2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - THE GAUNTLET

The streets of Englishtown, New Jersey, heralded the arrival of summer with tire-slaying drifts with the 4th round of the 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship, called THE GAUNTLET.

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Adam LZ and Fredric Aasbo fought their way through the FINALs, with one of them sending James Deane to third place. By unanimous decision, Adam LZ trumped the Supra-driving Aasbo to become the winner of the third round of the season.

Four different winners this season. Will the streak continue, or will it break to lead the championship title fight? Find out as this season reaches its halfway point with CROSSROADS at St. Louis, Missouri, this July 19, 2025.

ABB FIA Formula E S11 - Jakarta ePrix

The only ASEAN country to host a Formula E race, Jakarta, returned to the stage in the eleventh season of the event. This season gave race fans their only chance to witness the GEN3 EVO machines tear through the streets of the Indonesian capital.

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In another twist this season, Dan Ticktum of Cupra KIRO Race Co achieved a fairytale victory against Mahindra's Edoardo Mortara and Andretti's Nico Mueller, marking his first-ever Formula E win.

After the Jakarta round of Formula E, Oliver Rowland is in the lead with 172 points, while the two Porsche drivers, Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix Da Costa, are separated by just three points, with 103 and 100 respectively.

The next event is the two-part Berlin ePrix, scheduled for July 12-13, 2025.

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

   

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

- 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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NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Bommarito Automotive Group 500

3 big races happened in North America on Father’s Day. The Canadian Grand Prix is up north in Montreal. The NASCAR Cup Series in Mexico City. In St. Louis, it’s the nighttime oval race of the IndyCar season, the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway. With the former two done, it's time to understand what just happened at IndyCar's oval night race in St. Louis.

After an explosive entrance, the oval night race in St. Louis was filled with unfortunate events, including countless crashes, a fire in the pit lane, and one very big disaster that involved Louis Foster and Josef Newgarden.

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Amidst the disastrous moments in St. Louis, Kyle Kirkwood wins the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 ahead of Pato O'Ward. Meanwhile, Christian Rasmussen made headlines with his first career podium finish by placing 3rd.

After St. Louis, Alex Palou remains in the lead with 335 points while Pato O'Ward is in 2nd with 262, two points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood.

The next race is at Road America for the Xpel Grand Prix this June 22, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Viva Mexico 250

The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, the sacred ground of F1's Mexico Grand Prix, became NASCAR's newest battleground for the Viva Mexico 250. This is the first time the NASCAR Cup Series has raced in Mexico, and it was a major undertaking due to ongoing border tensions between the U.S. and Mexico. That it took place at all is an unprecedented feat and a testament to the popularity of the sport in both countries.

As the green flag waved, the first NASCAR Cup Series on Mexican soil was underway. The first stage saw drivers struggling to get through the wet conditions in their newest foreign battleground. As Ryan Preece gets Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Denny Hamlin's temporary replacement driver, Ryan Truex, spin around the track. With Shane Van Gisbergen taking Stage 2, the finale is drama to the end.

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After a long and arduous battle, a foreign driver has made history. Shane Van Gisbergen, the foreign driver, has struck back. In NASCAR’s first Cup Series Mexico race, Van Gisbergen won the Viva Mexico 250, scoring a monumental victory!

The next race is at Pocono for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM this June 22, 2025.

F1 2025: Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is the next stop for the F1 75th-anniversary celebrations with the Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada. This race not only marked Aston Martin and Alpine's 100th race start but also Haas' 200th race start. With George Russell and Max Verstappen locked in the front row, this race is a showdown between them.

The opening lap saw Alex Albon being pushed wide and losing out, dropping him to P12. On lap 48, he was forced to retire from the race. Then, near the end, the two McLaren drivers got into a dramatic crash. Oscar Piastri collided with Lando Norris, pushing him out of the race.

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Thanks to the disaster between the two McLaren drivers, George Russell nabbed Mercedes’ first win of the season, while Max Verstappen finished in 2nd place. Kimi Antonelli stood out by finishing in 3rd place, scoring his first-ever podium finish. Not bad for an 18-year-old F1 driver.

The next race is the MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg this June 29, 2025.

F1 Academy 2025 - Montreal

The 2025 F1 Academy season continues in Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where this race weekend becomes a three-race match to compensate for what happened in Miami last May. For this season's Canada campaign, they were joined by not one but two wild-card entries, such as Joanne Ciconte representing Wella and Mathilda Paatz representing Gatorade.

