Marcus Mark Ramos

Jul 10, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Marcus Mark Ramos

SINGAPORE: In the weeks leading up to National Day, glimpses of the big parade are everywhere - from fighter jets soaring through the skies and contingents marching at the Padang, to a raft of 25-pounder guns sailing past Marina Bay visitors for the presidential gun salute. Ahead of the preview shows, CNA visual journalist Marcus Mark Ramos got a behind-the-scenes look at the parade and ceremony, starting from the preparations for the presidential gun salute that begin at daybreak.

Jul 9, 2024 | queensledger.com | Marcus Mark Ramos

By Marcus RamosRaising Cane’s, the popular Louisiana fast food chain, opened its first Queens location on July 9. The grand opening was held at 39-20 Main St in Flushing. Originally founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1996, Raising Cane’s is a restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken. The restaurant is known for its limited yet high-quality offerings, such as fresh chicken tenders, and their famous Cane’s sauce.

Jul 6, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Marcus Mark Ramos |Justin Ong Guang-xi

On Jun 29, 6,500 people in Singapore, mostly in their late 20s and 30s, took part in the latest Hyrox event, a timed race involving eight different exercises and 8km of running. What appears to be a daunting, gruelling physical contest has skyrocketed in popularity worldwide: From 650 people taking part in the first Hyrox in 2017 in Germany, to over 120,000 worldwide participants a year now.

Jun 28, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Marcus Mark Ramos |Matthew Mohan

As a migrant worker in Singapore, Bangladeshi national Fazley Elahi - or Rubel, as his friends call him - provided for his family back home. He also served his community in Singapore, founding a cultural show and starting a library for fellow migrant workers. But now, his time in Singapore has been cut short by an incurable cancer, and he has returned to Bangladesh to live out the rest of his days with his family.

Jun 8, 2024 | cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com | Marcus Mark Ramos

Dining What’s the link between Pocky and Osaka’s famous 'Running Man' billboard? Did you know that Glico’s famous “Running Man” billboard in Osaka first appeared on the packaging of a caramel candy in 1922 – and that Pocky was created from Pretz?