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

                     

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

- The PH Department of Justice is seeking help from Japan for DNA testing of the recovered bodies at Taal Lake.

- The PH Department of Health has reported 32 cases of filariasis that were monitored from January to May this year.

- The DFA has lowered the alert level in Iran to Alert Level 2.

- PAGASA issued a storm surge warning in provinces around northern Luzon due to Typhoon Crising.

- PHIVOLCS recorded about five volcanic earthquakes around Mt. Bulusan and four volcanic quakes around Kanlaon Volcano within 24 hours.

- UK MP Diane Abbott was suspended by the ruling Labour Party after comments about racism.

- One child dead after a school bus crash in Somerset, according to authorities.

- NASCAR will host a San Diego race in the 2026 season.

- Nolan Siegel is now cleared to return for this weekend's IndyCar Toronto race.

- A life-size moving replica of the legendary Pokémon, Koraidon, made in collaboration with Honda, was revealed ahead of its Suzuka 8 Hours appearance this August 1-3, 2025.

- Publisher HarperCollins will acquire Crunchyroll's manga publishing operations in France and Germany.

- YG Entertainment's Yang Hyun Suk received a suspended prison sentence as the final verdict for threatening an informant in the drug case.

- Norwegian Olympian Audun Gronvold was killed by a lightning strike.

- Singer Connie Francis dies at the age of 87.

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

                    

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

- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano clarified that the proposed house arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte will not mean his deportation. Cayetano explained that the proposed house arrest of FPRRD is equivalent to strict detention outside the International Criminal Court (ICC), but it is still in The Hague, The Netherlands.

- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center (NDRRMOC) has been placed on red alert status due to the threat of Typhoon Crising. The alert was raised effective at 12 noon, July 17.

- Bicol Saro Partylist Rep. Terry Ridon is asking the House Committee on Public Accounts to investigate the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach project, which was funded with ₱389 million. Ridon's move came after the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it was among the causes of flooding in various parts of Manila.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation of ERC Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta. Atty. Francis Saturnino San Juan was appointed as the new head of the commission.

- A magnitude 7.3 quake hits off the coast of Alaska, triggering tsunami warnings.

- The Nissan Caravan was updated for the 2026 Model Year with the implementation of the Intelligent Cruise Control.

2026 Nissan Caravan

- Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will star in the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie as Zelda and Link.

- The live-action Wind Breaker movie hits cinemas on December 5th.

- Disney and Pixar's new movie, Hoppers, will hit theaters this March 6, 2026.

- Meet the winners of this year's ESPYs.

- A discounted rate for reviewing restored Filipino films was approved by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).'

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Ride the Wave!

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club has introduced the Monthly Songs project, similar to Aqours' monthly birthday song singles. Each month, one of your favorite members will have the opportunity to shine. For the July edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project, look out! Here comes Ai Miyashita!

Ai Miyashita, voiced by Natsumi Murakami, takes over the July edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project with her featured song "Ride the Wave!" The seventh installment includes this featured track and the additional song titled "まんまるお月さま".

Next time...Rina Tennoji.

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

                   

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

- A bill to be called the President Rodrigo Duterte Act is being introduced in the PH Senate, which would criminalize ‘extraordinary rendition’ as was done to former President Duterte, who was forcibly handed over for trial in a foreign country. Under Senate Bill 557 filed by Senator Imee Marcos, ‘extraordinary rendition’ refers to the forcible transfer of anyone present in the Philippines to another country or territory where he or she will be investigated, prosecuted, imprisoned, or executed.

- In PAGASA's recent Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #2, Typhoon Crising is moving west-southwest to the east of Catanduanes.

- The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) will deploy more than 2,000 police officers as additional security forces for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 28.

- UK inflation jumps to 3.6% in the year to June.

- Koenigsegg announced that a new car will be unveiled in 2026.

- Stellantis is ditching its hydrogen development to focus on hybrids and EVs.

- Nissan is shutting down its Oppama factory by March 2028, affecting around 3,900 employees.

- PENTAGON member Hui has left CUBE Entertainment after nine years.

- TV series Salon de Holmes confirms production of its second season.

- John Torode sacked as MasterChef host after allegation he used racist language upheld.

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Lamborghini Temerario

Lamborghini is the last car manufacturer in history to sell a road car powered by a V10 engine. In 2024, at an automotive event in Monterey, Lamborghini invited the world to witness the end of the V10 engine era. As the audience looked on in shock, Lamborghini unveiled its newest V8-powered successor to the Huracán, the Temerario.

2025 Lamborghini Temerario

2025 Lamborghini Temerario

Positioned below the Revuelto, the Temerario completes Lamborghini's full hybrid lineup. The name translates to "brave" or "bold" in Spanish and is inspired by the legendary bullfight "Temerario" from 1875. This naming convention reflects Lamborghini's tradition of naming cars after famous fighting bulls from history.

The design of the Lamborghini Temerario remains faithful to the brand's signature style, featuring sharp headlamps, hexagonal fog lamps, striking side profiles, and a rear view that evokes memories of the classic Koenigsegg Agera. Inside, the Temerario features an interior similar to that of its larger counterpart, the Revuelto. Regardless of personal opinions, the Temerario leaves a lasting impression on anyone who gets behind the wheel.

