2025 NASCAR Cup Series - YellaWood 500

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is nearing its climax. The fight for the Championship 4 continues in Talladega for the YellaWood 500. With Denny Hamlin claiming his spot at the Championship 4, who's next?

As the green flag waved, the action in Dega was on. The first stage saw Chase Elliott sustaining damage and being forced to pit for repairs. As Ty Gibbs wins Stage 1, Stage 2 witnessed The Big One with the drivers of the Nos. 2, 4, 7, 9, 16, and 47 getting caught in a massive on-track accident. With Stage 2 belonging to Chase Briscoe, the final stage saw an anti-climactic caution for the #51 car with just 20 laps left.

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Chase Briscoe wins the YellaWood 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Championship 4 was sealed.

With two spots taken, who will make it to the Championship 4? The final elimination match of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will be at Martinsville Speedway for the Xfinity 500 this October 26, 2025.

F1 2025: MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix

The celebrations for Formula 1's 75th anniversary continue at the Circuit of the Americas for the MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix. Located in Texas, a traditionally conservative state, COTA still hosts thrilling F1 events that captivate fans. Following McLaren's recent constructors' championship victory in Singapore, the focus now shifts to the Driver's Championship title. Max Verstappen’s recent performance poses a significant challenge to the McLaren frontrunners.

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Max Verstappen's latest win in Texas puts him in 3rd place in the Driver's Championship with 40 points behind Oscar Piastri, who finished 5th in this race. Lando Norris finished in 2nd place, and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc completed the podium.

Carlos Sainz will face a five-place grid penalty at next weekend's race as he was deemed at fault for a collision with Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

As Oscar Piastri's title fight is threatened by Max Verstappen's recent comeback attempt, can he keep up, or will Lando Norris prevent Verstappen's resurgence in the title chase?

F1's 75th-anniversary celebrations will continue with the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico this October 26, 2025.

WRC 2025: Central European Rally

The 2025 World Rally Championship continues with the Central European Rally, a cross-country rally event that stretches across Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. This rally event could mark another milestone for the Toyota Gazoo Racing team.

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Due to Sebastien Ogier's unfortunate crash, Kalle Rovanperä emerged victorious at the Central European Rally, finishing ahead of Elfyn Evans, who secured third place, taking Ott Tanak with him to the podium. Rovanperä's recent win not only highlighted his capabilities but also helped Toyota Gazoo Racing clinch its fifth consecutive WRC manufacturers' title.

The 2025 World Rally Championship continues with the FORUM8 Rally Japan this November 6-9, 2025.

Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series Round 7

Autopolis is the second-to-last stop for the Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series, featuring a challenging three-hour race.

Long before the race, the Super GT organizers announced that starting in the 2027 season, a one-make tire system would be implemented. This means that all Super GT competitors will use tires from the official tire supplier, marking the end of the ability for competitors to choose their tire manufacturers. It's a difficult decision, but the Super GT organizers are looking into it.

Anyway, the race...

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It's a full Civic podium in the penultimate round with the #100 Stanley Civic Type R-GT the winner, the #64 Modulo Civic Type R-GT the second-placer, and the #16 ARTA MUGEN Civic Type R-GT the third-placer. In the GT300 class, meanwhile, the #666 seven x seven Porsche GT3R wins while the #7 CARGUY Ferrari 296 GT3 finished second, and the #0 VENTENY Lamborghini GT3 finished 3rd.

The Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series will conclude at MobilityResort Motegi on November 2, 2025. Will this finale serve as a triumphant farewell for the Civic Type R-GT? Can the popular Hatsune Miku race car secure the GT300 championship this season, or will it be LEON's turn? Don’t miss it!

2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - SHORELINE SHOWDOWN

The streets of Long Beach, California, are the final destination for the 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship for the SHORELINE SHOWDOWN. The season finale marked the introduction of the new drift track layout of Long Beach, providing a fresh new challenge for drift stars, ending their season on a high note.

