Let's Do The News! (January 11, 2025)

          

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- Donald Trump is sentenced with "unconditional discharge", avoiding jail time, fines, and probation. By the time he returns to the White House on January 20th, he will be the first sitting US President with a felony conviction.

- A night-time curfew was imposed in the fire-hit Los Angeles as the city warns of looting in residences burnt by multiple wildfires.

- The United States announced a $25 million reward for the arrest or conviction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on the day he was sworn in for his third term in rule.

- Meta terminates all of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs immediately.

- Andy Cowell assumes the role of CEO and Team Principal of the Aston Martin Formula 1 team immediately.

- PREMA Racing announced its IndyCar driver lineup, which consists of Callum Ilott, Robert Shwartzman, and reserve driver Romain Grosjean.

- GTWS winner Igor Fraga earned his full-time driver status for the 2025 Super Formula season.

- The Tesla Model Y minor change was unveiled.

2026 Tesla Model Y

- 2NE1 member Dara will host a new audition program featuring EXO member Chen, AB6IX member Park Woo Jin, and more as mentors.

- The NBA postpones its Supers-Lakers and Hornets-Clips matches in Los Angeles in the wake of the devastating wildfires.

- Bill McCartney, the coach who led the Colorado Buffaloes to their only national football title in 1990, has died at the age of 84. McCartney was a three-time coach of the year in the Big Eight Conference.

- The MLB banned two fans who interfered with LA Dodgers' Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending games at big league ballparks.

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Let's Do The News! (January 10, 2025)

         

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- US Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden were among the attendees at the state funeral of the late Jimmy Carter.

- The death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires is now at ten as the fires continue to engulf Hollywood. Meanwhile, over 20 were arrested over the looting of abandoned homes.

- The procession of Jesus Christ of Nazareth reached the Quiapo Church at around 0126 hours Manila time. It took 20 hours and 45 minutes before the image was returned to the church since it was released from the Quirino Grandstand at 0441 hours on Thursday.

- Manchester Airport closes runways due to "significant levels of snow" as warnings remain in place for snow and ice in the United Kingdom.

- Franco Colapinto was named reserve driver for the Alpine F1 team.

- All ten Pioneer 25 hydrogen-powered offroaders to be used in the inaugural Extreme H championship have been produced.

- General Motors named Russ O'Blenes as the boss of its new company that oversees its future Formula 1 power unit for the Cadillac F1 team. Cadillac will join the F1 grid in the 2026 season and will be powered by Ferrari race engines for the time being until its own power unit is ready to race.

- The Mazda Spirit Racing Roadster lineup made its premiere at the Tokyo Auto Salon. For the first time in this configuration since the ND Roadster's 2015 release, it's been fitted with a 2.0L engine producing 184PS of power while mated to a 6-speed manual. The limited-to-200-unit MSR Roadster 12R has 200PS of power from the said engine.

2026 Mazda Spirit Racing Roadster

- Subaru unveiled the STi S210 Prototype at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Based on the VB WRX S4, it features aero and dynamics tweaks inspired by its Nurburgring-winning race car while the FA24 DIT 2.4L boxer-4 engine gained 25PS of power compared to the normal WRX S4 while mated to the Subaru Performance Transmission, a first for an STi S model. Sales will begin this Spring and will be limited to 500 units.

2026 Subaru WRX S4 STi S210

- Hyundai showcased its IONIQ 5 N DK Edition at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

- The Skoda Enyaq range's minor change was unveiled.

2025 Skoda Enyaq

2025 Skoda Enyaq Coupe

- The next XBOX Developer_Direct presentation will be this January 23rd.

- Rugby player Stuart Hogg was sentenced after admitting domestic abuse charge.

- WWE Raw's Netflix debut averaged an audience of 2.6 million households, a 116% increase compared to the average on the USA Network last year. Meanwhile, WWE SmackDown returns to its 2-hour format in June.

- The Neri Naig syndicated estafa case arraignment was postponed.

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Let's Do The News! (January 9, 2025)

        

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- A trilateral phone call between outgoing US President Joe Biden, Philippine President Bongbong Marcos, and Japan Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is expected this January 12th.

- Three people were hurt and were given medical assistance while in the middle of the Traslacion. The Traslacion has been going on for 12 hours since it started at 0440 hours Manila time and the estimated crowd near Quiapo Church has exceeded 192K based on the Nazareno Operations Center's records.

