Showing posts with label let's do the news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label let's do the news. Show all posts

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 28, 2024)

         

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

- ICYMI: Thailand became the first ASEAN country to legalize same-sex marriage.

- Two bodies from the Baltimore bridge collapse were found in the water.

- At least five were killed and others hurt after a Flixbus coach overturned on a German motorway.

- Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu backtracks on talks with the US following the Rafah offensive, moments after the UNSC's resolution vote calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Washington wants to discuss Israel's invasion plans.

- UN investigators accuse the Burmese military of being behind an online hate campaign against the Rohingya minority ahead of a brutal crackdown in 2017.

- The Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year. It also won the 2024 World Electric Vehicle Award as well.

- Toyota fully acquired Primearth EV Energy from Panasonic. The acquisition prompted the renaming of the company as Toyota Battery.

- Volvo will stop making diesel engines and set to become an EV maker by 2030.

- Lola Cars joins the Formula E grid in the 2025 season with a technical partnership with Yamaha.

- Gakuen IDOLM@STER app game casts Reina Kawamura as Hiro Shinosawa.

- The first set of contestants for the upcoming KBS reality show MAKE MATE 1 was announced.

- The UFC's first match in Saudi Arabia this June 22 is headlined by the middleweight match between Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker.

- Bruce Springsteen becomes the first international songwriter to be awarded a UK Ivors Academy Fellowship.

TTFN.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 27, 2024)

        

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

- The Land Transportation Office revealed the full schedule of the release of plastic license cars. For driver's licenses with expiration dates of 4/1/2023 - 8/31/2023 and 4/1/2024 - 4/30/2024, the renewal starts from April 15 to 30, 2024, May 1 to 31, 2024 for driver's licenses with expiration dates of 12/31/2023 and May 1-31, 2024, and June 2024 for driver's licenses with expiration dates of January 1 - March 31, 2024, and June 2024.

- The change of command for the next Philippine National Police chief has been postponed to Monday.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos earned support from the US Congressional Delegation following China's recent harassment at the West Philippine Sea.

- A certain health expert warns over a Pertussis "super spreader" event this Holy Week.

- Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship. Search operations are suspended as police say all six missing people were presumed dead.

- King Charles III will attend Easter service at the St. George's Chapel at Windsor, according to the Buckingham Palace.

- Wikileaks founder Julian Assange faces further wait to find out whether he can appeal against US extradition.

- After hearing rival arguments, US Supreme Court judges appear unlikely to limit access to a widely-used abortion drug.

- Nissan plans to launch 30 new vehicles worldwide by fiscal year 2026. 16 of them will be electrified either by e-POWER, PHEV, or fully electric.

- The Mercedes-Benz G-Class range was updated for the 2025 model year. The 3.0L straight-six from the G500 and the six-cylinder diesel from the G450d have gained a 48-volt hybrid boost while the Mercedes-AMG G63 received a new OFFROAD PACK.

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

2025 Mercedes-AMG G63


- HYBE expands its partnership with Universal Music Group. HYBE officially announced an expansion of their relationship with Universal Music Group that will give them exclusive distribution rights to HYBE artists’ music for the next 10 years.

- K-pop girl group NewJeans announced plans for their May 24 comeback, their Japanese debut, and more.

NFL owners approved a massive revamp of the kickoff play opting, after three days of discussions at the league's annual meeting, for a format that originated in the XFL.

TTFN.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 26, 2024)

       

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

- The Malacanang declares half-day work for government workers on Holy Wednesday.

- AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. arrived at Puerto Princesa to meet the wounded soldiers from the recent resupply mission at the Ayungin Shoal.

- Former UK Conservative MP Scott Benton has stepped down, triggering a by-election to replace him in the Blackpool South constituency.

- Millions of Americans' online accounts caught up on a "sinister" Chinese hacking plot that targeted US officials, according to the Justice Department and the FBI. Seven Chinese men have been charged with enacting a widespread "malicious" cyber-attack campaign.

- The UN Security Council has voted for the resolution calling for the ceasefire and the release of all hostages in Gaza. The United States, meanwhile, has abstained from the vote.

- Donald Trump's criminal trial over the hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels will begin this April 15th.

- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and other officials have stepped down by year's end amid a deepening crisis over the firm's safety record. The firm is under pressure after an unused door blew out of a Boeing 737 Max in January shortly after take-off.

