Let's Do The News! (June 25, 2025)

      

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

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte appoints Atty. Michael Poa as spokesperson for her defense team in the impeachment case she is facing.

- House Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman welcomed the enactment of Republic Act No. 12224, which declares National Hijab Day every February 1. For Hataman, this is a big step to show respect not only for our Muslim brothers and sisters but for all Filipinos regardless of religion, culture, or attire.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reiterated its strong stance in defending the country's interests amid the issue of a foreign missile system deployed in the Philippines. This was the response of Philippine Navy Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad after Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the government for allegedly favoring a foreign power.

- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla says former President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim request is not appropriate, practical, or necessary.

- Eurostar passengers are facing severe delays and cancellations after cable theft.

- Pope Leo XIV has named former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life in the Vatican.

- The Days of Thunder sequel movie casts Tom Cruise.

- The Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear was unveiled. A track-focused take on the Jesko Attack with 1603bhp of power. All 30 units were sold out.

2026 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear

- The Netflix original series Bet was renewed for Season 2.

- The NCAA is nearing a decision on a larger tournament, according to reports.

TTFN.

Winners of the 2025 KCA

Nickelodeon kicked off the summer season with the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by singer Tyla. The annual awards ceremony is packed with numerous guest stars, musical performances, and of course, it won't be KCA without...slime!

In case you missed last weekend's KCA, here is the list of winners!

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - SZA

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - Bruno Mars

FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP - Stray Kids

FAVORITE SONG - "Taste" by Sabrina Carpenter

FAVORITE MUSIC COLLABORATION - "Luther" by Kendrick Lamar and SZA

FAVORITE FEMALE BREAKOUT ARTIST - Sabrina Carpenter

FAVORITE MALE BREAKOUT ARTIST - Benson Boone

FAVORITE ALBUM - "Short N Sweet" by Sabrina Carpenter

FAVORITE GLOBAL MUSIC STAR - Tyla

FAVORITE VIRAL SONG - "Bluest Flame" by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco

FAVORITE SONG FROM A MOVIE - "Defying Gravity" by Cynthia Erivo feat. Ariana Grande

FAVORITE GAMER - IShowSpeed

FAVORITE MALE CREATOR - MrBeast

FAVORITE FEMALE CREATOR - Salish Matter

FAVORITE MALE SPORTS STAR - LeBron James

FAVORITE FEMALE SPORTS STAR - Simone Biles

FAVORITE MOVIE - Wicked

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR - Jack Black

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS - Ariana Grande

FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE- Inside Out 2

FAVORITE MALE ANIMATED VOICE FROM A MOVIE - Dwayne Johnson

FAVORITE FEMALE ANIMATED VOICE FROM A MOVIE - Auli'i Cravalho

FAVORITE VILLAIN - Jim Carrey

FAVORITE BUTT-KICKER - Emma Myers

FAVORITE CARTOON - SpongeBob SquarePants

FAVORITE KIDS TV SHOW - The Thundermans: Undercover

FAVORITE MALE TV STAR (KIDS) - Jack Griffo

FAVORITE FEMALE TV STAR (KIDS) - Kira Kosarin

FAVORITE FAMILY TV SHOW - XO, Kitty

FAVORITE MALE TV STAR (FAMILY) - Xolo Mariduena

FAVORITE FEMALE TV STAR (FAMILY) - Peyton List

FAVORITE REALITY TV SHOW - America's Got Talent

FAN FAVORITE KIDS' CREATOR - Ms. Rachel

FAVORITE PODCAST - LOL Podcast

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME - ROBLOX

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards!

Let's Do The News! (June 24, 2025)

     

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

- The first batch of OFWs from Israel has returned to the Philippines.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that the government will not abandon Filipinos who have undergone voluntary repatriation or are now returning to the country due to the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran. According to President Marcos, upon their arrival in the country, they will receive P150,000 in financial assistance, temporary housing, and transportation assistance, as well as livelihood support and training vouchers to help them start anew.

- A Low Pressure Area was spotted 445km West of Dagupan City, Pangasinan.

- Senator Loren Legarda is urging the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to urgently implement labor reforms after the Philippines was once again included in the list of "worst countries for workers" by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

- Five miners were found dead inside a tunnel by a resident of the FCF mining compound in Barangay Runruno Quezon, Nueva Viscaya.

