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​SM Active Hub Goes All-In on Pickleball with 86 Courts Across the PH

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MANILA, Philippines, May 2026 — The country’s fastest-growing sport has found its biggest stage at your most-loved SM Supermalls. Through SM Active Hub, SM continues to redefine malling by turning its spaces into a leading destination for sports, wellness, and community experiences. Long before it became a retail trend, SM was already building sports and recreational spaces, evolving its malls into vibrant hubs where communities can move, connect, compete, and unwind. In 2026 alone, SM Active Hub accelerated its massive nationwide expansion with the opening of new pickleball courts across key SM malls, bringing its total footprint to a staggering 86 pickleball courts in 29 malls nationwide — the largest mall-based pickleball network in the country today. From Luzon to Mindanao, SM continues to make the sport more accessible to Filipinos while cementing its position as the dominant and most expansive pickleball destination in the Philippines. Beyond infrastructure, SM Active Hub has st...
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The Battle for Global Glory: Red Bull Half Court National Finals Kick Off in the PH

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Manila, Philippines, May 26, 2026 — The Philippines' top three-on-three teams have spent months grinding through regional qualifiers. On June 13, they find out who among them is built for the world. The Red Bull Half Court Philippines National Finals takes over Bigger Pictures, Mandaluyong in a single-day, winner-takes-all showdown where speed, skill, and offensive power determine everything. Following a series of qualifiers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the country’s best streetball teams now converge for a single goal: to earn the right to represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Half Court World Finals in Manila. Red Bull Half Court delivers the fastest version of three-on-three basketball, where games are capped at 10 minutes, and the first team to reach 21 points wins. What sets it apart from any other 3-on-3 format are the two unique rules that keep the pressure rising. First, the Own the Court Bonus, where six points are awarded to the highest-scoring squad in a cumu...
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PUMA Launches 2026 PH Half Marathon Series, Unveils New 'Deviate Route' in Bridgetowne

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Manila, Philippines (May 25, 2026) — PUMA gathered the Philippine running community at the 2026 PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series kickoff, unveiling the brand-new "Deviate Route" in Bridgetowne through a special 5K community run. Designed as an optimized running track, the route will be available for an entire month and is tied to an official Strava route challenge. All month long, runners can head to Bridgetowne to conquer the course at their own pace and log their miles to compete in the online challenge with the rest of the running community. Runners from all over the city, including members of the PUMA Nitro Run Club, had the exclusive opportunity to experience the Deviate Route and lace up with the all-new Deviate NITRO™ 4. Attendees got to connect with fellow runners, share training tips, and feel the difference that elite cushioning brings to every run. The launch of the “Deviate Route” is part of the 2026 PH Half Marathon Series kickoff event. Bringing the thrill o...
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Three Cities, One Goal: Cebu’s Biggest Legal Marathon is Back!

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Runners and fitness enthusiasts are training and gearing up for a bigger and more immersive race experience as the IBP: Cebu Tricity Marathon returns in October 2026, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.   Now on its fourth year, the marathon—formerly known as the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu Run—invites both the legal community and the general public to take part in a race designed to inspire racegoers of all levels. Participants can look forward to new categories, upgraded merchandise, and the much‑anticipated tri‑city route spanning Cebu, Mandaue, and Talisay, offering a dynamic course that challenges participants while showcasing the region.   Beyond personal milestones, the event continues to champion wellness and social responsibility. This year’s edition expands its impact by supporting new beneficiaries, including street dwellers and young cancer patients, allowing every kilometer run to contribute to meaningful advocacies.   C...
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Home Credit’s Takbo #ParaSaLife Hits Cebu: A Joint Wellness Initiative with Security Bank to Empower Active Lifestyles

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Manila, Philippines -  Home Credit Philippines successfully concluded Takbo #ParaSaLife 2026 after gathering thousands of runners across its Manila and Cebu legs, reinforcing its advocacy for overall wellness and financial well-being. With Security Bank as one of the event sponsors, this year’s run highlighted how maintaining good health can help Filipinos stay focused, make sound decisions, and move closer to their life goals. The flagship wellness run kicked off on February 1 at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds, where close to 4,500, runners and pets joined the Manila leg. The event continued in Cebu on March 29 at Citi di Mare by Filinvest drawing around 1,500  participants and completing this year’s two-city Takbo #ParaSaLife series. Takbo #ParaSaLife features race categories for runners of all levels, including a 1KM Pet Run, 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM distances. Participants from different age g...
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Train Like a GOAT: The Eliud Kipchoge-Inspired HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 is Officially Here for PHP 19,999

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Manila, Philippines (April 24, 2026)  — HUAWEI redefines how runners train and perform with the HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2, the lightest and most accurate titanium smartwatch in its class. The device was co-developed with King of Marathon Eliud Kipchoge, the first and only human to have covered a marathon distance in under two hours. Long advocate for running as a universal pursuit, his “No Human Is Limited” ethos reflects a belief that running belongs to everyone, not just elite athletes, regardless of pace or distance. The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 was powered by this idea, bringing elite-level training intelligence into the everyday routines of both recreational and competitive runners. “What made me collaborate with HUAWEI is that we have the same values. I can believe in creating movement in this world. If you move, you become healthy, and that's the real core. I want to make this world a running world through movement,” said the marathon legend. “Together—myself and HUAWEI—we ar...
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From the Kanto to the World: Red Bull Half Court 2026 Tips Off as Manila Prepares to Host the Global 3x3 Showdown

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Manila, Philippines  (April 21, 2026) — Red Bull Half Court, the world’s fastest 3on3 tournament,returns to the Philippines, bringing its high-intensity  competition across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Regional qualifiers across the country will lead into the National Finals, where the Philippines’ best will be crowned before advancing to a historic World Finals in Manila, the capital of streetball, this December. Rooted in the energy of puso sa kanto, where the game is fast, fearless, and deeply tied to community, the tournament sets the stage for a clear path from local courts to global competition. Home Courts Across the Nation, From Regional Battles to National Glory Under the heat and glare of the Philippine sun, streetball moves at full speed—sneakers scraping concrete, bodies colliding in tight spaces, and every possession carrying weight. It’s raw, loud, and constantly in motion. From the courts of Manila to the rising scenes in Cebu and the physical matchups in Davao...
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