Following successful coach education tours in Malaysia and Vietnam, The Racket Professional Organization (RPO) has completed the Philippine leg of its APAC Level 1 Coach Training Tour, certifying more than 110 Filipino coaches across Manila, Cebu, and Davao, making it one of the country’s largest internationally recognized pickleball coach education initiatives to date.
Sinelas.atbp advances cultural preservation and community empowerment in Lake Sebu through T'boli artisan workshops and education support. Founder Amy Revilla is also expanding into ready-to-wear with "at iba pa," collaborating with Jared Servano and Sofia Jude.
Iconic brand JAG launches Denim Technology, fronted by Daniel Padilla. Featuring Armor, Cool, and Cloud Tech, the collection blends performance, comfort, and durability with timeless style for today's evolving lifestyles.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the recall of two cosmetic products after they were found to contain banned ingredients that may be harmful to users.
A 9-year-old Filipino karateka emerged victorious in his first international tournament, bagging a gold medal at the 3rd Asian Karate Youth Open Championship and Training Camp held in Hangzhou, China, from July 22 to 26, 2026.
Dr. Michael "Mentor Mike" Maranan launched four books sharing real-world business, trade, and life lessons from his personal journey. Driven by faith and humility, his books, "Mentor Mike TV" show, and 88 WeServe products aim to empower future leaders.
As the Ortigas Art Festival marks its ninth edition under the theme "Elevate," it takes a momentous step forward in nurturing the future of Filipino creativity. Guided by its core advocacy of "Art for All," the festival officially launched the inaugural Ortigas Art Competition.
Fiuu, the leading fintech platform in Southeast Asia, has secured a JCB Direct Acquiring license as a Regional Acquirer across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The milestone strengthens Fiuu’s card acquiring capabilities by enabling Fiuu to connect directly with JCB and process transactions in-house, reducing reliance on intermediaries and giving merchants a more dependable way to accept JCB payments across online and offline channels.
Courts are filling up. New clubs are forming. Local tournaments are drawing bigger fields. Players from different age groups and sporting backgrounds are discovering Pickleball, turning what was once a recreational pastime into one of the country’s fastest-growing sporting communities.
According to the latest Workplace Happiness Index: Philippines 2025 released by Jobstreet by SEEK, Gen Z workers report the lowest workplace happiness at 76%, with 39% saying they often dread going to work, underscoring the higher levels of stress experienced by the country's youngest workforce.
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