Long before the finale, the streets of Long Beach became the ideal venue for Ford to unveil the Mustang RTR Package, which is based on the EcoBoost variant. It's the first RTR vehicle made by Ford, and with drift-tuned dynamics, what a way to go.

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The season concludes with Jack Shanahan winning the finale by unanimously defeating Hiroya Minowa. Minowa had previously defeated this season's champion, James Deane, in the semifinals, despite losing a wheel during the match. Additionally, Shanahan was awarded Rookie of the Year for his outstanding performance this season.

And that concludes the 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship. See you next year.

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

       

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

- Typhoon Ramil has weakened as it approaches the Northern Samar seas. According to PAGASA, Ramil was last spotted over the waters of Laoang, Northern Samar, and was moving west-southwest at a speed of 25 km/h.

- A health expert warns about the spread of diarrhea and respiratory infections in most evacuation centers, especially in areas affected by the earthquakes in the Visayas and Mindanao.

- A landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions was scrapped after Saudi Arabia and the US succeeded in ending talks.

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the White House for the third time to meet with US President Donald Trump for talks on the Ukraine War.

- Prince Andrew gave up royal titles, including "Duke of York," after a discussion with King Charles.

- The Ford Mustang RTR Package was unveiled. Based on the EcoBoost variant, it's the first-ever RTR-spec Mustang made by Ford.

2026 Ford Mustang RTR Package

- The Volkswagen Touareg FINAL EDITION was unveiled as production ends this 2027.

2026 Volkswagen Touareg Final Edition

- Apple TV is now the official US broadcaster of F1. Apple TV subscribers across the United States can now watch every Grand Prix of the F1 26 season live.

- Assetto Corsa Rally was unveiled, and it will have STEAM Early Access this November 13, 2025.

- The WEC has confirmed a new ERS mandate for new hypercar competitors.

- The new Magic Knight Rayearth TV anime airs this 2026.

- The NFL Films' deleted video of Brian Branch drew flak from the Detroit Lions.

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

      

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- The Philippine government began distributing construction materials to victims of last month's quake in Cebu.

- The PH Department of Health (DOH) Sec. Ted Herbosa believes that Super Health Centers will be able to withstand possible strong tremors when “The Big One” hits Metro Manila.

- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to use its social services program funds for financial assistance to victims of human rights violations.

- Rep. Toby Tiangco defends the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) after being questioned about the commission's credibility.

- The Manila South Cemetery has released the official schedule for the November 1 Undas.

- The United States has intercepted and destroyed a suspected Venezuelan cartel ship.

- The US Department of Transportation has withheld funding from the state of California due to truckers' failure to pass English proficiency tests, which has resulted in truck-related accidents.

- US President Donald Trump warned Hamas that if they attack, he would have no choice but to send his forces to eliminate them.

- The Subaru Rex SUV received 4WD variants.

- There will be rule changes in Formula E for the coming 12th season.

- Brenden Queen is named as Kaulig Racing's first Ram Trucks driver for next year's NASCAR Truck Series.

- Triple Eight expands Supercars squad to three Fords with the recent SCT deal.

- Ubisoft's The Crew Motorfest announced Year 3 contents featuring Street Riders playlist, BMW, NASCAR contents, new Trackforge feature, and more.

- Tomonobu Itagaki, the man behind the Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden franchise, passed away.

- Taeil's prison sentence was upheld at an appellate trial.

- Boy group VERIVERY has renewed its contract with Jellyfish Entertainment.

TTFN.

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

     

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- The PH Department of Justice is challenging Witness Protection Program applicants to speak the whole truth.

- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has urged youth to register to vote in the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Voter registration will run from October 20, 2025, to May 18, 2026, which will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, including Holidays. Registration for provinces in the BARMM will be from May 1 to May 18, 2026.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has an insinuation against Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, regarding the alleged possibility of him becoming a state witness in the flood control anomaly.

- Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go calls for not allowing the truth to be distorted in connection with the investigation into corruption and malfeasance in the flood control scam;

- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) clarifies that they have never implemented flood control projects because it is not part of their mandate.

