Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Let's Do The News! (October 25, 2017)



- The Norwegian Government named a new special envoy to the peace process between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. The Oslo-based Idun Tvedt is the new facilitator of the Philippine government and the communist movement's armed-wing's peace talks.

- President Rodrigo Duterte will once again visit Japan this month for a three-day working visit ahead of two regional summits.

- US President Donald Trump will be visiting Manila on November 12 and 13 but will leave before the East Asia Summit, a key regional meeting involving leaders of over a dozen countries.

- Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar made a sexual reference against members of the European Union weeks ahead of the expected arrival of world leaders in the Philippines for the ASEAN meeting. He spoke in front of the Filipino community in Britain, Andanar, inspired by his superior's tirade against the EU, criticizes the EU's lack of credibility which triggered Brexit last year.

- Congress is debating a bill that would extend US President Donald Trump's power to spy on American citizens for six years without needed safeguards against abuse. However, a bipartisan group of lawmakers strongly oppose the so-called Section 702 extension. On an unrelated note; a new bipartisan bill in Congress called the HONEST Ads Act will modernize disclosure laws for online political ads and help bolster the integrity of the election. The bill will improve transparency rules by recruiting big social media and online advertising sites to disclose who is paying for the ads, who is being targeted, and how much the ads cost.

- Mazda unveiled the Kai Concept and the Vision Coupe Concept at this week's Tokyo Motor Show, showcasing the future of their design philosophy.

Mazda Vision Coupe Concept
Mazda Kai Concept

- Nissan unveiled the IMx Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, which showcases full capabilities of ProPILOT and 600km of driving range in one full charge.

Nissan IMx Concept

- The Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept has been unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, previewing the next generation of Subaru's high performance sports saloon with cutting-edge driving assist features.

Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept

- Mitsubishi unveiled the e-Evolution Concept which illustrates the strategic direction of a renewed MMC brand that incorporates the strengths of SUV, EV, and the ability to integrate new systems for a connected mobility customer experience.

Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept

- The Honda Sports EV Concept was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show

Honda Sports EV Concept

- Toyota showcases the Lexus LS+ Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, previewing the next generation of Lexus design.

Lexus LS+ Concept

- To prepare for the Yo-Kai Watch Shadowside film, hitting theaters this December, Bandai releases the toy replica of the one as seen in the film, called the Yo-Kai Watch Ogre. On sale this early December, the DX Yo-Kai Watch Ogre comes with the Fudou Lightning Sword that you can insert it to the watch. It comes with different sound and lighting effects every time you twist it.

DX Yo-Kai Watch Ogre
and Fudou Lightning Sword

TTFN!!!

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