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Request edit on 9 March 2021

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined. Per others' comments below. You are welcome to submit another request to alter/remove specific parts of the article that are wrong or undue trivia if such parts exist, but we are not a free marketing outlet. Tigraan^{Click here to contact me} 17:05, 9 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello everyone, we would like to ask help from you to further improve this article and replace some derogatory terms used. Please see below the improvements that we appeal for you to consider in adding to this article.

WIKIPEDIA PAGE

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Again, we would like to ask help from everyone to check these information and consider them in using to this article.

Here is the reference: "https://www.worldbalance.com.ph/about-us"

2001:4451:77C:B100:614E:FD61:D0A6:88CD (talk) 09:48, 9 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

If you can point out an error in the article, and supply an independent reliable published source to support the change that you want, that is likely to be done. But you have asked us to replace the entire article by an advertisement written by yourselves, with no independent source. No way is that going to happen. This is an encyclopedia written by impartial editors and based on reliable sources, it's not a free web hosting service. Maproom (talk) 12:38, 9 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

And I have removed the content the IP posted here on the Talk page, as it is a nearly word-for-word copyvio of https://www.worldbalance.com.ph/about-us. General Ization ^Talk 13:59, 9 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

IP, you seem to have overlooked the policy that sources for Wikipedia articles be independent of the subject. Please see WP:RS for what constitute reliable sources for Wikipedia content. If you think certain terms that appear are are "derogatory" (perhaps on the order of "cheaper" versus "less expensive"?), you can propose specific changes to that wording. But the article will not be replaced with the content prepared by your marketing department. General Ization ^Talk 14:33, 9 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Humble request edit on 10 March 2021

Part of an edit requested by an editor with a conflict of interest has been implemented.

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Hello editors! We greatly appreciate your insights and comments in making this page a very reliable source of information to the readers. In line with this, we would like to point out some errors that we think is better if we change to the betterment of this article. We already indicated here what to change and why it should be changed with provided references as support to the information we have here. We appreciate your great help in this concern. Thank you.

WIKIPEDIA PAGE EDITS

World Balance (WB or W) is a Filipino sports footwear and apparel brand that was established in 1980.[3]

1) The brand was first established as a cheaper (change to “affordable” to remove the negative connotation.) shoe brand alternative to well-known foreign footwear brands. (remove the part “alternative to well-known foreign footwear brands” as this is subjective and has no citations or credible sources).

2) Kindly add: For more than 40 years, World Balance continues to provide value and comfort to their customers from different walks of life. It features a wide array of products – from clothing to accessories and of course – shoes, turning the brand into one of the leading retailers in the country. (source: https://www.alike.com.ph/journals/view/stepintoluxury-with-world-balances-premium-leather-sneakers-the-luxor-463)

3) Kindly add: World Balance is well-known for its high quality, comfortable, and stylish footwear – making it a top favorite among Filipinos. (source: https://dubaiofw.com/world-balance-dxb/)

4) World Balance is one of the Philippine's major sports footwear and apparel manufacturers[4] and maintains a manufacturing presence in the Philippines, as well as in Vietnam and China (we are contesting this as we do not have presence in Vietnam. No credible source listed either).

5) As a result, World Balance shoes tend to be more expensive than those of other local manufacturers but are mostly cheaper than international ones. (this comparative description is harmful. “cheaper” should be “more affordable” and World Balance is not more expensive than other local manufacturers.) source: https://pop.inquirer.net/102802/affordable-limited-edition-more-good-less-evil-sneaker-by-secret-fresh-x-world-balance

History
6) Kindly Add: The World Balance story began with one pair of shoes and a visionary family of shoemakers in the 1980s. World Balance operates over 200 stores and concessions nationwide. It continues to expand its footprint both locally and globally, with products reaching Singapore and Dubai. (source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life/2019/12/13/1975651/list-4-things-you-need-know-about-proudly-filipino-company-world-balance)

7) In 1980, Arsenio Chong, Armani Chong, and Sin Chong founded World Balance International Incorporated in their current location in Caloocan City, manufacturing cheap but reliable knock-off shoes of well-known international brands. (term “cheap and knockoff” is derogatory and should be removed, and no credible source cited)

8) Yet this same identity made the brand infamous among young people, particularly students, as being "baduy" or out of trend. (term “Infamous”, “baduy”, and “out of trend” are damaging to the brand and entire phrase should be removed. This is subjective with no sources cited either.)

