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

                

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- The PH Supreme Court upholds the murder verdict against police officers involved in the Kian delos Santos case.

- Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon challenges Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste to release the full list of 2025 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects listing and proponents.

- The PH Department of Justice (DOJ) confirms that Syms construction contractor Sally Santos returned ₱15 million as part of partial restitution.

- Former Finance Secretary and now Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former PhilHealth Pres. Emmanuel Ledesma is now facing criminal complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman. The complaints of plunder, graft, malversation, and grave misconduct against Recto and Ledesma were filed with the Ombudsman by various labor groups.

- Thousands of long-awaited Jeffrey Epstein files were released by the US Justice Department.

- Children's author and comedian David Walliams was dropped by HarperCollins UK.

- The Trump administration is imposing restrictions on rail operators in Mexico following concerns of accidents due to a lack of English proficiency.

- The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder in the Biffle crash investigation.

- The FIA WEC's tire contract bid process begins.

- Last weekend's Jump Festa delivered major announcements such as SAKAMOTO DAYS anime returning for season 2, ONE PIECE's Elbaph Arch coming this April, Chainsaw Man's Assassins arc getting a TV anime, BLEACH's Thousand Year Blood War anime returning this July 2026, Dan Da Dan TV anime returning this 2027, and more.

- Actress Rie Miyamura joins the cast of Kamen Rider Zeztz as The Lady.

- Gakuen IDOLM@STER's Story of Re:Iris airs on Tokyo MX on January 1, 2026.

- DC Studios' Supergirl movie coming June 26, 2026.

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Gran Turismo World Series 2025 FINAL

The 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Fukuoka is the final event for the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series. In the previous round, the Manufacturers Cup was a tightly contested battle between front-runners Subaru, Mazda, and BMW. Meanwhile, in the Nations Cup, J. Serrano's lead was reduced to just 5 points ahead of P. Urra.

It's time to find out the champions of this year's GTWS.

Screengrab from Gran Turismo

In the Manufacturers Cup, Porsche delivered a come-from-nowhere trick to beat BMW and Mazda and emerged as the first non-Japanese car manufacturer to take home the Gran Turismo World Series Manufacturers Cup title. In the Nations Cup, meanwhile, Jose Serrano from Spain beats Japan's Takuma Miyazono and fellow Spaniard Pol Urra to take home the Nations Cup title.

Full Results: https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gt7/news/00_8539739.html

And that concludes the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series. The 2026 season will kick off in Abu Dhabi on March 28, 2026.

SIDE NOTE: Come 2026, be sure to update your cars' setup due to annual PP changes.

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

               

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- Sarah Discaya was arrested and filed to Cebu to face the court.

-  Former PNP Chief General Nicolas Torre III was named as the new MMDA General Manager.

- Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ompong Ordanes insisted that respect for the elderly should not be lost amidst any tension, trouble, and strong emotions. Ordanes stressed that it is a simple fact that respect for the elderly is not just a custom but an obligation and the foundation of a society that knows how to recognize the sacrifice, experience, and dignity of those who came before us. Ordanes made this statement following the alleged assault of Ormoc Rep. Richard Gomez on Fencing President Rene Gacuma, whom he punched, stomped on, and twisted his finger during the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

- The PBBM administration assured that the Philippine National Police and other authorities will mobilize to speed up the investigation of the death of former DPWH Undersecretary Catalina Cabral.

- The suspect of the Brown University shooting was found dead, according to authorities.

- The European Union will lend Ukraine 90 billion euros of its own funds after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets.

- US House Democrats released more images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including some showing high-profile personalities.

- Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is among the seven killed in the North Carolina plane crash.

- Jeep unveiled the Gladiator Shadow Ops model, the first of its new Convoy range.

- RAM Trucks is teasing something powerful coming this January 1, 2026.

- The Nissan Serena gets facelifted for the 2026 Model Year.

2026 Nissan Serena

- Toyota is mulling introducing three US-made vehicles in 2026, including the Camry, in the hopes of contributing to better US-Japan trade relations.

