The 15th Doctor is back for his second outing and this time, he joins forces with a new companion named Belinda Chandra. Their opening salvo involves...The Robot Revolution.
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HOLD IT! Before my quick review, ensure you have already watched the episode. Then, come back here when you have.
Your daily round-up of today's news...
- A magnitude 5.8 quake hits Maitum, Saranggani.
- House Committee on Metro Manila Development Chairman and Manila 2nd District Rep. Rolando Valeriano has insisted that the current National Construction Code should be reviewed and replaced with the National Building Code. Valeriano said this following the collapse of a pole of the MRT under construction along West Avenue in Quezon City and malfunctions in other under-construction or newly constructed structures in various parts of the Philippines.
- Authorities are continuing their search for 10 crew members who are missing after a sand carrier vessel sank in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro. The crew members of the MV Hong Hai 16 include seven Filipinos and three Chinese. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the victims may have been trapped in the ship's engine room.
- The COMELEC Task Force SAFE has filed a petition to disqualify Pasig congressional candidate Christian “Ian” Sia for his joke about single mothers.
- The sedan version of the Audi A6 C9 was unveiled.
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- The European Union wants to ban carbon fiber in cars. Carbon fiber isn't easily recoverable and could be labeled a Hazardous Material.
- Jeep unveiled this year's set of Easter Safari concepts.
- Actor Sam Neill joins the cast of the next Godzilla x Kong film.
TTFN.
Your daily round-up of today's news...
- The NGCP is raising transmission charges this month.
- The COMELEC has declared the municipality of Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur under control.
- The Malacañang announced that the regional operations centers of the PH Department of Tourism have been activated to focus on tourist destinations amid the expected influx of tourists this Holy Week.
- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil warned of the possibility of electioneering this Holy Week, especially as our countrymen are expected to return to their respective provinces.
- Underwater drones discovered in some parts of Philippine waters last year are 55%- 80% a match to drones deployed by China, according to Philippine Navy Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad.
- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino stressed the importance of the strong support the Philippines is receiving from various countries following the recognition of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by Google Maps. According to Tolentino, author of the Philippine Maritime Zones Law, the strong support the Philippines is receiving from various countries such as the leading economies of the United States and the European Union is important for this step.
- The Diocese of Antipolo invites the faithful to join in the annual Alay Lakad to the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or Antipolo Cathedral on Maundy Thursday. According to Parish Priest, Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos, this is a special time to express the deep faith of Filipinos who join in the sacrifice of the Lord by walking 17 kilometers from Metro Manila to Antipolo Cathedral. This year's Alay Lakad of the diocese aims to be recognized worldwide, especially in the Guinness World Records as the 'Largest Gathering for a Walking Pilgrimage in 12 Hours'.
- The Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO will make its track debut during the Spa 24H race.
- Dance vocal group lol will disband after their final solo concert on June 1st.
- Kakao Entertainment co-CEOs deny reports of the company's sale, claiming reports are "misunderstanding".
- Bungie's new team-based FPS game Marathon goes live this September 23, 2025.
- Suzy and Kim Sun-ho will star in the live-action adaptation of the webtoon Delusion.
- Football legend Don Hasselbeck, father of two NFL quarterbacks, passed away at the age of 70. Hasselbeck's son, Matt, said his father died after going into cardiac arrest at his home.
TTFN.
Your daily round-up of today's news...
- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is ready to remove the exemption from the distribution of aid to Local Government Units involved in vote buying. According to Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia, they are already monitoring many incidents of vote buying as the elections approach, such as the vote buying that is taking place in Quezon City.
- The Kadiwa ng Pangulo stores are to be placed in 67 more postal offices in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, Malacañang says.
- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will deploy additional personnel at Ninoy Aquino International Airport this Holy Week.
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. strongly condemned the recent road rage incidents in the country and the harassment and intimidation by a Russian-American vlogger.
- The Kanlaon Volcano recently spewed ashes this late morning, according to PHIVOLCS.
- The Expo 2025 in Osaka commenced yesterday with about 80 pavilions for visitors to enjoy.
- The Not Very Grand Tour, a compilation series highlighting the best of The Grand Tour airs on Prime Video this April 18th.
- BTS member Jin confirms his Spring comeback.
- Boy group ENHYPEN confirmed their June comeback after their Coachella performance.
- Petro Gazz wins the PVL All-Filipino Conference title after defeating Creamline.
TTFN.
The Last Great Coliseum, Bristol, is the next stop for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series with the Food City 500 as drivers are going "beast mode" in this Palm Sunday oval racing action.
As the green flag waved, Palm Sunday racing action commenced. As Kyle Larson wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Brad Keselowski nudged Denny Hamlin followed by Ryan Blaney nudging Keselowski from behind but no chaos erupted. That could have been...something. With Larson bagged Stage 2, the final stage saw trouble for Alex Bowman saying he was "blowing up". The rest is history.
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With the action in Bristol done, Kyle Larson wins the Food City 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series!
The next race is the Jack Link's 500 in Talladega Superspeedway this April 27, 2025.
The most iconic street racing event on the US West Coast is celebrating its 50th anniversary, with IMSA and IndyCar participating in the Golden Jubilee of Long Beach street racing. Let's focus more on the IndyCar side as drivers are going all-out in this Palm Sunday racing action to wrap up Long Beach's Golden Jubilee celebration.
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Kyle Kirkwood won the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, defeating Alex Palou, while Christian Lundgaard secured third place on the podium.
After Long Beach, Alex Palou maintains his lead with 142 points, 34 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood, while Christian Lundgaard is in 3rd with 96 points.
The next race is at Barber Motorsports Park for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix this May 4th.
Formula 1's 75th anniversary celebration continues at the Bahrain International Circuit with the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. This race also marks Oscar Piastri's 50th start. Additionally, spectators have the opportunity to see F1 legend Jackie Stewart perform an exhibition lap in his championship-winning Tyrrell to support his charity.
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Oscar Piastri celebrated his 50th Formula 1 race in style by defeating George Russell from Mercedes to win the Bahrain Grand Prix. Lando Norris, despite receiving a penalty for overshooting his grid box, managed to secure third place.
This is good news for McLaren, as the team maintains its lead in the Constructors' Championship. Norris currently sits at the top of the driver standings with 77 points, three points ahead of Piastri.
The next race is the STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this April 19, 2025.