Let's Do The News! (December 10, 2025)

         

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

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. reported that the passport of former Congressman Zaldy Co, one of the government's top targets in connection with anomalous flood control projects, has been canceled. According to President Marcos, Jr., he has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine National Police to coordinate with Philippine embassies abroad to ensure that Co cannot hide abroad.

- Sarah Discaya has surrendered to the NBI amid the looming arrest warrant.

- NAPOLCOM has ordered the removal of seven Caloocan City police officers in connection with the death of Dion dela Rosa, an altar boy who tested positive for leptospirosis after wading into floodwaters while searching for his imprisoned father.

- Mon Tulfo defends his brother, Senator Raffy Tulfo, amid an incident proposal allegation.

- MI5 tried to cover up the truth over the "Stakeknife" spy who murdered for IRA, according to reports.

- The world's first ban on social media for under-16 youth comes to effect in Australia.

- Grooming gangs inquiry to be chaired by former children's commissioner for England Baroness Longfield.

- A member of the UK armed forces was killed in Ukraine in a "tragic accident" away from the conflict zone, according to the UK Ministry of Defense.

- Genesis showcased its G90 Wingback Concept in honor of the brand's 10th anniversary.

- Citroen showcases its Elo concept.

- The facelifted Opel/Vauxhall Astra hatchback was unveiled.

- Helmut Marko has left Red Bull F1 team.

- HOONIGAN's Gymkhana Aussie Shred, starring Travis Pastrana in his 670bhp BRATAROO, goes live.

- The live-action SAKAMOTO DAYS movie hits cinemas this April 29, 2026.

- UAE investment firm UCI invests in developer KLab.

- SM Entertainment announces legal action against posts targeting aespa member Winter.

- Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch walked out during a TV interview.

- The PH Department of Justice has junked the missing sabungeros complaints against Gretchen Barretto.

- Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry suffers an intracranial hemorrhage after falling off the stage.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (December 9, 2025)

        

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

- Senator Robinhood Padilla advised Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa to never surrender to foreign power. This is also related to Dela Rosa’s month-long absence from the Senate due to fears that he will be arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) insists that it cannot release the recording of the testimony of Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos without permission from the Congressman.

- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., has directed police officers in Mindanao to be alert to possible retaliatory attacks following the death of a high-ranking leader and bomb expert of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Hassan Group.

- Clashes on the Thai-Cambodia border are intensifying as the death toll rises.

- Paramount launches its cash bid to buy Warner Bros, days after Netflix announced its acquisition.

- Callum Ilott will race at the 2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship for Wright Motorsports.

- The full 2026 WEC entry list was unveiled.

- Crunchyroll is ending its ad-supported streaming at the end of this year.

- Ultraman's New Generation Stars series returns on January 24, 2026, highlighting the best of Geed, Z, Omega, and the New Generation Stars for the program's Season 4.

- The Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club Movie: Bloom Garden Party will hit cinemas this May 8, 2026.

- Seiyuu Tomomichi Nishimura passed away at age 79.

- Katsuhiro Harada, the man involved in the Tekken franchise for three decades, will leave Bandai Namco at the end of this year.

- Cho Sae Ho addresses his recent allegations and steps down from shows such as "You Quiz On The Block" and KBS reality show "2 Days and 1 Night".

- Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies at the age of 75. Tagawa played Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (December 8, 2025)

       

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

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a thorough investigation into the brutal killing of Gerry Campos, a broadcaster who became a municipal councilor in Surigao del Sur. The PNP reported that the 42-year-old suspect was arrested after the stabbing on Saturday, while the victim was walking near a gasoline station in Barangay Sta. Cruz.

- The Philippine Senate will not be stopped from advancing and passing Senate Bill 1512 or the bill that seeks to create an Independent People's Commission (IPC) that will investigate corruption in government projects. This was assured by Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III, amid Malacañang's lack of interest in the IPC, fearing that it would only become a duplication of the Office of the Ombudsman and the PH Department of Justice (DOJ).

- Three dams in Luzon are continuing the release of their water due to shearline rains, according to PAGASA,

- The top leader and bomb-making expert of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Hassan Group was killed in a joint operation by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Brgy. Satan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur yesterday. 601st Unifier Brigade Commander BGen. Edgar Catu identified the slain leader as Ustads Mohammad Usman Solaiman, better known by the alias “Amir” of the group. He is the brother of slain terrorist Ustadz Kamaro Usman, who was killed in March 2020 along with former BIFF-Karialan Faction commander Kumander Badi.

- Emergency services responding to the incident at London's Heathrow Terminal 3, as police say it is not terror-related.

- The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLB was unveiled.

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB

- ICYMI: Netflix announced its acquisition of Warner Bros.

- Park Na Rae issued an apology regarding her recent allegations and announced her temporary hiatus.

- Yoo Seungeon and Ji Yunseo are leaving the boy group EVNNE.

