Let's Do The News! (September 29, 2025)

                         

                                        

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

- The Malacañang reiterated that Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should not be blamed for the discovered budget insertions and irregularities in the government's flood control projects.

- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed the regional offices of the PH Department of Agriculture (DA) as well as the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to expedite the calculation of damages from the consecutive typhoons in the country that were accompanied by the recent southwest monsoon.

- PHIVOLCS recorded about 17 volcanic quakes around Mt. Bulusan and about 7 quakes around Kanlaon Volcano within the last 24 hours.

- The recently discovered ancient skull in China may rattle the timeline of human evolution, according to reports. In the new analysis, the skull belongs to an early branch of the sister lineage of our species, a finding that could shake up our understanding of how human evolution occurred over the past million years or more. The researchers used sophisticated scanning and digital reconstruction techniques to determine the original shape of the skull, which is between 940,000 and 1.1 million years old, and compared it to more than 100 other human fossils.

- Multiple strikes occurred in Gaza as Israeli forces continue the offensive against Hamas militants.

- Pope Leo XIV, during his Mass, prays for the victims of the recent flooding in the Philippines.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls Reform's plan to make some legal migrants reapply for visas "racist" and "immoral".

- The TV anime series Hotel Inhumans got renewed for Season 2. It was announced after the finale.

- The Toyota Gazoo Racing was named the 2025 World Rally Raid Championship manufacturer champions.

- The 2026 Tokyo Game Show will be expanded to five days.

- England defeated Canada and won the Women's Rugby World Cup.

- The PH Court of Appeals junked TAPE Inc.'s motion for reconsideration for the Eat Bulaga copyright case against TVJ.

TTFN.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Hollywood Casino 400

The fight for the Final 8 continues in Kansas for the Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN Bet. With Ryan Blaney secured his spot, who's next?

As the green flag waved, the fight for the Final 8 continued. The first stage saw a blown tire for the #51 car, followed by Tyler Reddick's pitstop drama. As Denny Hamlin barely took Stage 1, Stage 2 saw both the #42 and the #60 make contact and slip away. With Hamlin taking Stage 2, the final stage saw disaster for both Joey Logano and Austin Cindric following their recent tangle, a loose tire for Kyle Busch, a slide from the #77 car, and Zane Smith's terrifying barrel roll.

Screengrab from NASCAR

In the chaos of Kansas, Chase Elliott unexpectedly won the Hollywood Casino 400, securing his spot in the Final 8 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

Who will make it to the Final 8? Who will be eliminated? Find out as the fight for the Final 8 for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs ends with the Bank of America ROVAL 400 this October 5, 2025.

FIA WEC S13 - 6 Hours of Fuji

The 6 Hours of Fuji leg of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship marked the series' 100th race. In front of the 66,400 spectators gathered in Fuji, one will etch its mark in the history of WEC after 100 races.

Screengrab from WEC

The #35 Alpine Endurance Team A424 nicked its first-ever win in the Hypercar class after beating the #93 Peugeot Totalenergies 9XH and the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 to win WEC's 100th race. The #81 TF SPORT Corvette Z06 GT3 wins the LMGT3 class, beating the likes of the #21 Vista AF Corse 296 GT3 and the #31 The Bend Team WRT M3 GT3 EVO.

Four different winning brands this season so far, but with Ferrari raking up a lot of wins this season in the Hypercar class, will the Prancing Horse get what it takes to nick its first-ever title in this modern era of the WEC? Find out as Season 13 of the FIA World Endurance Championship ends with the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain this November 8, 2025.

One Battle After Another

Leonardo DiCaprio is back on the big screen for his most daring role yet in a new movie worthy of becoming one of the most cinematic masterpieces of the year.

One Battle After Another brings actor Leonardo DiCaprio to his most daring role as a former revolutionary confronting his old enemy while searching for his missing daughter. It also stars Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Diase Infiniti.

This movie showcases DiCaprio in a new light, pushing him to deliver a true cinematic masterpiece in this thrilling action drama. From beginning to end, audiences will be captivated by the film's dark beauty. 

The exciting escapes, heart-wrenching tragedies, captivating soundtrack, and well-developed characters all contribute to its status as one of the year's most significant cinematic achievements. It is a remarkable work that deserves to compete for an Oscar.

If you're a Leonardo DiCaprio fan itching to see his next move, consider this movie. It's a future classic in the making.

Aqours Documentary

From their inception a decade ago to their last-ever concert in June, Aqours have cemented themselves in the history of the Love Live franchise. As part of the Love Live franchise's 15th anniversary celebrations, fans now have the opportunity to get to know the real Aqours in this first-ever documentary movie from the franchise.

