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GMA Network
12 hours ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
House to Imee Marcos: Stop pointing fingers, we delivered on San Juanico Bridge
House spokesperson Atty. Princess Abante cited official data showing that the House had secured P27 million in funding for the bridge in 2018, followed by P22 million in 2019, P105 million in 2021, P90 million in 2022, and P150 million in 2023. For 2026, a House-initiated proposal seeks to raise that amount to P400 million. The House of Representatives on Friday fired back at Senator Imee Marcos for deflecting responsibility over the upkeep of the San Juanico Bridge. They said that lawmakers should focus on solutions instead of pointing fingers and reminded Marcos that the House has long initiated funding for the landmark infrastructure. In a press conference, House spokesperson Atty. Princess Abante called out the senator for turning the issue into a personal attack rather than acknowledging her legislative responsibility, particularly in the national budget process. 'Una, bilang senador, kasama din sa tungkulin niya 'yung pagbalangkas ng budget ng bansa. Galing sa House, papunta sa Senate,' Abante said. (First, as a senator, her duties also include drafting the country's budget. From the House, to the Senate.) 'Kaya nung kinuwestiyon niya kung ano ang nangyayari sa pangangalaga ng San Juanico Bridge, eh sinagot lang natin na alam ko, sigurado ako based on records may pondong nailagay for the maintenance ng San Juanico Bridge since 2018, mismo advocated by the congressman of the 1st District of Leyte,' she added, referring to Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez. (So when she questioned what was happening with regards to the maintenance of the San Juanico Bridge, we just answered that I know, I am sure based on records there has been funding allocated for the maintenance of the San Juanico Bridge since 2018, itself advocated by the congressman of the 1st District of Leyte.) Earlier, Abante challenged Marcos to account for her own contribution to the upkeep of the bridge, after the senator reportedly downplayed government efforts by saying the budget allocated for the structure was good only for repainting. In Friday's press conference, Abante said that if the senator truly cared about the condition of the bridge, she should show what she has done to support it. 'Ngayon kung tatanungin niya ano 'yung nangyayari, dapat tanungin din bilang senador ano ang nagawa niya para sa San Juanico Bridge. Tutal, hindi pwedeng tanong lang nang tanong. Kailangan nagtatrabaho,' she said. (Now if she asks what is happening, she should also be asked as a senator what she has done for the San Juanico Bridge. After all, we can't just ask questions. We need to work.) Abante cited official data showing that the House had secured P27 million in funding for the bridge in 2018, followed by P22 million in 2019, P105 million in 2021, P90 million in 2022, and P150 million in 2023. For 2026, a House-initiated proposal seeks to raise that amount to P400 million. 'This is a concrete initiative of the House of Representatives. Gusto rin nating malaman ano rin ang initiative ng Senado, tutal gusto nilang malaman kung ano ang nangyayari. Nasa posisyon sila para gumawa ng solusyon, hindi maghanap ng sisi,' Abante said. (This is a concrete initiative of the House of Representatives. We also want to know what the Senate initiative is, because they want to know what is happening. They are in a position to create solutions, not find blame.) Speaker Romualdez, who represents Leyte's 1st District where the bridge is located, has long included San Juanico's rehabilitation in his infrastructure agenda even before becoming Speaker. The 2.16-kilometer San Juanico Bridge connects Samar and Leyte and is one of the longest bridge in the country. It serves as a crucial economic and transport link in Eastern Visayas and has also become a key tourism attraction. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently declared a state of calamity over the bridge after recent typhoons caused structural damage, triggering emergency rehabilitation measures. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
Man of Many
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Man of Many
2026 Land Rover Defender Armed with New Tech and Revised Styling
By Somnath Chatterjee - News Published: 11 June 2025 |Last Updated: 10 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 5 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. The best-selling Land Rover gets exterior and interior upgrades , including new front and rear lights, wheel choices and detailing. , including new front and rear lights, wheel choices and detailing. Adaptive Off Road Cruise Control has been introduced as an option on the Defender for the first time. has been introduced as an option on the Defender for the first time. Defender 90 and 110 body styles are now available with the 313kW P425 5.0-litre Supercharged V8 powertrain , replacing the P400. , replacing the P400. The 26MY Defender range is due to arrive in Australia from October 2025 . . Land Rover confirmed that pricing will be announced in June 2025. If ever there was a vehicle that embodied the 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' idiom, it would be the Land Rover Defender. For decades, the hard-wearing road warrior has provided a platform of remarkable durability, discerning styling and innovative technology, all of which have led to monster sales figures worldwide. Just look at Australia, where sales in 2025 have already eclipsed the previous year for the same period. However, while the formula is clearly working, Land Rover believes it won't hurt if some small tweaks are scattered across the range. Feast your eyes on the upgraded 2026 Land Rover Defender collection, which the brand believes will bring the burly off-roader up-to-date with the latest tech in today's highly competitive luxury SUV space. 