Red Bull Half Court Brings the World Finals to Manila, the Capital of Streetball

Manila, Philippines – September 23, 2026 - Red Bull Half Court is heading to the Philippines for its 2026 World Finals, taking the world’s fastest 3on3 tournament to one of the most basketball-loving cities on the planet. On December 5, national champions from across the globe will compete to be crowned Red Bull Half Court champions, in a celebration of basketball, art and street culture.

In Manila, basketball is more than a sport: it is part of everyday life. The 2026 World Finals will tap into that energy across two distinct sides of the city: the historic Fort Santiago in Intramuros and the modern heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

As part of this year’s World Finals, Red Bull Half Court is inviting local designers, street art enthusiasts, and basketball fans to design the basketball court of their dreams and see it brought to life through Red Bull Half Court Design My Court. Submission of entries is from September 28 – October 21.

Here’s all you need to know:

For the first time, Red Bull Half Court brings its World Finals to the Philippines. Across neighborhoods and local courts, basketball is part of everyday life in the Philippines, making Manila a natural home for the tournament.

Paul Gudde, Red Bull Half Court Global Sports Director, said: “Manila is built for this format. It’s a city where basketball isn’t just watched, it’s lived. Bringing the World Finals here is about connecting the global 3on3 community with a place that truly understands what playground basketball is all about.”

The World Finals will unfold across two very different sides of Manila.

The group phase will be staged at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, one of Manila’s most recognizable historical landmarks. Set within the city’s iconic walled district, teams will battle for a place in the following day’s Finals.

For Finals day, the tournament moves to Bonifacio Global City (BGC), where the remaining teams will compete to be crowned Red Bull Half Court champions in one of Manila’s most dynamic urban districts.

Familiar faces from the global basketball scene will also be in Manila. Streetball icon Grayson “The Professor” Boucher and renowned shooting coach Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews will join the event alongside Polish Red Bull athlete and world-class dunker Piotr “Grabo” Grabowski, and Filipino dunking star David “Air David” Carlos, a FIBA 3x3 World Tour Dunk Contest winner and one of the Philippines’ leading dunkers.

Grayson “The Professor” Boucher said: “The Philippines is one of my favorite countries to visit because the fans love basketball/streetball culture. I can’t wait to come over for the Red Bull Half Court World Finals to do some park takeovers and see the best 3v3 streetball teams from around the globe. I know the Manila crowd is going to be a vibe and the World Finals out there is gonna be a movie.”

World-Renowned Shooting Coach Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews, global ambassador for the event, said: “I have been to Manila multiple times and am always impressed by the level of passion for basketball that the athletes have. In particular, there’s a huge appreciation for the art of shooting in Manila. Coming back for Red Bull Half Court is going to be special, you’ve got national champions from around the world coming to compete and represent their countries. I know we’re going to see some great athletes competing at the highest level.”

The sixth Red Bull Half Court season has seen players compete across Egypt, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Nigeria, the Philippines, South Africa, Sweden, and Ukraine, with national champions from 13 countries set to compete on the global stage in Manila.

Several teams have already secured their spot at the World Finals. India’s men’s champions, Team 911, booked their ticket following victory in Chandigarh, while Team Sinatra will represent North Macedonia after taking the national title in Skopje. On home soil, JSKILLS claimed the Philippines men’s title, while Pilipinas Aguilas secured the women’s crown. Egypt will be represented by Team Hustlers and Bad Luck, with more national champions set to join the line-up as qualifiers continue.

Red Bull Half Court brings the fastest version of 3on3 basketball to players worldwide. Games are capped at 10 minutes, with the first team to 21 points taking the win. During pool play, the team accumulating the most scoring points receives the “own the court bonus” to aid in advancing to the next stage, ensuring a fast-paced version of 3on3

basketball. A further twist comes from two special three-point scoring circles behind the arc, adding an extra risk-reward element to the game.

Since launching in 2021, Red Bull Half Court has taken its World Finals to iconic locations in Rome, Cairo, Belgrade, New York City and Dubai. In 2026, the tournament’s next chapter will be written in Manila.

Media can download a wide variety of moving and still images, which is free of charge for editorial usage in Red Bull Half Court’s Newsroom at redbullcontentpool.com.

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Coca-Cola Philippines Partners with Biñan LGU, DILG to Expand Community-Based PET Bottle Collection in Laguna

Coca-Cola Philippines continues its expansion of the Tapon to Ipon PET bottle collection program to Biñan City, Laguna through a new partnership with the City Government, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Laguna, and Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies, Inc. (BEST Inc.).

The launch was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signing, followed by an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and registration activity in Barangay Canlalay. The program’s initial rollout onboarded 50 store owners across 10 barangays, with five participating stores from each barangay.

Present at the event were DILG Laguna Provincial Director Jay-Ar Beltran, Biñan City Mayor Angelo Alonte, Coca-Cola Philippines Senior Director for Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability Ma. Christine Ponce-Garcia, Senior Manager for Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability Misha Rabat, and BEST Inc. Senior Vice President for Business Development Jan Vincent.

Bringing Tapon to Ipon to more communities

The partnership aims to make PET bottle collection more accessible within communities by bringing collection points closer to residents. Under Tapon to Ipon, participating sari-sari stores and local retailers serve as community-based collection hubs where residents can bring their used clear PET bottles of any brand.

Participating retailers collect and consolidate PET bottles brought by members of their communities. Store owners can earn points based on the PET bottles they collect, which can then be redeemed for a range of rewards, including Coca-Cola products, online shopping vouchers, food products, and credits toward utility bill payments.