- EA's Real Racing 3 app game was delisted from the App Store and will end its services on March 19, 2026.

- Netflix series Last Samurai Standing renewed for its second season.

- Lickerish Hatnim addresses her allegations and steps down from programs such as Amazing Saturday.

- Actor Kwak Do Won issues an apology for his DUI incident in 2022.

- Actress Carla Abellana confirms her wedding this December 27th.

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

              

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-  Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the Social Security System (SSS) Emergency Loan Program will be open starting this December for qualified members.  According to the President, this move is aimed at ensuring that Filipinos have access to financial resources in times of need, especially now that the country has been placed under a State of National Calamity.

- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted the request of transport network companies (TNCs) to postpone the implementation of the surge pricing cap for ride-hailing services. LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Vigor Mendoza II said that from the original schedule of December 17, the implementation of the surge cap has been moved to December 20.

- Hundreds evacuate in southern King County, Washington State, USA, as flood barrier fails. The damage at the Green River levee due to lengthy rainfall affected small parts of Kent, Renton, and Tukwila.

- The European Union has officially canceled its 2035 ban on internal combustion vehicles.

- Ford revealed its Mustang GT3 Evo ahead of its 2026 campaign debut.

- Nissan is teasing its NISMO Concept ahead of next month's Tokyo Auto Salon. It will be unveiled alongside the Fairlady Z RZ34 range's minor change.

- Seiyuu Ryo Ishihara dies at age 94.

- Warner Bros. blocked Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid on Netflix.

- Deceptive artificial intelligence (AI)-generated tracks are increasingly appearing on artists' profiles on streaming platforms, presented as their original work. Several musicians and artists from various countries have expressed their concern that their listeners will no longer be able to tell which music is their own work.

- Businessman and former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson has confirmed that he intends to buy the Miss Universe Organization (MUO). Since the series of issues with the executives of the beauty pageant organization, Anne Jakrajutatip and Raul Rocha, emerged, many have reportedly been encouraging Singson to buy the MUO.

- Actor Gil Gerard dies at age 82.

- Starting January 2026, select ABS-CBN programming will be simulcast on ALLTV as part of the new agreement.

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

              

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- Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte has submitted a new request for travel clearance to the House leadership to travel to the Netherlands and Australia from January 3–January 30, 2026. According to Atty. Jose Marmoi Salonga, Executive Director of the Office of the Secretary General, Congressman Pulong's stated reason for the travel clearance was to visit his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is incarcerated in The Hague.

- Dengue cases in Quezon City have risen by 35%

- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) files backtracking in connection with the Bondi Beach shooting.

- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon announced that the rehabilitation project on EDSA will begin on December 24, 2025.

- US President Donald Trump defends his chief of staff following the taped interview between them leaked all over the media.

- The United Kingdom will rejoin the European Union's Erasmus student exchange scheme, six years after the Brexit deal.

- The European Union may cancel the 2035 ban on ICE-powered cars.

- Kaylee Countryman will represent Toyota Gazoo Racing Haas F1 Team in the 2026 F1 Academy season. Countryman will compete in the ART Grand Prix-operated car, marking her second season in single-seater racing.

- F1 will return to Portimao in the 2027 season.

- Project Rally One is set to enter the WRC from 2027. Project Rally One is set to design, build, and homologate a WRC27-spec car for the start of the championship's next regulatory era.

- Jaguar will unveil its 4-door EV GT car in the Summer of 2026. It will be a production version of the controversial Type 00 Concept with a 1000hp EV powertrain.

- The Perodua Traz was unveiled.

- Ford scrapped its EV plans as it shifts focus to hybrids and petrol-powered vehicles.

- The Shinbi's House 10th anniversary movie will hit South Korean cinemas this January 2026.

- Since the launch of the Mission Creator update in Grand Theft Auto Online, Rockstar Games has suspended multiple accounts due to user-generated missions that reference Charlie Kirk's assassination, P Diddy's arrest, and police brutality against Black Americans, among others.