- Genesis showcased its Neolun Concept as well as the G80 and GV60 Magma concepts. The Neolun Concept previews Genesis' flagship SUV while the G80 Magma and GV60 Magma concepts preview the luxury brand's Magma performance line.



- 81 Produce ends the contract of seiyuu Daiki Nakamura due to reported harassment at his school. The agency received complaints about power & sexual harassment, financial troubles in Nakamura's private school.

- Actor Lee Sang Yeob was officially married. Previously, Lee Sang Yeob’s agency confirmed plans for the actor’s March wedding.

- Shohei Ohtani says he never bets on sports and was shocked over reports that his interpreter stole his money. Ohtani spoke in his press conference with his new interpreter Will Ireton over his recent controversy.

- Washington State and Oregon State have finalized a settlement over financial distributions with the 10 schools leaving the Pac-12.

- Former child actress Krystal Reyes is now engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend.

TTFN.

Monday, March 25, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 25, 2024)

      

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

- About one million pertussis vaccines are expected to arrive in the Philippines this June. A certain health expert says that mandatory face mask wearing is recommended as the PH government and the public, Senator Bong Go said, need to cooperate against the spread of pertussis (whopping cough).

- The PH Department of Energy warns that the Luzon Grid will possibly be placed under "Yellow Alert" by April-May.

- NBI forces from Timor Leste have returned but no sign of former congressman Arnie Teves.

- The nationwide earthquake drill in the Philippines kicked off with the "ceremonial activity" at Camp Aguinaldo.

- Russia mourns victims of last Friday's concert hall attack that killed hundreds. People queued to lay flowers at a makeshift shrine to the victims of the atrocity. Two men have been charged with committing an act of terrorism. Four gunmen who attacked the concert hall in Moscow have been charged with terrorism.

- In a rare audio statement, the reclusive leader of the Afghan Taliban warns that the movement will toughen how they enforce their version of Islamic law.

- Senegal held its delayed presidential elections peacefully.

- Simon Harris is set to become the next Irish Prime Minister after being named leader of the Fine Gael Party. Harris replaces Leo Varadkar, who announced his resignation last week.

- The last Audi R8 rolled off the assembly line, marking the end of Audi's only supercar.

- The TV anime The Apothecary Diaries will return this 2025 for its second season.

Shohei Ohtani briefly came into the Dodgers clubhouse and declared he would make himself available to reporters -- and address the illegal gambling and theft allegations levied against his former interpreter -- the following afternoon.

- TWICE member Jihyo and Physical:100 finalist Yun Sung Bin are reportedly dating. Both agencies respond to the dating rumors.

TTFN.

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 23, 2024)

     

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

- The Management Association of the Philippines has urged the government to declare a "state of calamity" in Metro Manila because of its worsening traffic congestion that costs the economy an estimated 3.5 billion pesos a day.

- Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels fired water cannons on a Philippine supply boat near Ayungin Shoal, deliberately targeting and hitting the supply boat, sustaining heavy damages.

- 60 people were killed and hundreds were hurt following a gun attack at a concert hall in Moscow.

- Russia and China vetoed a US resolution at the United Nations, which called for the immediate ceasefire in Gaza tied to the release of hostages.

- Princess of Wales Kate revealed she was diagnosed with cancer. The Princess of Wales says she is undergoing chemotherapy after her cancer diagnosis. The Kensington Palace said the Princess' announcement came as a "huge shock".

- VANNER member Sungkook announced his plans to enlist in the military. Sungkook would be enlisting on May 7, according to agency KLAP Entertainment's statement.

- The FA has defended the St. George's Cross design on its new England kit, saying "it's not the first time" different colors have been used. Nike said its design was to celebrate the 1966 World Cup team but the design drew criticism from British PM Rishi Sunak and Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer.

- Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into the matter surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

- Filipina Maria Gigante was crowned Universal Woman 2024.

TTFN.

Friday, March 22, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 22, 2024)

    

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

- Residents and fishermen from Catanduanes are bracing themselves for the falling debris from the Chinese rocket to the sea.

- 500 persons deprived of liberty from New Bilibid Prison have been transferred to Davao Prison and Penal Farm.

- The Philippine Coast Guard and other security forces have been cautioned in recruiting after halting the entry of some Chinese nationals into the PCG auxiliary.

- PAGASA declared the start of the hot season in the Philippines after the amihan season. According to PAGASA, expect hotter temperatures over the next days but expect thunderstorms that sometimes occur during the afternoon or nighttime.