It's time to take a closer look at what's under the hood. This is the V8-powered successor to the V10-powered Huracán, marking the end of an era for V10 road cars. The new 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine, which is developed in-house by Lamborghini, is not a carryover from the Urus SE. Instead, it's an all-new design that delivers 800 PS of power. When combined with three electric motors, the total output reaches an impressive 920 PS, with the ability to rev up to 10,000 rpm. The engine is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox, allowing for a 0 to 100 kph acceleration in just 2.7 seconds—matching the performance of the now-outdated Aventador—while achieving a top speed of 343 kph.

While driving the Temerario, the PHEV powertrain and standard All-Wheel Drive system made it feel less sharp than the Huracan, which was to be expected. However, as a PHEV sports car priced lower than the Revuelto, it is starting to come into its own. The Temerario offers various drive modes, making it suitable for everything from the streets of Rome to the corners of Monza. It also features launch control for quicker starts and a four-level Drift Mode for added excitement. Lamborghini applied many lessons learned from the Huracan, both in its road car and track-focused versions, to ensure that the Temerario performs as intended, despite its larger size.

As the world mourns the loss of the V10 engine, the Temerario stands out as an exceptional supercar, upholding the legacy of its V10-powered predecessors, the Gallardo and the Huracán. Lamborghini has made a significant shift from a V10 to a twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine, setting a new standard for the next generation of super sports cars. How will it fare? Only time will tell...

Photo: Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

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

                   

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

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the ₱6.793 trillion national budget for 2026 during a Cabinet meeting held in Malacañang.

- The Philippine Coast Guard began using a remote-operated vehicle around Taal Lake in search of the remains of the missing sabungeros.

- Malampaya's Phase 4 drilling has commenced with the first well expected next month.

- A magnitude 5.8 quake hits Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has prepared a contingency plan for the possible evacuation of Filipinos in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions in the region.

- Death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza exceeds the 58,000 mark, according to the health ministry.

- US President Donald Trump expresses disappointment over Russia's Vladimir Putin, but he's not done with him. Meanwhile, the US will impose "very severe" tariffs on Russia within 50 days if there's no deal to end the Ukraine war.

- Honda will unveil the N-ONE e: electric supermini in late July.

- The third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake was unveiled.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake

- The GiGo Akihabara #1 building will close this August after 32 years.

- The new Street Fighter movie casts Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim.

- Singer BoA cancels her solo concert due to her knee surgery.

- Former ADOR boss Min Hee Jin was cleared of occupational breach of trust charges, but HYBE is filing objections.

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Every seiyuu popped up in both Love Live and Pretty Series

Both the Love Live series and the Pretty Series are celebrating their 15th anniversary this year. It's no surprise that some seiyuus from the Love Live series have appeared in the Pretty Series. In honor of both idol franchises' 15th anniversaries, it's time for a little project: a quick list of seiyuus popped up in both Love Live and Pretty Series. Just the big ones.

The most recent Love Live series seiyuu voicing
a Pretty Series Character is Yurika Kubo, famous for 
voicing Love Live's Hanayo Koizumi,
as Tsumugi Suzukaze from Himitsu no AiPri.

• Aya Uchida - In the Love Live series, she voiced Kotori Minami from the original Love Live! TV series. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Hina Yayoi from Waccha PriMagi!
• Suzuko Mimori  - In the Love Live series, she voiced Umi Sonoda from the original Love Live! TV series. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Anju Shiratori from Kiratto PriChan.
• Riho Iida - In the Love Live series, she voiced Rin Hoshizora from the original Love Live! TV series. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Amari Katasumi from Idol Land PriPara.
• Sora Tokui - In the Love Live series, she voiced Nico Yazawa from the original Love Live! TV series. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Suzu Kurokawa from Kiratto PriChan and Airi Mitsuba from Himitsu no AiPri.
• Miyu Kubota - In the Love Live series, she voiced Karin Asaka from Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Sophy Hojo from PriPara and Emo Moegi from Kiratto PriChan. Additionally, Kubota is a member of i☆Ris, the group that performed the theme songs for the PriPara anime.
• Tomori Kusunoki - Tomori Kusunoki previously voiced Setsuna Yuki from Nijigasaki High School Idol Club before retiring at the end of March 2023. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Hikari Momoyama, the little sister of Mirai Momoyama from Kiratto PriChan.
• Coco Hayashi - A member of the now-disbanded Run Girls, Run!, Coco took over the role of Setsuna Yuki from Nijigasaki High School Idol Club from Tomori Kusunoki on April Fools' Day in 2023. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Mirai Momoyama from Kiratto PriChan and Pololo from Idol Land PriPara.
• Mayu Sagara - In the Love Live series, she voiced Kasumi Nakasu from Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Miruki Amauri from Waccha PriMagi!
• Maria Sashide - In the Love Live series, she voiced Emma Verde from Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Eve Kagayaki from Kiratto PriChan.
• Yurika Kubo - In the Love Live series, she voiced Hanayo Koizumi. In the Pretty Series, she voiced Tsumugi Suzukaze from Himitsu no AiPri.

...and there you have it. A list of seiyuus popped up in both Love Live and Pretty Series. It's hard to imagine why both of these franchises poach each other's voice-overs for their idol girls. Long story short.