The program aims to collect and divert recovered PET bottles for recycling, with the goal of bringing collected materials to PETValue Philippines in Cavite, the country’s first bottle-to-bottle, food-grade PET recycling facility.

Each partner brings a distinct role to the program. The City Government of Biñan will help mobilize city and barangay officials and communities, while Coca-Cola Philippines will provide collection tools and Tapon to Ipon kits to partner retailers. BEST Inc. will support program operations and collection activities, with the Philippine Association of Stores and Carinderia Owners (PASCO) supporting engagement with participating store owners and the local retail community as well as the DILG taking lead in monitoring the program’s outcomes.

“We assure that the city government of Biñan is committed to this project and ensure that our communities will be deeply involved in the program. The community’s active participation is key to bringing this project to life and ensuring its success,” said Alonte.

Ma. Christine Ponce-Garcia, Coca-Cola Philippines Senior Director for Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, echoed the importance of collaboration in strengthening local collection systems.

“We know that strong and effective recycling value chains cannot be built by one organization alone. It takes collaboration. We look forward to seeing this partnership grow, and more importantly, become part of the habits and practices of communities across the city of Biñan. May this partnership inspire more communities to see every bottle returned. It is an opportunity to create lasting environmental and social impact,” Ponce-Garcia noted.

The rollout in Biñan City marks Tapon to Ipon’s expansion into South Luzon, adding to a program that has reached more than 170 cities and municipalities nationwide since its launch in 2021.

Equipping more store owners on the ground

The Tapon to Ipon team oriented participating retailers on the program, proper PET bottle disposal and collection, and their role as community collection hubs. The activity also distributed Tapon to Ipon kits and tools to help store owners participate in the collection effort.

For Coca-Cola Philippines, the partnership demonstrates how LGUs, government agencies, retailers, and private-sector organizations can work together to strengthen local PET bottle collection and support a more organized recycling value chain. The company will continue working with partners to expand community-based collection efforts and explore opportunities to bring Tapon to Ipon to more cities and communities.

To learn more about Coca-Cola Philippines’ packaging collection and recycling efforts, visit the Coca-Cola Sustainability Hub at https://www.coca-cola.com/ph/en/brands/coca-cola/sustainability.

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The OPPO Device You Really Want Could Be Your Best 10.10 Purchase Ever

Save up to ₱8,000 on the Reno16 Series and discover deals on phones, tablets, and earbuds from October 3 to 12

A sale is more exciting when the deal leads to something you will use and enjoy every day. Maybe it is a camera that makes you the designated photographer of the barkada. Maybe it is a battery that gets you through work, school, and the trip home. This 10.10, OPPO is giving shoppers a chance to choose an upgrade that fits their lives, with offers on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop  from October 3 to 12.

The biggest phone offer is ₱8,000 off the OPPO Reno16 Series across all three platforms. For anyone who has been waiting to upgrade their camera phone, it is a chance to bring home OPPO’s Pocket Studio experience for less. From group photos and travel clips to spontaneous moments that deserve a place in the camera roll, the Reno16 Series gives users more ways to capture, create, and share. The OPPO Reno16 5G, for example, brings together a 50MP main camera, ultra-wide camera, telephoto portrait camera, and ultra-wide selfie camera, giving users options for the scenes and people they want to photograph.

Find the phone that fits what you love doing

For shoppers who want to take their photography game to the next level, the OPPO Find X9 is ₱4,000 off on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. Its Hasselblad camera system makes it a compelling choice for travel, portraits, and the details you might otherwise miss, while its large battery helps keep the day going when there is still more to see and capture. On Shopee, shoppers can also get ₱5,000 off the OPPO Find X8.

The OPPO Reno15 Series is ₱1,000 off on Lazada and TikTok Shop. With tools for portraits and video, it is an option for people who want to make more of the moments they share online.

If staying powered up matters most, the A Series has several reasons to take a closer look. The OPPO A6t Pro is ₱2,000 off on Lazada and TikTok Shop. Its 7,000mAh battery makes it a practical choice for long commutes, streaming, and busy days away from a charger. The OPPO A6s is ₱3,000 off, and the OPPO A6c is ₱2,000 off on the same platforms. Lazada shoppers can also save ₱2,000 on the OPPO A6 8GB + 256GB variant.

Make more of your 10.10 upgrade

The offers do not stop at phones. Select OPPO Enco earbuds are ₱1,000 off across Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop, making it easier to bring music and calls along wherever the day goes. Shoppers can also save ₱2,000 on the OPPO Pad SE WiFi and LTE variants on Lazada and TikTok Shop, or ₱1,000 on the OPPO Pad 5 on Shopee. The OPPO Bubble is ₱2,000 off across all three platforms.

The deal may not be the only thing shoppers take home. OPPO’s Pingu raffle will draw 100 winners on October 26, 2026, for prizes including Pingu stickers, phone grips, straps, and crossbody pouches. Select OPPO phone cases and Bubble sleeves are also up for grabs, depending on the device purchased. Winners will receive claiming instructions through Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok.

Whether the goal is to take better photos, stay powered through a full day, or complete an everyday tech setup, OPPO’s 10.10 Sale gives shoppers a reason to choose the device they really want. Explore the offers from October 3 to 12 on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. Discounts and participating products vary by platform.

To know more about OPPO’s 10.10 Super Sale, check out OPPO Philippines’ official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop or visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ and Facebook page.

To get the best care for OPPO devices, visit the nearest OPPO Care Center or contact us on our website, via Facebook.