- Mental health advocate Doc Gia Sison passed away at the age of 53.

- The United States accuses Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market in a landmark lawsuit against the tech giant.

- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US is still pushing for a Gaza ceasefire deal. Blinken was speaking in Cairo after talks with senior Arab ministers.

- The first-ever pig kidney transplant into a living human was hailed a success.

- BMW showcased its Vision Neue Klasse X concept.

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Concept

- The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX was unveiled, featuring a dual-motor system producing 340PS of power output and comes with two wheelbases and battery packs; 79 or 86kWh.

2025 Volkswagen ID.BUZZ GTX

- The six-episode Grimm's Fairy Tales anime anthology will stream on Netflix this April 17th.

- The second season of the Mnet reality show I-LAND revealed all 24 contestants.

- Representatives of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani have contacted law enforcement authorities and asked them to investigate a "massive theft" of money from the player, according to reports.

- Franki Russell is representing New Zealand in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Russell made her name after becoming a housemate in the eighth season of Pinoy Big Brother. 

- Astrologer Zenaida Seva passes away.

TTFN.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 21, 2024)

   

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

- The KBP condemned the harassment of two journalists in Angeles, Pampanga. Two female reporters, Rowena Quejada of 88.7 K5 News FM and Rappler's Joann Manabat were harassed while covering a violent demolition in Barangay Anunas in Angeles City.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos canceled today's appointments after being hit by the flu.

- The Economic Cha-Cha or RBH 7 and the revocation of SMNI's franchise were sent by the House to the Senate.

- Irish PM Leo Varakdar steps down before the country's next general election.

- The HMRC has reversed its decision to close the self-assessment phone helpline between April and September after criticisms.

- Junior doctors in England vote by 98% to continue industrial action for a further six months in a long-running pay dispute, the British Medical Association says.

- French regulators impose a fine on Google of more than $270m for violating intellectual property rules.

- The 2024 O-NE Superrace Championship will be broadcast live via KBS 2TV courtesy of its new broadcasting deal.

- The second-generation Infiniti QX80 was unveiled. It's the first production Infiniti vehicle to don the brand's new logo. The flagship SUV marks the debut of the VR35DDTT 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine producing 450hp of power and mated to a 9-speed AT.

2025 Infiniti QX80

- The Gakuen IDOLM@STER app game casts Miya Minato as Sumika Shiun.

- Jun Eun Chae is confirmed to be dating Kim Chung Jae. The two have been dating since last year, according to reports.

- Count Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is joining the list of critics against expanding the NCAA tournament. Calipari urged officials to keep the tournament from ballooning past its current 68-team format.

- The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

- A Minnesota Timberwolves employee was fired, arrested, and charged with felony third-degree burglary for allegedly stealing thousands of internal files, including "strategic NBA information," from a team executive, according to reports.

- ICYMI: IT'S SHOWTIME will officially air on GMA-7 beginning April 6th.

TTFN.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 20, 2024)

  

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

- The Chinese Embassy of the Philippines echoed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statement regarding "provocative actions" and tensions in the South China Sea. "We firmly oppose the groundless accusation by Secretary Blinken about China's legitimate and lawful actions in the South China Sea and his thinly veiled threat to invoke the so-called MDT obligations," a spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said.

- The SCOTUS ruled that Texas authorities can arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally but the federal appeals court freezes the tough new immigration law.

- The first person to be convicted of cyber-flashing in England and Wales was jailed for 66 weeks.

- Three were killed in a Haiti central bank raid as the crisis deepens. A former minister says 'thugs and criminals' cannot be allowed near the presidency.

- The owner of the fashion firm Ted Baker is set to put it into administration, putting jobs and shops at risk.

- The third-generation Peugeot 5008 was unveiled.

2025 Peugeot 5008

- The second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT received an entry-level RWD GT43 variant with a 421PS 2.0L turbocharged engine.

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT43

- Actor Kim Min Kyu will be enlisting in the military next month.

- Former NHL winger Chris Simon died at the age of 52. The cause of his death is suicide according to his family.

- The Mulach family will star in an upcoming TV5 TV show called Da Pers Family coming soon.

The variety show IT'S SHOWTIME is set to officially air for the first time on GMA-7 as the replacement for the now-canned Tahanang Pinakamasaya variety show.