- The PITX is raising parking rates starting January 14 with no more flat rate and higher overnight fees.

- Los Angeles is in a state of calamity due to historic wildfires. Five people were killed in the blaze. The fire in Hollywood Hills is "rapidly expanding" and "zero progress" has been made in containing fires, according to a fire official. Celebrities like Paris Hilton lost their homes in the blaze.

- Fanatec has been the title sponsor of the SRO Motorsports Group and its signature GT World Challenge series since 2021. However, it appears that Fanatec's association with SRO Motorsports has ended.

- Sanrio's My Melody and Kuromi characters are getting a Netflix original anime this July.

- The multiplayer online game of the Transformers franchise was canceled.

- MBC responds to reports of the 2024 MBC Music Festival airing during the Lunar New Year holiday.

- Brian Matusz, a former left-handed pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles and the No. 4 pick in the 2008 MLB draft, has died at the age of 37. He spent almost his entire eight-year career with the Orioles.

- The writ of habeas data petition filed by Eat Bulaga presenter Vic Sotto against Darryl Yap over the controversial teaser of The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma biopic movie was granted by the court and set for summary hearing on January 15, 2025.

- Comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto confirms her overnight stay at the NBI HQ.

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Let's Do The News! (January 8, 2025)

       

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- The Philippine Air Force extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of two-time Southeast Asian Games Gold medalist Mervin Guarte of Oriental Mindoro. Guarte was stabbed to death yesterday at the house of the councilor in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Local authorities are continuing the investigation behind Guarte's death.

- Representative Joey Salceda, who chairs the House Committee on Ways and Means, has called for an investigation into whether the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines violated the Anti-Dummy Law. The investigation will determine whether NGCP complies with the law, which prohibits foreign ownership of public utilities.

- California wildfires rips through a Los Angeles suburb as it spreads over nearly 3K acres, forcing thousands to flee.

- Jess Phillips says Elon Musk is putting her in danger with "disinformation" about grooming gangs.

- French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at the age of 96.

- Nearly a hundred were killed when a M7.1 quake hit the Tibetan holy city of Shigatse in China.

- BMW showcased its new-generation Panoramic iDrive, which is set to debut on next-generation models at the end of 2025.

- The AFEELA 1 from Sony-Honda Mobility will arrive in 2026 and it's available to reserve.

2027 AFEELA 1

- Honda showcased the 0 Saloon and 0 SUV prototypes before their 2026 production debut.

- KONAMI announced that the upcoming Shine Post game will be redirected from mobile to console.

- Your first look at the Netflix K-drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, coming this month.

- Spider-Man actors Tom Holland and Zendaya are reportedly engaged.

- Chinese actor Xing Xing was found four days after being reported missing. Xing has been returned to Thailand.

- Comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto voluntarily surrenders to the NBI.

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Let's Do The News! (January 7, 2025)

      

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- As the ongoing kiss of the Lord Jesus Nazarene continues, the number of devotees lining up at the Quirino Grandstand has increased.

- Approximately 1,300 police officers from Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) will be deployed to Manila to ensure a safe and orderly celebration of the Feast of the Nazarene on January 9.

- British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticizes those spreading false information regarding child sex grooming gangs after Elon Musk criticized ministers.

- Winter Storm Blair hits the US East Coast, possibly with 16 inches of snow in Washington D.C.

- Justin Trudeau resigns as leader of Canada's Liberal Party after nearly a decade as prime minister.

- The new Shutokou Battle video game will have early access this January 23rd with full launch expected mid-2025 on PC via STEAM.

- The Genesis GV60 minor change was unveiled.

2026 Genesis GV60

- An anime adaptation of the Ghost of Tsushima video game is coming in 2027.

- VTuber Tsumugihime Amanosakura parts ways with First Stage Production at the end of January 2025.

- Green Bay Packers player Christian Watson suffered a season-ending torn ACL following the team's defeat by the Chicago Bears.

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Let's Do The News! (January 6, 2025)

     

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- The Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. presented some of the main priorities this 2025, including the modernization of their naval, aerial, ground, air defense, and cyber capabilities.

- The Philippine National Police is still studying whether to implement signal jamming on mobile phones on the day of Traslacion itself or on January 9, 2025.

