Let's Do The News! (March 21, 2025)

                    

                                        

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

- The construction of the new Pritil Public Market in Tondo, Manila begins. The Manila City local government also targets to increase the market to 669 stalls from the previous capacity of 500.

- House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur and House Deputy Majority Leader Paolo Ortega V of La Union stressed the need to implement regulations on social media. Adiong and Ortega promoted this amid the continued spread of fake news and misinformation, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) which are all threats to the governance of the Philippines, national security, and the integrity of elections.

- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured that they will not be used by any candidate during the elections.

- Heathrow Airport is closing all day in response to a "significant" power outage linked to a fire at an electrical substation.

- US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to begin dismantling the US Department of Education.

- Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is no longer a suspect in the police investigation into SNP finances. "I am completely in the clear," says Nicola Sturgeon, after police investigating SNP finances say she is no longer a suspect.

- Eddie Jordan, the former racing driver, F1 team owner, and Top Gear presenter, passed away at the age of 76.

- TOEI announced a new Digimon anime series, titled Digimon Beatbreak, airing this October.

- The family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron reacts to marriage and abortion allegations. A few moments ago, a YouTuber exposed Sae Ron's alleged marriage, pregnancy, and abortion.

- BBC's Doctor Who TV series casts Kadiff Kirwan.

TTFN.

My FM Log: Revuelto Starlight

Lamborghini's first-ever PHEV hypercar, the Revuelto, has arrived in Forza Motorsport and I got my dibs over the Revuelto's long-awaited debut in the world of Forza, two years since the hypercar went on sale to the general public. Talk about extreme tardiness, huh?

So, what's it all about the Revuelto, the hypercar that rewrote Lamborghini's six-decade history?

In 2023, Lamborghini celebrated its 60th anniversary by unveiling the long-awaited successor to the decade-old Aventador: the Revuelto, the brand's first-ever high-performance plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Priced at half a million euros, plus additional costs, the Lamborghini Revuelto takes over as the new V12 king of the Lamborghini lineup, incorporating lessons learned from the electrified V12 series limited models, such as the Sián and the reborn Countach.

The Revuelto is powered by an 825 PS 6.5L V12 engine, which is paired with a rear P2-P3 eMotor, a front e-axle, and a lithium-ion battery with pouch cells, generating a total power output of 1,015 PS. It features an 8-speed e-DCT transmission, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 350 km/h.

With its carbon fiber bodywork, active rear wing, double wishbones equipped with Lamborghini MagneRide dampers, electric power steering, Carbon Ceramic Brakes Plus, and the latest generation of Lamborghini Integrated Vehicle Dynamics, this new hypercar is designed to be incredibly exciting to drive, both on the road and on the track.

I've used the Suzuka Circuit to demonstrate the Revuelto's revealing performance. This revelation is more than enough to prove that Lamborghini's newest hypercar has what it takes to get to Position Zero. Anyway, let the revue begin.

A revue's too hard to miss, especially if you're witnessing a thousand-horsepower Lambo slash its way through Suzuka in this revue performance I've orchestrated and I did it in 2m22.005s. Not the best revue I've done but the Revuelto standing on Position Zero served its point.

It has been two long years since the Lamborghini Revuelto was unveiled, and now it has finally made its way into the Forza racing game franchise, which is set to go extinct this year. Although its arrival feels a bit late, I am incredibly proud to get behind the wheel of Lamborghini's newest masterpiece, a culmination of six decades of engineering and design.

My day with the Revuelto is done but as they say, THE SHOW MUST GO ON.

Assassin's Creed Shadows

Feudal Japan is the next destination in the Assassin's Creed series, featuring the latest installment of the popular open-world stealth adventure franchise from Ubisoft.

Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5)

Assassin's Creed Shadows, one of the most anticipated video games of 2025, is the latest chapter in the Assassin's Creed universe. In it, players explore the feudal era of Japan through the eyes of two warriors: a heavily armed samurai named Yasuke and a shinobi named Naoe. Although they chart different paths, they have one thing in common: protecting the innocent and fighting against the guilty.

This game can be enjoyed in two different ways: stealth or brute force. Yasuke is mostly focused on offense and defense. Not only he can attack enemies with his katana, but he can wield ranged weapons such as the arrow as well as heavy weapons which are slow but powerful when used right. Naoe, meanwhile, centers on speed and stealth. She can hide through surroundings, using the top of the rooftops for observing areas, and like all good assassins in the franchise, the signature Leap of Faith. How you approach the quests is entirely up to you.

Mastering both protagonists is crucial in this game. If enemies or challenges get tougher, especially in familiar areas, you can always return later after gaining better abilities and equipment.

Assassin's Creed Shadows faithfully recreates feudal-era Japan, allowing players to immerse themselves in history as they explore villages, temples, shrines, and the rich flora and fauna of this period.

In addition to changes in time and weather, the changing seasons play a significant role in the game. As the seasons shift, your strategies for navigating familiar areas will also need to adapt. For example, during winter, the snowy paths muffle your footsteps, but sneaking across snow-covered rooftops demands careful precision, as you never know who might be lurking below.

As expected, you can expect post-launch content coming soon on Assassin's Creed Shadows such as weapons, equipment, quests, and more.

Setting the latest Assassin's Creed game in feudal-era Japan is a dream come true for fans of the franchise. Finally, this installment surpasses Tenchu, Ghost of Tsushima, and Sekiro by a significant margin. It really is one of the must-play games of 2025 and you can't argue with it.

