Thursday, March 9, 2017

Let's Do The News! (March 9, 2017)

Senators warned Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. that his problems do not end with the rejection of the Commission on Appointments on his confirmation. Yesterday, 15 members of the CA Committee on Foreign Affairs unanimously decided to reject the appointment of Yasay.

- Nine drug suspects have been reportedly killed during the relaunch of the Philippine National Police's Oplan Tokhang, resuming the ongoing bloody war on drugs.

- Tension ensued at the Senate on Wednesday during the privilege speech of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on his remarks that spiritual renewal will not make anybody a ‘saint.' Trillanes said in his statements there are some Senators that act as experts in spiritual renewal, amid pointing out Retired SPO3 Arturo Lascanas who reversed his previous allegation against President Rodrigo Duterte.

The founder of Nickel Asia, Manuel B. Zamora Jr. was quick to react following Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez’ statement during the hearing of her confirmation at the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday.

- US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a rollback of the country’s strict fuel standards on the back of pressure from many large automakers.

- Porsche tuner RUF celebrates the 30th anniversary of the record-breaking CTR by unveiling the revived Yellowbird at the Geneva Motor Show. Powered by an an all-new 3.6-liter, twin-turbocharged flat six producing 710 hp and 649 lb-ft of torque, it can reach 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, onwards to a 225 mph top speed.


- The Hayate no Gotoku manga series will conclude on the 12th of April.

- Did you know? Next month's Idol Time Pripara TV series will feature male PriPara idols for the first time as 
Seiichirou Yamashita, Tatsuyuki Kobayashi, and Reiou Tsuchida will play the roles of Shogo, Asahi, and Koyoi of WITH.

TTFN!!!

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