Let's Do The News! (March 27, 2025)

                        

                                        

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

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has once again stood by its role of protecting the constitution, and not to meddle in politics. This was the AFP's assertion in a statement following alleged discussions about the rank and file's responsibilities.

- Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has denied information that the Liberal Party and the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas had discussions. The former senator maintained that he remained independent and focused on his advocacy. "There have been no discussions between my camp and Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas," Pangilinan said.

- The Malacañang has hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte's statement that the Philippines is heading to the "dumpster." Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro stressed that the administration, led by President Bongbong Marcos, is taking many steps to develop the country.

- The Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has decided not to proceed with the proposed project to illuminate Mayon Volcano after receiving criticism from the public. According to Albayano and Bicol residents, the volcano is already part of the identity of the Bicol Region and there is no need to change or add anything because it is said to be so beautiful that it is considered a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and nominated for a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly provided details about a plan to kill a Houthi militant leader two hours before the military operation was launched. This is according to screenshots released by a journalist who accidentally joined a Signal group chat with senior Trump administration officials. Earlier, a US Senate Republican is pushing for an investigation into Trump administration officials over sensitive “attack plans” leaked by a journalist from the Signal messaging app. The official said the information could have killed U.S. troops if it had fallen into the wrong hands.

- EA SPORTS F1 25 will be released on May 30th for consoles and PC. This year's installment features a new chapter of the game's Braking Point story mode, post-launch content inspired by the upcoming F1 movie, and more.

- Game Informer magazine has made a comeback after its shutdown by GameStop. Gunzilla Games has taken over Game Informer and operates independently under the name Game Informer Inc.

- The family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron held a press conference, revealing Sae Ron's messages with Kim Soo Hyun.

- Girl group fromis_9 secured their rights to their group name.

- In Game 6 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals, TNT forced a winner-take-all Game 7 after defeating Ginebra at the score of 87-83.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (March 26, 2025)

                       

                                        

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

- 176 victims of human trafficking were sent back to the Philippines from Myanmar.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos approved talks between the Philippines and France to establish their Visiting Forces Agreement.

- Former President Rodrigo Duterte will continue to receive his monthly pension despite being held at the detention facility of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands. Furthermore, even if he is found guilty of crimes against humanity by the ICC, his benefits cannot be revoked without an order from the Supreme Court.

- King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla delayed their state visit to the Vatican after the doctors said Pope Frances needed to rest following his recent illness.

- The third-generation Aston Martin Vanquish is now available with the open-top Volante variant.

2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

- Hyundai teases its Casper-based INSTEROID concept.

- The MG S5 EV was unveiled.

2026 MG S5 EV

- Kim Soo Hyun's Taiwan fan meeting was postponed amid scandals surrounding him and the late Kim Sae Ron.

- Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the next 007 movie.

- BBC's Doctor Who Season 2 casts Charlie Condou.

- MNL48 announced their April comeback with a "Reboot & Rise 2025" live event this April 26, 2025, at the SM North EDSA Annex. AKB48's sub-unit Quadlips will make their appearance as well.

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Let's Do The News! (March 25, 2025)

                      

                                        

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

- A magnitude 4.5 quake hits Cateel, Davao Oriental.

- Filipinos from various parts of Europe flocked to Scheveningen Prison to visit former President Rodrigo Duterte. Meanwhile, according to Vice President Sara Duterte, her father is in good health. They discussed the timeline of his case at the ICC and how to win it.

- The Philippine Department of Education reminded its officials, including teachers and non-teaching personnel, to refrain from participating in political activities during graduation ceremonies and moving-up for the 2024-2025 school year.

- The National Historical Commission of the Philippines has issued a warning against placing any marks or images on the Philippine flag. This warning was prompted by a photo of the flag featuring an eagle, created by supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Australia.

- Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero stressed that Filipinos are free to express their grievances, but he said this is not a license for them to spread fake news. The Senator added that the public should be clear in expressing their opinions.

- Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee passed away due to cardiac arrest. No reports have been made about who will replace Han as co-CEO.

- A magnitude 6.8 quake hits New Zealand.