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F1 2025: Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

After nearly 10 months of witnessing epic on-track clashes, Formula 1's 75th anniversary celebrations came to an end with the final race of the season, the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The grand finale is the deciding race for Red Bull's Max Verstappen versus the two McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Not only that, this finale marked the end of the era for Yuki Tsunoda as a full-time F1 driver as well as the Sauber team, as they became the Audi F1 team for 2026. Emotions aside, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the season's hall of judgment where only one will be crowned the champion.

Screengrab from F1

The nail-biting finale ended with Max Verstappen winning the final race of the season while McLaren completed the podium with Oscar Piastri in 2nd and Lando Norris in 3rd place.

After the conclusion of F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, Lando Norris was named the 2025 world champion.

Congratulations to Lando Norris for becoming the F1 2025 world champion!

And that concludes F1's 75th anniversary celebrations. See you next season.

ABB FIA Formula E S12 - Sao Paulo E-Prix

The final term of Formula E's GEN3 era begins with the kickoff of Season 12 at the São Paulo E-Prix. This season introduces a new team to the grid: Citroën. Notably, two-time world champion Jean-Éric Vergne has made the surprising move from DS to Citroën. This is noteworthy since DS was once part of Citroën's lineage before becoming a luxury brand under Stellantis. It will be interesting to see how this transition impacts the competition.

Screengrab from Formula E

São Paulo kicked off the new season of Formula E with a mix of thrilling and shocking moments, including the chaotic antics of the Mahindra drivers and Pepe Martí's terrifying crash. Amidst the turmoil of the season opener, Jake Dennis from Andretti made a strong statement by defeating last season's champion, Oliver Rowland of Nissan, as well as Nick Cassidy from the newcomer Citroen team.

The next race is the Mexico City E-Prix this January 10, 2026.

Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise

First serialized in Hakusensha's Young Animal Comics, the story of Peleliu comes to life on the big screen, where one soldier's dream becomes an arduous struggle for survival.

Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise

Starring Rikito Itagaki and Tomoya Nakamura, the movie adaptation of the Peleliu manga brings the life and struggle of a soldier named Tamaru to life on the big screen.

Set a year before the end of the Second World War, Tamaru, a Japanese soldier, was an aspiring manga artist who was assigned to write down the final, heroic scenes of his fallen comrades for their bereaved families as a "merit clerk". That is, until the Japanese forces were outnumbered by the US forces invading Peleliu. For Tamaru, the Peleliu island he set foot on becomes a living hell. 

True to the manga's roots, don't let their cuteness fool you; this movie depicts the life-and-death struggle of a young Japanese soldier on the island of Peleliu. The storytelling is more than enough to give viewers the emotions worth the box of tissues because, let's be honest, you can really cry in moments that showcase the dramatic color of this movie adaptation.

If you want to watch an anime movie that will make you cry, consider this adaptation of the Peleliu manga. Be sure to have a box of tissues or a handkerchief nearby.

Let's Do The News! (December 5, 2025)

      

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

- The PBBM administration has discovered over 100 million pesos of ghost flood control projects. The Discayas and other DPWH officials will be charged, according to Philippine President Bongbong Marcos.

- The NDRRMC has placed under Blue Alert over threats of Typhoon Wilma.

- Two of four luxury cars seized by the Discayas were sold in the second auction by the PH Bureau of Customs.

- The Anti-Money Laundering Council released the freeze order on assets from a certain construction firm involved in ghost flood control projects.

- A suspect was arrested over pipe bombs placed at the US political offices the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol Riots.

- Two hundred homes were evacuated in Derby, UK, as two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

- The Netherlands and Spain are boycotting Eurovision 2026 after Israel was allowed to compete.

- The Subaru Forester wins 2025-26 Japan Car of the Year with the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ winning the "Import Car" and "Best Design" awards.

- Kia showcased its Vision Meta Turismo Concept in honor of the carmaker's 80th anniversary.

Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept

- The Toyota GR GT Concepts and the Lexus LFA Concepts were unveiled. The former is a Twin Turbo V8-powered rear-wheel-drive supercar with 650PS of power, while the latter is an all-electric revival of the legendary Lexus LFA supercar. The Toyota GR GT is scheduled for a 2027 release.

Lexus LFA Concept, Toyota GR GT3 Concept,
and Toyota GR GT Concept

- Haas F1 Team becomes Toyota Gazoo Racing Haas F1 Team for the 2026 season.

- One of NASCAR's bosses admits to concerns over the SRX Series as the antitrust case continues.

- Meet the nominees of the 2025 Melon Music Awards.

- TV5 reveals reason for terminating its blocktime partnership with ABS-CBN, saying "to pay what is due".

- Miss Universe 2025 winner Fatima Bosch says she will not revoke her title amid facing a criminal complaint filed by former MUO boss Nawat Itsaragrisil.

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