F1 2015 - Italian GP

Photo: Associated Press

The battle in Monza for this season's Formula One is proven that Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton is still reeling in for his second title and with his teammate Nico Rosberg out of the picture after several laps later (thanks to his engine blowout), he knew his moment to come, even while shaking off against Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in the fight to the finish. As for Felipe Massa of the Williams F1 team, he managed to taste podium as he placed 3rd, ahead from his teammate Valtteri Bottas.

On the overall standings, Hamilton retains his 1st place overall with 252 points, with Rosberg on 199 points in 2nd place, and Vettel in 3rd place with 178 points.

The next race is set at Singapore on the 20th of September.

New Mitsuoka Galue (L33)

2016 Mitsuoka Galue

In the tradition of Mitsuoka kitting out modern Japanese cars with exterior cues similar to classic British luxury cars, the small Japanese carmaker has introduced us to the new Galue, which is now based on the current-generation Nissan Teana/Altima L33 midsize saloon. Because the previous model is usually a Teana in a Rolls-Royce suit, this new model is still a Teana in a Rolls-Royce suit while featuring some bits and bobs from the Teana L33.

2016 Mitsuoka Galue

There's no need to explain why this is basically a Nissan Teana L33 with some Rolls-Royce-inspired front and back like most Mitsuokas had for their so-called exclusivity because this is basically a Nissan Teana L33 in a Rolls Royce getup. And before I'm going to say it again and again before someone gets bored, the new Galue has some of the Teana's bits and bobs such as high-tensile steel and aluminum bodywork, three-spoke steering wheel, larger front door pockets, a higher dashboard, new instrumental panel, and a reclining front passenger seat.

2016 Mitsuoka Galue interior

2016 Mitsuoka Galue interior

The new Galue, like the Teana is based on, a QR25DE 4-cylinder, in-line, 16V engine with a Twin C-VTC system, which takes care of the intake and exhaust valves for added efficiency, and clean combustion, and is economical. It produces about a measly 170PS of power output and 245Nm of torque, connected to a new-generation XTRONIC CVT gearbox.

Because it's a million yen more than the Teana it's based on, the new Galue from Mitsuoka starts from 3,866,400 up to 4,644,000 Yen. That sounds a lot for a faux Rolls Royce but if you want your new Teana L33 to be more "exclusive" than the average Teana L33, book one of these and see if your next dinner date will turn out.

Available Colors: Waterfall Blue, Radiant Red, Diamond Black, Dark Metal Grey, Brilliant Silver, and Brilliant White Pearl.

Photo: Mitsuoka Motor Co., Ltd.

Let's Do The News! (September 8, 2015)

- Yesterday in Bangkok, Thailand, a mysterious burning object fell from the sky is caught on dashcam. Some say that it could be the meteor similar to the one that hit Russia two years ago, a burning balloon, or a space junk re-entering earth according to reports. Whatever that is, that falling burning object from the sky remains unclear.

- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to be re-elected as the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party unrivaled.

- The third ceiling panel from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been removed in the continuous efforts to decommission the facility.

- Onto the migrant crisis, following Germany accepting ten thousands of refugees, the French and British governments have announced that they are prepared to accept about 20,000 refugees as Europe is flooded with migrants and refugees fleeing from conflict-torn nations in the Middle East and Africa.

- Following his announcement that he will not running as president for the May 2016 elections, Davao mayor Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will be retiring from his position.

- A top Muslim leader wants Solons to quicken the hearings of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, which would grant Muslims in Mindanao "genuine autonomy".

- The fourth-generation Renault Megane has been unveiled and it borrows the styling cues from the Talisman saloon as well as featuring new tech and engines.

- Prepare your depositories, Love Live fans, because Hanayo Koizumi, in her training outfit, is now offered as a Nendoroid courtesy of Good Smile Company. She'll be available this January for 3,241 Yen plus tax and pre-orders are now open for booking. Book one now at the official GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP to receive a special stand with the rooftop background on it to replicate their practices before doing their on-stage performances.

- Singer Sam Smith is named to sing the opening theme song of the upcoming 007: SPECTRE film titled Writing's On The Wall.

- The famed AlDub tandem of TV heartthrob Alden Richards and our ever favorite inaudible Dubsmash queen Yaya Dub (whose real name is annoyingly Maine Mendoza by many) are not allowed to endorse candidates in next year's elections according to Senator Tito Sotto.

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (September 7, 2015)

- The Turkish government said that two of their armored vehicles ran into explosives set by Kurdish rebels in the Hakkari province of southeast Turkey, close to the Iranian and Iraqi borders, prompting retaliatory air strikes.

- Back to the migrant crisis, over 10,000 migrants and refugees have arrived in Germany, triggering reluctance from a southern German state.  On Sunday, the train station from Munich continued to receive mass quantities of people and upon arriving, many expressed their thanks to the German chancellor Angela Merkel for accepting refugees and migrants. However,Bavarian state premier Horst Seehofer states that this nation can't take too much refugees arriving from all parts of the world.

- Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte confirms that he will not run as president for the upcoming May 2016 elections.

- Senator Grace Poe recently submitted her citizenship and travel records to the Senate Electoral Tribunal as proof that she is a natural-born Filipino. She submitted a 107-page long document to the SET on the 1st of September to prevent her disqualification filed Rizalito David.

- GILAS Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin said that they will use the Iranian basketball team as a template to show how much the Philippine basketball team progressed as final matches of the FIBA Asia Championship draws near.

