Let's Do The News! (October 29, 2024)

                              

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

- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Energy Regulatory Commission to study the imposition of a moratorium on charging and disconnection of electricity in the areas affected by Typhoon Kristine.

- The PBBM administration named Hilario Bringas Paredes as the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.

- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has notified the public in the provinces of Batanes and Cagayan regarding the threat of storm surge caused by Typhoon Leon.

- The COMELEC has begun testing devices to be used in next year's national elections.

- The Israeli parliament has voted to pass legislation banning the UNRWA from operating in the country and the Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem within three months, sparking concerns about Gaza aid.

- Tommy Robinson was jailed after admitting contempt of court by repeating false claims against a Syrian refugee.

- Elon Musk says that production of the all-new Tesla Roadster was put on hold and canceled plans for an entry-level EV.

- Bangkok's Jay Fai streetside restaurant will close next year.

- The first-ever Abarth 600e was unveiled with up to 280PS of power through all four wheels, an Abarth-first, sprinting from a 0-100kph time in less than six seconds, and a 200kph top speed.

2025 Abarth 600e

- Cover Corp., the parent company of the hololive productions VTuber management company, received a recommendation from the JFTC after it violated the Subcontract Act by having subcontractors make 243 revisions of VTuber videos without compensation.

- SEVENTEEN member Seungkwan breaks his silence over the recent situation involving HYBE.

- The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of the title after winning Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees 4-2.

- Manchester United fired Erik ten Hag as manager and named Rudd van Nisterlrooy as interim head coach.

TTFN.

Driving Music Vol. 127

The Driving Music segment is returning today because it's officially Undas week and everybody's gearing up to travel to the nearest cemetery to pay respects to the departed relatives and friends. With heavy traffic mostly expected, it's time to jot down the latest batch of Driving Music to listen to while getting stuck in an Undas-related traffic jam.

1) The One and Only by Chesney Hawkes - from the Honda Integra 2 commercial

2) I Feel Love by Donna Summer - from the Alfa Romeo Junior commercial

3) Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles - from the Kia Europe EV3 commercial

4) Do It Like That by TOMORROW x TOGETHER - from the Fiat 600e commercial

5) Renegade by Splize - from the BYD Europe Seal commercial

6) In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins - from the Renault Master commercial

7) Such a Good Day by Lewis Ofman - from the Dacia Spring commercial

8) P:Machinery by Propaganda - from the Renault Symbioz commercial

9) For the Art by Sulene - from the Toyota Harrier commercial

10) Barbara Ann by The Beach Boys - from the Daewoo Lanos Juliet Sports commercial

Driving Music from Leopaul's Blog is the segment that solves every car enthusiast's question about the song's title in car commercials—with the risk of MATCHED THIRD PARTY CONTENT on their status. It's your jam. Drive to the Music You Love.

Let's Do The News! (October 28, 2024)

                             

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

- The PH Senate Blue Ribbon Committee held a hearing regarding the Duterte administration's war on drugs.

- The Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Malaysian Air Force, and the Philippine Air Force cooperate for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in areas heavily affected by Typhoon Kristine.

- Georgia Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejects voter fraud allegations in Saturday's election as the president blames Russian involvement.

- Former Bolivian leader Evo Morales says he was shot.

- Labour Party MP Mike Amesbury got suspended after a CCTV appeared to show him punching a man on a street.

- Japan's long-ruling LDP loses majority in a stunning snap general election defeat. 60% of "slush fund" candidates lose in Japan Lower House poll. Voters have issued "severe judgment", says Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

- NewJeans member Minji confirmed to guest on the KBS reality show The Return of Superman.

- Meet the winners of the 2024 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards.

- In Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup finals, TNT drew first blood after beating Ginebra at the score of 104-88.

- Mikee Quintos has been named as the presenter of GTV 27's new cooking show Lutong Bahay.

