Friday, February 27, 2026

Let's Do The News! (February 27, 2026)

                    

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

Mayon Volcano continues to spew lava-collapse pyroclastic density.

- Senate President pro-tempore Ping Lacson has begun the evaluation and verification of 18 former military personnel who came forward and admitted to delivering embezzled money to several high-ranking government officials on the orders of their former boss, former Cong. Zaldy Co. According to Lacson, even before Senator Imee Marcos filed a resolution to investigate the money delivery scheme of the 18 former military personnel, he had already conducted a preliminary verification of the soldiers.

- Pag-IBIG Fund investment income jumps nearly 50% to 0.43 billion pesos in 2025, while its assets hit 1.23 trillion pesos.

- The DFA warns unauthorized passport stamps will make the passport invalid.

- The MalacaƱang confirmed that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is conducting an investigation regarding the incident on NLEX allegedly involving the convoy of Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna as Acting Secretary of the DENR, replacing Sec. Raphael Lotilla.

- Former US First Lady Hillary Clinton will testify if she "had no idea" of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes as she demands that US President Donald Trump be questioned under oath.

- In case you missed it: US President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address this Tuesday, March 3. It is expected that President Trump will highlight topics including Venezuela, Greenland, the FIFA World Cup, and America’s 250th anniversary, among others.

- At least one American citizen was killed and another hurt in the Cuba speedboat shooting, according to a US official.

- The Green Party takes Gorton and Denton from Labour in their first-ever Westminster by-election win.

- The racing video game Rennsport is offering its "double the content, half the price" to stave off its disastrous launch last year.

- Netflix will broadcast this year’s Canadian Grand Prix as a result of a partnership that will also include Apple TV carrying the latest season of the Formula 1 docuseries "Drive to Survive."

- Ferrari unveiled its 2026 WEC season livery for the Le Mans-winning 499P.

- Conor Benn will fight against Regis Prograis in the undercard fight of the Fury-Mahmudov match this April 11.

- Michelle Dee mulls seeking an Interpol red notice against Xian Gaza.

- Actress Andi Eigenmann warns netizens about a scammer using her name.

TTFN.

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Let's Do The News! (February 26, 2026)

                   

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

- The MalacaƱang says they're not bothering the Chamber vote on the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte.

- Six were hurt from an LPG explosion at Barangay North Bay Boulevard South, Dagat-dagatan, Navotas City.

- The confirmation of charges hearing against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte at the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the ICC has reached its third day.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomed the decision to open up a church and other infrastructures at Pag-asa Island.

- The state of Jersey approved an assisted dying law, which could come into effect this early summer.

- Four people who entered Cuban waters on a US-registered speedboat were shot dead by Cuban border guards.

- NASCAR announced a revised All-Star Race format, happening at Dover Motor Speedway this May 17th.

- Onegai AiPri, the newest AiPri TV series, will premiere on TV Tokyo this April 5, 2026, at 0930 JST.

- The World Aquatics announced the cancellation of the Mexico leg of this year's Diving World Cup, originally taking place next week, due to ongoing clashes.

- Actor Pepito Rodriguez passed away at 83.

TTFN.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Let's Do The News! (February 25, 2026)

                  

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

- The Social Security System breached one trillion Pesos in reserve funds for the first time in SSS history. The net income has reached 143 billion Pesos.

- About 13,400 police officers As were dispatched across the Philippines in preparation for the EDSA People Power 40th Anniversary as well as the third Trillion Peso March protests.

- A total lunar eclipse will be witnessed across the Pacific Ocean this March 3, 2026. It will be witnessed in Eastern Asia, Australia, the Central Pacific, and western parts of the United States.

- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pleads to the ICC his right not to attend his detention review hearing this Friday.

- VOGUE announced the dress code for this year's Met Gala, happening this May 4th, as "Fashion is Art".

- 20 countries condemned Israel’s “de facto annexation” in the West Bank.

- US news reporter Savannah Guthrie is offering a one million dollar reward to anyone finding her missing mother.

- Lord Mandelson's lawyers said he got arrested on "baseless claims" he was about to leave the UK.

- Japan's all-female KYOJO CUP series launched its Fan Club with beta testing commencing this March 7. Subscribers can enjoy on-board footage with the participating drivers. A free trial is offered until the end of April 2026.

- Megan Bruce will don the Tag Heuer sponsorship for the 2026 F1 Academy season.

- Robert Wickens was inducted to the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame.

- Opel/Vauxhall is teasing the upcoming Corsa GSE all-electric hot hatch. It is expected to don the similar 280PS EV powertrain as the Peugeot e-208 GTi and Lancia Ypsilon HF.

- TWICE member Mina will not attend the group's Philadelphia concert due to health issues.