- The Porsche 911 (991) range has been given a minor change and for the very first time in their base models, the 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S, turbocharging has been implemented in the form of the brand-new 3,0L boxer-6 engine producing slightly more power than the old 3.8L boxer-6 engine it replaces. It will be debuted at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show and sales start at the end of 2015.

2016 Porsche 911 Carrera

- Volkswagen is set to unveil their second-generation Tiguan crossover at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show.

- Michiyuki Kawajima from the band Boom Boom Satellites has suffered his fourth brain tumor relapse. Two years ago, the rock duo took a hiatus from concerts so Kawajima could undergo brain tumor treatment. Boom Boom Satellites are known for their anime songs as heard from Appleseed, Mobile Suit Gundam UC, and a few others. They're the ones who did the theme song from the Ridge Racer V videogame called FOGBOUND.

- Showbiz personality Annabelle Rama decided to give up on producing talents and focus on her reality show appearances such as It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez.

- Last week, the inevitable encounter of AlDub in person happened during the wildcard round of Eat Bulaga's Bulaga Pa More Dabarkads Pa More but it ended in not just being blocked by Lola Nidora (because she has the blueprints of the entire Broadway Studio) but also some unknown kidnappers kidnapped Yaya Dub. So, how is Alden's first meeting with Yaya Dub? He said it was great encountering Yaya Dub in person.

TTFN!!!

#BubbleGang - September 4, 2015

On the September 4, 2015 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Welcome to the Gay Scouts, how gay are you?

- Political Assassination gags

- IKAW AT ANG INA takes on...Cheat Day posts!

- More words to live by from Tata Lino!

- A radio show giving advices in love life.

- The Tolpu Bros. are addressing a complaint from a woman who was a victim of food poisoning on T3 NYO!

- Don Cantoni's facing a crisis from his client...

- More lait-lait from Lala Ytera!

- Another one of the BG cast will take on TSUGI O CHORVA!

Let's Do The News! (September 4, 2015)

- About 1,500 migrants in front of a train station in Budapest, Hungary, are calling for support. Migrants jumped on a train heading Germany on Thursday after they were allowed to enter the station, a day after entry was restricted.

- Business tycoon and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump signed a loyalty pledge not to run as a third-party candidate. He will totally pledge his allegiance to the Republicans following his meeting with Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus in New York.

- Guatemalan president Otto Perez Molina has resigned amid a bribery scandal after a judge issued an order to detain him.

- The Malacanang is once again rallying against Bureau of Customs Commissioner Bert Lima over the criticisms form OFWs and the public as the latter continues to implement reforms. Lina already apologized for the bureau's previous policy of random inspection of balikbayan boxes.

- To combat against text scams, the National Telecommunications Commission said it will be requiring telecommunication subscribers or mobile phone users to register their SIM cards as part of security measures.

- Renault will showcase their Alaskan Concept pickup truck on this month's Frankfurt Motor Show, previewing their entry to the rapidly-growing midsize pickup trends.

- Check out the trailer for the upcoming BBC Two drama series based on the hit Grand Theft Auto games, The Gamechangers, featuring Daniel Radcliffe and Bill Paxton. It will be airing on BBC Two on the 15th of September.

- TV personality Rica Peralejo apologizes to the nurses of St. Luke's Medical Center over her false accusations, sparking outrage from netizens.

- TV personality Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo gave birth to a baby girl and naming her Juana Luisa.

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (September 3, 2015)

- The People's Republic of China held a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War at the capital city of Beijing.

- Meanwhile, the United States commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a ceremony at Washington D.C., with about 200 veterans and their families took part at a memorial to mark Japan's signing od surrender documents.

- US President Barack Obama is set to secure enough Senate votes to protect the Iran nuclear deal in the Republican-controlled Congress. In the bid to prevent the deal struck between Iran and global superpowers in July, the Republicans submitted a draft resolution to Congress to disapprove the deal, saying it would give too many concessions to Tehran.

- The Islamic extremist group Al-Shabab have attacked an african Union base in Somalia.

- A tourist in Davao who violated its anti-smoking policy reportedly swallowed a cigarette butt after being reprimanded by city mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

- The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo concept was officially unveiled in time before its Frankfurt Motor Show world premiere and it will be drivable in a future update of PS3's Gran Turismo 6 video game.

- There's a new Pokemon-related variety show coming on TV Tokyo this October and it will be a talk show hosted by longtime Pokemon caster and J-POP singer Shoko Nakagawa as well as musician Hyadain, and comedians Abareru-kun and Antony. The new show still delivers the latest Pokemon info as what the other Pokemon-related variety shows in the past did but more dedicated for fans of Pokemon everywhere.

- New Pokemon XY toys from Takara Tomy on the radar! For September, a special Mega Bracelet Plus Tretta Pack with Mega Rayquaza is on the list for 1,500 Yen and what you get is a Mega Bracelet toy as seen in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire games as well as a special Mega Rayquaza for use in Pokemon Tretta arcade game. Also, Mega Sableye is added on the Moncolle range for 650 yen.

- To commemorate Aston Martin's involvement in the world of James Bond, they've launched a special, limited-to-150-units, DB9 GT Bond Edition, featuring with an exclusive specification, featuring unique 007 badging and bespoke Bond themed accessories.

- Believe it or not, actress Alex Kingston will be returning on Doctor Who for the 2015 Christmas Special, reprising her role of River Song herself.

TTFN!!!