Supporting the World Health Organization work, a solidarity response fund has been created in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. While Facebook, Google and other big companies have already given support, individual donors can also support the fund through COVID19 Response Fund. “We are at a critical point in the global response to … Continue reading 40 countries with coronavirus-related deaths as of March 15, 2020
Comedy Central to premiere ‘Awkwafina is Nora From Queens’ in Asia
Comedy Central will premiere in Asia the highly anticipated "Awkwafina is Nora From Queens" starring Chinese-Korean-American actress, comedian, writer, producer and rapper Nora "Awkwafina" Lum, 31. The half-hour scripted comedy will air on March 18, 2020 at 9 p.m. in Indonesia and Thailand, at 10 p.m. in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong and at 11 … Continue reading Comedy Central to premiere ‘Awkwafina is Nora From Queens’ in Asia
Barbie Almalbis’s ‘Iyong-iyo,’ song about her cook, released via 12 Stone Records
12 Stone Records has released "Iyong-iyo," a song about Barbie Almalbis's cook Esperanza "Bing-Bing" Maaño. The "Tabing Ilog" hitmaker wrote the song with her husband Martin Honasan. Following the dreamy single “Comment,” which debuted in January 2020, Almalbis continues to perfect her signature, swoony alt-pop sound with incisive introspection on her second single. Now out … Continue reading Barbie Almalbis’s ‘Iyong-iyo,’ song about her cook, released via 12 Stone Records
brb.’s debut EP ‘relationsh*t’ is an R&B gem we can all relate to
Singapore's R&B trio brb. released its debut EP "relationsh*t" via Umami Records on March 13, 2020, including two new tracks titled "do me right" and "better." Listen through and you will realize how they have garnered so many fans with only the band's first album. An intoxicating mix of their unique blend of R&B-funk-pop and … Continue reading brb.’s debut EP ‘relationsh*t’ is an R&B gem we can all relate to
Rodrigo Duterte announces Metro Manila lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak
Travelling to and from Metro Manila, Philippines will be prohibited from March 15, 2020 to April 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This was announced by President Rodrigo Duterte on March 12, 2020. Duterte declared that the alert level for the coronavirus has been raised to its maximum level of Code Red Sublevel … Continue reading Rodrigo Duterte announces Metro Manila lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak
Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship events will be closed-door due to coronavirus
All ONE Championship events scheduled in April 2020 and May 2020 will be turned into closed-door events with no live audience. The Singapore-based martial arts organization has four events in this period. The decision was made due to the worsening novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the world. ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong took to … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship events will be closed-door due to coronavirus
Philippine Rugby postpones 2020 JML Luzon Cup, PRFU Premiership Shield, Santos Knight Frank Junior Festivals
Due to the threats of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Philippine Rugby Football Union announced on March 12, 2020 the postponement of all of its events until April 18, 2020. This affects the 2020 JML Luzon Cup, the PRFU Premiership Shield and the Santos Knight Frank Junior Festivals. Kicking off on February 8, 2020, the … Continue reading Philippine Rugby postpones 2020 JML Luzon Cup, PRFU Premiership Shield, Santos Knight Frank Junior Festivals
ONE Championship’s Furqan Cheema joins SBG Bradford in West Yorkshire, England
Furqan "The Lion" Cheema, 29, of Pakistan has joined a new team. The ONE Championship athlete is now training under the tutelage of Mark Spencer, the founder and head coach at Straight Blast Gym Bradford in Sunbridge Road in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. "Mark is a very good coach and it doesn't need … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Furqan Cheema joins SBG Bradford in West Yorkshire, England
JG Summit, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, SAP-UAP tie up with De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
Supported by the JG Summit Holdings, Inc., the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation has signed a memorandum of agreement with the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas of Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines to strengthen their mission to equip institutions that explore new methods of learning and information. This will provide training and internship for DLSU-D’s teaching staff for practical application … Continue reading JG Summit, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, SAP-UAP tie up with De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
BRAVE CF launches 1st flagship gym in Lahore, Pakistan
BRAVE Combat Federation has launched its first flagship gym, which located in Lahore, Pakistan. The Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion's new gym aims to bring international standard fitness practices and combat sports to the country. The launch was a huge success. It was attended by the superstars of Pakistan Super League Karachi Kings including Babar Azam, … Continue reading BRAVE CF launches 1st flagship gym in Lahore, Pakistan
