BASKETBALL : METTA WORLD PEACE IS COMING TO MANILA!

In a surprise post in his Twitter account, Metta World Peace, an NBA player formerly known as Ron Artest, is coming to Manila for the first time!

I'm finally going to Manilla, Philipines.. August 11th.. 1st time ever...

— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) August 7, 2017

Details on what event he will be joining has not yet been revealed but Filipino fans need to block this date to see him. Metta has a bit of Filipino connection as well - his son Jeron Artest - is part Filipino with a Filipina mom.

See you soon in Manila Metta World Peace!