- Boy group ATBO announces their disbandment.

- NBA's expansion decision will be made in 2026.

- Famed Filipino voiceover Jefferson Utanes passed away at the age of 46.

- The Kingdom's TV drama series casts Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes.

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

             

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- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos named Atty. Anna Liza Logan as the new Chief Presidential Legal Counsel.

- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed that the DPWH has submitted revised adjustment factors to be used for government infrastructure projects. He said they are currently studying and verifying the data submitted by the DPWH.

- Maritime Industry Authority or MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan clarified that MARINA's participation in the International Maritime Organization or IMO is of great benefit to Filipino seafarers. She said this is particularly in the aspect of safety, rights, and welfare of passengers, especially in the operations of seafarers in the country.

- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has confirmed that the father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, December 14, traveled to the Philippines. Immigration Spokesperson Dana Sandoval identified the suspects as Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24, both Indian nationals. Recently, Australian news outlets have referred to the Philippines as a "terrorist hotspot." The attack occurred during a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 fatalities. Sajid Akram was killed in the incident, while Naveed Akram survived and is currently in critical condition. The two gunmen had visited the Philippines the previous month to engage in what they described as "military-style training" before the incident.

- Nick Reiner, the son of the late director Rob Reiner, was arrested on suspicion of the death of the said director and his wife.

- UK flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein carried British alleged abuse victims, according to reports.

- Washington State flood warning remains in effect until further notice. The warning remains in Renton's Cedar River, Auburn's Green River, and others. Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted. At 10k cfs, the Green River is flooding surrounding low areas. A flow of 9000 cfs feet on the Green River corresponds to a Phase 3 Flood in the King County flood system. A high wind forecast as well as rainy forecasts are worsening the situation.

- Honda is launching its Heritage Works in 2026, offering parts for classic models like the first-generation NSX.

- Marvel is warning the public against anyone attempting to leak trailers for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie by posting anti-piracy PSAs before films, concluding with a countdown.

- Disney forced YouTube to remove AI-generated videos featuring Mickey Mouse, Deadpool, and Star Wars characters after sending a cease-and-desist letter to Google. This follows Disney's $1bn OpenAI deal for licensed AI use of its characters on Sora.

- Park Na Rae personally addresses recent issues in her video message.

- Tom Brady has advice for Patrick Mahomes, as he faces ACL surgery.

- Zsa Zsa Padilla is returning her Lifetime Achievement Award that she won at the 38th Aliw Awards. Zsa Zsa said, "I was still dumbfounded by how the awarding was handled. To be dismissed so abruptly after supposedly being ‘honored’ was shocking and embarrassing. What was the point of being there with our families? So, Aliw, please do better."

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What to see at the 2025 MMFF?

Come December 25, 2025, a film festival of nothing but original Filipino movies will be showing in cinemas across the Philippines. Yes, the Metro Manila Film Festival is back for its 2025 edition. Eight entries will clash for the title, and while this year's edition is dominated by dramas and few are comedic in manner, this year's edition marks the return of the Philippines' most terrifying horror movie franchise ever.

2025 Metro Manila Film Festival entries

So, what movies are showing in Philippine cinemas during the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival this Christmas Day?