- Miss Grand Myanmar Thae Su Nyein returned her second runner-up crown to the Miss Grand International. This is because of her belief that she was cheated at the National Costume and Country Power of the Year awards.

TTFN.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Straight Talk Wireless 400

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continue with the Straight Talk Wireless 400. With Joey Logano earning the right to be in the Championship 4 last week, who's next?

As the green flag waved, the fight for the Championship 4 continued. The first stage saw an opening disaster when Justin Haley spun in Turn 1, triggering a multi-car mess with Harrison Burton getting some damage from the wall. It was followed by Kyle Larson getting into the wall on Lap 47 after a flat right rear tire went down. As Tyler Reddick wins Stage 1, Denny Hamlin wins Stage 2. In the final stage, Ty Gibbs sent Justin Haley spinning on Lap 187, followed by Kyle Larson on Lap 255.

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Tyler Reddick wins the Straight Talk Wireless 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series, earning the right to be in the Championship 4!

The next race is at Martinsville for the Xfinity 500 this November 3, 2024. Who will make it to Phoenix for the finale? Watch for it!

F1 2024: Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico

The F1 24 season continues in Mexico for the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico. Amid disputes from last week's USGP, McLaren driver Lando Norris puts his title hopes on the line while the Ferrari drivers are going business as usual.

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From collisions that forced Alex Albon and Yuki Tsunoda out of the race, Max Verstappen suffering bad karma from last week with two 10-second penalties, and Fernando Alonso's 400th race coming to a bittersweet end due to mechanical failures, it really is the most pivotal race of the season.

In the end, Ferrari dominated the podium with Carlos Sainz the winner and Charles Leclerc the third placer. Lando Norris finished in 2nd place and the title fight between him and Verstappen, who finished 6th, is now 47 points between them, Verstappen's 362 vs. Norris' 315.

The next race of the F1 24 season will be the Lenovo Gran Premio de Sao Paulo this November 2, 2024 at Interlagos.

2024 Repco Supercars Championship - Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500

Surfers Paradise is the penultimate stop of the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship with the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500. With Will Brown leading the championship standings 204 points ahead of Broc Feeney, the two Red Bull drivers clash for the title.

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The first race saw a 1-2 for the Monster Castrol Team with Cam Waters the winner and Thomas Randle the second-placer while Broc Feeney in his #88 Red Bull Ampol Racing Camaro finished 3rd all in the name of the title fight. In the final race that saw an opening lap disaster followed by a climax disaster for Chaz Mostert who lost his chance to fight for the title, Brodie Kostecki is the winner while the two Red Bull drivers, Will Brown and Broc Feeney, finished 2nd and 3rd.

With the final street race of the season behind them, all eyes are on the two Red Bull Ampol drivers as they will settle the score in the finale. The question is, which one will be the champion?

Find out in the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship finale, the VAILO Adelaide 500, this November 14-17, 2024. Don't miss it!

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

                            

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

- Tropical Storm Leon continues to move westward over the Philippine Sea en route to northeastern Taiwan, according to PAGASA.

- Former US First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a fiery speech on US Vice-President Kamala Harris' campaign trail in Michigan, warning voters of what she called "the dangers of Donald Trump."

- People in Japan are voting for the snap general election called by new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba just days after he was selected as leader by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which was embroiled in the political funding scandal.

- Israel says the targets in Iran were chosen solely for national interests. Israeli PM Netanyahu says suggestions made Israeli forces to avoid attacking Iranian gas sites due to US pressure.

- Pro-Western opposition parties in Georgia said the results coming in after recent elections were fortified and accused the ruling Georgian Dream party of fortifying the election, calling it a constitutional coup.

- Super Sentai TV series Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger teases Gokaiger crossover coming soon as the series enters its final arc.

- The LA Dodgers lead 2-0 in the World Series after beating the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 2, despite Shohei Ohtani's injury.

- Singer Beyonce joins the list of Hollywood celebrities supporting US Vice-President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

TTFN.