BG30: Batang Bubble Ako! (PART 1)

BBLGANG, the Philippines' longest-running and most entertaining comedy gag show that aired on GMA Network, celebrated its 30th anniversary. What better way to mark three decades of Bubble Gang than by bringing together past and present members, along with special guests, for a two-part anniversary special?

Anyway, in case you missed it, here's the setlist from the first part of the BG30: Batang Bubble Ako special!

- Best Friends meets Ikaw at ang Ina?!

- Pickup Lines

- Antonietta and Amponietta

- "Mr. and Mrs." sketch

- Ang Dating Doon

That's just the start of the BBLGANG's three-decade anniversary celebrations because the celebration continues on October 26, 2025, for the conclusion of the BG30: Batang Bubble Ako special! Don't miss it!

Let's Do The News! (October 20, 2025)

        

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

- The Philippine National Police has scrambled nearly 25,000 police officers this Undas.

- Voters' registration for the 2026 BSKE has begun.

- Israel carried out a wave of airstrikes on southern Gaza after the IDF and Hamas accused each other of breaching the ceasefire.

- Paris' Louvre museum was closed after a robbery.

- Spotify collaborates with Sony, Universal, and Warner to pioneer copyright-safe AI music creations, according to reports.

- The US Grand Prix will remain on COTA until 2034.

- Tristan McKee clinched the Trans Am's TA2 Series champion title during the Trans Am's Barber Motorsports Park debut.

- A 296-based Ferrari SC40 one-off was made.

- Universal Music Japan removed Ado's Aishite Ashite Ashite music video due to unauthorized use of visuals.

- The winners of this year's Newtype Anime Awards were announced, with Makeine, Bocchi the Rock!, and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX bagging huge wins.

- ATBO member Jeong Seunghwan was enlisted in the military.

- Park Jin Joo announces marriage plans.

TTFN.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - YellaWood 500

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is nearing its climax. The fight for the Championship 4 continues in Talladega for the YellaWood 500. With Denny Hamlin claiming his spot at the Championship 4, who's next?

As the green flag waved, the action in Dega was on. The first stage saw Chase Elliott sustaining damage and being forced to pit for repairs. As Ty Gibbs wins Stage 1, Stage 2 witnessed The Big One with the drivers of the Nos. 2, 4, 7, 9, 16, and 47 getting caught in a massive on-track accident. With Stage 2 belonging to Chase Briscoe, the final stage saw an anti-climactic caution for the #51 car with just 20 laps left.

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Chase Briscoe wins the YellaWood 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Championship 4 was sealed.

With two spots taken, who will make it to the Championship 4? The final elimination match of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will be at Martinsville Speedway for the Xfinity 500 this October 26, 2025.

F1 2025: MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix

The celebrations for Formula 1's 75th anniversary continue at the Circuit of the Americas for the MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix. Located in Texas, a traditionally conservative state, COTA still hosts thrilling F1 events that captivate fans. Following McLaren's recent constructors' championship victory in Singapore, the focus now shifts to the Driver's Championship title. Max Verstappen’s recent performance poses a significant challenge to the McLaren frontrunners.

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Max Verstappen's latest win in Texas puts him in 3rd place in the Driver's Championship with 40 points behind Oscar Piastri, who finished 5th in this race. Lando Norris finished in 2nd place, and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc completed the podium.

Carlos Sainz will face a five-place grid penalty at next weekend's race as he was deemed at fault for a collision with Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

As Oscar Piastri's title fight is threatened by Max Verstappen's recent comeback attempt, can he keep up, or will Lando Norris prevent Verstappen's resurgence in the title chase?

F1's 75th-anniversary celebrations will continue with the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico this October 26, 2025.

WRC 2025: Central European Rally

The 2025 World Rally Championship continues with the Central European Rally, a cross-country rally event that stretches across Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. This rally event could mark another milestone for the Toyota Gazoo Racing team.

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Due to Sebastien Ogier's unfortunate crash, Kalle Rovanperä emerged victorious at the Central European Rally, finishing ahead of Elfyn Evans, who secured third place, taking Ott Tanak with him to the podium. Rovanperä's recent win not only highlighted his capabilities but also helped Toyota Gazoo Racing clinch its fifth consecutive WRC manufacturers' title.

The 2025 World Rally Championship continues with the FORUM8 Rally Japan this November 6-9, 2025.

Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series Round 7

Autopolis is the second-to-last stop for the Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series, featuring a challenging three-hour race.

Long before the race, the Super GT organizers announced that starting in the 2027 season, a one-make tire system would be implemented. This means that all Super GT competitors will use tires from the official tire supplier, marking the end of the ability for competitors to choose their tire manufacturers. It's a difficult decision, but the Super GT organizers are looking into it.

Anyway, the race...

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It's a full Civic podium in the penultimate round with the #100 Stanley Civic Type R-GT the winner, the #64 Modulo Civic Type R-GT the second-placer, and the #16 ARTA MUGEN Civic Type R-GT the third-placer. In the GT300 class, meanwhile, the #666 seven x seven Porsche GT3R wins while the #7 CARGUY Ferrari 296 GT3 finished second, and the #0 VENTENY Lamborghini GT3 finished 3rd.

The Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series will conclude at MobilityResort Motegi on November 2, 2025. Will this finale serve as a triumphant farewell for the Civic Type R-GT? Can the popular Hatsune Miku race car secure the GT300 championship this season, or will it be LEON's turn? Don’t miss it!

2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - SHORELINE SHOWDOWN

The streets of Long Beach, California, are the final destination for the 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship for the SHORELINE SHOWDOWN. The season finale marked the introduction of the new drift track layout of Long Beach, providing a fresh new challenge for drift stars, ending their season on a high note.

Long before the finale, the streets of Long Beach became the ideal venue for Ford to unveil the Mustang RTR Package, which is based on the EcoBoost variant. It's the first RTR vehicle made by Ford, and with drift-tuned dynamics, what a way to go.

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The season concludes with Jack Shanahan winning the finale by unanimously defeating Hiroya Minowa. Minowa had previously defeated this season's champion, James Deane, in the semifinals, despite losing a wheel during the match. Additionally, Shanahan was awarded Rookie of the Year for his outstanding performance this season.

And that concludes the 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship. See you next year.