Puerto Rico Opens First Caribbean Ideal Church of Scientology with facilities to contribute to social betterment

Brussels, Belgium, 26th Feb 2026 – A massive Sunday crowd convenes to honor the latest addition to the lively center of San Juan—a new Church of Scientology, located along Juan Ponce de Leon Avenue, among the city’s busiest thoroughfares.

New facility in downtown San Juan highlights interfaith cooperation, community programmes and humanitarian outreach as dignitaries mark a milestone for the island’s religious landscape

BRUSSELS / SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — 24 February 2026 — The Church of Scientology inaugurated its new Ideal Church of Scientology of Puerto Rico on Sunday, 22 February 2026, with a public Grand Opening celebration in downtown San Juan. It is the first Ideal Org in the Caribbean and a new community hub intended to support religious services alongside local social initiatives.

The new church is located along Avenida Juan Ponce de Leon in the Santurce area—an artery among San Juan’s busiest thoroughfares—and at 1208 Avenida Juan Ponce de Leon, San Juan, PR 00907.

As published by Scientology Today, the Grand Opening brought together parishioners, guests and local representatives for a ribbon-cutting and tours of the church’s facilities, including public-facing information areas and spaces intended for introductory services and community engagement.

[Mr. David Miscavige with (from left): Ms. Zorimar Betancourt, President, San Juan Violence Prevention and Support Network; Mr. Anibal Heredia Burgos, San Juan Faith-Based Coordinator and Advisor to the City Mayor; Ms. Mery Dacosta, President, Human Rights Coalition, Puerto Rico; and Lt. Hector Ayala, Director, Police Athletic League, Puerto Rico Police Bureau.]

A public celebration with civic and interfaith participants

In remarks cited by the Church, Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, addressed the crowd and linked the opening to the island’s identity and civic pride: “Who can deny the magnetism of these waters surrounding your Isle of Enchantment,” “An island that moves to its own rhythm, an island that generates its own current—for the true power of Puerto Rico is her people. And just like your beloved coquí, you are unmistakable, you are indomitable, you are impossible to silence. And here stands the living proof: your new Ideal Church of Scientology of Puerto Rico!”

Local speakers highlighted collaboration between faith communities and public institutions. Mr. Anibal Heredia Burgos, San Juan’s Faith-Based Coordinator and an advisor to the city mayor, emphasized the building’s intended role for shared community aims: “Today we are gaining more than just a building, because here is a place where our communities can come and reach their full potential… With this new Church of Scientology now opening to the community, we are going to make Puerto Rico a model of interfaith and government partnership everywhere.”

Next guest speaker, Lt. Hector Ayala, a Puerto Rico Police Bureau veteran and Director of the Police Athletic League, referred to drug-prevention education and cooperation with Drug-Free World materials. 22 officers earned educator kits as Drug-Free World lecturers—presented as part of a prevention-through-information approach.

Facilities described as designed for both religious and community use

The San Juan report outlines the features typical of an “Ideal Org” in Scientology, describing such churches as facilities aimed at supporting the delivery of religious services for Scientologists and also function as a meeting ground for cooperative initiatives in the wider community.

Among the areas described is a Public Information Center offering “more than 1,000 films” introducing the beliefs and practices of Scientology, the life and legacy of founder L. Ron Hubbard, and Church-supported humanitarian and community outreach programmes. The site narrative also references spaces for introductory courses and seminars, evening and weekend services that provide an overview of Dianetics and Scientology principles and their application in daily life.

In keeping with the tradition described by the Church for its churches worldwide, the building includes an Office of L. Ron Hubbard, presented as a symbolic reminder of the Church’s alignment with Mr Hubbard’s writings and ideals.

Historical references connecting Puerto Rico and L. Ron Hubbard

The Church links the Puerto Rico opening to historical references regarding L. Ron Hubbard’s time on the island. It states that Mr Hubbard led what it describes as the first complete mineral survey of Puerto Rico under US jurisdiction in 1932–1933, a survey that served as a reference for decades. The Puerto Rico House of Representatives later recognized Mr Hubbard’s work, calling it “commendable and meritorious” and “serving the best interests” of Puerto Rico.

As read in the official website of the church Mr Hubbard worked with the Red Cross in hurricane relief before the survey began and conducted ethnological research on the island’s rural jíbaro culture during that period, presenting these as elements of humanitarian interest alongside scientific work.

A milestone in a broader international pattern, including Europe

The Puerto Rico opening is part of a broader pattern of Ideal Churches openings internationally. The Church lists major cities where Ideal Organizations have opened, including multiple European locations such as Brussels, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Basel, Madrid and others.

From a European perspective, that international footprint has often been described by Scientology representatives as a practical, community-facing complement to civic and human-rights frameworks—especially where education, prevention and volunteering contribute to social resilience.

Ivan Arjona, the Church of Scientology’s representative to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, recently framed that approach in the context of civic responsibility and the daily practice of shared values: “Europe’s values become real when they are understood and practised in daily life… [people] are better equipped to act responsibly, resolve disputes lawfully, and protect dignity and freedom—both for themselves and for others.”