• I'MPERFECT - This G-rated romantic film is about two people with Down Syndrome. It stars Krystel Go and Earl Amaba. It was directed by Sigrid Bernardo and produced by Nathan Studios.
• SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL: EVIL ORIGINS - Shake, Rattle & Roll is finally back in the MMFF with this newest installment, where the terrifying past, present, and the post-apocalyptic future are plunged into evil. The beginning of it all, the countdown to disaster, and the end of humanity. The legend of fear returns.
• Call Me Mother - Comedian Vice Ganda stars in this family comedy-drama movie that also stars Nadine Lustre, Lucas Andalio, Klarisse de Guzman, Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo, Esnyr Ranollo, River Joseph, and Shuvee Etrata.
• Love You So Bad - Dustin Yu, Bianca de Vera, and Will Ashley clash each other's relationships in this rom-com made in cooperation with ABS-CBN Film Productions, GMA Pictures, and Regal Entertainment.
• Bar Boys: After School - The sequel to the 2017 movie stars Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, Kean Cipriano, and Odette Khan. This movie picks up a decade after the end of the first movie, where the boys' reunion went south upon hearing that their teacher had fallen gravely ill and was abandoned by her own family.
• Manila's Finest - Piolo Pascual and Enrique Gil star in this period crime story set in the pre-Martial Law era.
• Unmarry - Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo star in this gripping drama movie about two divorcees, struggling with their separate divorce cases, who made a fateful encounter at a law office.
• Rekonek - This movie, directed by Jade Castro, is about six different families struggling without internet, ten days before Christmas.

The 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival begins on Christmas Day, December 25. During that week, all eight films will be shown in every cinema. Which film are you excited to watch?

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

            

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- The Armed Forces of the Philippines condemned China's recent aggressive action at Escoda Shoal. According to the AFP, the injury of three Filipino fishermen and the damage to two ships should not be considered an ordinary incident at the West Philippine Sea.

- Independent Commission for Infrastructure Chairman Andres Reyes neither confirmed nor denied the alleged resignation of commissioner Rossana Fajardo.

- AGAP Party-List Nicanor Briones denies his involvement in the flood control issue after the congressman recently headed to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) hearing.

- Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Sunday of Advent in his recent mass.

- Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their LA home

- Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty of national security offences.

- ICYMI: The Trump administration is requesting a five-year social media history for foreigners.

- Police has detained a "person of interest" after the recent shooting at Brown University, according to Rhode Island officials.

- The second limited edition Jeep model of the Twelve 4 Twelve series, the Wrangler Whitecap, was unveiled.

2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap

- A male staffer for HKT48 was treated after being stabbed.

- Bushiroad is discontinuing the Bushiroad Games label after two years.

- A TV series adaptation of the 2024 MMFF entry, The Kingdom, is in the works. The TV series based on the movie is a project of MQuest Ventures and APT Studios. It will soon air on TV5.

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

           

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- The production of Asin Tibuok in Bohol has been officially included in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Need of Urgent Safeguarding by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO describes Asin Tibuok as a traditional type of sea salt made through a long and careful process by the Boholanos, where the final product resembles a white egg inside a brown shell.

- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board issued a memorandum circular regarding the temporary adjustment and reduction of TNVS fares.

- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) made the announcement after China launched another rocket this morning, December 12, 2025. According to the NDRRMC, the Long March 12 rocket was launched between 6:53 and 7:21 a.m. from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan.

- Former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista was acquitted of the 25-million-peso solar project graft case.

- While experts have warned of some ethical concerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI), AI tools can now be used to select the most “promising” embryos for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Procedures such as IVF allow those who want to have children but have difficulty conceiving, but its success rate, which involves creating an embryo by fertilizing an egg with sperm in a laboratory, can vary greatly and decline with age.

- Washington State Flood Warning was extended until December 14, 2025. Parts of western Washington State, USA, were experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall.

- The seized Venezuelan oil tanker will be brought to a US port, according to the White House.

- NASCAR settles antitrust case with 23XI and Front Row teams.

- RallyX Americas relaunches rallycross in North America.

- IndyCar has introduced a new independent officiating framework with the establishment of INDYCAR Officiating Inc., a not-for-profit organization governed by a three-member Independent Officiating Board (IOB). This board will appoint a Managing Director of Officiating and set the annual budget, with two members elected by INDYCAR team owners and one appointed by the FIA.

- Meet the winners and the big reveals at the 2025 Game Awards.

- BTS member RM apologizes after a disbandment statement sparked anxiety for BTS fanatics.

- The Netflix original K-drama "Can this Love be Translated?" arrives this January 16, 2026. The drama stars Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung.

