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Two Mindanao provinces have announced tournaments offering more than ₱2.5 million in combined prize money. Sultan Kudarat’s national event, part of Kalimudan Festival 2026, runs from 14 to 16 November 2026 and will feature Vietnamese pro Quang Duong in an exhibition appearance.
Malitbog’s inaugural Mayor’s Cup is scheduled for 21 to 24 January 2027, with nine novice and intermediate divisions and ₱1 million in prizes. The announcements bring competitive opportunities and substantial prize pools beyond the Philippines’ major-city hubs.
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The events offer players across Mindanao more chances to compete, including divisions for novice and intermediate skill levels, while putting local governments at the center of the region’s pickleball growth.
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MLP Asia has unveiled the gold Championship Rings that its first-season winners will receive. The rings feature an orange enamel pickleball, navy details and clear stones; they will be presented on Super Saturday, 12 December, when the inaugural champions are crowned.
The season opens on 13 November, with teams playing across three weeks before the top four advance to the MLP Asia Finals 2026. The semifinals are scheduled for 11 December, ahead of the title matches.
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The rings give MLP Asia’s inaugural title a visible prize, while its home-and-away team format brings league competition to venues across the region.
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Dr. Gener Rubio, a Davao City internist-diabetologist, says rising interest in pickleball and other exercise can help people with diabetes improve blood glucose levels. Speaking at a Department of Health-XI press conference, he recommended rigorous activity such as pickleball for 30 minutes a day, three times a week, rather than one long weekly session. He also stressed pairing exercise with a proper diet and said rural communities need more screening and awareness.
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The guidance offers clubs and coaches a practical health message to share: encourage regular, manageable activity and healthy eating, while reminding people with diabetes to consult their doctor before starting an exercise plan.
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Da Pearl Pickleball – Al Ain held its first-anniversary charity game on 31 October 2026 at Al Ain University, directing all proceeds to Filipino women Juliet Pacturan and Lin Bullungan, who are fighting breast cancer and leukemia. The club began with four people in 2025 and has grown to about 300 active players. Its beginner-level categories were designed to give newer members a chance to experience tournament play while supporting the two women.
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Da Pearl’s growth shows how a beginner-friendly club can bring a diverse local pickleball community together and channel its events into direct charitable support.