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The Canada leg of the 2025 F1 Academy season had many exciting moments. In the first race, Doriane Pin won, while Emma Felbermayr placed third but was later disqualified due to a technical violation. The second race saw Emma Felbermayr win, earning revenge. The third race resulted in multiple accidents, culminating with a yellow flag after the last crash. The winner in the end was Chloe Chambers. One driver stood out during the entire Montreal race weekend, however, and that was Ella Lloyd of McLaren. She finished in second place in all three races.

After Canada, Doriane Pin is leading with 109 points, while Chloe Chambers is in 2nd with 89 points, and Maya Weug is in 3rd with 72 points.

The 2025 F1 Academy season will continue in Zandvoort this August 29 to 31. The girls have their well-deserved summer break before they begin another weekend of racing.

FIA WEC S13 - 24 Hours of Le Mans

The 2025 edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans took place at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, and the Hypercar grid is now fully booked.

Long before the race, fans who visited the venue were treated to some exciting surprises. Peugeot unveiled the all-new e-208 GTi, an electric hot hatch, and Genesis Magma Racing previewed its upcoming debut in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Additionally, Ford and McLaren are set to join the WEC Hypercar grid in 2027, with McLaren previewing its competitor for that year. 

There has also been significant news regarding hypercar homologation, which has been extended until 2032. For the 2028 season, LMP2 machines will be entirely new, offering a choice between Ligier and Oreca chassis, both powered by Gibson turbo engines. This reveals a promising glimpse into the future of endurance racing.

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The #83 AF Corse 499P, driven by Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei, and Philip Hanson, defeated the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 and the #51 Ferrari AF Corse 499P to nail the machine's first win. The #43 Inter Europol Competition won the LMP2 class while the #92 Manthey 1st Phorm 911 GT3R won the LMGT3 class.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is over, but the 2025 edition of the FIA World Endurance Championship will continue with the Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo this July 13, 2025.

2025 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP Round 3

The Summer Racing Season of the 2025 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP officially kicked off with the first of three Night Races in the Summer Season at Inje Speedium.

Not only was the event packed with races, such as the Formula Korea and Japan, Korea Superbike, LISTA M Class, mixed GT Class races, and the main event TGR 6000 Class, but it also featured musical performances by UV, Beomki, and Serve.

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In the main event of the Toyota Gazoo Racing 6000 Class, the Kumho SLM team achieved a one-two finish, with season leader Lee Chang Wook taking first place and No Dong Gi finishing in second. Jang Hyun Jin from Seohan secured third place, completing the podium.

The Summer Racing Season of the 2025 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP will continue in Yongin Everland Speedway on July 12th, 2025.

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

                                  

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

- 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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THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: BTS RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook discharged from military service

 

K-pop supergroup BTS reached a major milestone in their group journey this week as members RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook officially completed their mandatory military service.

RM, 30, and V, 29, marked the end of their eighteen-month military duty on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Both RM and V were discharged in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, where RM served in the army band and V carried out his duties in a Special Military Police unit.

A livestream video from Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), a Korean news outlet, showed RM and V greeting fans with salutes and a saxophone performance as they came out.

The following day, June 11, youngest member Jungkook, 27, together with Jimin, 29, were also discharged after serving at the 5th Infantry Division Artillery Brigade.

They emerged from Yeoncheon’s public stadium clad in uniform, offering heartfelt salutes and thanks to the fans known as ARMY.

Following their discharge, Jungkook and Jimin went live on the online fan community Weverse to greet their fans.

"The first thing I wanted to tell you, ARMY, is thank you for waiting," Jimin said.

BTS entered a military hiatus in mid-2022 after the group's oldest member, Jin, 32, enlisted.

Since then, the group has staggered their service completions: Jin (June 2024), J-Hope (October 2024), RM and V (June 10, 2025), and Jimin and Jungkook (June 11, 2025).

Six out of the seven BTS members are now back together, with only Suga—currently serving as a social service agent—set to return home by June 21, marking the reunion of the world-famous K-pop boy group.

Source: PEP.ph

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

                                

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- 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)

                              

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- 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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2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Firekeepers Casino 400

Michigan is the next stop for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series for the Firekeepers Casino 400. From start to finish, the action has gotten the fans from across Motor City and beyond pumped up for more.

As the green flag waved, the action in Michigan was on. As Chris Buescher takes Stage 1, Stage 2 saw John Hunter Nemechek and Noah Gragson get into a mess at the backstretch, followed by a big one that caught Alex Bowman and Cole Custer in it. As William Byron takes Stage 2, the final stage saw Todd Gilliland making contact with the wall in Turn 2 

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After a late lunge through William Byron in the climax, Denny Hamlin wins the Firekeepers Casino 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

Next time is a NASCAR Cup Series first! They're going to Mexico's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Viva Mexico 250 this June 15, 2025. ¡Hasta luego, México!