TTFN.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 19, 2024)

 

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

- San Miguel Corporation is reportedly calling off the Pasig River Expressway project following opposition from the public.

-  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on nuclear-armed nations to lead the way toward nuclear disarmament, including an agreement on no-first-use. The UN Secretary-General said that an accidental launch is one mistake, one miscalculation, one rash act away. And ultimately, all of humanity will pay the price. A nuclear war must never be waged because a nuclear war can never be won.

- US President Joe Biden warned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that a ground offensive in Rafah would be a "mistake," as they spoke for the first time in a month amid growing tensions over the war in Gaza.

- A three-way summit between the US, Japan, and the Philippines will take place this April 11. US President Joe Biden will meet Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and Japan PM Fumio Kishida in the latest in a series of meetings with Asia-Pacific allies.

- The head of the EU's main leftist political grouping has said it is time to "negotiate" an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, rallying behind a controversial call by Pope Francis for Kyiv to raise the "white flag."

- Donald Trump favors an abortion ban after a certain number of weeks with exceptions but did not confirm how many weeks.

- GB News has been warned about the use of politicians as presenters after Ofcom ruled that five episodes of programs hosted by serving UK Conservative MPs violate its rules. Ofcom said shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Esther McVey, and Philip Davies broke rules stating politicians should not usually front news coverage.

- The Audi Q6 e-tron range was unveiled. The new model's electric drivetrain produces 387PS of power and up to 625km of EV range while the SQ6 e-tron variant has up to 516PS of power with launch control active and 598km of driving range.

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron

2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron

- Kang Tae Oh was officially discharged from the military. The actor is in talks to star in a new rom-com following his discharge.

- Hyeri broke her silence over her ex-boyfriend Ryu Jun Yeol's relationship with Han So Hee.

- Two Manchester United fans have been arrested following Sunday's FA Cup quarterfinal against Liverpool at Old Trafford for alleged tragedy chanting relating to the Hillsborough disaster.

- Boxing legend Roberto Duran was given a pacemaker after he was hospitalized on the weekend. Duran suffered health issues Saturday because of an atrioventricular blockage.

TTFN.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 18, 2024)

                                

                                                                        


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

-  The Philippine National Police is prepared for Oplan: Sumvac ahead of next week's Holy Week. The PPA, meanwhile, ordered most of the country's docks to go "full manpower" ahead of Holy Week.

- The investigation into the illegal structures in Chocolate Hills has been widened by the Senate, days after the closure of the controversial Captain's Peak swimming pool.

- San Miguel Corporation and the Philippine Department of Tourism have formally signed the concession agreement for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Last weekend, San Miguel Corporation bagged the privatization of NAIA.

- The suspension order of an additional 20 officials of the National Food Authority has been lifted by the Ombudsman.

- Russian President Vladimir Putin secured his fifth term in an inevitable election landslide. Alexei Navalny's wife Yulia thanks those who protested against President Vladimir Putin after she voted at the Russian embassy in Berlin.

- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises that Palestinian civilians will be able to leave Rafah before Israeli forces launch their assault on the southern Gazan city.

- The largest democratic exercise in the world - the Indian elections - will take place over six weeks from April.

- South Korea's SUPERRACE championship gets a new title for the 2024 season. It will now be called the O-NE SUPERRACE Championship and in addition to the Super 6000 Class, the Radical Cup Korea, and the BMW M Class, the 2024 season features GT/GT4 Class, the Korea Trofeo motorbike races, and the Prius PHV one-make races.



- The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P PHEV sedan was unveiled. The new saloon is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor and 3-speed gearbox.

2025 Lynk & Co 07 EM-P

- Animate Ikebukuro is named by Guinness World Records as the largest anime store.

- ICYMI: Voice actor Lee Woo Ri passed away at the age of 24. Woo Ri voiced characters in the Shinbi's House anime series, Genshin Impact's Korean dub, and NPCs from Cookie Run Kingdom.

Carlos Alcaraz tops Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1 for the second straight year, to defend his Indian Wells title.

TTFN.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 15, 2024)

                               

                                                                        

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

-  COMELEC commenced "mall voting" for the 2025 midterm elections.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos defends his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte's allegations that he is only "going for a walk" during his foreign visits.

- The DENR is studying legal bases to close the controversial Captain's Peak swimming pool in Bohol. The LGUs of Sagbayan, Bohol, came in defense of the DENR over the issue of the controversial swimming pool near Chocolate Hills.

