Novelist, essayist, editor and teacher Toni Morrison died at the Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States on the night of August 5, 2019. She was 88. Morrison's death was announced by her publisher Alfred A. Knopf. The cause was complications of pneumonia, the New York Times quoted a … Continue reading Celebrity tweets on Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison
Celebrity tweets on Donald Trump’s Toledo teleprompter flub
United States President Donald Trump became the laughing stock on social media after a mistake he committed during a televised speech on August 5, 2019. He incorrectly identified the Ohio city where a gunman recently opened fire. on August 4, 2019. On August 3, 2019, 22 were killed and dozens were injured in a massacre … Continue reading Celebrity tweets on Donald Trump’s Toledo teleprompter flub
After Elijah Cummings, Donald Trump attacks Al Sharpton, Bernie Sanders on Twitter
American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Al Sharpton, 64, and Senator Bernie Sanders, 77, of Vermont are the most recent victims of the Twitter antics of United States president Donald Trump, 74. This was days after the president's attack against Rep. Elijah Cummings, 68, and the district of Baltimore. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1155787721576779776 Prior to this, Sharpton … Continue reading After Elijah Cummings, Donald Trump attacks Al Sharpton, Bernie Sanders on Twitter
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
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.
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