- A failed circuit breaker was the reason the broadcast of IndyCar's Thermal Club race went dark.

- Kim Moo-yul, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-yoo, and Pyo Ji-hoon are joining the cast of the K-drama series True Lessons.

- Daniel Choi is confirmed to join Running Man as a new interim member.

- NJZ announced legal action against malicious posts.

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Disney's Snow White

Following Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, and The Little Mermaid, another Disney princess classic comes to life in the live-action rebirth of one of Disney's most iconic masterpieces.

Disney's Snow White

The live-action rebirth of Disney's Snow White brings the iconic Disney Princess to life in a way never before experienced. It stars Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, and Gal Gadot, among others.

The story is about Snow White, the princess who runs away from her home kingdom to avoid the wrath of The Evil Queen who plots to erase her existence. With the help of a bandit named Jon and the iconic Seven Dwarves named Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy, Snow White turns out that she's the last hope to save the kingdom from the crutches of The Evil Queen.

The iconic Snow White look is the peak of fair, even The Magic Mirror can't deny such beauty. This movie is faithful to the animated movie it was based on and, although the musical sequences do add life and color to the film, the Seven Dwarves' appearances can be awkward.

One of the must-watch movies of the season, the live-action retelling of Snow White is as good as any retold Disney Princess story since Cinderella.

Let's Do The News! (March 24, 2025)

                     

                                        

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

- A proposal to consider spreading fake news on social media as cybercrime was pushed in the PH Senate.

- Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada called on candidates in the 2025 midterm elections to stop using the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte in their campaigning.

- The first day of Manibela group's strike was generally peaceful, according to the Philippine National Police. The Malacañang appeals to the Manibela group to first talk to the government so that commuters are not affected by the traffic jams.

- United States maritime expert Ray Powell reported on his X account that two Chinese Coast Guard ships intercepted two Philippine ships inside Scarborough Shoal. The Chinese aggressive actions affected the BRP Bagacay and BRP Datu Pagbuaya..

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may visit the White House to meet with US President Donald Trump in the coming months following two consecutive visits to the Philippines by two US officials.

- The Jaguar C-X75 Concept lapped the Top Gear Test Track in 1m22.2s

- Coque Lopez announced he will no longer take part in this year's Gran Turismo World Series.

- The Punirunes TV anime will return for its third season this July 2025.

- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club The Movie Finale Part 2 hits theaters this November 2025. The second part focuses on the latter half of the group visiting parts of Kansai.

- The Chainsaw Man Reze Arc movie hits theaters this September 19, 2025.

- Disney+ postpones the premiere of an upcoming series, Knock-Off, which stars Kim Soo Hyun.

- ADOR says NJZ's hiatus announcement was unilateral and asks to meet with members. Earlier, NJZ announced they will temporarily halt activities following their ComplexCon performance.

- In Game 5 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals, Ginebra leads 3-2 after beating TNT at the score of 73-66.

TTFN.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Straight Talk Wireless 400

Homestead-Miami is the next stop for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series with the Straight Talk Wireless 400.

As the green flag waved, the action in Homestead-Miami was underway with Stage 1 seeing an opening lap contact involving the No.11 and the No.41 cars followed by Christopher Bell sliding badly. With Ryan Blaney taking Stage 1, Stage 2 belongs to Denny Hamlin. As the final stage approaches, Ryan Blaney experiences problems that make him surrender followed by Alex Bowman hitting the wall while Kyle Larson is in the lead.

Screengrab from NASCAR

After an intense fight at Homestead-Miami, Kyle Larson wins the Straight Talk Wireless 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Martinsville for the Cook Out 400 this March 30th, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix

The 2025 NTT IndyCar Series continues in The Thermal Club for The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix. Drivers are feeling the heat in the second race of the season.

Screengrab from INDYCAR

Alex Palou made headlines at The Thermal Club by making a late push to overtake Pato O'Ward and win the second race of the season. The standout moment of the race, however, was Christian Lundgaard achieving his first-ever podium finish by coming in third place.

The next race is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach this April 13, 2025.