{"id":311,"date":"2026-08-12T08:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T08:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/?page_id=311"},"modified":"2026-10-22T11:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T03:49:54","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"311\" class=\"elementor elementor-311\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68689aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68689aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcb82d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-apnews\" data-id=\"fcb82d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"apnews.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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people closest to him.\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-pill\">Ambassadors<\/span><h3>When Luis Manzano isn\u2019t making everyone laugh<\/h3><p>ArenaPlus ambassador Luis Manzano opens up about his quiet side off camera and why making people laugh gives him a sense of purpose as a host.<\/p><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span>Oct 13, 2026<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span>ArenaPlus Editor Team<\/span><\/span><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"apn-side-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"apn-card apn-row\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/alex-eala-takes-bronze-with-strong-arenaplus-backing\/\" data-topic=\"sports\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AP-ALEX-EALA-ASIAN-GAMES-768x432.png\" alt=\"lex Eala\u2019s Asian Games run ended without gold, but ArenaPlus users continued to back the Filipino star throughout her campaign in Nagoya.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-row-t\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">Sports<\/span><h3>ArenaPlus data shows strongest support for Alex Eala during Asiad semifinal<\/h3><p>Alex Eala takes bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games, and ArenaPlus data shows her semifinal drew nearly five times the bets of her opening match.<\/p><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span>Oct 12, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"apn-card apn-row\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/how-player-choice-is-reshaping-sportsbook-design\/\" data-topic=\"company\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Riaan-Laubscher-Director-of-ArenaPlus-Betting-Division-768x432.png\" alt=\"The future of sportsbook design is giving players more control without added complexity, a principle at the heart of Riaan Laubscher\u2019s approach.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-row-t\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">Company<\/span><h3>More control, less complexity: How player choice is reshaping sportsbook design<\/h3><p>Player choice is reshaping sportsbook design. ArenaPlus&#039;s Riaan Laubscher explains why bettors now want more control and more informed picks.<\/p><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span>Oct 5, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"apn-cols\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"apn-sec apn-news\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"apn-h2\" data-apn-gridtitle>Company news<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"apn-grid\" data-apn-grid>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/100-million-mvp-bracket-winner\/\" data-topic=\"\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ArenaPlus-Mahan-receives-the-100-million-grand-prize-from-ArenaPlus-768x432.png\" alt=\"Mahan (center) receives the \u20b1100-million grand prize from ArenaPlus, bringing her closer to fulfilling her dreams.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">News<\/span><span>Nov 13, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>The call that changed Mahan\u2019s life: Winning the \u20b1100 Million MVP Bracket<\/h3><p>Mahan picked 14 of 15 NBA Playoffs series right to win ArenaPlus\u2019 free-to-play \u20b1100 Million MVP Bracket. This is the story behind that call.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/nba-playoffs-mvp-winners\/\" data-topic=\"\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ArenaPlus-NBA-Playoffs-MVP-100m-Awarding-768x432.png\" alt=\"ArenaPlus awarded the NBA Playoffs MVP winners who made the right calls to claim \u20b1150 million in prizes, led by the \u20b1100-million grand prize.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">News<\/span><span>Nov 9, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>ArenaPlus awards \u20b1150 million to 2026 NBA Playoffs MVP winners<\/h3><p>The 2026 NBA Playoffs MVP winners, or Most Valuable Predictors, won a total of \u20b1150 million from ArenaPlus after picking 14 of 15 series correctly.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/arenaplus-ambassador-kevin-quiambao\/\" data-topic=\"\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ArenaPlus-Ambassador-Kevin-Quiambao-768x432.png\" alt=\"Now, Quiambao is bringing that same competitive drive to a new partnership as the newest ambassador of ArenaPlus, the No. 1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">News<\/span><span>Oct 28, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>ArenaPlus welcomes Gilas mainstay Kevin Quiambao as ambassador<\/h3><p>ArenaPlus officially welcomes basketball standout and collegiate MVP Kevin Quiambao to the family as its newest brand ambassador!<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/think-you-know-filipino-nba-fans-heres-what-the-numbers-say\/\" data-topic=\"\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ArenaPlus-Logo-768x432.png\" alt=\"1920 x 1080 pixels ArenaPlus Logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">News<\/span><span>Oct 23, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>Think you know Filipino NBA fans? Here\u2019s what the numbers say<\/h3><p>MANILA, Philippines \u2013 The NBA is here, and if you thought Filipino basketball fans simply waited for Oct. 21 to roll around, think again. They&#8217;ve been busy. From racking up&hellip;<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/olympic-medalist-nesthy-petecio-joins-arenaplus-family-as-newest-ambassador\/\" data-topic=\"\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AP-NESTHY-PETECIO-KV-768x432.png\" alt=\"Nesthy petecio arenaplus ambassador\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">News<\/span><span>Oct 22, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>Olympic medalist Nesthy Petecio joins ArenaPlus family as newest ambassador<\/h3><p>From Tokyo silver to Paris bronze, Nesthy Petecio joins ArenaPlus, the No. 1 PAGCOR-licensed sportsbook, to inspire the next generation of Filipino athletes.