Aqours Documentary

The Aqours Documentary gives fans a no-holds-barred, unfiltered look at the Aqours members, consisting of Anju Inami as Chika Takami, Rikako Aida as Riko Sakurauchi, Nanaka Suwa as Kanan Matsuura, Arisa Komiya as Dia Kurosawa, Shuka Saito as You Watanabe, Aika Kobayashi as Yoshiko Tsushima, Kanako Takatsuki as Hanamaru Kunikida, Aina Suzuki as Mari Ohara, and Ai Furihata as Ruby Kurosawa.

This documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look at concert events, the "Love Live! Sunshine!!" TV anime series, the movie, and various other activities, including their international performances. It features testimonies from the cast, addressing many fan questions about how they arrived at this point in their careers, their trials and tribulations, and what "Aqours" means to them.

The perfect parting gift for those who missed Aqours since the group's final concert last summer. Although our time with Aqours has finished, their wonderful stories will live on in our hearts and minds.

Let's Do The News! (September 26, 2025)

                         

                                        

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

- Severe Tropical Storm Opong is in parts of the Mindoro Strait, according to PAGASA. Over 120,000 families were evacuated due to Opong's onslaught. Cagayan is under a state of calamity.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos is providing aid to farmers and families affected by recent calamities in La Union.

- Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co has been given until this Monday to return to the Philippines and face allegations. The agency is pleading with Interpol for a Blue Notice to uncover Co's whereabouts.

- The PH Department of Justice confirmed that about 21 individuals are recommended by the NBI to be charged for alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

- The gunman behind the deadly shootout at an ICE facility in Dallas was identified as Joshua Jahn. The slain shooter wanted to "cause terror," according to handwritten notes recovered by the authorities.

- Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was given a five-year sentence in Libya.

- All adults in the United Kingdom are required to have a compulsory digital ID card under new government plans.

- Ticketmaster agrees to more transparency over prices after the investigation into Oasis concert ticket sales.

- Jaguar named Ian James as Team Principal to lead the team in Formula E season 12 and the Gen4 era beyond.

- Avia Anagnostiadis was injured and will not take part in next week's Singapore leg of the 2025 F1 Academy season. Megan Bruce tapped in as Avia's replacement.

- The JBX and STARD teams are joining in the Extreme E final race as well as the Extreme H opener in Saudi Arabia next month.

- The Frieren: Beyond Journey TV anime's second season airs this January 16, 2026.

- The recent Xbox TGS 2025 presentation reveals more on Monster Hunter Stories 3, Ninja Gaiden 4, a Bruce Lee elusive target event on Hitman: World of Assassination, and the Forza Horizon 6 announcement, among others.

- Nintendo's America boss Doug Bowser will step down at the end of this year.

- The 007 FIRST LIGHT video game casts Gemma Chan as Dr. Selina Tan.

- THE BOYZ cancels their concerts in Macau and Taipei.

TTFN.

Silent Hill f

What would Silent Hill look like if it were set in Japan? There's one answer to this compelling question: exactly the same.

Silent Hill f (PS5)

Silent Hill f brings the familiar psychological horror to a different setting, giving seasoned veterans and newcomers a terrifying new challenge that sets it apart from the entire franchise.

Set in Japan in the 1960s, the story revolves around a teenage schoolgirl named Hinako Shimizu who faces paranormal threats spreading across the quiet village of Ebisugaoka. It's about one girl, two worlds. The Hinako Shimizu in the living world is plunged into a living hell, and the Hinako Shimizu in the spirit world is vying for power.

The Japanese setting distinguishes Silent Hill f from the rest of the Silent Hill franchise, promising to engage players with its compelling characters and a narrative that captures the intensity characteristic of traditional Japanese horror stories.

How these worlds revolve around her provides various challenges you would expect in this different kind of Silent Hill. One such aspect is the critical melee-focused combat system, where players must be mindful of their health, stamina, and sanity while battling creatures. At the right timing, you can execute either a perfect evasion, which fully recovers stamina, or a powerful counter, dealing huge damage to enemies. 

In the living world, weapons ranging from the steel pipe to the powerful sledgehammer will lose durability, and soon, they'll break unless you find a repair kit to fix them. In the spirit world, however, weapons such as the ceremonial dagger and the naginata won't break.

The enemy creatures you'll face in Silent Hill f come in all shapes and sizes. In the living world, when these creatures are killed, that's it. In the spirit world, however, defeating them is only temporary, so make use of their downtime to escape before they reanimate.

True to the Silent Hill lineage are the unforgiving puzzles that require your wits to move forward. Depending on the difficulty setting, puzzles can get more complex than before.

One unique feature of this game is its currency system. At save points, you can sell food and other valuable items in exchange for Faith, which allows you to randomly pull omamori that will be useful on your journey. Additionally, with enough ema, you can spend them on upgrades.

Silent Hill f is a unique entry in the Silent Hill franchise. What stands out the most is its Japanese setting, which adds a distinct charm to the horror experience. The game features a challenging battle system, intricate puzzles, and more. This truly embodies the essence of a proper Japanese horror game. A must-play of the autumn season.