- A Magnitude 6.7 earthquake rocks Indonesia's Papua region.

- Seth Moulton, a Democrat from Massachusetts, announced his candidacy for the US Senate in next year's midterm elections due to unrest in the state.

- NBC News cut its teams dedicated to covering Black, Asian American, Latino, and LGBTQ+ issues, according to reports.

- Netflix and Spotify announced a partnership to bring select Spotify video podcasts to Netflix, marking Netflix's first major foray into the podcast market. The deal, which is set to launch in early 2026 in the US, features popular shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Rewatchables, Conspiracy Theories, and Serial Killers, with plans to expand globally.

- Microsoft is teasing "something big" for Windows this week. Two days ago, support for Windows 10 ended.

- McDonald's Indonesia is now catering weddings for only $230, and includes 100 McChickens and 400 McNuggets.

- George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will remain in the Mercedes-AMG team for the F1 26 season.

- Spyker's founder reached a settlement that will commence reorganizing the Dutch firm, signalling the company's return to building handmade cars.

- Konami cancelled the original soundtrack for the recently released Silent Hill f video game due to certain circumstances.

- Inhong has officially left WHIB.

- Actor Koo Kyo Hwan steps down from the casting of the Inside Men drama.

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

    

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- Senator Robinhood Padilla has volunteered to release his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networth (SALN) first. Padilla insisted that now that the SALNs of those in government can be made public, it is only right that the Senate accept the challenge of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and release his SALN first.

- The PH Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the request of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to issue an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against 16 individuals being investigated for an anomalous flood control project.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now verifying the report regarding the alleged underwater structure spotted in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag Shoal). According to AFP Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, it may be a “remnant” or just a part of the former Chinese structures.

- A magnitude 4.3 quake hits Bogo City, Cebu. Another aftershock from the deadly quake late last month.

- Israeli military says four more deceased hostages collected by the Red Cross in Gaza. However, one of the bodies handed over by Hamas does not match any of the hostages.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises to publish witness statements submitted by the government in the collapsed China spy case.

- US President Donald Trump threatens to remove next year's FIFA World Cup games from Boston, parts of which he'd suggested had been "taken over" by recent unrest.

- Justin Haley will leave Spire at the end of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

- Subaru will retire the race-spec EJ20 engine from its BRZ GT300 race car at the end of the 2025 Super GT season.

- Rinus Veekay returns to Juncos Hollinger Racing.

- Indian F2 driver Kush Maini is named reserve driver for Mahindra in Formula E season 12. Also, F1 Academy familiars Abbi Pulling, Jessica Edgar, and Marta Garcia will participate in the Women's Test.

- Mitsubishi Motors will unveil the facelifted Delica D:5 at this month's Japan Mobility Show.

- The Subaru Solterra received a minor change for the 2026 model year.

2026 Subaru Solterra

- The Alfa Romeo Tonale minor change was unveiled.

2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale

- For 2026, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer received a big minor change with the choice of a turbocharged 3.0L Hurricane engine and the 3.6L REEV (range extender EV) variant lifted from the RAM 1500 REV.

2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

- The Assassination Classroom manga was removed from the US school libraries at least 54 times in the 2024-2025 year. School districts in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina have banned the series.

- The lawyer of the late Tyler Skaggs blamed the Los Angeles Angels for the player's overdose death.

- The Netflix comedy, Man VS Baby, the follow-up to Man VS Bee, will stream this December 11th, 2025. Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson returns to reprise the role of Trevor in the new series, where he's now babysitting a baby, which leads him to hilarious trouble.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (October 14, 2025)

   

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- Early recovery efforts are ongoing from the aftermath of the Magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu.

- The structural integrity of most buildings in the PH Senate is being checked following a series of earthquakes.

- A magnitude 4 quake hits Sorsogon.

- The University of Santo Tomas will have a two-day health break from October 15 to 16, due to concerns about a flu-like outbreak in Metro Manila.

- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Executive Director, Atty. Brian Hosaka said former House Speaker Martin Romualdez denied to the ICI that he received kickbacks from flood control projects.

- The Philippines plans to end analog TV in Mega Manila within a year.

- A deeply moving interview was broadcast recently on BBC Breakfast featuring a British couple, Gill and Pete Brisley, whose daughter and two granddaughters were killed by Hamas. They tragically lost their daughter, Lianne Sharabi, 48, and their granddaughters, Yahel, 13, and Noiya, 16, in the assault on Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, 2023. Lianne's husband, Eli Sharabi, and his brother, Yossi, were both taken hostage. Eli was released by Hamas in February after 491 days of imprisonment, while Yossi was killed in captivity in January.

- United Airlines has fired a longtime flight attendant after a confrontation with a passenger inside the United Club at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. 

- Apple officially renamed its streaming service from "Apple TV+" to just "Apple TV" with a vibrant new identity.

- Nutella and Kinder Bueno frozen desserts will launch in the United States this December.

- Mazda will showcase a new concept as well as the next-generation CX-5 at this month's Japan Mobility Show.

- Mercedes-Benz showcases its Vision Iconic Concept, previewing the company's next design language.

- Nico Mueller will now race for Porsche in the 12th season of Formula E.

- Paul Tracy is inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame.

- Former FIA Road Sport Director Andrew Wheatley joins Hyundai as sporting director of the company's WRC team.

- Tryouts for the 2026 KYOJO CUP will commence this December at Fuji Speedway's short course.

- Fumiya Takahashi joins the cast of the live-action SAKAMOTO DAYS movie as Shin Asakara.

- Jung Sung Il announces divorce after nine years of marriage.

- Yeo Jin Goo announces his military enlistment.

- Wanda Tulfo-Teo, sister of senators Raffy and Erwin Tulfo, draws flak over her post about Davao Oriental quake victims.

TTFN

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - South Point 400

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is nearing its climax, and with the Final 8 set, the fight for the Championship 4 begins with the South Point 400 in Las Vegas.

As the green flag waved, the first fight for the Championship 4 had begun. The first stage saw Ryan Blaney crash out after hitting the wall. As William Byron wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Chase Elliott penalized for an uncontrolled tire on pit road. As Kyle Larson wins Stage 2, the final stage saw William Byron crashing into Ty Dillon late, followed by The Big One on Lap 245.

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After chaos in Las Vegas, Denny Hamlin wins the South Point 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Championship 4 was sealed.

Who's next? The next race will be at Talladega for the YellaWood 500 this October 19, 2025.

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

  

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- 15 referrals, set to be filed by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) with the Ombudsman against those involved in anomalous flood control projects. Meanwhile, information provided by the Discaya couple regarding the anomalous flood control projects, not yet sufficient, according to the PH Department of Justice (DOJ).

- PHIVOLCS says that the recent quakes in Visayas and Mindanao won't trigger the movement of the West Valley Fault. Right now, about 1,200 aftershocks from the Davao Oriental quake were triggered, while the Taal Volcano triggered a minor phreatic eruption.

- The PH Department of Health clarified that there is no flu-like illness outbreak in the National Capital Region.

- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) strongly condemned the latest incident of harassment by a Chinese ship of the BRP Datu Pagbuaya.

- The Expo 2025 was recently concluded after six months, drawing over 22 million visitors and nearing its profit targets despite pre-event cost concerns exceeding US$1.4 billion. The baton has passed to the next hosting Expo city, Riyadh, for 2030.

- Hamas began releasing hostages from Gaza, according to the Israeli military, as part of the first phase of the peace deal.

- Toyota is showcasing a variety of concepts at this month's Japan Mobility Show, including the Corolla Concept, the Daihatsu Midget X Concept, the Lexus LS Concept, and the Century coupe Concept. Toyota Gazoo Racing will not be in the venue, but the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Concept will make its world premiere this December 5, 2025. The company has also introduced new slogans for each brand:  Toyota with "TO YOU, TOYOTA," Lexus promoting "Discover," Daihatsu using the slogan "Watashi ni Daihatsumei," and Century featuring "One of One."

