Let's Do The News! (January 12, 2026)

                                

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

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos says he's ready to face whatever impeachment complaint is filed against him.

- Over 4,000 individuals were affected by the Mayon Volcano eruptions.

- The death toll from the Binaliw landslide has reached 8, according to the Cebu City Fire Station.

- ICYMI: Instagram suffered a major cyberattack that exposed 17.5 million users.

- The final Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Finale movie will hit cinemas this winter.

- The Super Sentai Series will end its five-decade broadcast with the final episode of No.1 Sentai Gozyuger airing this February 9, 2026.

- Meitantei PreCure, the 2026 installment of TOEI's PreCure series, airs this February 1, 2026. The series stars Hikari Senga as Anna Akechi/Cure Answer, Kaede Hondo as Mikuru Kobayashi/Cure Mystic, and Nao Toyama as the enemy character Ruruka Moria/Cure Arcana Shadow.

- The fifth "The Roundup" movie casts Kim Jae Yeong as an enemy character.

- The father of TWS member Jihoon passed away.

- One Battle After Another bagged the most Golden Globe victories.

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ABB FIA Formula E S12 - Mexico City E-Prix

Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship continues with the Mexico City E-Prix. Although this is Round 2, the start of the new year has everyone excited for more racing.

Screengrab from Formula E

Amid intense clashes, the Mexico City ePrix saw a maiden win for the neophyte Citroen Racing team with Formula E legend Nick Cassidy behind the wheel, beating the likes of Mahindra's Edoardo Mortara and last season's champion, Nissan's Oliver Rowland.

The next race is the Miami ePrix on January 31, 2026.

Let's Do The News! (January 10, 2026)

                               

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

- It took 30 hours, 50 minutes, and one second for the Andas ng Poong Jesus Nazareno to return to Quiapo Church at 10:50 a.m., from the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, yesterday, January 9, 2026. This is the longest procession in the Feast of the Nazarene. Based on official data released by the Quiapo Church leadership this morning, a total of 9,640,290 people participated in the Feast of the Nazarene.

- Snow and ice warnings cover most of the UK as tens of thousands are without power because of winter storm Goretti.

- A new video emerged of the Minneapolis shooting filmed by a U.S. ICE agent who opened fire.

- The owner of the Swiss ski resort bar where 40 died in the New Year's Eve fire was taken into custody.

- Protests erupt across Iran as the Supreme Leader accuses crowds of aligning with US President Donald Trump.

- HOONIGAN announced its participation in the first-ever Summernats USA, happening in Florida's Freedom Factory this March 12-14, 2026.

- The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa was unveiled. Made in collaboration with the Luna Rossa sailing team, it features a silver exterior color with Luna Rossa livery, red badging, and a unique dual rear spoiler. All 10 units were sold out.

2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa

- GungHo Online named Kazuya Sakai as its new CEO, replacing Kazuki Morishita.

- Go Ara departs from KINGKONG By STARSHIP.

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Greenland 2: Migration

Greenland, the disaster film starring Gerard Butler that was released during the pandemic, returns with a sequel. It is unprecedented for a disaster movie to have a sequel that addresses the aftermath of the disaster.

Greenland 2: Migration

Set five years after the asteroid strike that devastated the world, "Greenland 2: Migration" follows the Garrity family as they leave the safety of their bunker in Greenland. They embark on a challenging journey through a shattered world, searching for a new habitat for humanity. Their migration path is fraught with difficulties, including the collapse of human society, powerful earthquakes, deadly radiation storms, and another wave of meteor strikes.

This sequel to the pandemic-era disaster movie explores the human experience following a deadly asteroid strike. It highlights the intense drama as the struggle for a new habitat confronts formidable challenges that test survival instincts and deepen the bonds not only within the Garrity family but also among the other survivors.

Never in the history of disaster movies to have a sequel like this. Greenland 2: Migration is the sequel that highlights humanity in the aftermath of the extinction-level disaster. If you've watched the first Greenland movie during your quarantine days, now's your chance to watch the sequel in cinemas for real. You'll get to experience what the aftermath feels like.

Let's Do The News! (January 9, 2026)

                              

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

- Almost 200,000 people have gathered for this year's Traslacion. The Philippine National Police is maintaining its maximum alert as the Traslacion proceeds peacefully.

- The Philippine Embassy warns Filipinos against false J-1 visa promises by illegal recruiters.

- A red "danger to life" wind warning was issued for southwest England as storm Goretti heads to the United Kingdom.

- Fans of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, gathered at Sydney's Central Station for a seven-hour train journey aboard an Elvis-themed train. This event was part of the Elvis Festival held in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. Tribute artists and fans filled the special train, which traveled 357 kilometers from Sydney to Parkes.

- The Ligier JS50 diesel-powered microcar lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 28 minutes 28.5 seconds, breaking the six-decade record by the Trabant by more than 12 minutes as the slowest vehicle on the legendary track.