9) In 2020, the company announced that it was converting some of its manufacturing facilities to produce face masks (kindly add: and protective jackets and accessories called NXT Gear Collection) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7][8] (source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2020/09/25/2045058/world-balance-nxt-gear-collection-designed-protect)

10) Apparel: World Balance's athletic apparel includes running caps, athletic socks and water bottles (please remove “water bottles” as this is false and no source.). The company also manufactures a line of everyday apparel including snap button shirt-jackets, windbreakers, long-sleeved shirts and track pants, as well as hoodies, sweaters and sweatpants.[12]

11) Sponsorships: World Balance sponsors a variety of sports teams, events, leagues and individuals. Sponsorships include most teams (we do not sponsor most teams, just GInebra. Kindly remove term “most teams”) in the Philippine's major basketball league, the Philippine Basketball Association. (source: https://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/08/21/1490649/ginebra-world-balance-forge-outfitter-deal)

12) Kindly add: World Balance is a proud outfitter of the country's perennial crowd favorite, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. Ginebra has earned a reputation in the Philippine basketball scene for its passionate fans, unrivaled game experience, and an esteemed list of players. The brand shares the long and glorious history when it comes to generations of fans who love and remain loyal to both the team and the brand. (source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life/2019/12/13/1975651/list-4-things-you-need-know-about-proudly-filipino-company-world-balance)

13) Basketball: The company is the official partner of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), providing the official licensed merchandise of all teams with over a period of several years. Kindly add: PBA fans can now wear their favorite team’s jerseys with pride as the league’s partnership allows high quality jerseys to be made available to fans nation-wide. (source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life/2019/12/13/1975651/list-4-things-you-need-know-about-proudly-filipino-company-world-balance)

14) Sponsorship: Kindly add: World Balance is the proud outfitter of the country's perennial crowd favorite, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. World Balance share the long and glorious history when it comes to generations of fans who love and remain loyal to both the team and the brand. (source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life/2019/12/13/1975651/list-4-things-you-need-know-about-proudly-filipino-company-world-balance)

SOURCES

2001:4451:721:600:AC06:1E9A:45D6:38C3 (talk) 07:09, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Some of what you propose is reasonable, much of it (e.g. the phrase "World Balance is the proud outfitter of the country's perennial crowd favorite") clearly isn't. You are more likely to get help here if you take one point at a time. Maproom (talk) 08:22, 11 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Humble request to edit: As of 15 March 2021

We would like to request changing/adding the informations below for the betterment of the article:

World Balance (WB or W) is a Filipino sports footwear and apparel brand that was established in 1980.[3]

1) Kindly add: For more than 40 years, World Balance continues to provide value and comfort to their customers from different walks of life. It features a wide array of products – from clothing to accessories and of course – shoes, turning the brand into one of the leading retailers in the country. (source: https://www.alike.com.ph/journals/view/stepintoluxury-with-world-balances-premium-leather-sneakers-the-luxor-463)

2) World Balance is one of the Philippine's major sports footwear and apparel manufacturers[4] and maintains a manufacturing presence in the Philippines, as well as in Vietnam and China (we are contesting this as we do not have presence in Vietnam. No credible source listed either).

3) As a result, World Balance shoes tend to be more expensive than those of other local manufacturers but are mostly cheaper than international ones. (this comparative description is harmful. “cheaper” should be “more affordable” and World Balance is not more expensive than other local manufacturers.) source: https://pop.inquirer.net/102802/affordable-limited-edition-more-good-less-evil-sneaker-by-secret-fresh-x-world-balance

History 4) Kindly Add: The World Balance story began with one pair of shoes and a visionary family of shoemakers in the 1980s. World Balance operates over 200 stores and concessions nationwide. It continues to expand its footprint both locally and globally, with products reaching Singapore and Dubai. (source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life/2019/12/13/1975651/list-4-things-you-need-know-about-proudly-filipino-company-world-balance)

5) In 2020, the company announced that it was converting some of its manufacturing facilities to produce face masks (kindly add: and protective jackets and accessories called NXT Gear Collection) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7][8] (source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2020/09/25/2045058/world-balance-nxt-gear-collection-designed-protect)

6) Apparel: World Balance's athletic apparel includes running caps, athletic socks and water bottles (please remove “water bottles” as this is false and no source.). The company also manufactures a line of everyday apparel including snap button shirt-jackets, windbreakers, long-sleeved shirts and track pants, as well as hoodies, sweaters and sweatpants.[12]

7) Sponsorships: World Balance sponsors a variety of sports teams, events, leagues and individuals. Sponsorships include most teams (we do not sponsor most teams, just GInebra. Kindly remove term “most teams”) in the Philippine's major basketball league, the Philippine Basketball Association. (source: https://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/08/21/1490649/ginebra-world-balance-forge-outfitter-deal)

8) Basketball: The company is the official partner of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), providing the official licensed merchandise of all teams with over a period of several years. Kindly add: PBA fans can now wear their favorite team’s jerseys with pride as the league’s partnership allows high quality jerseys to be made available to fans nation-wide. (source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/business-life/2019/12/13/1975651/list-4-things-you-need-know-about-proudly-filipino-company-world-balance)

Please check as we have included reliable sources for each phrase. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:4451:749:9D00:B09F:3665:123E:1D64 (talk) 06:17, 15 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I've already implemented some of these changes. Aren't you checking the current version of the article? But sentences like, "For more than 40 years, World Balance continues to provide value and comfort to their customers from different walks of life. It features a wide array of products – from clothing to accessories and of course – shoes, turning the brand into one of the leading retailers in the country" are overtly promotional and do not belong in a neutral encyclopedia article. Do not propose promotional language. It will not be accepted. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 06:23, 15 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]