Thursday, March 3, 2016

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: NoKor fires projectiles into Sea of Japan


According to the South Korean Defense Ministry, North Korea has fired six short-range projectiles into the Sea of Japan.

The projectiles reported to be either rockets or missiles and they flew about 100 to 150km before falling into the sea. They were fired at around 1000 hours local time from Wonsan on the east coast.

The ministry says the launch was possibly an act of defiance against the toughest-ever UNSC sanctions against North Korea imposed hours earlier.  

South Korea is on alert over the possibility of another provocation by the NoKor in the near future and the annual joint military exercise with the United States is set on Monday,

Source: NHK World

Let's Do The News! (March 3, 2016)


- The Chinese ships that surround the Quirino (Jackson) Atoll near Palawan have left after completing their mission to remove a stranded Filipino fishing vessel in the area, according to Beijing's foreign ministry yesterday as it reiterated China's indisputable sovereignty over the atoll. According to the Foreign Ministry spokesman, China's Ministry of Transport had sent the vessels that Filipino fishermen claimed were preventing them from dropping their nets in the atoll.

- Last night, a M7.8 quake hit Padang, West Sumatra, of Indonesia, and so far there are no reports of casualties during the quake. The Department of Foreign Affairs said that no Filipinos are either hurt or died during the recent Indonesian quake.

- COMELEC has extended the deadline for absentee voting application to the end of March, enabling more members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, teachers, and media who will be working on Election Day to register and vote.

- The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to tighten sanctions against North Korea following the recent nuclear test and missile launch. The sanctions include a ban on exporting jet fuel to North Korea, as well as a limitation on imports of coal and iron ore from the country. Also, member states are required to inspect any cargo that enters or leaves their territory heading to or from the North.

- The Tokyo Electric Power Company is expected to soon get approval to start underground freezing around the reactors of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant. This measure is aimed at creating a frozen wall to cut the amount of groundwater flowing into reactor buildings.

- New Pokemon XYZ toys from Takara Tomy on the radar! On the Moncolle side, the star of this year's Pokemon film, Volcanion, is joining the Moncolle toy lineup and in addition, the Shiny Mega Gengar and Shiny Mega Gardevoir is joining the lineup as well. These new additions will launch this April with the shinies cost them 650 yen while the Volcanion Moncolle toy will cost 1,500 Yen. Also, there's a new Ash-Greninja plush toy with some magnetic arms and legs perfect to cling on metallic objects as well as walls! The toy will arrive this April for 2,980 yen.

- Disney have big news in store! First off, they've announced that the new High School Musical film is in the works and nationwide auditions for the new HSM film is on the way! Also, the 2014 hit animated film, Big Hero 6, will spawn a 2D-animated TV series coming to Disney XD this 2017!

- In case you missed the recent Eat Bulaga Kalyeserye, today is the 33rd weeksary of AlDub and with the Yaya Dub birthday week continues, the lolas thrown Yaya Dub a surprise birthday party for her as well as an invitation with her friends, a flash mob, and even Alden Richards! In the end, Lola Nidora's going to give Yaya Dub the secret box until a phone call ring in and it came from Daddy Dod! What could this be? Tune in next time and find out!

TTFN!!!

Get to know about the Elite Force!


When different heroes collide, the lab doesn't get a whole lot mightier than this! Disney XD will air tonight a brand new show called Lab Rats Elite Force.

In the premiere, Chase (William Brett) and Bree (Kelli Berglund) were summoned by their creator Mr. Davenport to his penthouse, he introduced to his Lab Rats a team called the Elite Force comprising of Chase, Bree, and three others, which is none other than Kaz (Bradley Steven Perry), Oliver (Jake Short), and Skylar Storm (Paris Berelc) seeking vengeance against those who obliterated Mighty Med into pieces.

