Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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

                                                                       

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

- Majority Floor Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe challenged all 24 senators to publicly state their stand regarding amendments to the 1987 Constitution’s economic provisions.

- Senator Sonny Angara believes the Philippine Government would save billions if the Charter Change vote coincides with the 2025 midterm elections.

- All nine dams in Luzon have experienced a decrease in their water levels as the country continues to experience the effects of El Niño and the easterlies, according to PAGASA.

- The Philippine National Police will deploy over 1,400 policemen for this Saturday's Chinese New Year celebrations.

- Seismic activity at the Mayon Volcano is showing signs of slowing down, according to PHIVOLCS.

- King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer. The type of cancer the British monarch is being treated for has not yet been revealed. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wished the monarch a full and speedy recovery.

- The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Saudi Arabia for talks on a truce in Gaza.

- A certain independent body says the social media giant Meta should label fake posts rather than take them down.

- Mini officially discontinued the Clubman after two generations and 1.1 million units made.

- A limited-edition Audi RS6 Avant GT was unveiled, featuring IMSA-inspired livery and improved dynamics. Only 660 units will be made.

Audi RS6 Avant GT

- For the 2024 season, the top five classified drivers in the F1 Academy 2024 Drivers' Standings will gain FIA Super License points. The champion will receive 10 Super License points. A Wild Card entry system will be implemented at select races.

- The second-generation Lincoln Aviator received a minor change for the 2025 model year.

2025 Lincoln Aviator

- The Kamen Rider franchise is getting a Ride Kamens app game coming soon.

- Veteran actor Won Namgoong passed away at the age of 90. 

- Son Suk Ku establishes his own one-man production company.

- The MetLife Stadium is named as the final stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

- The PBA has fined Magnolia player Calvin Abueva 100,000 PhP for making a mocking gesture at San Miguel Beer coach Jorge Gallent during Game 2 of the Commissioner's Cup Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday.

- Comedian Atak Araña acquitted in the 2017 sexual-harassment case.

- Actress Bea Alonzo confirms break-up with Dominic Roque.

TTFN.

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