Let's Do The News! (August 6, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- Is Philippine Vice-President Jejomar Binay allowed to be "adopted candidate" for the Liberal Party this upcoming 2016 elections? Not so fast, says Frank Drilon.

- The Senate has approved the "Iskolar Ng Bayan" Act of 2014, which allows the top 10 graduates of public schools in the Philippines to grant college scholarships.

- Aston Martin's Vanquish and Rapide S are updated for the 2015 model year with the implementation of the new 8-speed Touchtronic III gearbox and some minor hotfixes on their V12 engines.

2015 Aston Martin Rapide S

2015 Aston Martin Vanquish

- The latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been given some weapons-grade bulletproof protection in the form of S600 Guard edition. This model features protective steel and thick glass coated with polycarbonate. It's VR9 graded, meaning it can withstand against rifle shots from military weapons. There are other security stuff capable for securing high-ranking officials and wealthy individuals alike.

2015 Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard

- The music video of R5's Heart Made Up On You is now streaming! Check it out!

- The Malacanang Palace admits that the Bangsamoro Law may be delayed until next year.

- The McSpicy Shake Shake Meal offered by McDonald's exclusively to the Philippines; most Filipinos can't get enough of it since its return of the the chicken burger and flavored World Famous Fries offer that everyone loves. Guess what? You have a few weeks left to eat  the McSpicy Shake Shake Meal either dine-in, take out, or Drive Thru at your nearest McDo or dial 86-2-36 for McDelivery!

- There was a city somewhere in China's Xinjiang region that bans people with large beards or Islamic clothing from travelling on public buses. This ban has caused outrage from China's Islamic community and blaming them for terrorist attacks seeking independence for the region.

TTFN!!!