- A 17-year-old boy admits killing 15-year-old stab victim Elianne Andam at a bus stop in Croydon last September but denies murder.

- The father of the Michigan school gunman who killed four students has been convicted of manslaughter. The trial heard that James Crumbley had ignored his 15-year-old son's mental health needs, buying him the handgun he used in the November 2021 attack.

- Top US Democrat Chuck Schumer demands for a new election in Israel. The US Senate majority leader sharply criticises the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing him of prioritising his "political survival".

- The Gran Turismo World Series 2024 will begin this April.

- Baseball player Shohei Ohtani revealed that Mamiko Tanaka is his new wife, weeks after his shock marriage announcement.

- Swimmers and other athletes are suing the NCAA over transgender policies.

- The long-delayed biopic project of the late singer April Boy Regino will finally push through. Former Dingras, Ilocos Norte mayor Marynette Gamboa returns to produce the film.

TTFN.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 14, 2024)

                               

                                                                        

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

- Former first lady Imelda Marcos, the mother of PH President Bongbong Marcos, has recovered after a bout with pneumonia.

- The DENR clarified that it had already issued a temporary restraining order as well as a notice of violation against the viral resort located at the foot of Chocolate Hills in Bohol.

- The US House of Representatives has voted to approve the bill that could ban the social networking app TikTok on all devices unless ByteDance sells its stake in the app. It will face a Senate vote and when passed, President Joe Biden will sign it, triggering the six-month time limit.

- Israel says it is investigating a strike on a UN food distribution center in Gaza.

- Car designer Marcello Gandini passed away at the age of 85. Gandini is known for designing famous vehicles such as the legendary Lamborghini Miura.

- Hyundai unveiled the ST1, a commercial vehicle platform based on the Staria.

2025 Hyundai ST1


- The Nissan GT-R 2025MY model was unveiled. The Premium edition gained the new Blue Heaven interior color, a new aluminum nameplate, a gold model number plate, and the use of high-precision weight balance parts. Sales will begin this July.

2025 Nissan GT-R


- Volkswagen previewed its ID.3 GTX and the ID.7 Tourer GTX models.

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 GTX

2025 Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Tourer

- The second-generation Honda Vezel/HR-V crossover has been given a minor change for the 2025 model year with the new HuNT variant. It will be powered only by a 1.5 e:HEV hybrid powertrain.

2025 Honda Vezel

- Pokemon teams up with Toyota Engineering Society for a working replica of the legendary Pokemon Miraidon. The Miraidon replica will be on display at the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya atrium from March 15 to 17.

- The upcoming Gakuen IDOLM@STER app game casts Yuri Usui as Rinami Himesaki.

- Actor Park Shin Woo announced marriage.

-  JYP Entertainment shared a statement regarding legal proceedings against the infringement of the rights of their artists.

Eric Kendricks changes his mind as he will sign with the Cowboys instead of the 49ers, according to reports.

- The MTRCB junked the appeal over the suspension of Private Convos with Dr. Rica Cruz. The show was suspended due to "explicit content".

- Showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin faces charges of cyber libel filed by the mother of Sarah Lahbati.

- Romance novelist Xia Shu died at the age of 29 after her battle with the rare disease syringomyelia.

TTFN.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 13, 2024)

                              

                                                                        

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

- Senator Robin Padilla thanked the PH Senate for its show cause order for Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. The implementation of the arrest order against Quiboloy was delayed to Friday.

- Finance Secretary Ralph Recto passed through the confirmation hearing from the Commission on Appointments.

- The PCSO released a statement following Senator Raffy Tulfo's statement over the bettor who won the lottery 20 times in one month.

- Germany affirms its support for the Philippines over the latter's rights for the West Philippine Sea.

- Joe Biden and Donald Trump won enough delegates to clinch US presidential nominations, setting the rematch between them at the 2024 US Presidential Elections.

- The Biden administration is sending a new $300m weapons package to Ukraine.

- A transitional council is expected in Haiti within days. The council will be tasked with nominating a new prime minister following Ariel Henry's resignation.

- UK foreign secretary David Cameron demands answers from the Israeli government after a "disturbing" report into the treatment of Gaza medics in the hospital raid. Footage revealed that medics detained at the Nasser hospital stripped down and kneeled outside. Israel said "any abuse of detainees is strictly prohibited".

- The 2024 Formula DRIFT season drops single qualifying runs in favor of a reimagined tandem-only format.