The Elite Force is a ragtag group of heroes that combines their bionic abilities and superpowers. Of course, while Chase and Bree got their bionic abilities, Kaz, Oliver, and Skylar got superpowers. Betcha we didn't realize that Kaz and Oliver are polar opposites because while Kaz can now unleash his firepower, literally, Oliver's got ice and water powers, although some of Oliver's powers needs some work. Sadly, both sides of the power don't get along very well but together, they can take down any powerful foe they may up against.

Of course, in the premiere, we can expect Descendants' Booboo Stewart making a special appearance as one of the villains who destroyed Mighty Med and trying to hunt down every superhero on the planet.

The newest show airs on Disney XD tonight at 8:30PM central and pacific and if you want to watch it right away, go to your WATCH Disney XD app. Parental approval is advised.

Photo: Disney

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Let's Do The News! (March 2, 2016)


- The camp of presidential aspirant Senator Grace Poe denies report that she is carrying two social security numbers when she lived in the United States. The Daily Tribune reported that Poe committed a US federal felony by obtaining and using an American SSN from a dead person under her name. Poe allegedly had been listed with two SSNs, one in her names and another from a deceased report. A spokesman states that these reports are without basis and absurd.

- The traditional Filipino fishing ground near Palawan has been taken over by the Chinese, where they have stationed up to five ships to keep local fishermen at bay, according to reports. The Quirino or Jackson Atoll, which has been a rich source of catch for a long time for fishermen from Palawan, Southern Luzon, Western Visayas, and Manila, is now under Chinese control.

- US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter stressed that China should not pursue militarization in the disputed South CHina Sea as it would result in conflict among claimant states. Carter recalled that Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier said that his country will not militarize the sea despite its reclamation activities.

- The Philippines joined 16 other countries in a three-day counter-terrorism meeting held in Chang Mai, Thailand. The Interpol meeting in Thailand addressed the emerging terrorism trends and information-sharing on foreign terrorists throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Among the trends discussed in the meeting were the use of the internet by terrorists for radicalization and law enforcement evidence-gathering procedures relating to terrorist groups using social media.

- In the recent Super Tuesday presidential primaries for the race to become the next US president; it seems that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton scored the most town wins than any other candidate, increasing their chances to become nominated for the November 2016 elections. As of right now, Trump scored seven town wins than any other Republican candidate while Hilary Clinton scored seven town wins than her rival Democrat Bernie Sanders, who scored four town wins. The next primaries will occur on the 5th of March at Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, and Nebraska.

- Tech giant Apple and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have testified before Congress over Apple's rejection of a government request to unlock an encrypted iPhone. Apple has refused to unlock the smartphone used by a suspect in last year's San Bernardino killings. The company is citing the need to protect privacy. A hearing will be held later this month at the federal court in California.

- BIG NEWS IN THE WORLD OF FORZA MOTORSPORT! First off, the long-awaited Porsche Expansion for the Forza Motorsport 6 game is now available for $19.99 and apart from keeping all 21 Porsches in the garage, players can challenge their love for Porsches in additional challenges as well as the all-new Virginia International Raceway.

Second, Forza will harness the capability of Windows 10 PC with the new Forza Motorsport 6 APEX game, coming this spring 2016 for Windows 10 PC users at no cost.

2017 Lamborghini Centenario

And with the grand unveiling of the special Lamborghini Centenario, a machine made in honor of Ferruccio Lamborghini's 100th birthday and powered by an improved 6.5L V12 engine developing 770PS of power, Lamborghini announced their collaboration with the Turn 10 Studios to have the Centenario featured in an upcoming Forza game this year. Sure, with all 40 units (20 coupes and 20 roadsters) already sold out before its announcement, the recent collaboration will have Lamborghini fans swoon with joy. That's not all, fans can take on the special FM6 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series, where players can take on two full seasons of Rivals and League events (the first season begins now until the 22nd while the second season takes place on the 22nd to the 12th of April) and stand a chance to win special event-exclusive Super Trofeos including different versions of the new Huracan Super Trofeo.

