BASKETBALL : METTA WORLD PEACE IN MANILA

Basketball icon Metta World Peace (formerly known as Ron Artest) has arrived in Manila today, as posted in his Twitter account:

Just arrived in Manila .. Love the Filipino people. Halo halo time!!! pic.twitter.com/ASw2lAU6s2

— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) August 12, 2017

This is his first time in the Philippines. And with him is a revelation that will make Filipino fans happy. According to an article in Spin.ph, he revealed that his half Filipino son, Jeron Artest has applied for a Philippine passport in the hopes of making it to the national team Gilas Pilipinas someday.

And based on his latest post, Metta World Peace is now eating Filipino comfort food at Manams in Greenbelt.

Comfort Filipino food pic.twitter.com/udDTaZYuBw

— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) August 12, 2017

Welcome to the Philippines Metta World Peace!

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!