- Porsche confirms the 911 992 minor change with a hybrid variant is coming this Summer.

- The third Venom movie, titled Venom: The Last Dance, will hit theaters this October 25th. Tom Hardy will reprise his titular dark hero role.

- Beau DeMayo, the creator of the upcoming Disney+ original series X-Men '97, was fired ahead of the show's release. The writer-producer who worked on "Moon Knight" and "Blade" will no longer be promoting the show or moving forward with future seasons.

- The 2024 Nick Kids Choice Awards is happening this July 13.

- Country singer Neil Young returns to Spotify after his boycott against Joe Rogan. Spotify originally pulled Young's music following his ultimatum about removing aspects of Rogan's podcast content from their platform.

TTFN.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 12, 2024)

                             

                                                                        

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

- The ban on e-bikes on major roads in Metro Manila will take effect this April 15, according to the MMDA.

- Senator Raffy Tulfo disclosed that a bettor's name appeared to have won the lotto 20 times in one month, citing a list submitted by the PCSO.

- Former PH President and newly appointed KJC admin Rodrigo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte are expected to attend the "Laban Kasama ang Bayan" prayer rally at Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila, tonight, according to the PDP-Laban FB page.

- The House committee on legislative franchises cites Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for contempt for ignoring repeated invitations and a summons to join its hearings on a bill seeking to revoke the franchise of his KJC's media arm Sonshine Media.

- PH Vice President Sara Duterte came in defense of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, saying that he deserves to be given a fair trial in the right court.

- A major study revealed that the COVID pandemic caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years, a more dramatic decline than expected.

- Haiti's unelected prime minister Ariel Henry reportedly resigns after regional leaders meet to discuss the country's security crisis due to the rising gang violence.

- Chip Ganassi Racing's partnership with Cadillac will end after the 2024 season, affecting both IMSA and WEC entries.

- The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT was unveiled. It's the most powerful Taycan ever made with over 1100PS of power in its electric drivetrain, capable of sprinting from 0-100kph in 2.2 seconds. It even comes with the available Weissach package that led to its Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time of 7:07.55 as well as a Laguna Seca lap time of 1:27.87.

2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

- The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ range was unveiled. Both the sedan and estate are powered by a 3.0L turbo straight-six mated to an electric motor and AMG Speedshift TCT 9G gearbox. It has up to 612PS of power, up to 101km electric range, and 280kph top speed.

2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 HYBRID 4MATIC+

2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 Estate HYBRID 4MATIC+

- The Audi A3 (Typ 8Y) lineup was given a minor change for the 2025 model year as well as the inclusion of the new crossover-inspired A3 allstreet variant.

2025 Audi A3 allstreet

2025 Audi A3 Sportback

2025 Audi A3 Sedan


- Seiyuu Kanako Takatsuki, famed for the role of Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Hanamaru Kunikida, announced her struggle with adjustment disorder. Due to poor health, Takatsuki didn't attend last weekend's Love Live Idol Koshien 2024 concert.

- The Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest TV series will premiere this July 2024 on TV Tokyo.

- Nicholas Walters will battle Joseph Adorno on March 27 in the ProBox crossroads fight.

- Singer Eric Carmen passed away at the age of 74.

- Veteran comedian Michael V re-signs contract with GMA-7.

TTFN.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 11, 2024)

                            

                                                                        

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

- The contract for conducting the "automated election system" in the 2025 PH midterm election has been awarded by COMELEC to South Korea's Miru Systems, Inc. Miru president Jin Bok Chung personally attended in Intramuros, Manila, for the contract signing.

- Former Senator Kiko Pangilingan filed a complaint against Google and YouTube PH over a certain YouTube channel.

- Senators in the Philippines asked for President Bongbong Marcos' help in support of the Economic Cha-Cha.

- The Philippine Coast Guard says that China's preparation for a possible "maritime conflict" is not just for the Philippines but also for the fate of the Pacific.

- Ukraine criticizes Pope Francis' "white flag" comment as it has strongly rejected a call by Pope Francis for Kyiv to negotiate an end to its war with Russia. Ukraine's foreign minister says it will never raise any flags other than its own.

- EU diplomats leave Haiti as gang violence intensifies.

- The Super Mario Bros. movie gets a sequel this April 2026.

- Song Kang will play The Storyteller in the upcoming second season of Mnet's I-LAND reality show.

