Let's Do The News! (December 6, 2017)

- The Commission of Appointments confirmed that General Rey Leonardo Guerrero is the new chief of staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines yesterday. Aside from Guerrero’s appointment, the bicameral body also approved the promotion of 40 military officers.

- Associate Justice Samuel Martines is also set to testify on the ongoing impeachment hearing against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Martires is the fifth justice willing to face the House justice panel — now calling itself the impeachment committee — as it continues to examine whether there is probable cause to impeach the chief magistrate.

- Almost a thousand children in public schools got sick over a five-month period after receiving their first dose of the Dengvaxia dengue vaccine, according to reports.

- For the second time in two months, a wildfire broke out in Southern California's Ventura County and grew wildly to nearly 207 square kilometers. Also, the DFA urged Filipinos along path of the recent SoCal wildfires urged to evacuate.

- The Australian government condemns China's activities in South China Sea and urged all claimants to clarify the full nature of their claims in accordance with international law.

- Michigan Democrat Rep. John Conyers Jr. was resigned from his longest-serving post, becoming the first lawmaker to step down as Capitol Hill grapples with allegations of inappropriate behavior by lawmakers.

- Lexus teases the LF-1 Limitless concept crossover ahead of its appearance in January's NAIAS.



- BMW uncovered their ambitious plan to launch 20 new models (including MINI) by 2025, mostly focused on electrification.

- Volkswagen unveiled their Polo R5 rally car for private racing teams, which is powered by a 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four engine with direct injection producing 272 PS and 400 Nm of torque.



- The Forza Motorsport 7 Doritos Car Pack is now available and it's free for Season Pass/FM7 Ultimate Edition owners. This pack features vintage machines like the Bugatti Type 35, BMW 328, and others, including two of the most powerful SUVs on the market, the third-generation Porsche Cayenne and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.



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