Friday, May 19, 2023

Australian Hitmaker Ruel to Perform at SM Lanang



Australian singer-songwriter Ruel has once again made the world stop and listen with his most recent release of the viral TikTok hit IF AND/OR WHEN. And to celebrate, the pioneer artist will be breaking the 4TH WALL in Davao City as he sets out to meet loyal fans in a live concert at the SM Lanang Premier North Wing grounds on May 28, 2023 at 6 p.m.


The talented artist made waves in the Philippines with his superb musical style and relatable lyrics that captured the hearts of many Filipinos, and now, the young hitmaker will have his first concert in the King City of the South for free as a special treat to his fans who have been instrumental in his rise to international fame.


With more than 6.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Ruel cemented his name on the world stage with his hit songs PAINKILLER, MUST BE NICE, YOU AGAINST

YOURSELF, and GROWING UP IS ___ among others which he will perform to his

Davaoeño fans.


Ruel is in the Philippines to celebrate the success of his debut album 4TH WALL which was released through RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment on March 3, 2023. It debuted at No. 1 in Australia, peaking at No. 10 in New Zealand and has received positive acclaim from music critics, with Clash Magazine praising it for “hauling down the walls while letting fans into his world.”


Sunday, May 7, 2023

Dabawenyo Wins Gold in Cambodia SEA Games



Marc Alexander Lim of Davao City bagged the 13th gold medal for the Philippines. Lim finally got a gold medal on Sunday for his performance in the men’s Ne-waza Nogi-69kg competition in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games being held in Cambodia, the Philippine Sports Commission said. 


Lim operates the Limitless Fitness & Martial Arts Center in the city.


This is the third gold medal from the Philippine Jiu-jitsu Team.


Kaila Napolis gave Team Philippines its first gold medal in Jiu Jitsu Women's Ne-waza Nogi-52kg event against Cambodia’s Jessica Khan.


Filipina Jiu-jitsu athlete Annie Ramirez also bagged her third SEA Games gold medal after reigning in the Women's-57kg Ne-waza Gi competition.

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