- Oppenheimer scored the most wins at the 2024 Academy Awards. Emma Stone won Best Actress for her role in Poor Things, Cillian Murphy became the first Irish-born Oscar winner, Godzilla Minus One won the Best VFX award, and Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece The Boy and The Heron won Best Animated Feature award, among others.

- Actress Rio Locsin clarified what happened in a viral Black Rider BTS video. In the statement released by Rio, she said that she was taken to the scene, causing excessive emotions to pour out even off cam.

- Actress Megan Young apologizes for fixing Miss Boswana Lesego Chombo during the Q&A segment of the 71st Miss World.

TTFN.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 9, 2024)

                           

                                                                        

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

- Former PH President Rodrigo Duterte will receive the Datu Bago Award 2024 for his contributions toward the progression and growth of Davao City this March 13th. Duterte was also named as the new administrator of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's KJC, according to the group's media arm SMNI.

- The Vatican named AI pioneer Demis Hassabis to its scientific academy as Pope Francis seeks to influence the expansion of AI technology.

- According to reports, Freddie Scappaticci, known as Stakeknife, the Army spy operating at the heart of the IRA during the Troubles in Northern Ireland probably cost more lives than he saved. It said speculation he had saved hundreds of lives was wrong; it was more likely between high single figures and low double figures.

- TikTok urges its users in the United States to oppose the Congress' ban against the social media app. The app says "A TikTok shutdown will silence your creativity" and urges US TikTok users to demand Congress to stop the ban.

- Audi agreed to take over Sauber ahead of the F1 2026 season.

- F1 driver Carlos Sainz was diagnosed with appendicitis and requires surgery. Ferrari's reserve driver Ollie Bearman will take his place at this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix of the F1 2024 season.

- Rivian's Georgia factory construction was suspended. The Georgia factory was supposed to build its upcoming R2 crossover but financial grips halted construction.

- Mazda signs partnership with Unity for GUI development for vehicles scheduled to be introduced from 2025 to 2027.

- Voice actress TARAKO passed away at the age of 63. TARAKO is known for being the voice of Chibi Maruko-chan.

- Anthony Joshua knocked Francis Ngannou out in the second round of their heavyweight duel in Riyadh.

- TTFN.

Friday, March 8, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 8, 2024)

                          

                                                                        

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

- The Philippine National Railway will cease operations for five years beginning March 28th, paving the way for the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway Project.

- PH President Bongbong Marcos will visit Germany and the Czech Republic next week.

- Senator JV Ejercito says that the PH Senate will possibly allow the online attendance of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy on one condition.

- US President Joe Biden delivered this year's State of the Nation Address, his most critical speech amid his potential rematch with Donald Trump at the 2024 US Presidential Elections. In addition, President Biden delivered updates on conflicts in the Middle East, China's military activities, and other key issues.

- The US House panel has voted for the bill that would ban TikTok from all devices if ByteDance doesn't sell the company. If enacted, the Chinese company has a 165-day deadline to sell TikTok.

- Sweden is now part of NATO, becoming the military alliance's second new member since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

- A US lab report says that Clinique and Clearasil acne treatments may contain a cancer-causing chemical. The carcinogen has already been found in several consumer products, including sunscreens, hand sanitizers, and dry shampoo.

- Rivian unveiled the R2 and the R3 electric crossovers. Both crossovers are coming this 2026.

2027 Rivian R2


2027 Rivian R3X


- The Red Bull F1 team has suspended a female member who accused team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behavior.

- Akira Toriyama, the creator of the Dragon Ball series, passed away at the age of 68.

- The live-action Fallout series is coming to Prime Video this April 11th.

- Chuu wins second trial against her former agency BlockBerry Creative. The 7th Civil Division of the Seoul High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff Chuu again in the second trial of a lawsuit against BlockBerryCreative. Regarding the ruling, the court remarked, “We judged that the conclusion of the first trial was reasonable.”

- Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia are finalizing a deal for a May 4 fight in Las Vegas.

TTFN

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 7, 2024)

                         

                                                                        

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

- Senator Cynthia Villar joins Robin Padilla's opposition against the arrest of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Recently, the California state judge ordered the unsealing of arrest warrants against the said religious leader.

- The Malacañang denies rumors that former first lady Imelda Marcos, the mother of current PH President Bongbong Marcos, died. Imelda was hospitalized due to pneumonia and she's in good health now.

- PAGASA issued a La Niña watch as strong El Niño persists until May.

