, the first attack on Lebanon's capital since the April ceasefire.

- Cruise ship hantavirus patients arrive in Europe for treatment.

- Anthropic signs compute deal with SpaceX to meet AI demand.

- The first-ever Lexus TZ was unveiled and will be available this 2027. It's Lexus' first three-row EV.

- The Star Fox 64 remake is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this June 25, 2036.

- Ted Turner, the man behind the Turner lineup of channels such as TNT, CNN, and Cartoon Network, passed away at the age of 87.

- Netflix K-drama "Teach You A Lesson" arrives this June 5, 2026.

- NCAA tourney expansion reaches its final steps, according to reports.

- Kris Aquino tested positive for COVOD again after recent hospitalization.

TTFN.

Autobacs Super GT 2026 Series Round 2

During the Golden Week exodus, the Autobacs Super GT 2026 Series continues at Fuji Speedway for its second round.

It's a 1-2 GR Supra finish with the victory goes to the #36 au TOM'S GR Supra while the #14 ENEOS X PRIME GR Supra finished 2nd. The #23 MOTUL Niterra Z completes the podium by finishing in third place.

In the GT300 class, meanwhile, the #56 Realize Nissan Mechanical Challenge GT-R is the winner while the #56 LEON Pyramid AMG finished 2nd and the #31 apr LC500h GT finished 3rd.

The next race will be at Fuji Speedway for Round 3 this August 1-2, 2026.