Applied to the Puerto Rico milestone, Arjona added that community institutions—religious and civil alike—tend to be most effective when they are transparent, open to dialogue, and focused on practical initiatives that strengthen dignity, responsibility, and cooperation across differences—principles that align with long-standing European priorities around civic participation and human rights.

The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. “There is a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least all the 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard” said Ivan Arjona.

Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.

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Utilizing SentBe’s Stablecoin Infrastructure based on its MPI License. Aiming to launch service for overseas buyers within Q1 2026

Seoul, Korea South, 26th Feb 2026 – apM Members, an AI-driven fashion industry innovation IT company, announced on the 26th that it has signed a supply agreement for apM e-Voucher with SentBe, a global foreign exchange (FX) total solution provider.

Panoramic view of the three apM malls, home to more than 1,000 wholesale fashion brands

Through collaboration with the apM Group, which operates Korea’s largest wholesale (B2B) clothing shopping malls—apM, apM PLACE, and apM Luxe—apM Members provides apM e-Voucher, memberships, and AI services to over 110,000 B2B wholesale members.

SentBe is a global remittance and payment fintech specialist and the only Korean company to hold a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in Singapore, which allows for legal tender payments worldwide. The company possesses “off-ramp” infrastructure to pay out stablecoins as legal tender globally through partnerships.

SentBe plans to resell apM e-Voucher to overseas buyers using its stablecoin (USDT) payment infrastructure. This is expected to significantly improve processing times and fees compared to traditional international remittance methods. Both companies plan to complete verification tests and gradually expand the service within the first quarter of 2026.

apM e-Voucher can be used at over 1,000 wholesale brands within apM, apM PLACE, and apM Luxe, and are utilized in the Dongdaemun fashion wholesale market, which has an annual scale of trillions of won.

Meanwhile, apM Members stated it is preparing the ‘apM 72P (Protocol Reserve)’ system in anticipation of a future ‘apM Token Direct Payment System’ . apM 72P is a technical reserve structure where a portion of protocol fees is converted into the native token (APM) to support core infrastructure such as ZK anchoring and L1 network validation. This is a technical preparation process to establish a stable environment for when a direct payment system can be introduced.

An official from apM Members said, “Through this collaboration, we will present a secure case study for stablecoin-based international payments in the global fashion distribution industry. We will steadily execute our long-term roadmap, including the potential introduction of an apM direct payment system”.

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As the digital asset market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, crypto trading is increasingly about more than charts, execution speed, and technical strategies. Market volatility, uncertainty, and past losses often place emotional and psychological pressure on traders — particularly newcomers navigating crypto space for the first time.

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Tapbit Listens – Submit Your Questions. Receive Professional Responses.

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Built on Care, Professionalism, and Education

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Summary: Torvi, a pioneering force, is set to spark its revolution for 2026 and is positioning itself to redefine sustainable, decentralized finance with transparency and a long-term growth ecosystem.

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With the latest progress, Torvi is set to disrupt the global market with its sustainable decentralized finance in 2026. The platform brings a disciplined, automated, and verifiable framework built for long-term relevance and designed to meet the expectations of a rapidly maturing global decentralized ecosystem. With its holistic approach, the platform reflects a broader shift toward decentralized models that prioritize structure, accountability, and trust through technology rather than intermediaries.

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The platform is designed to connect real-world value with decentralized technology. The platform aims to build the infrastructure that allows real assets to be represented, managed, and owned digitally with transparency, structure, and long-term sustainability. At its core revolution, the platform is a foundation for digital ownership backed by real-world value. Its structured participation model regulates reward distribution to maintain systemic balance as the ecosystem expands across regions and markets. By focusing on controlled execution instead of short-term incentives, the protocol aims to establish itself as a dependable decentralized infrastructure for worldwide participation.

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As the digital economy is driven largely by speculation. Torvi developed a system where digital assets represent real-world value, ownership is transparent and verifiable, participation leads to long-term digital equity, and blockchain is used as a structural layer, not a marketing label. Moreover, the platform transforms real economic value into structured digital assets that users can interact with securely and transparently. The platform also integrates a decentralized contribution recognition mechanism that supports organic global network growth while maintaining financial discipline.

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As the platform understands that blockchain-based asset representation increases in 2026, the platform aims to bridge traditional economic value with decentralized technology. The platform seeks to provide a compliant and scalable pathway for asset digitization across sectors by enabling structured digital ownership models.

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Furthermore, in 2026, Torvi intends to expand infrastructure deployment, global community onboarding, strategic ecosystem partnerships, and enhanced digital asset integration capabilities. The platform is focused on jurisdictions and markets demonstrating growing demand for compliant, sustainable digital asset structures. The platform also emphasizes its growth model, which prioritizes stability over rapid speculation-driven expansion. As the digital economy transitions from experimental growth to structural maturity, Torvi asserts that sustainability, transparency, and real-world value integration will become defining pillars.