- Fans slam FIFA betrayal over 2026 World Cup ticket prices.

- The Puerto Rico government halts funding release for Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2026.

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

          

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- The PH Department of Justice is preparing cases against those involved in the missing sabungeros case.

- Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Usec. Maria Catalina Cabral, subpoenaed by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) for the commission's hearing regarding the flood control project anomaly.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) sees no problem with Sarah Discaya's voluntary surrender to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with the controversial flood control project.

- Parts of Auburn, Washington State, were flooded due to rainfall. Waterways around western Washington are reaching a major flood stage.

- US President Donald Trump says it has seized the tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

- England's NHS warns it faces "worst-case scenario" for this time of year during unprecedented wave of "super flu".

- Over 600 artefacts "of significant cultural value" were stolen from the Bristol Museum's archive.

- The second-generation Kia Seltos was unveiled.

2027 Kia Seltos

- Parella Motorsports acquires Racing America to create North America's largest integrated grassroots motorsport platform.

- IndyCar's Super License points allocation was increased.

- Alba Larsen moves to Ferrari for the 2026 F1 Academy season.

- Nam Bo Ra announces pregnancy.

- NWSL voting on extra funds to pay its athletes, according to reports.

- Sacked Michigan football coach, Sherrone Moore is in custody as a suspect in an alleged assault.

- Comedian Jeff Garcia dies at age 50. Garcia is known for voicing the role of Sheen from the Jimmy Neutron series.

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

         

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- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. reported that the passport of former Congressman Zaldy Co, one of the government's top targets in connection with anomalous flood control projects, has been canceled. According to President Marcos, Jr., he has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine National Police to coordinate with Philippine embassies abroad to ensure that Co cannot hide abroad.

- Sarah Discaya has surrendered to the NBI amid the looming arrest warrant.

- NAPOLCOM has ordered the removal of seven Caloocan City police officers in connection with the death of Dion dela Rosa, an altar boy who tested positive for leptospirosis after wading into floodwaters while searching for his imprisoned father.

- Mon Tulfo defends his brother, Senator Raffy Tulfo, amid an incident proposal allegation.

- MI5 tried to cover up the truth over the "Stakeknife" spy who murdered for IRA, according to reports.

- The world's first ban on social media for under-16 youth comes to effect in Australia.

- Grooming gangs inquiry to be chaired by former children's commissioner for England Baroness Longfield.

- A member of the UK armed forces was killed in Ukraine in a "tragic accident" away from the conflict zone, according to the UK Ministry of Defense.

- Genesis showcased its G90 Wingback Concept in honor of the brand's 10th anniversary.

- Citroen showcases its Elo concept.

- The facelifted Opel/Vauxhall Astra hatchback was unveiled.

- Helmut Marko has left Red Bull F1 team.

- HOONIGAN's Gymkhana Aussie Shred, starring Travis Pastrana in his 670bhp BRATAROO, goes live.

- The live-action SAKAMOTO DAYS movie hits cinemas this April 29, 2026.

- UAE investment firm UCI invests in developer KLab.

- SM Entertainment announces legal action against posts targeting aespa member Winter.

- Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch walked out during a TV interview.

- The PH Department of Justice has junked the missing sabungeros complaints against Gretchen Barretto.

- Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry suffers an intracranial hemorrhage after falling off the stage.

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

        

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- Senator Robinhood Padilla advised Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa to never surrender to foreign power. This is also related to Dela Rosa’s month-long absence from the Senate due to fears that he will be arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) insists that it cannot release the recording of the testimony of Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos without permission from the Congressman.

- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., has directed police officers in Mindanao to be alert to possible retaliatory attacks following the death of a high-ranking leader and bomb expert of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Hassan Group.

- Clashes on the Thai-Cambodia border are intensifying as the death toll rises.

- Paramount launches its cash bid to buy Warner Bros, days after Netflix announced its acquisition.

