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

                               

                                        

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

- The Office of the Executive Secretary has released a list of cabinet members who will be allowed to attend the third Senate hearing regarding the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The list includes Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo, PNP General Rommel Marbil, and others.

- The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has advised voters to ignore text blasts campaigned by political candidates using emergency alert systems.

- The MMDA's clearing operations will continue even during Holy Week.

- The Philippines' fighter jet purchase plan from the US is just a response to issues it faces with China, says Malacañang.

- The PH Department of Agriculture implements a temporary ban on importing poultry products from Belgium due to the bird flu outbreak.

- Over 200 cars were destroyed when a blaze erupted at a distribution center in Tanauan City, Batangas. The Bureau of Fire Protection suspects that "Spent Bleaching Earth" chemicals and extremely hot temperatures may have caused the blaze.

- The PH Department of Transportation has clarified that the US has not issued any travel advisory against the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other airports in the country. This follows news on social media that an advisory was posted at the Sacramento International Airport in California, but the post was from 2018. Because of this, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon immediately wrote to the US Transportation Secretary Administration (TSA) to clarify the said digital announcement displayed at the Sacramento International Airport in California. The US Transportation Secretary Administration (TSA) confirmed that the advisory was incorrect and immediately removed it.

- McLaren will expand into "new product categories" under new ownership.

- Nintendo delays pre-orders of the Switch 2 consoles in the US amid impending reciprocal tariffs imposed on global imports to the US.

- The list of Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 nominees was announced.

- Alex Ovechkin sets a new NHL all-time goal-scoring record with 895 goals.

TTFN.

A Minecraft Movie

Touted as one of the greatest video games of recent times, the world of Minecraft comes to life on the big screen, and things couldn't be more cubic than this.

A Minecraft Movie

Starring Jack Black (The Super Mario Bros. Movie), Jason Momoa (Aquaman, Fast X), Danielle Browns, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen, A Minecraft Movie brings the iconic video game phenomenon to life, showcasing iconic moments that made Minecraft....well...Minecraft.

In this movie, siblings Henry and Gabrielle get tangled up with the financially-ruined pro gamer Garrett "The Garbage Man" and Dawn into the Overworld, a mysterious world where creativity is the key to survival. They team up with the legend who calls himself "Steve" as they protect the Overwolrd from the threats from the Nether and get back home. Simple, right? Well, you get the picture.

Bringing iconic Minecraft moments to life, especially featuring the deadliest creatures like zombies, the creeper, and the ever-dangerous Enderman, is no easy task for the creators of the movie adaptation. However, hard work often pays off, right? Well, almost. 

With its emotional moments, comic mischief, and signature Minecraft elements, this creativity has made it one of the must-watch family movies of the spring season. It appeals not only to those who have been playing Minecraft for years but also to newcomers who have always wanted to experience the game during their spare time.

The Overworld is open. Are you in?

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Goodyear 400

The "Too Tough To Tame" track is the next stop for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series with the Goodyear 400. With their throwback looks on, the drivers are going all out to survive the Darlington mayhem.

As the green flag waved, the race known as "Too Tough To Tame" began. In the first stage, Kyle Larson experienced a spin, followed by Carson Hocevar's troubles, which included sliding out and then being hit by Riley Herbst. William Byron won Stage 1, while in Stage 2, Larson went to the pits for repairs. Byron claimed another stage victory at Darlington. The climax of the race proved to be "too tough to tame," featuring Josh Berry's misfortune and a dramatic spin by Kyle Larson.

After a chaotic Sunday that is "Too Tough To Tame", Denny Hamlin wins the Goodyear 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Bristol, Tennessee for the Food City 500 this Palm Sunday, April 13th, 2025.

F1 2025 - Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix

Formula 1's 75th-anniversary celebration continues at Suzuka for the Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix. A significant highlight of this event is the switch between Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson: Tsunoda has officially become a driver for Red Bull Racing, while Lawson has been demoted back to the junior team, VCARB, following a challenging performance in the last two races.

Screengrab from F1

Defending champion Max Verstappen made headlines in Suzuka by winning the race against the two McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Following the race, the gap between Norris and Verstappen has narrowed to just one point, with Norris at 62 and Verstappen at 61. As always, it’s still too early to draw any conclusions.

The next race is the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on April 12, 2025.

2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - Streets of Long Beach

FORMULA Drift returns for its 2025 season and as always, the streets of Long Beach, California, is the first stop of the new season.

Screengrab from Formula Drift

The clash between James Deane, in his Mustang RTR drift car, and Fredric Aasbo, in his GR Supra drift car, became too close to call, the audiences demanded an encore. As encore strikes, it's everything on the table with nothing left to give.

Winning by unanimous decision, Fredric Aasbo drew first blood by beating Deane to score his first win of the season. Adam LZ settles for third place.

The next event is at Atlanta for the Road To The Championship this May 8-10, 2025.

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Officially Expelled From Office

 

Former President Yoon Suk Yul of South Korea has officially been removed from office.

On April 4 at 11 a.m. KST, the Korean Constitutional Court announced its unanimous ruling on the impeachment of the now-former president Yoon Suk Yeol.

The ruling was made 122 days following the martial law announcement made on December 3 by the former president and 111 days following the impeachment motion made on December 14. Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of emergency martial law was deemed unconstitutional as he did not follow the formal process and the reasons for declaration were not justified.

An election to appoint a new president will now be held within 60 days.

Source: soompi

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

                              

                                        

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

- The Trump administration is imposing reciprocal tariffs which will take effect by early next week. The US imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars while on April 5th, it will impose a baseline 10% tariff for all countries, and on the 9th, higher reciprocal rates will be imposed with less than 40% imposed on Chinese imports.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos is establishing an advisory body for the semiconductor and electronics industry in the wake of the US's imposing of a 17% tariff on imports from the Philippines.

- Expansion for London's Luton Airport was approved after the UK government overruled the environmental concerns of planners.

- The row involving Prince Harry and the charity he quit last week, Sentebale, will be examined by a certain watchdog.

- Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 6 minor change and the second-generation Nexo at the Seoul Mobility Show. It also teases the IONIQ 6 N to be unveiled later this year.

2026 Hyundai Nexo

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6

- Genesis unveiled the X Gran Coupe Concept and the X Gran Convertible Concept at the Seoul Mobility Show.

- The 2025 season of the FIA World RX will commence this May 31st and will run for six venues with the season finale to be determined.

- The live-action Kowloon Generic Romance will hit theaters this August.

- Disney's hit TV cartoon, Phineas and Ferb, returns this June 5th on Disney Channel and streams the next day on Disney+.

TTFN.