- Two Filipino sea crewmen were killed by a Houthi missile strike on a cargo ship off Yemen.

- US President Joe Biden prepared his most critical speech ever as he faces an arduous rematch against Donald Trump.

- Nikki Haley announced that she dropped out from the Republican presidential nomination, urging her fellow conservatives to back Donald Trump.

- A Ford GT Mk IV lapped the COTA in 1:58.77, making it unofficially the fastest GT car to lap the COTA.

- BAC launched the Mono Cup, a one-make racing series where drivers will compete using the race-spec BAC Mono Cup car. It will be coordinated by the Saudi Motorsport Company and commence in the Winter 2024/25 season.

- Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Change The World premieres this April 7th at 0830 JST on TV Tokyo.

- Warner Bros. Discovery shuts down production company Rooster Teeth.

- Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series renewed for 2nd and 3rd seasons.

- A movie set technician who loaded Alec Baldwin's gun before killing a woman on the Rust movie set is convicted of her death.

TTFN.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 6, 2024)

                        

                                                                        

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

- The PH Department of Justice has issued an immigration lookout bulletin order against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to monitor his departure from any international airport or seaport in the Philippines.

- About 17 senators signed the manifestor expressing support for PH Senate leader Migz Zubiri amid rumored coup.

- The Philippine National Police allayed the public's concerns on allowing civilians' ownership of semi-automatic firearms, stating that gun owners must still secure a permit to carry firearms outside of residence.

- According to former PH Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, the Philippines should make a different strategy so that it will not end up getting bullied by China to the soldiers who bring supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal.

- A SpaceX crew of three US astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut have successfully arrived onboard the ISS. The Endeavour spacecraft docked with the ISS after blasting off from Florida.

- Hundreds of thousands of users worldwide were unable to access Meta apps such as Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram for two hours. Meta says it has resolved a "technical issue" that caused them to go down.

- A 70-year-old male named Donald Gorske became a Guinness World Record holder for eating 34,000 Big Mac sandwiches!

- Audi will unveil the Q6 e-tron SUV this March 18th.

- The eighth-generation Dodge Charger was unveiled. It will be first offered as a two-door electric Daytona variant powered by a 100.5kWh battery pack and AWD with electric drive module on each axle, producing up to 670HP of power on the Scat Pack variant. Petrol variants powered by a 3.0L straight-six twin turbo Hurricane engine and 4-door sedan variants will follow in early 2025.

2025 Dodge Charger
2025 Dodge Charger

- LEGO unveiled the Speed Champions BMW M Hybrid V8 and Speed Champions BMW M4 GT3 sets.

- Turkish carmaker Togg unveiled the T10F electric sedan. Offered in rear-wheel-drive variants with up to 600km of driving range and AWD variants with up to 435PS of power.

2025 Togg T10F

- Bandai Namco unveiled the newest addition to THE IDOLM@STER line of brands, titled Gakuen IDOLM@STER. The new app game will be out later this Spring 2024.

- aespa member Karina apologizes to fans in her letter following dating news.

- TEMPEST member Hwarang will tentatively halt activities.

TTFN.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 5, 2024)

                       

                                                                        

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

- Senator Risa Hontiveros orders the arrest of KJC's Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who snubbed the recent Senate hearing. Quiboloy's camp insisted that compelling him to attend the hearing would be violative of his constitutional rights. Quiboloy is charged by the PH DOJ with child abuse and qualified human trafficking.

- PH President Bongbong Marcos said that the Philippines refuses to be reduced to a mere bystander as geopolitical tensions surrounding China and the United States continue.

- A defense analyst said China's presence in the Philippine Rise may have something to do with an underwater survey to prepare for Beijing's possible invasion of Taiwan.

- The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump stays on the ballot, overturning Colorado state's decision to ban him from running for presidency.

- France made abortion a constitutional right, the first country to do so.

- US airman Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to leaking Pentagon documents in one of the highest-profile national security breaches in years.

- Saab signed a contract with the Polish Ministry of Defence's procurement authority for the delivery of the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon, ammunition, and training equipment. The order is expected to be booked by Saab before the end of Q2 2024.

- Actress Kim Bo Ra announced her marriage plans.

- Football player Jason Kelce announces retirement after 13 seasons in the NFL. Kelce is one of the key players who led the Philadelphia Eagles to six postseason appearances and two Super Bowl trips over the past seven seasons.

TTFN.