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Local fairways, global gates: DigiPlus to raise local golf standards at BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open

Published Jun 15, 2026 01:35 pm

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  • DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is reshaping local sports development by turning Philippine fairways into a direct gateway to the international arena.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is reshaping local sports development by turning Philippine fairways into a direct gateway to the international arena.

The country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone has secured the official title partnership for the inaugural 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open. Scheduled for June 17 to 20 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac, the showpiece drives a broader strategy designed to transition homegrown athletes from local circuits to world-level competition.

The tournament serves as the crucial next step in a comprehensive athletic pipeline. While DigiPlus—through its flagship brand BingoPlus—builds the local foundation by supporting the Philippine Sports Commission’s "Fairway to the Future" grassroots program, the Philippine ADT Open acts as the ultimate proving ground. It establishes the high-stakes arena where emerging domestic talent can directly transition from foundational development into international professional play.

"Our commitment as a digital entertainment leader goes hand in hand with actively elevating Filipino sports and culture. We continue to invest in these initiatives because our athletes need world-class platforms to reach their full potential. Beyond expanding golf's domestic reach, this tournament provides the critical infrastructure to elevate Filipino golfers onto the global stage," DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco noted, reinforcing the vision behind the company's expanding sports footprint.

This regional integration is built directly into the scale of the event. The Tarlac stop marks the sixth tournament on a 13-event ADT calendar that spans seven countries this season, placing the Philippines alongside established golfing destinations like Thailand, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia.

For the 132-player field—which includes 82 ADT professionals, 30 National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) players, six national team members, and 14 invitees—the stakes extend far beyond the USD 100,000 (nearly  P6.1 million) prize pool. To formalize a clear path toward global prominence, the top two Filipino finishers will earn automatic berths into the prestigious BingoPlus Philippine Open on The International Series later this year.

Further expanding its sports reach after presenting the 2025 International Series Philippines last October—and another staging later this year—DigiPlus’ continued backing validates the company's approach of providing structural support to elite local talent—a strategy that saw Filipino icon and ArenaPlus ambassador Miguel Tabuena secure the historic title.

DigiPlus is opening the Luisita gates to the public for free throughout the four-day event. The move ensures that premium golf remains inclusive, allowing the local community and fans to experience world-class competition firsthand rather than keeping the sport behind closed doors.

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