- Nissan unveiled the NOTE AURA NISMO CONCEPT as well as the Nissan Fairlady Z facelift range (including the Nissan Fairlady Z NISMO 6MT variant) at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon.

Nissan Note Aura NISMO RS Concept

2027 Nissan Fairlady Z

2027 Nissan Fairlady Z NISMO

- The Toyota GR Yaris MORIZO RR was unveiled. Limited to 200 units, it features dynamics inspired by the racing car that competed at the Nurburgring 24 Hours.

2027 Toyota GR Yaris MORIZO RR

- The Subaru WRX STi Sport# was unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Based on the VB WRX S4, it features a 6-speed manual gearbox, a first for a JDM model. It will be available this Spring 2026.

2027 Subaru WRX STi Sport#

- Honda unveiled the Prelude and Civic Type R HRC Concepts at the Tokyo Auto Salon, as well as the upcoming Civic e:HEV RS mated with the same S+ Shift system as today's Prelude.

- An XBOX Developer_Direct presentation is happening this January 22, 2026, and it will feature more about the upcoming Fable reboot, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation.

- Girls' Generation member Taeyeon renews her contract with SM Entertainment.

- Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim was hurt during her training for next month's Winter Olympics.

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Let's Do The News! (January 8, 2026)

                             

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

- The PH Department of Health has confirmed 17 super flu cases in 2025.

- A warrant for the seizure and detention of luxury cars, allegedly owned by resigned Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, was served in BGC, Taguig City by the Bureau of Customs, PNP-Highway Patrol Group, and Southern Police District.

- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council–Emergency Operations Center Bicol is now under Red Alert status following the continued eruption of Mayon Volcano.

- The Philippine National Police has welcomed the assessment by Australian authorities that reinforces the agency's position that the Philippines is not being used as a training ground for extremists and terrorists. This comes after Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett revealed that there is no evidence to show that the suspects in the Bondi Beach mass shooting received training or made logistical preparations while in the Philippines in November 2025.

- A landslide at a landfill in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City that occurred yesterday, past 4:00 p.m., left one dead and six people injured; rescue operations for nearly 20 more people buried under garbage are ongoing.

- The United States is carrying out an operation to seize a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Atlantic, days after the capture of Nicolas Maduro.

- Michael Good was named as the new president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway museum.

- CJ Olivares was named Group CEO of Racer Media & Marketing.

- TOEI teases its Kamen Rider 55th anniversary project to be unveiled on January 27th.

- Netflix's upcoming 2026 lineup confirms The Witcher Season 5, Emily in Paris Season 6, Physical 100: Italy, and more.

- Former Premier League referee David Coote was given a suspended prison sentence for making an indecent image of a child.

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Let's Do The News! (January 7, 2026)

                            

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

- The PBBM administration scrapped fiscal support for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy and the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement programs in the 2026 national budget.

- The Mayon Volcano has recently unleashed a dome eruption, sending powerful pyroclastic density currents.

- The Kanlaon Volcano is spewing ash at around 1458 hours local time.

- The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the Red Alert Status in preparation and security for the upcoming Traslacion ng Poong Hesus Nazareno. The alert status is effective from 8 a.m. today and will remain until 8 a.m. on January 10. Under this, the Office of Civil Defense–National Capital Region is closely monitoring and supervising all activities related to the festival, from preparations to the actual procession.

- Manila Mayor Isko Moreno leads the send-off ceremony of security and safety forces at the Quirino Grandstand for this weekend's Traslacion.

- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will be dissolved on the first day of February 2026, according to Senator Imee Marcos. Atty. Brian Keith Hosaka, executive director of ICI, said that no notification has been received from Malacañang that they will be dissolved in February.

- The only paperwork the son of motoring journalist James Deakin had was from the importer, who was ticketed by the Land Transportation Office after crossing double solid yellow lines, according to Chief Markus Lacanilao. This follows Deakin's complaint that the LTO system is corrupt after his son was charged with a reckless driving violation instead of an improper lane change or disobeying traffic signs.

- UK braces for storm Goretti with new warnings for heavy snow and ice.

- The UK and France have agreed to send troops to Ukraine in the event of the peace deal, according to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, after recent talks.

- The United States is discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including the use of military force, according to the White House, amid European opposition. A few moments ago, US President Donald Trump said he will further discuss the Greenland issue in "two months" time.

- AFEELA unveiled its SUV concept at the recent Consumer Electronics Showcase.

- Toyota will enter the 2026 WEC season under the Toyota Racing banner and their new machine, the TR010 Hybrid Hypercar. This announcement comes as the Toyota Gazoo Racing brand was split into Toyota Racing and Gazoo Racing.

Toyota Racing TR010

- SEGA co-founder David Rosen dies at 95.

- Kim Ji Young announces marriage and pregnancy.

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