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The Lynk & Co Cyan Racing team delivered a dominating performance at the Valencia leg of the 2025 FIA TCR World Tour, securing a 1st and 2nd finish in Race 3 with Yann Ehrlacher taking the top step of the podium, followed closely by teammate Santiago Urrutia. It was Ehrlacher’s second win of the weekend, helping him take the lead …
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July, 2025
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1 July
Omoda & Jaecoo creates AiMOGA robots
In the era of deep integration of artificial intelligence and intelligent manufacturing, a global cross-industry layout by automotive enterprises is emerging. The AiMOGA robot developed by OMODA & JAECOO has attracted public attention and high industry focus through its appearances on global stages such as the Shanghai Auto Show and OMODA & JAECOO International Ecology Exhibition. The automakers’ actively venturing …
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June, 2025
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30 June
Romualdez seen to keep House speakership
By Tracy Cabrera Despite political tremors following the administration’s dismal performance in the 2025 midterm elections, Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is expected to retain the House Speakership, according to Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez. Gomez, a known ally of Romualdez, dismissed speculations of a leadership shake-up in the Lower House, saying the Speaker still enjoys solid …
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30 June
BBM orders vigilance vs. unjustified price hikes
Following the recent truce between Iran and Israel, which helped stabilize global oil prices, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed government agencies last week to closely monitor and prevent unjustified increases in the prices of goods and services. From a high of USD79 per barrel during the peak of the conflict, international oil prices dropped to USD69 per barrel after …
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30 June
Gov’t ready to grant fuel subsidies if oil prices surge
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently assured transport workers, farmers, and fisherfolk that the government is prepared to release fuel subsidies should global oil prices rise sharply and persistently. He clarified, however, that these subsidies will only be given if market conditions justify them, stressing that assistance will not be handed out arbitrarily. “The price of oil has not gone …
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30 June
Trump urges Israel to drop Netanyahu trial
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the Israeli government to immediately drop the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hailing him as a wartime leader who has done “so much for the State” of Israel. “I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly …
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30 June
GV Florida warned: Hands off whistleblower in viral speeding video
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday issued a stern warning to GV Florida Transport Inc., saying the bus firm would be taking on the entire government if it pushes through with legal action against the netizen who posted a viral video showing several of its buses allegedly speeding along a highway in Cagayan. “Absolutely harassment iyan, ‘no? Klarong-klaro. In fact, …
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30 June
AFP reaffirms defense commitment amid rising global tensions
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to protecting the nation amid growing regional uncertainties and heightened global tensions. In a statement, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. emphasized that the military remains resolute in fulfilling its mandate under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the country’s commander-in-chief. “Today, the …
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30 June
Baricuatro vows uninterrupted services despite rocky transition
On her first day as Cebu’s new governor, Pamela “Pam” Silagan Baricuatro assured her constituents that public services will continue without disruption despite a rocky transition process from the previous administration. Baricuatro, who won a decisive victory over outgoing Governor Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia in the May 12 midterm elections, lamented the lack of cooperation from her predecessor’s camp in facilitating …
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30 June
Victims’ kin oppose Duterte’s interim release
Families of victims in the controversial war on drugs strongly opposed former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release from detention in The Hague, warning that granting such privilege could endanger their lives and destabilize the country. In a pleading dated June 25, 2025, Paolina Massidda, principal counsel of the Office of Public Counsel for Victims, urged the International Criminal …
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