- The Manila LGU, Metro Manila Development Authority, and the Quiapo church leadership have completed the renovation of the Quirino Grandstand for the traditional Kissing of Jesus Nazarene, as part of the Quiapo festival activities.

- UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting slammed Elon Musk for attacking MP Jess Phillips over grooming gangs, calling Musk's comments "a disgraceful smear". Meanwhile, Musk says Nigel Farage "doesn't have what it takes" and Reform UK needs a new leader.

- Heavy snow closes Manchester Airport runways and flooding hits rail lines.

- Kia unveiled the special edition Bongo Smart Selection in honor of the Bongo series' 45th anniversary.

Kia Bongo Smart Selection

- Kimi to Idol PreCure, the 2025 PreCure installment, will air this February 2, 2025.

- Kim Jung Hyun has left Story J Company.

- Emilia Perez and The Brutalist sweep Golden Globe wins.

- Drag Race UK's The Vivienne dies at the age of 32.

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Let's Do The News! (January 4, 2025)

     

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The PH Department of Health clarified that a post circulating on social media regarding an alleged international health concern is not from a reliable source and has no confirmation from the World Health Organization. The DOH announced this amid the spread of information about a purported new epidemic that includes Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19 and is overwhelming hospitals and crematoriums in China.

- Amber weather warnings were issued for large parts of England and Wales with heavy snow bringing hazardous travel conditions.

- US House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a razor-thin vote by overcoming a massive revolt from his fellow Republicans.

- The judge ordered US President-Elect Donald Trump to be sentenced for his "hush money" guilty verdict this January 10th.

- Defender confirms three-year FIA World Rally Raid Championship Works Program starting in 2026. It will have a two-vehicle entry across the entire season with a three-car entry in the Dakar Rally. An entry in the new "Stock" category which, from 2026, will conform to new and heavily revised regulations.

- Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson have left the Arrow McLaren team. This follows McLaren Racing's completion of its buyout of the NTT IndyCar Series outfit.

- The 39th Golden Disc Awards will now air on January 6-7 on JTBC.

- The College Football Playoff will not reschedule the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and the Capital One Orange Bowl after SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said he asked about the possibility of changing them.

- Luke Littler became the youngest darts champion at age 17 after defeating Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final.

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Let's Do The News! (January 3, 2025)

    

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- Government agencies are ready for the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Nazarene to be held in Quiapo, Manila on January 9. Security has also been put in place for the millions of devotees who are expected to attend the procession of the Lord of the Nazarene from the Quirino Grandstand.

- Representative Toby Tiangco of Navotas is pleased that the National Food Authority has achieved 95% of its target for buffer stock, or rice reserves, from local farmers. This is a significant accomplishment, as it helps to ensure that the country has sufficient rice reserves in the event of an emergency.

- Farmers are appealing to the government to have Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. repeal the Rice Tariffication Law.

- The FBI now believes that the slain suspect behind the New Orleans New Year's Day attack acted alone and has no connection to the exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside the Las Vegas Trump Hotel. Meanwhile, Las Vegas authorities said that the man behind the exploded Cybertruck was believed to be a US soldier and was found with a gunshot wound to the head.

- Amber cold weather health alerts are in effect as temperatures drop with snow expected across the United Kingdom in the coming days.

- The 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards was rescheduled to January 29th.

- The 2024 KBS Drama Awards will be aired this January 11th at 2120 Hours KST.

- Actor Park Sung Hoon apologizes for "accidentally" sharing an explicit parody poster of Squid Game's second season. Sung Hoon played the transgender character in the second season of the hit Netflix K-drama.

- Rapper Stormzy was banned from driving for nine months after admitting to using his phone behind the wheel of his Rolls-Royce.

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Let's Do The News! (January 2, 2025)

   

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- PH President Bongbong Marcos is expected to be busy again with activities left and right after welcoming the new year. Marcos recently.

- The 1.8 million government employees with permanent positions will definitely receive a pay raise again this year. According to Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation Chairperson and Bohol 3rd District Rep. Kristine Alexie Tutor, this is because the 2025 National Budget includes the allocation for the second round of wage hikes for government employees, in accordance with the Salary Standardization Law.

- Authorities identified the suspect who killed 15 after plowing through crowds in New Orleans in the middle of a New Year's Day celebration as Shamsud Din Jabbar. The FBI says they found an Islamic State flag inside the slain suspect's car.

