Let's Do The News! (September 19, 2024)

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

-  Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo attended for the first time at the sixth joint public hearing of the House Quad Comm. Cassandra Li Ong and Sual, Pampanga Mayor Dong Calugay also attended. Asked about her life in Bamban, Alice said "Life is not easy for them, many are still poor. Not all of them, but for sure there are some. It's just more difficult."

- Former KOJC member Arlene Stone further revealed during an interview with DZRH that Pastor Apollo Quiboloy sent people to the US to solicit for her, not for the Children's Joy Foundation he built. She also said that former President Rodrigo Duterte is accused of benefiting from Quiboloy's "pastoral".

- The United States slashed its interest rates by more than expected in the first reduction in over four years, a milestone moment for the world's biggest economy.

- More blasts were reported in Beirut a day after exploding pagers killed 12 people and injured thousands across Lebanon. Hezbollah's walkie-talkies were targeted in another day of blasts in Lebanon killing at least 20 and injuring hundreds.

- A special edition Mercedes-AMG GT63 PRO Motorsport Collectors Edition was unveiled.

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 PRO
Motorsport Collectors Edition

- The Honda N-BOX Joy was unveiled.

2025 Honda N-BOX JOY

- Nintendo and The Pokemon Company officially suing Palworld developer PocketPair over "multiple" patent infringements.

- Police decide not to forward Yoo Ah In's case of alleged sexual assault to prosecution.

- The TV series Orphan Black Echoes was canceled weeks after the first season finale. The spinoff series ended less than a month ago.

- MrBeast and Amazon sued by Beast Games contestants alleging sexual harassment, chronic mistreatment, and more.

- In his social media post Doc Willie Ong said that the bashing from "troll farms" and others is the cause of his illness. Ong shared that he just finished his 2nd chemo cycle which resulted in his hair falling out.

TTFN.

Wonderful PreCure! The Movie! Dokidoki Game no Sekai de Daibouken

Iroha Inukai (Cure Friendee), Komugi (Cure Wonderful), Mayo Nekoyashiki (Cure Lilian), and Yuki (Cure Nyami) showcased PreCure fanatics with their wonderful superpowers in the Wonderful PreCure! TV series, and they can showcase more to moviegoers with the latest movie from the world of PreCure!

Wonderful PreCure! The Movie!
Dokidoki Game no Sekai de Daibouken

The girls and their pets from Wonderful PreCure have arrived on the big screen! In Wonderful PreCure! The Movie! Dokidoki Game no Sekai de Daibouken, our heroes have popped up in a game called Dokidoki Tanukingdom as they're on a mission to save the game and prevent the game's final boss from taking over the world. The girls are not alone, though. Teaming up with past PreCure pals from Hirogaru Sky! PreCure and Maho Girls PreCure, this is one big adventure they'll never forget.

This movie showcases more from Cure Friendee, Cure Wonderful, Cure Nyami, and Cure Lilian as they use their superpowers even further in their theatrical debut. Not to mention, their Game Mode looks in this movie are adorable!

To add more fun to this latest PreCure movie, comedy duo Junpei Goto and Shusuke Fukutoku made special guest appearances in this movie as Ponta and Pokota, the two tanuki brothers Komugi and pals met in the gaming world.

This movie is a wonderful way to end the summer season. From the moment the girls enter the gaming world to the final battle, Komugi and her friends show they are serious about using their magical powers to save the world.

Trust them, there's no stopping them, just like past PreCures. The latest PreCure movie is the talk of the neighborhood, and you won't be able to escape the conversation.

Let's Do The News! (September 18, 2024)

      

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

-  Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed concern about the information from the Senate hearing that a former Philippine National Police chief is receiving bribes from dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo. "This is both a public order and national security concern", Senator Hontiveros said.

- 20 people were killed due to the effects of Typhoons Ferdie and Gener, according to the NDRRMC.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines are ready should the "policy-leaders" agree to accept the assistance of the United States in conducting a rotation and resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea.

- Nine were killed and nearly three thousand were hurt after pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded. Both Hezbollah and Lebanon blamed Israel for the pager explosions.

- Instagram boosts privacy on teen accounts.

- The Radical SR10 XXR was updated for the 2025 model year.

- Toyota will join the Supercars Championship in the 2026 season.

- Corsair took over Fanatec's parent company Endor AG amid liquidation.

- A major update for the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Eclipse video game is coming soon. The update will address over 300 issues since the launch.

- Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at Krakow Airport in Poland and subsequently released after Ukraine's Foreign Ministry intervened, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

- Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits trial over sex trafficking charges. Diddy denied bail after pleading not guilty to charges.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (September 17, 2024)

     

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

-  SWAT and PCG personnel have raided the Department of Foreign Affairs building in Pasay City, forcing employees to evacuate.

- Tropical Depression Gener made landfall at Palana Isabela, now near Cauayan City, Isabela.

- Junior doctors in England have accepted the pay deal worth 22% on average over two years, ending the long-running dispute.

- Ryan Routh, the suspect behind the recent failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump, is charged with federal gun crimes.

- Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards was given a six-month suspended prison sentence for making indecent images of children.

- Lotus showcased its Theory 1 Concept, previewing Lotus' new design language.

- Netflix original series Castlevania: Nocturne's second season will stream this January 2025.

- Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested in New York City on unspecified federal charges.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (September 16, 2024)

    

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

-  As of 1700 hours Manila Time, Typhoon Gener has maintained its strength while moving north-northwest at a speed of 10kph, according to PAGASA. The typhoon was last observed 290km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

- "We have not done enough," said PH President Bongbong Marcos in his speech after hearing a girl's story about her harrowing experience at the Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children Summit.

- Alice Guo's appearance at the Senate hearing tomorrow was allowed by Judge Elene Amigo-Amano of Valenzuela RTC Branch 282. Judge Amano will be the new one to handle Guo's two Graft cases after being transferred from Capas RTC due to the issue of Jurisdiction.

- Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards arrives in court after admitting charges of making indecent images of children.

- Donald Trump survived the incident at his golf course. The FBI says the incident at Trump's golf course "appears to be" an assassination attempt and the suspect was shot by Secret Service agents who saw a rifle poking out of bushes.

- The first two episodes of Solo Leveling 2nd season will be featured in the Season 1 compilation film hitting theaters this November 29th. The 2nd season of the anime will air this January 2025.

- Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct in the fourth quarter of Cincinnati's 26-25 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs following an interaction that officials said crossed the line.

- Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to hit the 1,000-point mark for a season in the Aces' 84-71 victory over Connecticut.

- GMA-7 cooking variety show Sarap Di Ba? will end broadcast by October 2024, according to reports.

- Meet the winners of the 2024 Emmy Awards.

- Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson passed away at the age of 70.

- ICYMI: Dr. Willie Ong, a health advocate and cardiologist, is diagnosed with abdominal cancer.

TTFN.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Go Bowling at The Glen

The fight for the Final 12 in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continues this weekend at Watkins Glen International in New York for the Go Bowling at The Glen. Joey Logano earned his spot in the playoffs at Atlanta. Who will be next to qualify?

As the green flag waved, Part 2 of 3 of the fight for the Final 12 in New York begins with a disaster when Kyle Busch spins in the inner loop after contact with Corey LaJoie. As Martin Truex Jr. won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Daniel Suarez spinning in turn 6 on Lap 38, and with Ross Chastain winning Stage 2, the final stage saw Denny Hamlin crash on Lap 47 following a NASCAR sandwich with Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski, debris from Harrison Burton on Lap 80, and four laps later, disaster for Brad Keselowski and William Byron, triggering overtime.

Screengrab from NASCAR

Sadly, no playoff contender secured a spot in the playoffs after the Go Bowling at The Glen race. The winner was Chris Buescher, who is not a playoff contender.

Who will make it to the Final 12? Who will be eliminated? Find out as the playoffs continue with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race in Bristol this Saturday, September 21st, 2024.

NTT IndyCar Series 2024 - Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Is Alex Palou the 2024 season winner? The final race of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series, the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville Superspeedway will decide if Palou is this season's champion or not.

As the green flag waved, the final race of the 2024 season commenced and Josef Newgarden's making bold moves against Kyle Kirkwood on the opening laps. As Will Power's title fight got jeopardized due to problems with his lap belts on Lap 13, caution was triggered on Lap 56 when Felix Rosenqvist collided with the wall following a loose left front tire.

Lap 68 restart, with Newgarden leading, Colton Herta is on the hunt. Lap 89 saw Katherine Legge slip off the track, triggering the second caution of the race. Come Lap 135, Marcus Ericsson collided with the wall.

As the race restarted on Lap 147, Pato O'Ward was leading while David Malukas and Josef Newgarden were hunting him down. With the race having five laps to go, Colton Herta slipped into the lead.

Image: IndyCar

In the final race of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series, Colton Herta won the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, followed by Pato O'Ward and Josef Newgarden. However, despite finishing in 11th place, Alex Palou was crowned the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series champion, his third title.

Congratulations to Alex Palou for his third IndyCar championship title!

This concludes the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series. See you next season!