- In case you missed the recent Eat Bulaga kalyeserye, as Yaya Dub's birthday draws near and while we really don't know what's inside the little box that Lola Nidora kept, the lolas and AlDub are warming up before the big day by doing some party games to keep them prepared. The question now remains is when will the box open? Tune in next time and find out!

TTFN!

MOMENT RING

Moment Ring

μ’s Final Love Live concert is on the Tokyo Dome this 31st of March to the 1st of April, 2016, and to celebrate the grand farewell of the world famous school idol group that propelled Love Live into one of the most successful franchise in the world, the final single from μ’s, titled MOMENT RING has arrived and by any means necessary, the two final songs from the school idol group μ’s will surely become the ultimate parting present for all the Lovelivers worldwide before their Final Love Live concert at the end of March.

There's also a parting gift for fans in store because for a limited time only, there's a serial code that will unlock a random Super Rare μ’s idol for use in the Love Live! School Idol Festival app game.

The Love Live! μ’s Final LoveLive! ~μ’sic Forever♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪~ concert is on the Tokyo Dome this 31st of March to the 1st of April. The μ’s would like to thank to all the Lovelivers for five years of gratuitous success since their first single launched in 2010 and wishes them to support the second generation of school idols, Aqours, in Love Live! Sunshine!!

TRACK LISTING:
01. MOMENT RING
02. さようならへさよなら!
03. MOMENT RING(Off Vocal)
04. さようならへさよなら!(Off Vocal)

Six Nations 2016: Round 3


In the third round of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations championship, the Welsh Rugby Union is becoming a rugby force to be reckoned win after their victory against France's FFR at the score of 19-10. The key persons of winning the recent rugby match are Dan Biggar, who scored the most points from the kicking tee, and George North , whose try made the half-time under the Welsh's rule against the French.

Under cover of the battle, the FIR Italia was trounced by Scotland at the score of 36-20 while the England Rugby defeated the IRFU at the score of 21-10.

Highlights:



The next round begins with the IRFU battling against FIR on the 12th of March at 1330 hours following with England Rugby vs. Wales on the same day at 1600 hours and Scotland vs. the FFR on the next day at 1500 hours.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Let's Do The News! (March 1, 2016)


- A former COMELEC chief advises Sarangani representative Manny Pacquiao to delay his final fight against Timothy Bradley, due next month, to avoid legal repercussions. Pacquiao's final fight against Tim Bradley is scheduled on April 9, which is exactly a month before the elections and such coverage would surely provide him an unfair advantage against other candidates, according to Sixto Brillantes, the ex-COMELEC chief.

- The Philippine Information Agency website has been hacked and published bogus reports against presidential candidates Mar Roxas and Vice President Jejomar Binay. The bogus reports states that Mar Roxas was resigned while Binay has admitted owning a hacienda in Batangas.

- UFC Philippines Inc, a division of NutriAsia, won the rights over the PAPA catsup brand against Barrio Fiesta Manufacturing Corp, The Supreme Court granted UFC's petition to stop BFMC from using the "Papa Boy & Device" for its commercial lechon sauce.

- As "Super Tuesday" draws near, the US State Department released the last batch of emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private computer server, bringing the total number of emails that were withheld or censored for containing information now-deemed classified to over 2,000. 

- A United Nations panel reports on a man holding a Japanese passport helped North Korea evade longstanding UN sanctions. The UNSC's Panel of Experts on North Korea released its annual report, accusing the NoKor of continuing to develop nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles in defiance of Security Council resolutions. It says Pyongyang slipped through sanctions by modifying imported civilian goods for military purposes.

- The Bugatti Chiron has been officially unveiled prior to this week's Geneva Motor Show debut. The successor to the legendary Veyron comes with an all-new W16 engine producing over 1,500HP of power and 1,180lb-ft of torque. Equipped with the most modern technology made for this new car as well as the improved 7-speed gearbox from the Veyron, the top speed is limited to around 261mph. Apart from that, the Chiron comes with a new bodywork that delivers a drag coefficient of just 0.35 in Top Speed mode.