- Actress Rhian Ramos is taking legal action against those spreading malicious articles against her.

TTFN.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Let's Do The News! (February 24, 2026)

                 

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

- Over 2.3 million have been registered for the 2026 Barangay and SK Elections, according to the COMELEC.

- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has declared that tomorrow, February 25, will be an "ordinary working day" and that "no work, no pay" will be implemented for employees during the EDSA People Power anniversary.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the immediate decentralisation of farm input distribution so that seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides will no longer be delayed for farmers. In the President's dialogue with irrigators, farmers directly complained about the slow arrival of their agricultural needs. 

- The Philippines' chairmanship of ASEAN 2026 officially began today. It was opened by the ASEAN Editors and Economic Opinion Leaders Forum held in Makati City, attended by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., along with senior policymakers, global investors, and media leaders. The forum aims to deepen regional integration, accelerate investment flows, and prepare Southeast Asia for the challenges of the future.

- Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado has publicly presented a Chinese national who was arrested in Batangas province for posing as a Filipino. The foreigner was identified as Zhi Ling Guan, 47, using the aliases Shi Nengyuan and Mike Sy, who was found in possession of fake documents such as a Philippine passport.

- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tells UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer his government would agree to any plan to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession.

- Lord Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

- Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, pleads not guilty in killing of his parents.

- The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will remain in production until 2027.

- IndyCar unveiled its regulatory and technical updates ahead of the 2026 season.

- A new Evangelion series is in the works, as announced during the Evangelion 30th anniversary event.

- Video game composer Shigeru Ikeda passed away at 57.

- Former ToppDogg member Park Hyun Ho and Eun Ga Eun welcome their first child.

- The rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will take place on September 19, and it will be streamed on Netflix.

- A match between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani will happen on May 2 in the midst of Japan's Golden Week.

- MNL48 is teasing their 2026 version of Pag-Ibig Fortune Cookie.

TTFN.

Monday, February 23, 2026

Let's Do The News! (February 23, 2026)

                

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

- Newly appointed National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Atty. Melvin Matibag has challenged former Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque to return to the Philippines. In an ambush interview with Matibag at the PH DOJ, Matibag advised Roque to face cases in the country.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) believes that two high-profile wanted fugitives, former BuCor Chief Gerald Bantag and businessman Atong Ang, are still inside the country.

- One person was killed after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, according to the Secret Service.

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin "already started" a new World War, and he must be stopped.

- For the 2026 Super GT season, the Pacific Racing Team's latest collaboration is the Uma Musume franchise.

- Formula 2 driver Roman Stanek joins the 2026 Super Formula season.

- Netflix animated movie K-Pop Demon Hunters bagged most wins at the 2026 Annie Awards.

- Luna Sea drummer Shinya Yamada dies due to cancer at 56.

- To Aru Anbu no Item, the latest installment of the To Aru Majutsu no Index universe, airs this 2026.

- Saudi Arabia's RTS acquires EVO fighting game tournaments.

- Claressa Shields defended her title against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in their Detroit rematch by unanimous decision.

- ICYMI: The Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special premieres this March 24th on Disney+.

- One Battle After Another won the 2026 BAFTA Best Picture.

- MNL48 member Wida has officially left the group.

TTFN.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Autotrader 400

Recovering from last week's Daytona hangover, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continues at Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway for the Autotrader 400. NASCAR's best drivers still had enough energy left from their Daytona experiences to create classic moments for the Atlanta audience.

As the green flag waved, the action in Atlanta began. Austin Cindric won Stage 1, but Stage 2 became chaotic with Ty Gibbs and Josh Berry getting involved in an accident. Later, on Lap 103, Riley Herbst and Rick Stenhouse Jr. were also caught in separate incidents, along with Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson, facing their own troubles. Bubba Wallace won Stage 2, and the final stage of the race, last-minute incidents forced overtime—not once, but twice.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Autotrader 400
Screengrab from NASCAR

Having survived a race that triggered two overtimes in the climax, Tyler Reddick wins the Autotrader 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Circuit of the Americas for the DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne this March 1, 2026.

Guinness Men's Six Nations 2026 ROUND 3

In Week 3 of the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations championship, England faced Ireland, Wales faced Scotland, and France faced Italy.

Guinness Men's Six Nations 2026 ROUND 3
Screengrab from Six Nations

Ireland decisively defeated England in rugby, 42-21. Meanwhile, Wales extended their winless streak with a recent loss to Scotland, ending at 26-23. Additionally, France achieved a substantial victory over Italy, finishing 33-8.

After Week 3, France is leading the championship fight with 15 points, four points ahead of Scotland.

The penultimate week of the 2026 M6N kicks off this March 6-7, 2026, with Ireland taking on Wales, Scotland taking on France, and Italy taking on England.