Let's Do The News! (February 7, 2022)

                                           

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- PH President Rodrigo Duterte maintains a "very good" net satisfaction rating, according to an SWS survey.

- Makati prosecutors dismiss more complaints against 11 persons in the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera on January 1, 2021.

- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says the PH DOJ can issue an order to monitor Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's travel outside the Philippines if needed.

- The ICHRP condemns military airstrikes in Cagayan.

- Morocco and the rest of the world mourn the death of a five-year-old boy at the bottom of a well after a five-day rescue operation failed.

- Queen Elizabeth II marks Platinum Jubilee with an announcement that Prince Charles' wife, Camilla, should ultimately be known as Queen Consort.

- Cyclone Batsirai killed 10 people and displaced almost 48K in Madagascar.

- Honda is reportedly closing its Sayama plant as it shifts to EVs.

- The Volvo XC40 receives a minor change for the 2023 model year, featuring a new Recharge P6 variant.

- K-Pop boy group Big Bang returns with a new song this spring.

- Oh My Girl to make March comeback.

- The Chicago Blackhawks fired the longtime head athletic trainer of their AHL affiliate for sexual harassment allegations.

TTFN.

COVID-19 SITUATION: 2/7/2022

                                         

The latest in the ongoing COVID-19 situation:

• PH under Alert Level 1? Duque says its inevitable should COVID-19 cases continue to dip
• Reformulated vaccines for children 90% effective against COVID-19 – expert
• DepEd reiterates ‘strong support’ for pediatric vaccination vs COVID-19
  
• List of COVID unvaxxed individuals now with DILG- Año
• Parental consent cannot be replaced, 'absolute' in pediatric vaccination – Duque
• Año rejects COVID booster card requirement proposal
• Australia to reopen borders to tourists on February 21
• China expands COVID-19 test kits production to meet surging global needs
• Russia sets new record for daily COVID-19 cases
• New COVID infections in Hong Kong reach record high

Guinness Six Nations 2022 ROUND 1

The whole world got their eyes glued on the Beijing Winter Olympics but for rugby fans, they have something else in mind; witnessing the opener of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations championship. The season opener features IRFU vs. WRU, Scotland vs. England Rugby, and France Rugby vs. F.I.R.

Screengrab: Six Nations

In the match between the IRFU and the WRU, Andrew Conway's impressive performance gave Ireland their first win of the season against the WRU at the score of 29-7. Meanwhile, Scotland's Calcutta Cup defense is a success after defeating the England Rugby at the score of 20-17. And In the match between the France Rugby and the F.I.R. Italia, Gabin Villiere's hat-trick gave France their first win of the season after defeating the F.I.R. at the score of 37-10.

The second round of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations championship will be on the 12th of February with WRU taking on Scotland, France Rugby v IRFU, and on the day after, it's the F.I.R. vs. England Rugby.

Beijing 2022 Highlights - 2/6/2022

  

February 6, 2022

Cross-country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Luge, Ski Jumping, Snowboard, and Speed Skating are the main focus of the second day of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

The Men's 15km + 15km Skiathlon saw a 1-2 finish for the ROC with Bolshunov the winner and Spitsov the silver medalist. The Women's Moguls Final 3, meanwhile, saw Australian Jakara Anthony defeat USA's Jaelin Kauf and the ROC's Anastassia Smirnova to win the gold medal, Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi for the Men's Normal Hill Individual Final Round, Zoi Synnott Sadowski of New Zealand for the Women's Snowboard Slopestyle Final, and Sweden's Nils van der Poel for the Men's 5000m.

Schedule and Results: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/olympic-schedule.htm

Beijing 2022 Highlights - 2/5/2022

 

February 5, 2022

The first wave of medal matches of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has arrived with Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Short Track Speed Skating, Ski Jumping, and Speed Skating the main focus of the day.

In the Mixed Relay 4x6km, Norway beats France and the ROC to win the gold medal. The Women's 7,5km + 7.5km Skiathlon, meanwhile, saw Therese Johaug of Norway beat Russian Natalia Nepryaeva and Austrian Teresa Stadlober to win gold, Men's Moguls Final 3 saw Walter Wallberg of Sweden win Gold, China for the Mixed Team Relay - Final A, Slovenian Ursa Bogataj for the Women's Normal Hill Individual Final, and Irene Schouten of the Netherlands for the Women's 3000m.

Schedule and Results: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/olympic-schedule.htm

Let's Do The News! (February 5, 2022)

                                          

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- KJC founder and pastor Apollo Carreon Quiboloy is now wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from the United States for his alleged participation in a labor trafficking scheme. Aside from him, two other members from his sector are added to the FBI's wanted list as well.

- China joins Russia in opposing NATO expansion. The two superpowers issued a statement showcasing their agreement on a raft of issues during a visit by Russia's Vladimir Putin for the Beijing 2022 Olympics.

- Former US Vice President Mike Pence issues his strongest rebuttal of former president Donald Trump's claim over the 2020 presidential election results, saying his former boss was wrong to seek to stop Joe Biden's win.

- Iceland signals end to whaling within two years.

- Joe Rogan, the host of a controversial podcast show, issued an apology over his past use of racist language on his show. Several artists have left Spotify in protest at what they allege is Rogan's role in spreading COVID misinformation.

- GMA Network announced that Willie Revillame's contract with the network will expire on the 15th and his show Wowowin will air its last episode on the 11th.

TTFN.

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In the February 4, 2022 episode of Bubble Gang...

- More questions for Master Wushu.

- Just as expected, bruh.

- Gags

- Vibes Delivery

- Manhid Managrment

- Gender Equality

- Ulo-Ulo Lang