- The first Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugenjyo-hen movie smashes the 25-year-old record as the #1 non-English international movie in the US.

- A new THE IDOLM@STER Million Live! OVA is coming this March 27, 2026.

- Kim Yoon Hye announces marriage plans.

- The third season of Taxi Driver airs on SBS this November 21, 2025.

- The fifth-generation MNL48 members were finally announced, with Japanese members Sakura and Mirai joining the group alongside Riri, Sarina, Angel, Wida, Miyaka, Jade, Maj, Max, Renee, and Elyse.

TTFN.

2025 Repco Supercars Championship - Repco Bathurst 1000

The Holy Grail of Australian motorsports, the Bathurst 1000, returns for the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship. With 1000km of blood, sweat, and tears poured into this legendary Australian endurance race, the drivers showcased their "never say die" attitude to overcome Australia's legendary race.

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During the race, seven safety car periods were implemented, primarily due to incidents caused by wet conditions and crashes. Major incidents occurred at Griffins Bend and The Cutting. Heavy rain started halfway through the race, reducing visibility and creating treacherous driving conditions for the final stretch. Key moments included Golding colliding with Murray at Griffins Bend, Stanaway crashing at The Cutting, and Payne skillfully managing a wild slide at The Chase.​

Thanks to the #31 PremiAir Racing Camaro of James Golding and David Russell, demoted to third place after the penalty, despite crossing to the finish line in P1, the #100 Penrite Racing Ford Mustang of Matthew Payne and Garth Tander is named the winner, putting Ford back to the summit of Mount Panorama. The #20 TRADIE Energy Camaro of David Reynolds and Lee Holdsworth finished in 2nd place.

The Bathurst 1000 may be over, but the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship has three races left. The next event is the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 this October 24-26, 2025.

Super Formula 2025 - Round 9

Fuji Speedway is the next stop for the 2025 Super Formula season, but due to inclement weather, from rain to fog, this whole race weekend got cut short to just a single race, with the first one getting cut short to just seven laps.

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The first race got cut short after seven laps due to rainy conditions. The red flag was triggered by Lap 7 due to the weather. Sasha Fenestraz of VANTELIN TEAM TOM'S, who was leading the race, was named that race's winner, with his teammate Sho Tsuboi finishing 2nd, and MUGEN's Tomoki Nojiri finishing 3rd.

The final race was cancelled due to foggy conditions, over three hours after the recent knockout qualifying.

The 2025 Super Formula final will take place at Mobility Resort Motegi from November 21 to 23, 2025. It could potentially be a three-race finale to compensate for the recent cancellation of the final race at Fuji due to foggy conditions. 

With the title battle heating up between Sho Tsuboi, Ayumu Iwasa, and Kakunoshin Ota, this is an event you won't want to miss!

2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Motul Petit Le Mans

Road Atlanta is the final destination of the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship for the Motul Petit Le Mans. It's the most intense ten-hour finale drivers and teams have ever experienced as they're throwing all means to survive and win this grand finale amid intense conditions.

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As the final clock of the IMSA 2025 season dropped to zero, the winners of the finale were named. The #31 Cadillac Whelen V-Series.R is the winner, while the #11 TDS Racing Oreca LMP207 wins the LMP2 class, the #48 Paul Miller Racing M4 GT3 EVO in the GTD PRO class, and the #21 AF Corse 296 GT3 in the GTD class.

With the 2025 season wrapped up, the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport is crowned the champion, followed by the #99 AO Racing for the LMP2 class, the #3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports in the GTD PRO class, and the #57 Winward Racing for the GTD class.

And that is the end of the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. See you next year.

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.

TTFN.

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

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

- 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.

TTFN.

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.

TTFN.

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".

TTFN.

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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