- Callum Ilott will race at the 2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship for Wright Motorsports.

- The full 2026 WEC entry list was unveiled.

- Crunchyroll is ending its ad-supported streaming at the end of this year.

- Ultraman's New Generation Stars series returns on January 24, 2026, highlighting the best of Geed, Z, Omega, and the New Generation Stars for the program's Season 4.

- The Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club Movie: Bloom Garden Party will hit cinemas this May 8, 2026.

- Seiyuu Tomomichi Nishimura passed away at age 79.

- Katsuhiro Harada, the man involved in the Tekken franchise for three decades, will leave Bandai Namco at the end of this year.

- Cho Sae Ho addresses his recent allegations and steps down from shows such as "You Quiz On The Block" and KBS reality show "2 Days and 1 Night".

- Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies at the age of 75. Tagawa played Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat.

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

       

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- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a thorough investigation into the brutal killing of Gerry Campos, a broadcaster who became a municipal councilor in Surigao del Sur. The PNP reported that the 42-year-old suspect was arrested after the stabbing on Saturday, while the victim was walking near a gasoline station in Barangay Sta. Cruz.

- The Philippine Senate will not be stopped from advancing and passing Senate Bill 1512 or the bill that seeks to create an Independent People's Commission (IPC) that will investigate corruption in government projects. This was assured by Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III, amid Malacañang's lack of interest in the IPC, fearing that it would only become a duplication of the Office of the Ombudsman and the PH Department of Justice (DOJ).

- Three dams in Luzon are continuing the release of their water due to shearline rains, according to PAGASA,

- The top leader and bomb-making expert of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Hassan Group was killed in a joint operation by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Brgy. Satan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur yesterday. 601st Unifier Brigade Commander BGen. Edgar Catu identified the slain leader as Ustads Mohammad Usman Solaiman, better known by the alias “Amir” of the group. He is the brother of slain terrorist Ustadz Kamaro Usman, who was killed in March 2020 along with former BIFF-Karialan Faction commander Kumander Badi.

- Emergency services responding to the incident at London's Heathrow Terminal 3, as police say it is not terror-related.

- The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLB was unveiled.

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB

- ICYMI: Netflix announced its acquisition of Warner Bros.

- Park Na Rae issued an apology regarding her recent allegations and announced her temporary hiatus.

- Yoo Seungeon and Ji Yunseo are leaving the boy group EVNNE.

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F1 2025: Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

After nearly 10 months of witnessing epic on-track clashes, Formula 1's 75th anniversary celebrations came to an end with the final race of the season, the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The grand finale is the deciding race for Red Bull's Max Verstappen versus the two McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Not only that, this finale marked the end of the era for Yuki Tsunoda as a full-time F1 driver as well as the Sauber team, as they became the Audi F1 team for 2026. Emotions aside, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the season's hall of judgment where only one will be crowned the champion.

Screengrab from F1

The nail-biting finale ended with Max Verstappen winning the final race of the season while McLaren completed the podium with Oscar Piastri in 2nd and Lando Norris in 3rd place.

After the conclusion of F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, Lando Norris was named the 2025 world champion.

Congratulations to Lando Norris for becoming the F1 2025 world champion!

And that concludes F1's 75th anniversary celebrations. See you next season.

ABB FIA Formula E S12 - Sao Paulo E-Prix

The final term of Formula E's GEN3 era begins with the kickoff of Season 12 at the São Paulo E-Prix. This season introduces a new team to the grid: Citroën. Notably, two-time world champion Jean-Éric Vergne has made the surprising move from DS to Citroën. This is noteworthy since DS was once part of Citroën's lineage before becoming a luxury brand under Stellantis. It will be interesting to see how this transition impacts the competition.

Screengrab from Formula E

São Paulo kicked off the new season of Formula E with a mix of thrilling and shocking moments, including the chaotic antics of the Mahindra drivers and Pepe Martí's terrifying crash. Amidst the turmoil of the season opener, Jake Dennis from Andretti made a strong statement by defeating last season's champion, Oliver Rowland of Nissan, as well as Nick Cassidy from the newcomer Citroen team.

