Monday, February 27, 2023

Let's Do The News (February 27, 2023)

          

                                                                                   

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- The COMELEC has proclaimed Ping Remulla as the congressman of the 7th district of Cavite following Saturday's special elections set after Philippine President Bongbong Marcos named Boying Remulla as Justice Secretary.

- According to Attorney Ariel Inton from Lawyers for Commuters Safety and Protection, public transportation in the Philippines is "not enough" and it will be reduced even more following the June 30 phaseout of the traditional jeepney.

- The final talks on the new Northern Ireland Brexit deal are underway as UK PM Rishi Sunak and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen have met at Berkshire to discuss complex challenges around the protocol.

- A shipwreck off Italy killed at least 59 migrants.

- Massive protests took place in large parts of Mexico protesting against what's known to be the government's attempts to undermine the electoral authorities. Lawmakers last week voted to slash the budget of the National Electoral Institute and cut its staffing.

- Ketchup company Heinz is asking netizens to find the 47-year-old Dominican male survivor who got stranded in the Caribbean Sea for 24 days and survived eating nothing but ketchup. If they meet, the company will give the survivor a new boat.

- Netflix announced a price drop for over 100 countries.

- The Peugeot 508 range was facelifted for the 2024 model year featuring a new front design, revised interior, and new tech.

2024 Peugeot 508

- Sanrio's Bosanimal franchise gets a TV anime series airing this April.

- Tokyo Mew Mew New's second season airs this April 4th.

- The staff of Netflix's original series Physical: 100 denied allegations that the finale was rigged. Reports told that the show's finale was rigged saying the finale's rope challenge was done in three takes due to technical difficulties.

- Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul by unanimous decision in arguably the most anticipated eight-round match in boxing history.

TTFN.

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