The Kalyeserye Wedding

After a whole year of witnessing their split-screen escapades with none other than the world famous AlDub, they finally got the happily ever after they deserved as the most awaited wedding even on live television, which is the Kalyeserye wedding of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, became successful, only just.

Long before the wedding starts, everyone's just wondering that which one that will "not happen" as mentioned yesterday and it turned out to be a "honeymoon" at a foreign country but some rearrangements have been made so their honeymoon would take place somewhere else and that sounds like a relief.

With every principal sponsors in place, with a special participation from veteran actress Helen Gamboa and news reporter Mike Enriquez,  this wedding became one heck of a historical event for the AlDub Nations everywhere who witnessed the big event. Just when we thought that Lola Nidora stopped Maine in the middle of the "kiss" part, we thought it's going to be ended on a "to be continued" note but that's just a minor setback for Lola Nidora and everything goes as planned. With everything's normal after that, AlDub got kissed! It's the kiss seen round the world!

Watch the whole story unfold:

Well, that was some kind of a predicament happening here but still, the wedding is a success, spectacularly, and massive congratulations to AlDub for their historic wedding as seen on TV.

Best wishes, Alden & Yaya Dub!

Bubble Gang - October 21, 2016 #BGTarantaro

On the October 21, 2016 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Sundo gags

- A doubtful day for a doubtful man...

- Another Buhay ng Bakla session

- Mas Pinabonggang Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bongbong is back for more cases such as women posting stuff at the mall, men posting stuff in the dermclinic, and people tagging others on posts about other people doing things.

- Taran Taro, Bubble Gang's own version of Piko Taro, is back for more PPAP spoofs!

- The Jungle Belles became the target of the hunters!

- More news for moms in Balitang Ina

- A workshop for would-be criminals

- Basa-basa-pik!

Let's Do The News! (October 21, 2016)

- As of this report, about 12 people died in the aftermath of Supertyphoon Lawin, which ravaged through the northern part of Luzon yesterday.

- After his China visit that made him announced his departure from long-time partnership with the US and into the newly defined partnership with the Asian superpower for the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Japan on the 25th to the 27th of October for boosting ties. During his visit, Duterte will meet up with Japan PM Shinzo Abe to discuss matters of mutual interests to both countries, according to officials.

- Meanwhile, President Duterte wants to reinvestigate the Mamasapano clash, which left around 70 Filipinos dead and derailed the peace negotiations with Moro rebels. Duterte said he would like to know where the $5-million reward for tips who helped security forces track down high-terrorists went as well as the details of the operation, which remained secret even from some Cabinet and police officials.

- South Sudan opposition leader, Riek Machar, says his country's peace deal has collapsed and his rebel forces will continue their armed resistance. He said that in the absence of a political process to bring back the peace agreement, the rebels must continue their resistance to defend themselves.

- Five survivors of the atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima and Nagasaki say people around the would need to work for a ban on nuclear weapons. They were on a global tour to campaign for a nuclear-free world. The trip is being organized by a Tokyo-based non-governmental group.

- Nissan officially announced its purchase of Mitsubishi Motors and appointed CEO Carlos Ghosn to be the chairman of Mitsubishi Motors. This new partnership will result to shared vehicle platforms and technology, joint purchasing, and shared manufacturing.

- The newly established Lynk & Co. by Geely uncovered their Volvo-based SUV concept that is made solely for ride-sharing purposes. Designed and engineered in Sweden for the global market, their first car will be on sale in China next year, followed by Europe and the US.

Lynk & Co 01 Concept

- Nintendo unveiled their new hybrid gaming console platform called the Switch, which allows gamers to take their gaming from home wherever they go thanks to its modular components as well as single-and-multi player gameplay. The new hybrid home/hand-held console will go on sale on March 2017 worldwide.

TTFN!!!

Forza Horizon 3: Keeping the FD3S

Consider this the penultimate car to pink slip it because this is the third out of the four Midnight Battle cars to win if you can get through it. This here is an FD3S Mazda RX-7, one of the cult favorite tuners that speedo boys love to take it out not just for show but for the thrill of it. With the unique sound of its rotary engine, no one does it better than the iconic legend in the JDM street car realm speedo boys have cherished it ever since they play one on racing games of the past.

So, like to see how I got to this ride?

This is like a one-way admission ticket to one of the greatest JDM tuners a speedo boy would love and while this is plainly an all-show car that you can impress the crowd, the RX-7 is definitely an all-go car that loves to let loose its rotary revolution to the driver and because this is just one of the JDM sports cars coveted by speedo boys everywhere, there's no stopping to customizing it, even if it comes with a new Rocket Bunny kit to make it look more of a show-off rather than a car that loves to take it very seriously.

Sure, the Rocket Bunny aerokit for the FD3S RX-7 looks cool but I'll be sticking with some normal aero parts because they look very stylish that way and for me, I want to find something that inspires me to drive this machine.

Like talking on a spirit medium after a rough day's work, I've channeled my inner Tokyo driver by letting the RX-7 behave like... one of the formidable foes in the world of Shutokou Battle, specifically the White Charisma, this time the one you saw on Shutokou Battle X (Import Tuner Challenge). Speaking of which, I bought this design by someone who really pays tribute to the defunct racing franchise and this will be a hard time talking about this to the customs. He he he...

So, let's see how much magic this White Charisma will woo me out for a night out on the road...