The next race is the Mexico City E-Prix this January 10, 2026.

Let's Do The News! (December 5, 2025)

      

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- The PBBM administration has discovered over 100 million pesos of ghost flood control projects. The Discayas and other DPWH officials will be charged, according to Philippine President Bongbong Marcos.

- The NDRRMC has placed under Blue Alert over threats of Typhoon Wilma.

- Two of four luxury cars seized by the Discayas were sold in the second auction by the PH Bureau of Customs.

- The Anti-Money Laundering Council released the freeze order on assets from a certain construction firm involved in ghost flood control projects.

- A suspect was arrested over pipe bombs placed at the US political offices the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol Riots.

- Two hundred homes were evacuated in Derby, UK, as two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

- The Netherlands and Spain are boycotting Eurovision 2026 after Israel was allowed to compete.

- The Subaru Forester wins 2025-26 Japan Car of the Year with the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ winning the "Import Car" and "Best Design" awards.

- Kia showcased its Vision Meta Turismo Concept in honor of the carmaker's 80th anniversary.

Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept

- The Toyota GR GT Concepts and the Lexus LFA Concepts were unveiled. The former is a Twin Turbo V8-powered rear-wheel-drive supercar with 650PS of power, while the latter is an all-electric revival of the legendary Lexus LFA supercar. The Toyota GR GT is scheduled for a 2027 release.

Lexus LFA Concept, Toyota GR GT3 Concept,
and Toyota GR GT Concept

- Haas F1 Team becomes Toyota Gazoo Racing Haas F1 Team for the 2026 season.

- One of NASCAR's bosses admits to concerns over the SRX Series as the antitrust case continues.

- Meet the nominees of the 2025 Melon Music Awards.

- TV5 reveals reason for terminating its blocktime partnership with ABS-CBN, saying "to pay what is due".

- Miss Universe 2025 winner Fatima Bosch says she will not revoke her title amid facing a criminal complaint filed by former MUO boss Nawat Itsaragrisil.

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

     

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- A fire broke out at Congressional Avenue, Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City.

- Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte rejected the invitation from the ICI to face hearings and investigations over the flood control anomalies.

- The low-pressure area spotted in the Philippine Area of Responsibility becomes Typhoon Wilma, PAGASA warns.

- US Democrats released "never-before-seen" photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

- The JAS Tensei was unveiled. It's a V6-powered Honda NSX homage designed by Pininfarina.

- Rally driver Kalle Rovanpera will attend next week's Super Formula testing in Suzuka.

- A World Trigger anime reboot was announced.

- The doctor who supplied the late actor Matthew Perry with ketamine was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

- TV5 Philippines will no longer simultaneously airing ABS-CBN shows in 2026, according to reports. ABS-CBN responds to such reports, citing "financial constraints".

- Willie Revillame finalizes his return to TV5 with his new show, quashing reports that his new show may not air on the Kapatid network.

TTFN.

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

    

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

- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has defended the maintenance and use of its Super Tucano aircraft after the Department of National Defense (DND) was questioned about their alleged “outdated” status. The PAF clarified that each air asset has a unique role in operations and depends on mission requirements.

- Personnel from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)- Organized and Transnational Crimes Division continue their inspection of two condominium units of former congressman Zaldy Co in Taguig recently.

- House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago has slammed Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s statements that she will continue to fight corruption and greed among high-ranking government officials. Elago said VP Sara’s integrity is questionable when it comes to fighting anomalies, especially since the people have not yet forgotten the ₱125 million confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President that were used up in just 11 days.

- Senator Raffy Tulfo has recommended to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) that e-trikes used to travel on secondary roads or outside barangays and subdivisions be issued special driver's licenses even if they are "for private use". This is also related to the proposed regulation of e-bikes and e-trikes and the complete ban on them from passing through major thoroughfares.

