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Badminton has been played in the Philippines since the 1920s when British and American expatriates introduced the sport to the country. [3] The national team was formed after the establishment of the Philippine Badminton Association in 1952. The Philippines made a couple of appearances at the Sudirman Cup in the 2010s.
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan becomes the first person to have economic and travel sanctions placed on him by the U.S. government following an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump intended to target the war crimes tribunal over investigations of U.S. citizens or allies. (The Times of Israel) Politics ...
The country joined International Badminton Federation in 1950 but it was not until 1952 the country organized its association. [ 1 ] In December 2022, the PBAD announced it would be national ranking system the following year in conjunction with the return of the Philippine Badminton Open.
Philippines: Born 12 April 1997 (age 27) Quezon City, Philippines: Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Handedness: Right: Coach: Rosman Razak: Men's & mixed doubles; Highest ranking: 46 (MD with Christian Bernardo, 4 July 2023) 74 (MD with Peter Gabriel Magnaye, 8 December 2016) 61 (XD with Alyssa Leonardo, 25 July 2023) BWF profile
The economy of the Philippines is an emerging market, and considered as a newly industrialized country in the Asia-Pacific region. [31] In 2025, the Philippine economy is estimated to be at ₱29.66 trillion ($507.6 billion), making it the world's 31st largest by nominal GDP and 11th largest in Asia according to the International Monetary Fund .
A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died after he collapsed during a tournament in Indonesia, sparking outcry over what some on social media lambasted as a delayed medical response.
President Marcos signs into law Republic Act No. 12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, designating the smuggling, hoarding, and cartel activities affecting agricultural products as economic sabotage. [266] The first driverless bus system in the Philippines is launched in New Clark City. [267] September 27:
In 2022, under the coach of Rosman Razak, Bernardo returned to badminton and reestablished his partnership with Morada. Bernardo and Morada went onto win the 2022 Cameroon and also Benin International. [3] [4] They also finished as runners-up at the Vietnam International Series and the Bangladesh International.