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House Anti-Dynasty measure 'most realistic' approach — House leader

MANILA, Philippines — A ranking House lawmaker has defended the Anti-Political Dynasty measure passed at the House of Representatives, noting that it is the "most realistic" approach to implementing the Constitution’s mandate against political dynasties while preserving democratic choice. During a forum in Quezon City on Saturday, Deputy Speaker and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega V said the House version may not be as sweeping as some advocates want, but it stands the best chance of beco

Golden Goblet Awards Winners Unveiled at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival

SHANGHAI, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was held at the Shanghai Grand Theatre tonight, bringing together filmmakers, jury members and industry professionals from around the world. As award winners took the stage and audiences responded with warm applause, the ceremony brought this year's ten-day celebration of cinema to a memorable climax. The festival's highest honors were presented across five competitio

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JellyFil Publishes Updated 2026 Product Information for Its Premium Gummy Dietary Supplement, Including Full Ingredient List, Pricing, Refund Policy, and Customer Service Details

Florida-distributed gummy supplement brand details current ingredients, pricing, refund policy, and customer service processes for 2026 Largo, FL, June 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. JellyFil is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consumers should consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any dietary supplement, particularly if currently taking prescription medications or ma

Dreamina Seedance 2.0 Mini AI Video Generator Brings Faster, Smarter Creation Tools to Content Creators

United States, June 20, 2026 -- CapCut has rolled out an update to its AI video suite with the introduction of the Dreamina Seedance 2.0 Mini AI video generator, a lighter and faster iteration of its Seedance model line designed to help creators, marketers, and small businesses produce polished video content with less manual effort. The release is part of a broader push by CapCut to make AI assisted video production more accessible across everyday content workflows. Available through tools.capcu

EAA - Entraide Amicale d’Afrique Introduces AI-Automated Tontine Platform for Digital Community Savings

The fintech platform modernizes traditional group savings through automated tontine management, secure digital payments, member-to-member transfers, and participation-based fee redistribution. Cameroon, June 20, 2026 -- EAA — Entraide Amicale d’Afrique, a fintech platform focused on modernizing community-based collective savings, has announced the production launch of its AI-automated tontine platform, available on mobile and web at entraidaa.app. Built to support one of Africa’s oldest and most

US dominates Australia, enters World Cup KO stage

LOS ANGELES, California — The United States marched into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday (Saturday in Manila) with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil rediscovered their scoring touch to eliminate Haiti. A day after Mexico sealed their place in the knockout rounds, the USA emulated their fellow World Cup co-hosts with a clinical Group D win over Australia in Seattle. A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a headed effort from Alex Freeman two minutes before half-time s

Indonesia's first baby panda delights crowds at Bogor zoo

Satrio 'Rio' Wiratama, the first giant panda born in Indonesia, made his official public appearance at Taman Safari Bogor in West Java Province on June 20, 2026. VIDEO BY REUTERS

USA sweeps Italy in Volleyball Nations League Pasig leg

USA remained undefeated in the Volleyball Nations League Pasig leg as Madison Banks and company swept Italy, 27-25, 25-20, 25-16, at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, June 20. VIDEO BY NV MASOY

South Korean troops join multilateral military drills in PH

Philippine and South Korean troops conduct an amphibious raid drill along the coast in Cavite province, south of Manila, as part of the annual exercise Kamandag (Venom), which is also attended by US and Japan forces on June 19, 2026. VIDEO BY AFP

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SaintQuant Launches No-Code AI Crypto Trading Bots, Giving Everyday Investors Hands-Free Access to Automated Markets

New users receive a $99 free trial credit and a $7 instant cash bonus to experience live AI crypto trading bots with no coding, no setup, and no deposit required CAIRNS, Australia, June 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SaintQuant, an AI-powered automated trading platform, today announced the launch of its no-code AI crypto trading bots, designed to make automated, around-the-clock crypto trading accessible to beginners and passive investors who have been shut out by technical complexity. The platfor

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s joint military command said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and US “bad faith” and “its clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war. The statement on state television also warned that “if the aggression continues, subsequent steps have been planned.” Ships had begun transiting the strait after the interim US-Iran agreement was signed earl

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Pick.A.Roo launches integrated online shopping experience, feature wet market service

Since its launch in 2020, lifestyle delivery platform Pick.A.Roo has been known for offering a personalized and premium online grocery shopping experience. Now, the Filipino-made app is expanding its services, positioning itself as an integrated lifestyle platform that aims to provide consumers with convenient access to their everyday needs. During the Pick.A.Roo Land event held on June 17, 2026, at Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, the company unveiled four new services that will be

One killed after Russian attack damages apartment block in Kharkiv

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv on Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including a 6-year-old, authorities said Saturday. A body was pulled from the rubble hours after the attack, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on Telegram. He said bombs slammed into the low-rise block in Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskiy district in the early hours of Saturday. The head of the regional administration, Oleh Syniehubov,

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This World Refugee Day, Right To Play warns Mali’s displacement crisis is also an education crisis

Canadian-supported EMPOWER program is helping children displaced by conflict keep learning, rebuild confidence and access psychosocial support Toronto ON, June 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On World Refugee Day, Right To Play is drawing attention to a group of children often missing from global refugee conversations: children forced from their homes by conflict but still displaced within their own country. In Mali, ongoing conflict has displaced nearly 414, 524 people. Most remain internally disp

Pinoy crew members of hantavirus ship return to PH

The 38 Filipino crew members of the MV Hondius have returned to the Philippines after completing a 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday. In a statement, the DMW said the seafarers arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Friday night and were welcomed by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, along with representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Bureau

Landslide-hit areas from Mindanao earthquake cover nearly half the size of BGC

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) identified approximately 137.87 hectares of land that have been potentially affected by landslides during the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that affected parts of southern Mindanao. In a statement Saturday, PhilSA said that through satellite imagery, it identified several areas across different villages in Sarangani and Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, that were affected by landslides, equivalent to more than half the land of Bonifac

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Eala draws Mertens in Bad Homburg Open, teams up with Venus Williams in doubles

MANILA, Philippines — Even before Alex Eala wraps up her campaign in the Berlin Open, her next opponents are already lined up for the Bad Homburg Open, also set in Germany. Based on the official draw released by organizers, Eala will face Elise Mertens of Belgium in the opening round. This will mark their second meeting this season. Eala previously bowed to Mertens in the Round of 64 of the Madrid Open last April, 2-6, 1-6. However, the Bad Homburg Open presents a different challenge as it

Alfonso town to field team in Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour

ALFONSO, Cavite — Mayor Randy Salamat recently announced that Alfonso town will field a team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT). The mayor signed the agreement with MPPT chief executive officer Joseph Ramos, MPPT legal officer Atty. Glenn Gacal and MPPT business development officer Alex Aime on June 17, 2026 at the Anzani by Ville Sommet in Barangay Sikat here. “We are proud to announce that Alfonso has officially joined the MPPT, We are the first and only MPPT franchi

Serbia’s Nina Cajic urges young girls to play brave, stay relentless

MANILA, Philippines — Nina Cajic is using Serbia’s campaign in the Volleyball Nations League not just to compete, but to inspire the next generation to play with courage and determination. Backed by a lively Filipino crowd at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Cajic and the Serbian women’s volleyball team finally snapped a string of heartbreaking five-set losses, dominating the Dominican Republic in straight sets, 25-19, 25-23, 25-15, on Friday, June 19. Cajic delivered a soli