- Pakistan faces criticism for sending expired air to Sri Lanka as the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah rises to over 1,300.

- Twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct cases over the Hillsborough disaster, which killed 97 Liverpool FC fans, according to a report.

- A five-year CCP cyber operation targeted US infrastructure and likely affected every American, according to FBI officials.

- Lexus is joining alongside Toyota Gazoo Racing in this Friday's unveiled of its new sports model inspired by the GT Concept as seen on the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

- JLR reportedly fired design boss Gerry McGovern, who masterminded the Type 00 Concept.

- Mercedes-Benz teases the return of the G-Class Cabriolet.

- The Red Bull F1 team replaced Yuki Tsunoda with Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar to race alongside Max Verstappen for the F1 2026 season, while the Racing Bulls camp saw Liam Lawson join with newcomer Arvid Lindblad. Tsunoda will now serve as the test and reserve driver.

- Miki Koyama and Rikuto Kobayashi will participate in next week's Super Formula test sessions at Suzuka Circuit.

- Jade Jacquet will drive for the Williams F1 Team for the 2026 F1 Academy season.

- Vtuber Kanata Amane announced graduation.

- Amazon began using AI-generated English dubs on anime shows.

- LEGO unveiled its Stranger Things Creel House playset, available at the end of December 2025.

- Burger King released a limited-time menu inspired by The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

- IVE member Leeseo will step down from being Inkigayo presenter.

- Lee Jung Ha will enlist in the Marine Corps.

- Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies at age 62.

TTFN.

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

   

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

- The Presidential Communications Office says the search for Cassandra Ong is still ongoing. Ong is around the Philippines, according to the DILG records.

- Senate President Tito Sotto says he may file an ethics complaint against Sen. Bato Dela Rosa in connection with his consecutive absences and failure to appear in Senate sessions.

- Land Bank officials are facing the Independent Commission for Infrastructure.

- Over 200 ghost flood control projects were discovered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

- Miss Universe Organization president Raul Rocha is currently facing drug, firearms, and fuel-trafficking charges.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says there was "no misleading" after claims Chancellor Rachel Reeves didn't give the full picture on the economy before the Budget.

- The death toll from the Sri Lanka floods hit 366.

- Kia will reveal the next-generation Seltos this December 10th.

- One of TOEI's executive producers revealed reasons why ending the Super Sentai Series' five-decade run and replacing it with PROJECT R.E.D.

- Touken Ranbu musicals will conclude at the end of 2027.

- Demons' Crest, a novelization made by the author of Sword Art Online, Reki Kawahara, will be getting a TV anime.

- The Netflix original K-drama, Cashero, will stream this December 26, 2025.

TTFN.

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

  

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

- Two Sunwest officials involved in the flood control anomaly are prepared to surrender, according to the CIDG.

- The Philippine National Police has lowered the alert status after yesterday's peaceful protests.

- Japan and the Philippines conducted their Maritime Cooperative Activity at the West Philippine Sea.

- Three China Coast Guard vessels were spotted near Zambales, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

- One of two typhoons may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility before the year's end, PAGASA warns.

- Crackdown on e-trikes and e-bikes crossing national highways postponed until January 2, 2026, according to the LTO.

- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff has resigned following an anti-corruption crackdown.

- Airbus warns of flight disruption as thousands of planes require an immediate software update.

- Sir Tom Stoppard, one of the UK's best-known playwrights, passed away at the age of 88.

- Perodua's first EV, the QV-E, was unveiled.

- Mathilda Paatz joins the 2026 F1 Academy grid with Aston Martin.

- The Himitsu no AiPri movie is coming this March 13, 2026.

- ZEROBASEONE announced their short-term contract extraction.

- Stray Kids scored their 8th No.1 Billboard 200.

- Meet the winners of the 41st Star Awards.

- Jimuel Pacquiao, one of Manny Pacquiao's sons, scored a majority draw in his pro boxing debut.

TTFN.