2017 Bugatti Chiron

- The first-ever Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet was unveiled prior to this month's Geneva Motor Show in base and the all-new C43 AMG 4Matic variant.

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet
2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic Cabriolet

- The production version of the Koenigsegg Regera is now complete and while it doesn't bother about the likes of the star of the Geneva Motor Show, the Bugatti Chiron, its PHEV powertrain developed for the Regera is capable of going from zero to 248 mph in 20 seconds. While the Chiron develops less than 1,500HP of power, the Regera's power output is expected to be more than 1,500HP!

2016 Koenigsegg Regera

- In case you missed the recent Eat Bulaga kalyeserye, it's still Yaya Dub's Birthday Week and the lolas are busy cleaning their temporary house and after minutes of punching jokes with AlDub, the lolas are clearing out their trash when suddenly, Lola Nidora found a small box. What's in the box? Tune in next time and find out!

TTFN!!!

Monday, February 29, 2016

Let's Do The News! (February 29, 2016)


- The Philippines called on the People's Republic of China to respect the forthcoming decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on the case of the South China Sea dispute, following the accusation by a Chinese official saying that the Philippines made a political provocation in seeking international arbitration over the sea row. Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said that the Philippines, as well as the global community, are asking China to respect the forthcoming ruling and together advance an international rules-based regime,

- With the Nationalist People's Coalition adopted presidential aspirant Senator Grace Poe and her running mate Senator Chiz Escudero as their bets, the two candidates admitted that the endorsement of the NPC will be a big help to their campaign in the May 2016 elections.

- The remains of the late President Elpidio Quirino was transferred from Makati's South Cemetery to the Heroes' Cemetery in Taguig City. February 29, 2016 marks the 60th death anniversary of the sixth president of the Philippines as he will be named as the third president to be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, joining the ranks of the late President Carlos Garcia and Diosdado Macapagal.

- The Syrian opposition posted online footage of what is says that government forces continuing their attacks despite the ceasefire agreement took effect on Saturday. Opposition forces state that Russian-backed government forces conducted airstrikes and shelling in different parts of the country. Government forces appear to be claiming the targets are terrorists groups that are excluded from the ceasefire.

- Last Saturday's South Carolina primary sees former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton beaten Bernie Sanders by a huge margin. Clinton gained 73.4% of the votes with Sanders got 25.9%. She won three out of the first four rounds of the Democratic nomination contest and with the so-called "Super Tuesday" draws near, which will be held in over 10 states (half have high percentages of black voters), looks like her goal of being the first female leader will be on the balance.

- Mazda reportedly that they will stop selling minivans including the the Premacy, the Biante, and the MPV and expected to replaced by an SUV in the near future.

- Your next Domino's delivery will soon be quicker than expected because the fast-food joint showcased their Chevrolet Spark-based DXP pizza delivery vehicle packed with every gadgets your local pizza delivery man will be jealous of.



- Box-office director Wenn Deramas passed away at the age of 49 due to his cardiac arrest, according to reports. Direk Wenn worked on numerous hit films such as the Ang Tanging Ina trilogy, Volta, D' Lucky Ones, Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo, Petrang Kabayo, two Praybeyt Benjamin films, This Guy's In Love With U Mare, Sisterakas, Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy, and last year's film Beauty and the Bestie. He's also behind hit TV shows such as Mula Sa Puso, Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan, Marina, Kampanerang Kuba, Walang Kapalit, Dyosa, Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, and Flordeliza. He was awarded as Most Popular Director at last year's Box Office Entertainment Awards alongside Cathy Garcia-Molina.