Let's Do The News! (March 20, 2025)

                   

                                        

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

- Malacañang has acknowledged that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte is partly a consequence of the Duterte administration's actions. This response comes amid criticisms regarding why Duterte's case was not addressed in the Philippines before being brought to the International Criminal Court, highlighting perceived weaknesses in the country’s justice system. Additionally, Malacañang has challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to return to the Philippines to address various issues she is facing, including matters related to confidential funds.

- An ICC-accredited lawyer believes that former President Rodrigo Duterte's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) was self-serving. At the Meet the Manila Press forum, Atty. Joel Butuyan, one of the five Filipino lawyers accredited by the ICC, said that perhaps the former President already foresaw what would happen to him.

- According to Palace Press Usec, the PBBM administration vetoed the bill declaring Pampanga the "culinary capital" of the Philippines. Officer Claire Castro says that although the bill is good, Philippine culture is broad in terms of the culinary industry.

- PhilHealth removed the 45-day benefit limit, according to the PH Department of Health.

- The United States National Archives has released at least 80,000 pages of declassified records related to the 1963 assassination of former US President John F. Kennedy. This follows an executive order signed on January 23 of this year by US President Donald Trump, who called the release of the remaining files a matter of public interest but excluded some records that were under court seal or for grand jury secrecy.

- The current-generation Renault Espace received a minor change for the 2026 model year,

2026 Renault Espace

- BMW teases its next-generation iX3 coming this September.

- The newest TRIGUN anime, titled TRIGUN Stargaze, is coming this 2026.

- Seiyuu Satsuki Nakayama joins the cast of the upcoming King of Prism -Your Endless Call- movie as Ai Kannazuki.

- Lee Junho leaves JYP after 17 years.

- TNT leads 2-1 after Game 3 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals, defeating Ginebra at the score of 87-85.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (March 19, 2025)

                   

                                        

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

- Senate President Chiz Escudero clarifies that the ICC trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte will not affect the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Meanwhile, VP Duterte announced that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea will not be part of FPRRD's legal team.

- British lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, the lead counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte, vows to provide a strong defense in the former president's case.

- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil assured that he will not allow intimidation and violence to flourish in Maguindanao, especially as the 2025 midterm elections are approaching.

- Senate President Francis Escudero has criticized Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel for his comments on the Senate's plan to shelter Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa when he is arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Escudero reminded the congressman that the institutional courtesy that will be extended to Dela Rosa is the same as that given by the House in the so-called Batasan 5.

- In conjunction with the Balikatan Exercises with the Americans this year, various Philippine Navy assets will be firing missiles. Navy Flag Officer-in-Command Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta confirmed the Navy's participation in the Maritime Cooperative Activity during the annual joint military drills.

- Two NASA astronauts that remained on the moon for nine months have safely returned to Earth. The capsule carrying the two astronauts who spent nearly a year in space splashed down off Florida coast.

- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has resumed combat with "full force" after deadly Gaza strikes, adding "this is just the beginning".

- The FIA tightens up rear wheel flexibility tests ahead of F1's Chinese Grand Prix.

- Donkervoort teases its next vehicle coming soon.

- Mercedes-AMG discontinued the A45.

- LEGO teams up with Pokemon for its new line of Pokemon LEGO toys coming in 2026.

- The new Cat's Eye TV anime is coming to Disney+ this September.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (March 18, 2025)

                  

                                        

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

- The Philippine Government may appoint its own lawyer to defend former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest from the International Criminal Court in response to the joint habeas corpus cases of Duterte's children.

- The International Criminal Court is ready to compensate victims of crimes brought before it, once the accused is proven guilty. According to the ICC's video explainer, this includes monetary compensation, rehabilitation, or medical support.

- Six people reportedly died after the plane they were traveling in crashed on Roatan Island, Honduras.

- King Charles III's planned visit to the Vatican in April will still go ahead amid Pope Francis' medical condition, Buckingham Palace says.

- US President Donald Trump is laying off some of the workforce from the state-run Voice of America news network.

- The Renault 5 Turbo 3E will have 536bhp of power, a record 4,800Nm of torque, a 0-100kph of 3.5 seconds, and 270kph of top speed. Only 1980 units will be made.

2027 Renault 5 Turbo 3E

- Seiyuu Shiki Aoki goes on hiatus due to health.

- Actor Jo Jung Suk will make his special appearance in Weak Hero Class 2.

- The family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron requested an apology and filed a lawsuit against Kim Soo Hyun.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (March 17, 2025)

                 

                                        

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

- The Malacañang is disappointed by former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea's statement that former president Rodrigo Duterte allegedly disappeared while under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

- The ICC may soon allow victims of the Duterte administration's bloody war on drugs to speak in the chamber.

- The Philippine National Police is prepared to cooperate should Interpol order the arrest of Duterte allies linked to the extrajudicial killings,

- At least 31 individuals were killed while 101 others were injured, mostly women and children, in the massive military attack launched by US President Donald Trump against the militant group Houthis due to the group's bombing of ships passing through the Red Sea.

- According to the Vatican, Pope Francis is still undergoing therapy as he prepares for 2028, which will mark 15 years since his election as Pope in 2013.

- A new Battle Spirits anime series is coming soon.

- K-drama Taxi Driver returns for its third season coming soon.

- The cast of the K-drama series Field Mouse was announced.

- Kim Soo Hyun's endorsement list was shortened amid controversy with his late girlfriend Kim Sae Ron.

- A damaged wall was seen inside the TNT locker room at the MOA Arena after their PBA Commissioner's Cup Game 2 defeat by Ginebra 71-70. The series tied with 1 win each.

- LVN legend Delia Razon dies at the age of 94.

TTFN.