Pinoy Active

Manila, Philippines (June 30, 2026) — Global tech brand HUAWEI recently expanded its WATCH GT Runner 2 series, co-developed with King of Marathon Eliud Kipchoge, as it unveiled the all-new Racing Legend edition. Now available for PHP 19,999, the smartwatch combines refreshed aesthetics with accurate positioning technology, comprehensive insights, and AI-powered marathon intelligence. The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 Racing Legend also features a redesigned watch face and a four-tone AirDry nylon strap in Dark Blue, Red, White, and Green. Buyers purchasing from June 30 to July 31 can enjoy exclusive freebies worth up to PHP 11,384. This bundle includes a free fluoroelastomer strap worth PHP 1,999, a free HUAWEI FreeArc worth PHP 4,999 (available on a first-come, first-served basis), a three-month HUAWEI Health+ Membership worth PHP 387, and a two-year warranty package (one-year standard warranty plus one-year extended warranty) with two years of Accidental Damage Protection worth PHP 3,999...

Vermosa Green Run, the multi-level race that supports ecosystem conservation, animal welfare and sports development, has partnered anew with Takbo Kabitenyo, a Cavite-based running organization dedicated to developing aspiring track and field athletes from Cavite. Vermosa recently turned over race kits to the organization to seal their partnership for the third straight year. Each Takbo Kabitenyo runner also received race day essentials from this year’s sponsors Merrell and Gatsby. By supporting Takbo Kabitenyo, Vermosa aims to provide greater exposure and meaningful opportunities for promising Cavite athletes as they pursue their sporting aspirations to hopefully become national athletes. By championing young athletes, Vermosa underscofres its support for grassroots sports development. Green Run 2026 will gun off at Ayala Vermosa Estates on June 28, providing runners of different fitness levels the opportunity to compete, hone their running skills and enjoy the camaraderie of other me...

Every single person can make a huge impact on the environment through simple, everyday choices. From reducing food waste, saving household energy, minimizing single-use plastics and reusing containers, small collective habits help lower the carbon footprint and conserve global resources.   That’s why the fifth edition of the Vermosa Green Run on June 28, 2026 is raising public awareness about ecosystem conservation, pushing for an active lifestyle and sports development, and supporting animal welfare, a fundamental pillar of sustainability.    Lani Tan, General Manager of Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub and an athlete herself, says Green Run participants this year are made more mindful of the role they play in saving the planet. The Run wants to teach runners that being planet-friendly starts with simple habits that can easily be incorporated into training and race-day routines.   “Using reusable hydration bottles or collapsible cups, properly segregating waste, picking up ...

Manila, Philippines, June 15, 2026 — Manila’s JSKILLS and Pilipinas Aguilas emerged victorious as national champions at the Red Bull Half Court 2026 Philippines National Finals in Bigger Pictures, Mandaluyong, on June 13. Following the qualifiers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the Philippines’ top streetball teams collided at the recently held National Finals, where pace, chemistry, and grit defined every possession. With their championship wins, both teams earned the right to represent the country on a global stage at the Red Bull Half Court 2026 World Finals in Manila this December.  “We want them to see that it’s not only about the game. It’s about the chemistry, the love for the game. Basically, I tell everybody, in the Philippines, basketball is like a religion. Everybody plays it, and everybody loves it. And to represent that, it’s a very good thing,” said Fubara Whyte from JSKILLS. The games kept the audience on the edge of their seats as teams competed in Red Bull Hal...

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...

Vermosa Green Run, the pioneering advocacy event that rallied the community back to the tracks post-pandemic, is returning for its landmark fifth consecutive staging on June 28, 2026 at Vermosa in Imus, Cavite. This time, the run that has attracted fitness enthusiasts, casual runners, elite athletes, pet lovers, and families out for fun and fitness is taking concrete steps to deepen the appreciation and commitment of the running community to sustainable green living and an active lifestyle. The fifth edition of the Green Run, where immersion in nature and lush, green sceneries is one of the main attractions, is introducing more eco-conscious elements into the race experience and encouraging participants to get involved in long-term forest restoration efforts across the country. For one, running across the scenic Green Run route inspires runners to become advocates for conservation and sustainable lifestyles. This year, the multi-level run – which features 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K running categ...