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/arenaplus-first-full-nba-season-as-official-nba-betting-partner\/\" data-topic=\"company\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-768x432.png\" alt=\"ArenaPlus Logo Landscape\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">Company<\/span><span>Oct 20, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>ArenaPlus begins first full NBA season as Official Betting Partner in the Philippines<\/h3><p>The 2026-27 NBA season tips off Oct. 21 (PH time), ArenaPlus\u2019 first full season as the NBA\u2019s Official Betting Partner in the Philippines.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/derrick-rose-flower-shop\/\" data-topic=\"\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Derrick-Rose-Flower-Shop-3-768x432.png\" alt=\"From NBA courts to a family business, Derrick Rose is planting something for the future with Rose\u2019s Flower Shop.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">News<\/span><span>Oct 18, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>Derrick Rose hopes flower shop can be safe haven for family<\/h3><p>Derrick Rose opens up about Rose\u2019s Flower Shop, the family business he launched in January, and why he hopes it becomes a safe haven for his loved ones.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/carlos-yulo-delivers-first-philippine-gold-in-asian-games\/\" data-topic=\"sports\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Carlos-Yulo-wins-first-Philippine-Gold-in-Asian-Games-768x432.png\" alt=\"Carlos Yulo became the first Filipino gymnast to win a gold medal in the Asian Games. (Photo from Philippine Olympic Committee)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">Sports<\/span><span>Oct 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>Carlos Yulo delivers first Philippine gold in Asian Games as ArenaPlus users rally behind his golden run<\/h3><p>Carlos Yulo wins the Philippines&#039; first gold at the Asian Games as ArenaPlus fans rally behind the gymnastics star&#039;s golden run. Get the full story.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/derrick-rose-found-peace-in-bob-marley\/\" data-topic=\"events\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AP-PR-DRose-Pre-Game-3-092026-768x432.png\" alt=\"Preparation before the game was just as important to Derrick Rose as how he performed on the court.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">Events<\/span><span>Sep 25, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>Before the explosive drives, Derrick Rose found peace in Bob Marley<\/h3><p>Derrick Rose reveals how Bob Marley&#039;s music helped him find peace and stay calm before battles during his NBA career and his visit to Cebu.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/layson-lays-out-vision-for-the-next-chapter-of-arenaplus\/\" data-topic=\"company\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ethan-William-CEO-of-ArenaPlus-2-768x432.png\" alt=\"Layson a.k.a Ethan William assumed the role of Head of ArenaPlus on July 3. Layson lays out vision for the next chapter of ArenaPlus\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">Company<\/span><span>Sep 23, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>Inside the Arena: Layson lays out vision for the next chapter of ArenaPlus<\/h3><p>Layson, also known as Ethan William, shares his vision for the next chapter of ArenaPlus after becoming Head of ArenaPlus on July 3.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/inside-the-first-nba-house-philippines\/\" data-topic=\"\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AP-NBA-House-TP-15-C-082026-768x432.png\" alt=\"Every NBA team dreams of lifting the Larry O\u2019Brien Trophy, and fans at NBA House Philippines got to see basketball\u2019s ultimate prize up close.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">News<\/span><span>Sep 14, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>From NBA legends to game-day action: Inside the first NBA House Philippines<\/h3><p>Step inside the first NBA House Philippines and experience two days of NBA legends, basketball activities, fan moments, and game-day action.<\/p><\/a><a class=\"apn-card\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/news\/arenaplus-data-shows-user-support-for-alex-eala-peaked-against-toughest-us-open-opponent\/\" data-topic=\"\"><span class=\"apn-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/arenaplus.ph\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alex-Eala-US-Open-KV-768x432.png\" alt=\"Alex Eala reached the third round of the 2026 US Open following victories over Mary Stoiana and Oleksandra Oliynykova.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"apn-meta\"><span class=\"apn-pill\">News<\/span><span>Sep 14, 2026<\/span><\/span><h3>ArenaPlus data shows user support for Alex Eala peaked against toughest US Open opponent<\/h3><p>ArenaPlus data reveals strong user support for Alex Eala, peaking during her toughest US Open matchup as Filipino fans backed the tennis star.<\/p><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"apn-empty\" data-apn-empty hidden><b>No matching news<\/b>Try another word or pick a different topic.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"apn-more\" data-apn-more>Load more<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<aside class=\"apn-aside\" data-apn-aside>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"apn-box\" data-apn-app>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>App updates<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"apn-upd\"><div class=\"apn-upd-h\"><span class=\"apn-ver\">v4.41.1<\/span><span>Jul 25, 2026<\/span><\/div><ul><li>See the updated brand ambassador lineup.<\/li><li>Enjoy performance improvements and bug fixes.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"apn-upd\"><div class=\"apn-upd-h\"><span class=\"apn-ver\">v4.41.0<\/span><span>Jul 9, 2026<\/span><\/div><ul><li>Access the Sports homepage from the Sports tab.<\/li><li>See the updated brand ambassador lineup.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"apn-upd\"><div class=\"apn-upd-h\"><span class=\"apn-ver\">v4.40.9<\/span><span>Jun 25, 2026<\/span><\/div><ul><li>We removed the NBA Jackpot Raffle promotion after the campaign concluded.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"apn-box apn-media apn-news\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Media enquiries<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>For press requests, interviews and partnership announcements, contact the ArenaPlus communications team.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/aside>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"apn-band\">\n\t\t\t<div><h2>Always have a game plan<\/h2><p>Gambling is for adults 21 and over, and it should never be a way to earn money. 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