Pickleball’s Rise in the Philippines: A New Hub in Marawi

Pickleball is a sport that can be played both indoors and outdoors, combining elements from tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is rapidly gaining popularity around the world, including in the Philippines, which has recently emerged as a hotspot for pickleball enthusiasts. A new destination for the sport has been established in Mindanao, specifically in the city of Marawi, within the Barangay of East Basak. This is “The Ranaw Pickleball Club,” which has just opened and offers a variety of services alongside modern amenities for pickleball lovers and their guests.

Lanao del Sur | BARMM

Lanao del Sur is a province in Mindanao, Philippines, located in the region of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The capital is the city of Marawi (the most populous in the province). It is composed of 1,159 barangays and 39 municipalities with the following names: Amai Manabilang, Bacolod-Kalawi, Balabagan, Balindong, Bayang, Binidayan, Buadiposo-Buntong, Bubong, Butig, Calanogas, Ditsaan-Ramain, Ganassi, Kapai, Kapatagan, Lumba-Bayabao, Lumbaca-Unayan, Lumbatan, Lumbayanague, Madalum, Madamba, Maguing, Malabang, Marantao, Marogong, Masiu, Mulondo, Pagayawan, Piagapo, Picong, Poona Bayabao, Pualas, Saguiaran, Sultan Dumalondong, Tagoloan II, Tamparan, Taraka, Tubaran, Tugaya, and the Municipality of Wao.

MSU: Leading Mindanao’s Educational Excellence

The Mindanao State University was established in 1961 and has since expanded to multiple campuses in Mindanao and Sulu. Its objectives include traditional university functions, integration of people in Southern Philippines, and providing trained manpower for regional economic development. The university aims to be a premier institution contributing to the development of Mindanao, while also seeking international recognition. It is committed to peace, sustainable development, excellence in various fields, cultural preservation, and fostering international collaborations.

Marawi City Guide

Marawi is a city and the capital of the province of Lanao del Sur, in the region of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. It consists of 96 barangay with the following names: Ambolong, Bacolod Chico Proper, Banga, Bangco, Banggolo Poblacion, Bangon, Biaba-Damag, Bito Buadi Itowa, Bito Buadi Parba, Bubonga Pagalamatan, Bubonga Lilod Madaya, Boganga, Boto Ambolong, Bubonga, Cadayonan, Bubong Lumbac, Bubonga Marawi, Bubonga Punod, Cabasaran, Cabingan, Cadayonan, Cadayonan II, Calocan East, Calocan West, Kormatan Matampay, Daguduban, Dansalan, Datu Saber (Navarro), Datu Sa Dansalan, Dayawan, Dimaluna, Dulay, Dulay West, East BasakEmie PunudFort, Gadongan, Buadi Sacayo (Green), Guimba (Lilod Proper), Kapantaran, Kilala, Lilod Madaya, Lilod, Saduc, Lomidong, Lumbaca Madaya, Lumbac Marinaut, Lumbaca Toros, Malimono, Basak Malutlut, Gadongan Mapantao, Amito Marantao, Marinaut East, Marinaut West, Matampay, Pantaon (Langcaf), Mipaga Proper, Moncado Colony, Moncado Kadingilan, Moriatao Loksadato, Datu Naga, Olawa Ambolong, Pagalamatan Gambai, Pagayawan, Panggao Saduc, Papandayan, Papandayan Caniogan, Paridi, Patani, Pindolonan, Poona Marantao, Puga-an, Rapasun MSU, Raya Madaya I, Raya Madaya II, Raya Saduc, Rorogagus Proper, Rorogagus East, Sabala Manao, Sabala Manao Proper, Saduc Proper, Sagonsongan, Sangcay Dansalan, Somiorang, South Madaya Proper, Sugod Proper, Tampilong, Timbangalan, Tuca Ambolong, Tolali, Toros, Tuca, Tuca Marinaut, Tongantongan-Tuca Timbangalan, Wawalayan Calocan, Wawalayan Marinaut, Marawi Poblacion and Barangay Norhaya Village.