That was a rough one but I managed to win one anyway. So, with three out of four Midnight Battle cars owned, the road to getting the last Midnight Batter is nigh for me and while I'm taking my day off from my festival duties, I'm going to tear down every street around Down Under until the last Midnight Battle car is mine for the taking.

For now, I have to give thanks to the fan who summoned the White Charisma car for me.

Lexus IS (XE30) - 2017MY minor change

The Lexus IS luxury midsize saloon is now on its 2017 model year and it received a minor change having been around on the road for around three years now. So, let's see some minor updates to Lexus' competitor to BMW's 3-Series, Audi's A4, and Benz's C-Class.

2017 Lexus IS

2017 Lexus IS

First up, the exterior design has been slightly revised and you can see a rather bizarre front face that looks even more eccentric than the pre-facelifted model. Although eccentric, some people might just squint their eyes to look like a decent luxury car but the new look is still noticeable from its bizarreness even when you squint at it from far away. And then, there's the revised taillamps which is still looks rather similar to the pre-facelift model. Overall, it's still a similar story.

2017 Lexus IS interior

On the interior, the biggest changes occurred in this minor change is the size of the display screen which has gone up from 7-inches to 10.25 inches. There's a new enter button located at the right side of the Remote Touch Interface on the center console for easy access as well as new stitching and new interior colors to choose from, making it very discerning for the user. In terms of tech, the 2017 Lexus IS now comes with the Lexus Safety System +, an array of safety tech featuring a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection Function, Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beam, and Radar Cruise Control.

2017 Lexus IS

The lineup's been drastically changed as well and due to the success of the turbocharged IS 200t model, which comes with the 8AR-FTS engine that produces 238PS of power and 350Nm of torque output while mated to an 8-speed AT, the one with the 2.5L V6 engine has been kicked out from the range and in return, the 2017MY IS now consists with the IS200t, IS350 (the one with the 3.5L V6 petrol engine), or the IS300h with a 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid powerplant that promises 23.2kmpl of fuel economy as measured by JC08 Mode standards. Apart from the shift in the engine lineup, the 2017MY Lexus IS features an updated suspension, which results to a better handling and better ride compared to the pre-MC model. Talk about a major improvement, though.

The 2017MY Lexus IS starts at 4,700,000 Japanese Yen for the IS200t while the IS300h starts at 5,150,000 Japanese Yen.

Photo: Toyota Motor Corporation

Let's Do The News! (October 20, 2016)

- Onto the situation of Typhoon Lawin, eight people were reported dead and two were reported missing in the wake of the typhoon, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government. DILG Director Edgar Allan Tabell said they have received reports of four deaths in the Cordillera Administrative Region, three in Region 2, and one in Region 1. Two more people are reported missing in Region 2.

- President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he is severing ties with the United States, the Philippines' long-time ally and trading partner. During his Chinese state visit, Duterte announced the separation from the US "not only in economics, but also military" at a gathering of Chinese businessmen.

- Meanwhile, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says the Philippines and China will sign  $13.5 billion of deals during President Duterte's China visit. Earlier, the leaders oversaw the signing of agreements that touched on the financing of infrastructure projects, boosting trade and tourism, lifting export restrictions, and other issues.

- PNP Director General Ronald Dela Rosa assured the public that the police officers involved in the violent dispersal outside the US embassy are now being investigated. Dela Rosa said he ordered National Capital Region Police Office Regional Director Chief Superintendent Oscar Albayalde to place all the officers involved in the dispersal under administrative relief to ensure the impartiality of the probe,

- Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton sized each other up in their third and final presidential debate held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The final debate tackles more on the current issues that America is facing right now as well as themselves. In the end, Clinton's debate performance stood out.

- Following the failed ceasefire for Syria last month, over three thousand people are killed in battles and airstrikes.

- Under cover of the historic offensive to take back Mosul, a tunnel has been found in a village on the outskirts of the city. The path is believed to have been used by Islamic State militants as an evacuation route and a bunker to escape from air bombings.

- Tesla uncovers their Level 5 autonomous driving hardware that will soon be placed on future Teslas, including their new Model 3 saloon. The new Level 5 is different from the controversial Autopilot system as it relies on eight cameras that can provide a 360-degree view around the car at distances up to 250km. Then, new sensors let a Tesla detect objects at twice the distance of the previous one. And a new neural net will make use of all the visual, sonar, and radar data.

- The Seat Leon range has been updated for the 2017 model year, featuring a revised look and new features.

2017 Seat Leon

TTFN!!!

Barangay Ginebra wins 2016 PBA Governor's Cup Finals

Six out of seven games, more than enough to put the epic close battle between the two PBA teams; the Barangay Ginebra and the Meralco Bolts, to a conclusion and with a very close score of 91 to 88, the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel team made a saved-by-the-bell victory to clinch the Governor's Cup title.

One of the most epic parts in the final moments of this game is when the clock is nearing zero while both of the teams scored 88 points each, a miraculous last-second three-point shot from BGSM's number 32, import player Justin Brownlee, made the final seconds of the game into a historic achievement for BGSM after a close match against the Bolts.

By winning the championship title, the BGSM team has named LA Tenorio as their MVP, having averaged 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in-game.

So, with their eight-year drought is finally behind them, the Barangay Ginebra finally got the championship title win they deserved, just. Congratulations to BGSM for winning the 2016 PBA Governor's Cup Championship!

Further reading: http://pba.inquirer.net/77628/brownlee-nails-buzzer-beater-ginebra-wins-title-ends-drought