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover Unveiled earlier this month, the 2026 Defender's minute styling updates are not entirely noticeable at first glance, but a closer look reveals a new headlamp design, a new set of bumpers for the front and rear, plus rear tail-lamps with a smoked effect. Eagled-eyed fans may also spot a new textured pattern for the bonnet inserts as well as side vents. Elsewhere, there are now wheel caps with the Defender logo, and you can now opt for a new set of 22-inch alloys as well as new accessories like an 'Expedition roof rack' and cross bars. Visually, the biggest change will come in the colour palette updates, with the Defender 110 Sedona Edition bringing a new deep red colour inspired by Sedona, Arizona, while the rest of the range cops new paint options such as Silicon Silver and Carpathian Grey Satin. The more significant upgrade is on the inside, where the technology suite has been upgraded with a larger 13.1-inch infotainment touchscreen as well as optional Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control and a Driver Attention Monitor. The Signature Suite, meanwhile, adds removable side pockets with cable routing for charging devices, and an optional centre 'jump' seat. 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover Under the hood, the P400 3.0-litre turbo-petrol, which did duty in the Defender 90 and 110, has been replaced with a punchier supercharged 5.0-litre petrol V8 engine, which develops more power at 313kW as well as 500Nm of torque. This means that you can now have a Defender that will do 0-100 km/h in under 6 seconds (Defender 90). It is not just V8s, though, as some sensible powertrain options have also been added with the D250 six-cylinder mild-hybrid 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, which comes in the short-wheelbase 90 and the 5-seater 110. For more power, the D350 turbo-diesel is available but only on the 130 and the 110, while the P400e plug-in hybrid continues to be offered only on the Defender 110. 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover Of course, the most bonkers iteration of the Defender is the 110-based OCTA, which remains the flagship iteration with a thumping great twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 (BMW sourced). Changes to the OCTA include new Borasco Grey and the Sargasso Blue colours, as well as Charente Grey and Petra Copper. The exterior also now has a new Textured Graphite finish with a matte surface and peppered with a metallic flake. 'More than five years after its introduction, Defender has become an enduring success. With a bloodline that can be traced back to the first Series I of 1948, Defender continues to capture the imagination of our clients,' Mark Cameron, managing director, Defender, said. 'The range now includes everything from a Hard-Top commercial to the epic Defender OCTA. With production at full capacity to meet demand, the latest changes are part of our continuous commitment to make adventures even more satisfying. Fresh design enhancements, new colours and an expanded range of accessories follow Defender's comprehensive upgrade last year, ensuring our iconic 4×4 is better than ever.' Pricing for the updated 2026 Defender will be revealed soon, ahead of deliveries by October. The Defender is the bestselling Land Rover, comfortably outselling its siblings. These updates might be small, but they are significant, especially the off-road cruise control, which enhances its capabilities. 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lamborghini Miura: The Supercar That Started It All
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector The Lamborghini Miura, widely regarded as the world's first true supercar, changed the trajectory of high-performance automotive design when it debuted in 1966. With only 764 units built between 1966 and 1973, the Miura was a groundbreaking machine that combined bold engineering, head-turning design and raw power. The car redefined the modern performance vehicle and set the stage for future Lamborghini models such as the Murciélago and Aventador. But the Miura was more than a beautiful, fast car. Its development story — and the legacy it launched — helped shape Lamborghini's identity. Here are five lesser-known facts about the iconic Miura. Mid-engine origins The Miura was Lamborghini's first mid-engine road car, a configuration now standard for most supercars. Ferruccio Lamborghini initially opposed the idea, considering it impractical for street use. But a team of engineers, working after hours without his approval, secretly developed the prototype known as the P400. They fit a transversely mounted 3.9-liter V-12 engine into the chassis — an unprecedented move in road cars at the time. When the prototype was rushed to the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, a minor problem surfaced: the engine cover wouldn't stay shut. The solution? Weights were added to keep it closed for the reveal. A chassis captures attention Before its full debut, Lamborghini showcased the Miura's bare chassis at the 1965 Turin Auto Show. The public mistook it for a race car, which generated buzz and cemented its performance image before the bodywork was even unveiled. While Giorgetto Giugiaro contributed to the concept's early design, it was Marcello Gandini of Bertone who styled the final Miura — a masterpiece of flowing curves, hidden headlights and low-slung proportions that made the car appear fast even when parked. A cultural icon Though not Lamborghini's first car — that honor belongs to the 350 GT — the Miura was the first to gain worldwide acclaim. By the early 1970s, it had become a pop culture symbol. Jazz legend Miles Davis and rocker Rod Stewart were known owners. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen reportedly used a recording of his Miura's engine as the intro to the song 'Panama.' And in the 1969 film The Italian Job, the Miura's appearance in the opening scene helped solidify its place in cinema and automotive history. A name with muscle The Miura name is derived from one of Spain's most aggressive breeds of fighting bulls — a fitting title for a car that defined strength, speed and defiance. The name also influenced Lamborghini's now-famous raging bull logo and its naming tradition. From the Diablo to the Aventador, many Lamborghini models have drawn names from the world of bullfighting, a practice that began with the Miura. A legacy still charging Before the Miura, Lamborghini model names were numeric and technical. Afterward, the brand embraced symbolism, passion and power. The Miura sparked this transformation and set the tone for the company's bold identity. More than half a century after its debut, the Miura remains one of the most admired sports cars ever made. Its influence continues to resonate — in design studios, on racetracks and among collectors around the world. The Miura wasn't just a car. It was a revolution. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