- In case you missed the recent Eat Bulaga kalyeserye, the Yaya Dub birthday week kicks off with the guesting of international recording artist Dawin, famed for his song Dessert, who performed onstage and even had a duel with Lola Nidora. What's next on Yaya Dub's birthday week that all leads up to Yaya Dub's birthday? Tune in next time and find out!

TTFN!!!

Winners of the 88th Academy Awards

The 88th Academy Awards has been one heck of a politically-correct but mind-boggling take on the biggest annual award in honor of the people who worked very hard in the development of movies that pushed the very boundaries of entertainment and whoever wins this award will always have that honor and some bragging rights in store for the winners. For those who missed the recent Oscars, here are the list of this year's winners;

Best Picture: Spotlight
Best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)
Best Actress: Brie Larson (Room)
Best Supporting Actor: Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies)
Best Supporting Actress: Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl)
Best Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (The Revenant)
Best Original Screenplay: Spotlight
Best Adapted Screenplay: The Big Short
Best Film Editing: Mad Max Fury Road
Best Cinematography: The Revenant
Best Animated Film: Inside Out
Best Original Score: The Hateful Eight
Best Original Song: Writing's On The Wall by Sam Smith (007: SPECTRE)
Best Sound Editing: Mad Max Fury Road
Best Sound Mixing: Mad Max Fury Road
Best Visual Effects: Ex Machina
Best Production Design: Mad Max Fury Road
Best Costume Design: Mad Max Fury Road
Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Mad Max Fury Road
Best Documentary Film: Amy
Best Documentary Short Subject: The Girl on the River: The Price of Forgiveness
Best Foreign Language Film: Son of Saul
Best Animated Short: Bear Story
Best Live Action Short: Stutterer

Mad Max Fury Road

In conclusion: Of all the films that win the recent Oscars, it looks like Mad Max Fury Road, the dystopian action film that starred Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, won the most awards than The Revenant and this year's best film Spotlight. "What a lovely day" to have the recently revived Mad Max franchise scored the most awards since Fury Road hit theaters last year and these films deserve a two thumbs up.

The 11th Goin Bulilit Awards Night

The 11th Goin Bulilit Awards Night

The cast of Goin Bulilit are honoring the best performances in the 11th annual Goin Bulilit Awards Night, aired on the February 28, 2016 episode of Goin Bulilit. Sadly, this is also the episode where one of the Bulilits will leave the show...because this is the 11th graduation night.

But first, the Awards Nights and here are the winners;

Best Bloopers Award - Izzy
Best Reaction in a Gag Award - Bugoy
Best Stunt Award - Bugoy
Bulol-lit Award - Clarence
Gaya Gaya Award - Clarence as David Charlton
Best In Drama Award - Chun Sa
Best Reaction In A Practical Joke Award - Mutya in Kubo-t
Best In Costume Award - Dagul as Rapunzel

Congratulations to the winners of the Goin Bulilit Awards! Speaking of witch, after the whole Sinetch Itey segment, the latest Bulilits are bidding the show farewell as part of the annual graduation night are Bugoy, Brenna, Harvey, and Casey. We wish these outgoing Bulilits the best of luck on their future endeavors as part of life's growing moments. 

20 Years of Pokemon: Of Pokemons and lunchtimes


Pokemon and lunchtime, not two stuff expressed in the the same sentence but for a country like Japan, the Pokemon madness doesn't spread in other objects, but also lunchtime as well. Of course, I've seen plenty of Japanese people posting pics of lunch boxes stuffed with Pokemon-themed lunches and posted it to social media to show how much Pokemon love can be added to every Japanese people's lunch boxes, if you know what I mean.


Sunday, February 28, 2016

20 Years of Pokemon: Pikachu Outbreak in New York

The United States of America hugely honored the 20th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise and to celebrate such a wonderful commemoration of one of the most successful franchises in the world, there was a Pikachu outbreak occured at the streets of New York City.

Check out the pics of the outbreak courtesy of the official Pokemon Instagram.






Source: Official Pokémon Instagram