How Barack Obama responded to Donald Trump’s racist attack against Rep. Elijah Cummings, Baltimore

On July 27, 2019, Donald Trump, 73, took to Twitter to attack Rep. Elijah Cummings, 68, and the district of Baltimore. The United States president called for an investigation to Maryland's 7th congressional district, which he described as the most dangerous district in the U.S. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1155073965880172544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1155073965880172544&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ftrump-racist-outburst-barack-obama-2019-7 https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1155076476930338816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1155076476930338816&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Ftrump-racist-outburst-barack-obama-2019-7 Hours later, former U.S. president Barack Obama took … Continue reading How Barack Obama responded to Donald Trump’s racist attack against Rep. Elijah Cummings, Baltimore

Hong Kong riot continues; 4 Yuen Long stand-offs between protesters, police ongoing

Currently, there are at least four different ongoing stand-offs in Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong between police and demonstrators. The locations are only less than a kilometer from each other. Over 3,000 police officers are being deployed to maintain order in Yuen Long while tens of thousands of demonstrators are on the streets to … Continue reading Hong Kong riot continues; 4 Yuen Long stand-offs between protesters, police ongoing

What Barbie Almalbis has to say about politics

Born in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines on August 26, 1977, singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis is married to Martin Honasan. They are both from a family of politicians. On June 27, 2019, Almalbis launched her new extended play titled “Tigre” at 12 Monkeys Music Hall and Pub in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. During the event, I … Continue reading What Barbie Almalbis has to say about politics

Sage Northcutt, Chatri Sityodtong, Cosmo Alexandre (© ONE Championship)

What weakness does Sage Northcutt see in Cosmo Alexandre?

Set to spoil the ONE Championship debut of "Super" Sage Northcutt, 23, of Sacramento, California, United States at "ONE: Enter the Dragon" is Cosmo "Good Boy" Alexandre, 37, of Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The two had their official face-off during a press conference in Singapore on May 14, 2019. "To be honest, I don’t see … Continue reading What weakness does Sage Northcutt see in Cosmo Alexandre?

2019 Antipolo congressmen, governor, vice governor, board members elected

Antipolo, the capital of Rizal, Philippines, is notable for its historical figures and election activities. Mayor Angelito Cabaron Gatlabayan served from 1998 to 2007. The city comprises 16 barangays and participates actively in national elections. Additionally, several representatives from Antipolo competed in beauty pageants but remained unplaced.

2019 Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental congressmen, governors, vice governors, board members elected

On May 13, 2019, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental held elections for congressmen, governors, and board members. Key results included Bong Lacson as Governor of Negros Occidental with 827,332 votes, and Roel Degamo as Governor of Negros Oriental with 425,405 votes, alongside various congressional and board member winners.

10 things about St. Catherine, Jamaica native Basil George Taylor

Basil George Taylor was a Jamaican man from Lake Wales, Florida, who had six children, including son Adarius. He worked at AMIR Grocery and was involved in a tragic domestic dispute leading to his death in 2006. Adarius later honored him by changing his last name and starting a family.

Will the Filipino MMA fighters on ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ card endorse political candidates?

Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation held the "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors" press conference on March 15, 2019 at the Newport Mall in Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. During the event, I asked the four Filipino mixed martial artists on the panel one question related to the upcoming … Continue reading Will the Filipino MMA fighters on ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’ card endorse political candidates?

Mohammed Shahid discusses Brave CF’s vision with Philippines’ Secretary of Trade and Industry

Fight week has started for "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," the first ever Brave Combat Federation event in the Philippines. Before the fight night, Brave CF president Mohammed Shahid met with Filipino officials to expand on the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion's ideas for the development of the sport in the country and its role … Continue reading Mohammed Shahid discusses Brave CF’s vision with Philippines’ Secretary of Trade and Industry

Top Philippine officials welcome H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa ahead of ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa spent the week in the Philippines to oversee the final preparations for "Brave 22: Storm of Warriors," Brave Combat Federation's first ever event in the country. He met with top Filipino officials to discuss his vision for MMA and the role the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion … Continue reading Top Philippine officials welcome H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa ahead of ‘Brave 22: Storm of Warriors’