- A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. The driver was killed and seven were hurt. According to reports, the explosion was caused by fireworks and other incendiary items inside the bed of the Cybertruck, and Tesla boss Elon Musk, a Trump ally, confirmed it had nothing to do with the vehicle, calling it "the wrong vehicle for a terrorist attack" crediting the Cybertruck's military-grade durability for containing the explosion.

- Zhengzhou became the first city in China to ban cellphone use in schools. The ban applies to all primary, secondary, and secondary vocational schools in Zhengzhou.

- The 2024 MBC Drama Awards will now be broadcast this January 5th, 2025, at 1710 Hours KST.

- The Sugar Bowl was postponed until Thursday after the New Orleans truck attack. Meanwhile, the Notre Dame team mourns attack as it preps to face Georgia in CFP.

- Bryce James, the younger son of NBA legend LeBron James, has committed to Arizona as part of the Wildcats' 2025 class.

- New York Jets' Aaron Rodgers acknowledges Sunday could be his last NFL game.

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Let's Do The News! (January 1, 2025)

  

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- PH Vice-President Sara Duterte delivered her New Year's speech.

- The Philippine National Police says New Year celebrations were "generally peaceful".

- A submarine drone was found by a fisherman in the waters off Brgy. Inawaran, San Pascual in Masbate. The photo of the said device was released by the Philippine National Police Regional Office 5 (PRO5), led by Regional Director PBGen. Andre Dizon. According to Dizon, the drone with the markings “HY 119” was identified as an underwater communication system owned by China.

- It took several hours before firefighters finally declared the fire that broke out in Brgy. Flores, Malabon City at 1:00 a.m. to be "fire under control." A fire destroyed a commercial building called PH Shop, which sells appliances and school supplies.

- Ten were killed and 30 were hurt after a vehicle plowed through a New Orleans crowd.

- The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of President-elect Donald Trump's immunity from charges.

- Seiyuu Kanako Takatsuki, famed for being Aqours' Hanamaru Kunikida from the Love Live franchise, announced her marriage and resignation from her current agency.

- Seiyuu Yuya Hirose announced his marriage to someone outside the entertainment industry.

- Netflix teases Squid Game's final season coming this 2025.

- Girls Generation member Seohyun was hurt on a drama set.

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Let's Do The News! (December 31, 2024)

 

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- The PH Department of Health (DOH) recorded 163 firecracker-related injuries based on data released yesterday, December 30.

- Russia and Ukraine carry out a major prisoner swap with at least 300 people set free.

- The United Nations warned of climate breakdown after a "decade of deadly heat".

- Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations were canceled due to concerns over weather including high winds.

- The boss of Jeju Air says the firm is cutting flight numbers to increase safety following South Korea's air crash.

- The Ariel Atom 4R lapped the Top Gear Test Track in 1m13.7s.

- Seiyuu Ai Fairouz is limiting some work activities due to PTSD a few months ago.

- Seiyuu Riho Iida announces her pregnancy.

- Live broadcast of the 39th Golden Disc Awards was canceled in observing a week of mourning for the plane crash victims.

- Hollywood celebrities Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement after eight years.

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Let's Do The News! (December 30, 2024)

                                            

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- Two earthquakes hit parts of Ilocos Norte, one at Bangui with M5.8 and the other at Burgos with M5.6, according to PHIVOLCS.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos has signed into law the 2025 National Budget.

- Due to the temporarily limited capacity of the Biliran Bridge, which is causing disruptions in the transportation of products, essential supplies, and even the travel of people to the area, which is already having an impact on the economy there, the province of Biliran has now been placed under a "state of calamity."

- Former US President Jimmy Carter passed away at age 100. Carter won a Nobel Peace Prize after leaving the White House.

- A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport on December 28, after experiencing a landing gear failure.

- BLEACH's Thousand-Year Blood War TV series will return with its fourth and final season soon.

- SNK establishes its new studio dedicated to The King of Fighters franchise ahead of the fighting game series' 30th anniversary.

- Former Johnny's and Associates members filed a lawsuit in the US about the late founder's sexual abuse.

- In the wake of the Moan plane crash, MBC canceled its live broadcast of the 2024 MBC Drama Awards while SBS canceled its 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards.