- Israel's defense minister says Iran has violated the ceasefire agreement and orders "powerful strikes" on Tehran. A few moments ago, US President Donald Trump said Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, but that was short-lived.

- MG is teasing a new car for next month's Goodwood Festival of Speed.

- The current-generation Suzuki Alto was updated for the 2026 Model Year.

2026 Suzuki Alto

- Project Motor Racing will launch on November 25, 2025.

- Jun Ji Hyun left her agency after three years.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (June 23, 2025)

    

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

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she has no hard feelings for President Bongbong Marcos, but she believes the president has problems to deal with.

- The PDP-Laban or Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan has filed an additional petition or supplemental petition with the Supreme Court seeking an order from the Supreme Court to order the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to subject the results of the senatorial elections to a manual recount.

- A tropical depression that was spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into a Tropical Storm, according to PAGASA.

- The PH Department of Agriculture is preparing for possible effects in the agriculture sector due to the Iran-Israel conflicts.

- The Philippines will strengthen the use of space technology to help protect and improve the lives of Filipinos. According to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) will collaborate with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) so that the country can effectively use space science. He said that through satellites, typhoons can be detected faster and disasters can be responded to immediately.

- The first batch of OFWs from Israel will return to the Philippines tomorrow, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.

- New satellite images of Iran show fresh craters at nuclear sites following the US-led bombardment run. Iran's nuclear sites were severely damaged after a huge operation involving 125 warplanes and "deception tactics," according to a top US general.

- Koenigsegg is teasing a new vehicle coming June 25.

- MINI is teasing something JCW-related coming this June 27th.

- The Skoda Academy students have converted the Superb Estate into a pickup truck concept called the L&K 130.

- IndyCar reveals more details of its 2028 new car plan.

- The Tokyo Revengers' War of the Three Titans arc will air this 2026.

- The Netflix K-drama All of Us Are Dead's second season unveils its new cast members.

- BTS member Suga establishes an autism treatment center under his name with a 5 billion KRW donation.

- Cardong Trumpo is named Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7 grand winner.

TTFN.

OKC beats Pacers to become NBA 2024-25 Season Champs

The showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals became one for the books. In the best-of-seven finals match between them, the two sides fought ferociously until they reached a stalemate. These two teams were pretty good until the decider.

The venue for their judgment day bout is Paycom Arena, which is surprisingly the home base for OKC, an extremely high chance for the Thunder to nab their first NBA title.

Image: NBA

From Tyrese Haliburton's sustained right leg injury in the first quarter to the moment Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered the game-winning plays, this winner-take-all matchup was headline-worthy. The biggest highlight of the night, however, was the Oklahoma City Thunder achieving their first NBA title by defeating the Indiana Pacers with a score of 103-91, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the MVP.

Congratulations to the Oklahoma City Thunder for becoming the NBA 2024-25 Season champions!

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM

The three-turn Pocono Raceway is the next stop for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM. With Denny Hamlin back on the grid after missing last week's NASCAR Cup Series Mexico debut, it's a full triangle out there.

As the green flag waved, the action in Pocono was underway. Stage 1 saw Carson Hocevar going sideways on the final corner, but he pulled a tap trick and went back to the race. With Denny Hamlin winning Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Riley Herbst crash into the wall, followed by Bubba Wallace, and that massive multi-car incident on Lap 83. As Chase Briscoe wins Stage 2, the final stage is all eyes on Briscoe.

Screengrab from NASCAR

Good to the last drop, Chase Briscoe wins The Great American Getaway 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at EchoPark Speedway for the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart this June 28, 2025. It's the first of the five-round NASCAR Cup Series Challenge events. Don't miss it!

2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen

The first weekend of summer kicks off with thrilling endurance racing in New York, featuring the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen. This event is part of the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and is a multi-class endurance race that promises to bring excitement and energy to The Big Apple.

Screengrab from IMSA

For a race that lasts a quarter of a day, New York has never felt so alive. The #60 Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian ARX-06 has been crowned the winner of the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen endurance race. In the LMP2 class, the #22 United Autosports USA ORECA LMP2 07 took first place, while the #48 Paul Miller Racing M4 GT3 EVO won the GTD PRO class. In the GTD class, the #27 Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO finished in first place.

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park is the next stop for the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the Chevrolet Grand Prix this July 11-13, 2025.