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About Torvi:

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Torvi, a blockchain-powered digital asset platform designed to connect real-world value with decentralized technology. In the digital asset market, the platform is a secure, transparent, globally connected, and innovation-driven platform. With its strong technological foundation, world-class operations, and open ecosystem philosophy, the platform delivers a trusted and rewarding experience for investors worldwide. The ecosystem is driven by community governance and aims to add sustainable utility to digital finance for global participants

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 26th Feb 2026 – Karviva, the functional beverage company founded by nutritional scientist Dr. Angela Zeng, continues to gain momentum across retail and industry platforms, following recognition from the Missouri Department of Agriculture and its recent selection as one of RangeMe’s Top 50 Brands in Food and Beverage. The milestones reflect growing demand for Karviva’s science-backed wellness drinks and increasing interest from major retailers nationwide.

Karviva was recognized by the Missouri Department of Agriculture for its contribution to the state’s food and beverage innovation ecosystem. As a member of the Grown in Missouri program, the brand develops and manufactures its products in St. Louis, supporting local production while transforming whole-food ingredients into functional beverages designed for everyday wellness. The recognition highlights Karviva’s alignment with value-added agriculture, responsible sourcing, and sustainable growth.

In addition to the state-level acknowledgment, Karviva has been named one of RangeMe’s Top 50 Brands in Food and Beverage and featured in the research section of MMR Magazine. RangeMe’s Top 50 list tracks buyer engagement across more than 250,000 brands on its platform and highlights companies generating strong interest from retail buyers through profile activity, meeting requests, and product engagement. The designation serves as an indicator of retail readiness and future shelf potential.

These recognitions come amid continued retail expansion for Karviva. The brand recently launched Karviva Energy Juices and ACE Collagen Juices at Gelson’s Market locations across Southern California, expanding its presence on the West Coast among premium grocery shoppers. On the East Coast, Stop and Shop has added Karviva Energy Juices to its assortment. The products are currently in the launch phase, following a delayed reset timeline related to distributor scheduling, with broader in-store placement expected as the rollout continues.

Karviva has also gained national editorial attention for its approach to wellness and detox, including coverage that highlights the brand’s emphasis on consistency, nourishment, and digestive support rather than extreme or short-term cleansing practices. Dr. Zeng’s perspective draws from both evidence-based nutrition science and traditional wellness philosophies, shaping formulations that are designed to fit into daily routines.

Dr. Zeng shared that the combination of state recognition, industry validation, and retail growth reflects the brand’s steady progress. She noted that interest from retailers and buyers continues to build as consumers become more informed about functional beverages and look for options that deliver real benefits without artificial ingredients.

With recognition from Missouri Agriculture, inclusion on the RangeMe Top 50 list, and expanding retail partnerships across both coasts, Karviva enters 2026 positioned for continued growth and broader national visibility.

About Karviva
Founded by Dr. Angela Zeng, PhD, MBA, Karviva is a functional beverage brand rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and evidence-based nutrition science. The company develops clean-label juices and wellness drinks that support digestion, hydration, energy, and balance without extremes. Karviva is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and is a proud member of the Grown in Missouri program.

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 26th Feb 2026 – Dr. Angela Zeng, scientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Karviva Wellness Beverages, has released her TEDx talk titled How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health Without Medication, now officially live on YouTube. The talk, delivered at TEDxForbesParkSalon, has already surpassed 200,000 views since its publication on January 20, 2026.

In the talk, Dr. Zeng shares a deeply personal and powerful story that begins with a moment no parent expects to face. She recounts the day her young son told her he wanted to die and the difficult path that followed. Drawing from her background in biomedical research, her family roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and her lived experience as a mother, Dr. Zeng explores how her family found a way forward without immediately relying on medication.

The talk focuses on practical, science-informed shifts that supported her son’s mental well-being, including the role of food, time in nature, and intentional reflection. Dr. Zeng presents these approaches as complementary tools that can support children experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression, while emphasizing the importance of understanding root causes rather than only symptoms. Her message offers guidance not just for parents, but also for educators and caregivers seeking compassionate, grounded ways to support emotional health.

Dr. Zeng’s work consistently connects personal experience with professional expertise. Born into generations of herbalists and trained as a medical researcher, she has dedicated her career to exploring how ancient healing traditions and modern science can work together to support both physical and mental health. Through her TEDx talk, she brings that philosophy into a broader conversation around parenting, resilience, and emotional care.

The talk has resonated strongly with viewers seeking alternatives and additional perspectives in conversations around children’s mental health. By sharing her family’s journey with honesty and clarity, Dr. Zeng aims to offer hope and practical insight to those navigating similar challenges.

The TEDx talk How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health Without Medication is now available on YouTube.

About Dr. Angela Zeng
Dr. Angela Zeng, PhD, MBA, is a scientist, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Karviva Wellness Beverages. Her work blends biomedical research, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and lived experience to promote holistic approaches to nourishment, mental well-being, and sustainable living. In addition to building a nationally recognized wellness brand, Dr. Zeng is an advocate for conscious entrepreneurship and emotional health, sharing her perspective as both a scientist and a mother.

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