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Let's Do The News! (December 27, 2024)

                                           

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- The PH Department of Agriculture will examine how the removal of brand labels on imported rice will affect its market price.

- The DOLE reported that each Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) in each region have completed their respective minimum wage adjustments, except for Region V, which was reportedly caused by a series of typhoons that hit it.

- A NASA spacecraft is "safe" after a close approach with the sun.

- A series of airstrikes hit Yemen's main airport and Red Sea port, in attacks blamed on Israel by Houthi rebels. The World Health Organization chief and UN colleagues came under fire during an Israeli strike on the Yemen airport.

- Syria's new Islamist leaders launched attacks on armed groups who are loyal to the ousted leader Bashar Al-Assad.

- Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92. Singh is the architect of India's key economic reforms.

- Daihatsu will showcase its Mira e:S GR SPORT Concept at next month's Tokyo Auto Salon.

Daihatsu Mira e:S GR SPORT CONCEPT

- The Exit 8 video game is getting a live-action movie coming in 2025.

- Two sailors die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

- Antonio Vinzon will star in the GMA-7 TV series Mga Batang Riles.

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Let's Do The News! (December 26, 2024)

                                          

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- The PH Department of Health advised the public to refrain from using fireworks during the Christmas and New Year celebrations to avoid any accidents or injuries.

- PH VP Sara Duterte maintained that she did not violate any law with the three impeachment complaints filed against her.

- An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people on board has crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, leaving more than 38 dead.

- King Charles delivered his Christmas speech to praise the "selfless" medical staff who cared for him during his cancer treatment.

- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky criticizes Russia for "inhumane" missile and drone attacks on Christmas Day.

- The first part of the Uma Musume Cinderella Gray TV anime will air this April 2025.

- JYP Entertainment clarifies the report on Lee Junho undergoing an intensive tax audit in 2023.

- BBC's Doctor Who TV series casts Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra. The Doctor's new companion will debut in the 2025 season.

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Let's Do The News! (December 25, 2024)

                                         

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- 31 people were injured after a minibus lost control and fell off the side of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in San Fernando, Pampanga, a day before Christmas.

- The NGCP helps SIARELCO resolve the widespread power outage in Siargao Island.

- Parts of the Bicol Region remained flooded due to continuous rainfall.

- Syria citizens protested over a burning Christmas tree, demanding their new Islamist leaders defend minorities.

- All American Airlines flights are grounded, as the company says they are experiencing a technical issue.

- Mazda unveiled the Roadster range's 35th-anniversary special edition featuring an Artisan Red Premium Metallic exterior color with a beige soft-top for the regular Roadster.

2025 Mazda Roadster 35th Anniversary

- TOEI announced the 2025 Super Sentai Series installment; No.1 Sentai Gozyuger. Premiering this February 16, 2025, it celebrates 50 years of the Super Sentai Series and will feature the franchise's No.1 monster enemies and past Red Ranger powers.

- Russian figure skater Aleksandr Korovin is now officially a Filipino citizen.

- Former child star Hopia Legaspi is expecting her second child.

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Let's Do The News! (December 24, 2024)

                                        

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- PH President Bongbong Marcos said he will sign the 2025 national budget on Rizal Day.

- The Games and Amusements Board revoked John Amores's professional license.

- Over 20 financial institutions responded to the PH Department of Education's call for loan payment deferral.

- The US House Committee released the ethics report into former congressman Matt Gaetz, an ally of President-Elect Donald Trump. The report finds that Gaetz regularly paid for sex and drugs while in office.

- Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York earlier this month.

- Team Penske inducted Gil de Ferran and Tim Lombardi into its Hall of Fame.

- The NCAA grants waiver to former junior college players while appealing to the Diego Pavia ruling.

- Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan's next movie will be based on Homer's Odyssey. Titled The Odyssey, it will hit theaters in July 2025.

- The 80s sci-fi TV series V returns as a full-cast audio drama series from Big Finish Productions with the first volume releasing this January 2025. Annabel Baldwin, Janie Dee, and Jack Myers will be cast in the audio drama adaptation.

- Actor Garry Chalk is diagnosed with cancer.

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Let's Do The News! (December 23, 2024)

                                       

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- Pandi, Bulacan Mayor Enrico Roque was released two days before Christmas.

- Congressmen who are members of the Makabayan bloc have asked the House leadership to immediately take action on the impeachment complaints filed against PH Vice President Sara Duterte.

- 15 volcanic earthquakes were recorded around the Kanlaon Volcano, according to PHIVOLCS.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines is tightening its intel monitoring this holiday season.

- Syria's new leader says armed factions will come under state control. Turkey says there's no room for Kurds in Syria's future.

- Germany promises a thorough investigation into the Magdeburg attack.

- The MF Ghost TV anime will return for its third season soon.

- Honda, Mitsubishi Motors, and Nissan have signed an MOU “to advance discussions among the three companies.”

- JTBC gives a sneak preview of its 2025 drama lineup coming soon on the said channel

- Louise delos Reyes is now engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend.

Let's Do The News! (December 22, 2024)

                                      

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- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino supported the production of new polymer bills of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

- House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez defended the allocations for aid programs contained in the 2025 national budget.

- The Regional Task Force/Inter-Agency Coordinating Cell is set to present the Contingency Plan in relation to the ongoing eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.

- Volkswagen ended production of its VR6 engine. First debuted in 1991, this engine powered cars like the Golf, Passat, and the Corrado. Over 1.87 million units were produced.

- The ONE PIECE TV anime series will return on April 6 with new episodes and will air on an evening timeslot on Sundays at 2315 hours JST. In addition, Subaru Kimura will take over the role of Franky.

- The final season of My Hero Academia will air this Autumn 2025, but before that, the Vigilantes prequel anime will air this April 2025.

- The Chainsaw Man movie's Reze Arc will hit cinemas this 2025 with Reina Ueda joining the cast as Reze.

- Meet the winners of the 2024 KBS Entertainment Awards.

- Meet the winners of the 2024 SBS Drama Awards.

- Baseball legend Rickey Henderson passed away at the age of 65.

- Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in a rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Let's Do The News! (December 21, 2024)

                                     

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- A magnitude 4.4 quake hits Laoang, Northern Samar. Earlier, an M4.3 quake hits Sarangani's Balut Island.

- Five were killed and over 200 hurt when a car hit crowds at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany.

- The US House of Representatives passed a revised bill to fund the government, a crucial step to avert the midnight shutdown.

- Isack Hadjar will race for the VCARB F1 team alongside Yuki Tsunoda in the F1 2025 season.

- The second season of Jigokuraku TV anime will air this January 2026.

- The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 live-action movie premiere broke the Guinness World Record for the largest shadow project.

- The third season of the SPYxFAMILY TV anime will air this October 2025. In addition, a new stage play will run in seven cities this September to December 2025.

- Street Woman Fighter contestant Monika announced her marriage and pregnancy.

- GMA-7's Lolong TV series' 2nd season will air this January 2025.

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Let's Do The News! (December 20, 2024)

                                    

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- According to PHIVOLCS, a magnitude 5.3 quake with a tectonic origin at a depth of 17 km rattled San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, early in the morning.

- The US House of Representatives failed to pass a bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump that would avert a government shutdown.

- UK Labour peer Lord Peter Mandelson is expected to be named as the new UK ambassador to the United States.

- Luigi Mangione, the suspect behind the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, is set to be extradited from Pennsylvania to New York to face murder charges.

- The Teamsters union launched a strike against Amazon, affecting several California facilities and locations in Queens, New York; Skokie, Illinois; and Atlanta, Georgia.

- YouTube says they're cracking down videos with clickbait titles and thumbnails, starting in India. The rollout starts in the coming months.

- Suzuki previews its Solio range's minor change ahead of its Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 premiere.

- Production of the third-generation Dodge Durango range, including its V8-powered variants and the Hellcat, will continue in 2025.

- The Dan Da Dan TV anime is renewed for its second season coming this Summer 2025.

- The live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie series is getting a fourth installment expected to hit cinemas this 2027, according to reports.

- Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V is named Twitch Recap 2024 Global Game of the Year, racking 1.46 billion views. The upcoming GTA VI is named the "most anticipated game of 2025".

- Song Kang Ho is confirmed to make a special appearance in the second season of the Netflix original series Beef.

- Philippine girl group BINI will hold their World Tour this 2025.

- The TV variety show IT'S SHOWTIME will continue airing on GMA-7 in 2025.

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