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Gensan foils Pasig, retains South lead in MPBL

MANILA, Philippines — The Gensan Warriors withstood Pasig City's final rally and tallied an 81-80 victory on Saturday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Olivarez College Gym in Paranaque. Behind, 75-80, Pasig threatened following two free throws by Keith Pido and a layup by Jacob Galicia with 6.4 seconds left. Gensan's Larry Rodriguez missed two charities with 3.8 seconds to go, and Galicia snagged the rebound. Pasig, however, couldn't make an

85% of takers passed architects test – PRC

THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced late on Friday that 2,799 of the 3,290 (85.08 percent) passed the June 2026 Licensure Examination for Architects (LEA). It is the highest overall passing rate in recent years. Results were released two working days after the examinations. Several passers in the top 10 were from universities and colleges in Mindanao. The top 10 passers include: 1. Eloisa Marie Tan Plana — University of the Philippines (UP)-Mindanao (90.60 percent). 2. M

From spoga+gafa to Kickstarter: Yosemite Robotics Prepares Lawnova for Global Outdoor Robotics Push

Shanghai, China, June 27, 2026 -- Yosemite Robotics is returning to spoga+gafa in Cologne with a second-generation Lawnova robotic mower lineup and a broader commercial ambition: turning years of AI platform development into a consumer-facing outdoor robotics brand. The Shanghai-based company, built on more than 15 years of accumulated AI and robotics expertise and over five years of formal robotic mower R&D, is using the European showcase to introduce Lawnova’s next-generation mowing platform a

HDFC ERGO Highlights the Importance of Comprehensive Car Insurance for Today’s Vehicle Owners

HDFC Ergo HDFC Ergo Mumbai, Maharashtra, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today’s vehicle owners face rising repair costs, accident risks, theft concerns, and unpredictable weather conditions that can lead to major financial stress. HDFC ERGO highlights the need for wider vehicle protection as owners look beyond basic compliance and focus on financial preparedness. While considering car insurance renewal online, reviewing the scope of cover, policy terms, and available protection options can ma

Clideo Ltd Announces Education Initiative to Advance Screen Literacy and Classroom Video Creation

New York, United States, June 27, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Clideo Ltd announced an education-focused initiative to support screen literacy in classrooms and to promote student creation of short, structured videos as part of regular learning activities. The initiative responds to ongoing concerns about the role of screens in education and to evidence that device use alters the environment in which attention, memory and comprehension operate. Clideo Ltd framed the effort around the principle that

DIVEVOLK-Equipped Photographers Sweep the Smartphone Category at Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year 2026

As a sponsor of the 14th OGPICOTY, DIVEVOLK sees its underwater housings claim the Smart Phone category’s top two awards and three of its Honourable Mentions among 300-plus entries - led by brand ambassador Zhengjie Wu’s gold-winning blackwater image "Symbiosis” OGPICOTY 2026 Underwater Smart Phone Category winners announced - a DIVEVOLK x Ocean Geographic poster showing the five winning images. Courtesy of Ocean Geographic / DIVEVOLK. ZHUHAI, China, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIVEVOLK, a

LBank Introduces LBank Card with 100,000 USDT Rewards Pool, Unlocking Seamless Crypto Payments Worldwide

SINGAPORE, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global cryptocurrency exchange LBank has officially launched the LBank Card, introducing a new campaign. During the promotion period, users who successfully activate an LBank Card and complete their first eligible purchase will have the opportunity to share a 100,000 USDT futures bonus, alongside earning up to 100% flexible savings APR boost vouchers. The initiative is designed to provide users with a seamless bridge between digital assets and everyda

Funded 100% Within One Hour: The Innovation Behind DESLOC V150 Plus

A category-defining upgrade for the front door - much like how Tesla redefined automotive energy, the V150 Plus introduces a new era of low-maintenance, eco-conscious home access with solar power, 3D face recognition, and AI-powered curved fingerprint sensor technology SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DESLOC, a global smart lock brand backed by DESMAN's 17 years of engineering experience and trusted by nearly 10 million families worldwide, today announced that the DESLOC V150 Plus, t

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Direct Drive Tech Highlights TITA Wheeled-Legged Robot for Delivery, Inspection and Public-Service Applications

BEIJING, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Drive Team notices that many urban service robots may be limited by slopes, uneven ground, or other everyday infrastructure. Direct Drive Tech developed TITA for urban service work beyond flat indoor routes. The robot combines wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability, direct-drive joint technology, and 100 TOPS of onboard AI computing, giving it the mobility and responsiveness needed for sidewalks, curbs, slopes, uneven ground, delivery, inspe

Ukraine hits industrial facility in Russia's Volgograd as Russian drone strike kills 1

Ukraine struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday, while a Russian drone attack killed a man in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region overnight. Ukraine has stepped up its long-range aerial attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion, now in its fifth year. The campaign, which Zelenskyy has s

Maryland’s Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force to Convene at State Blockchain Bootcamp

Members to Review the Governor-Signed Mandate, Set 2026-2027 Priorities and Shape the Task Force’s Report to the State Laurel, MD, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland’s Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force will hold a working meeting during Maryland Blockchain Career & Innovation Week, July 13-17, 2026, at Capitol Technology University, as the public-private body advances the mandate established under House Bill 470 and signed into law by Governor Wes Moore. The session mark

Some Investors Believe the Next 30 Days Could Be More Important Than the Last 3 Years

A new presentation from a former CIA and Pentagon advisor examines why a handful of upcoming events may matter more than most investors realize. Washington, D.C., June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The past three years have been dominated by a single market story. Artificial intelligence. The technology has helped create trillions of dollars in market value, fueled record infrastructure spending, and reshaped investor expectations across the globe. But according to financial researcher Jim Rickar

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Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire

TEHERAN, Iran — Iran on Saturday accused the United States of violating the peace deal agreed to end the Middle East war, after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf. The trading of fire, which came after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week, raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial waterway open while both sides negotiate a broader, final deal. US Cen

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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks. Yet nearly a year after Kelce and Swift announced their engagement with the caption “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” they have disclos

Sara's defense team calls for dismissal of 'flawed' impeachment articles

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte said that her impeachment complaint should be dismissed for being "fundamentally flawed" while also answering the four articles filed by the House of Representatives against her. In her reply dated May 25, 2026 and which was uploaded to the Senate's impeachment website, Duterte's camp said that the entire impeachment process in the House of Representatives Committee on Justice "were tainted by evident bad faith.". The defense al

DepEd rolls out new Senior High School curriculum, assures no layoffs for public school teachers

THE Department of Education (DepEd) will implement the Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) Curriculum in all public and private senior high schools starting School Year 2026–2027 to provide learners with clearer pathways toward higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, and skills development. The SSHS Curriculum aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to make basic education more responsive to the needs of learners, teachers, communities, and the economy &mdas

Marcos orders govt agencies to fortify school safety measures after series of violent incidents

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday directed relevant agencies and local government units to strengthen safety measures in schools following a series of violent incidents involving minors in recent weeks. In his vlog, the President said it was "heartbreaking and horrifying" that the youth could commit crimes due to underlying issues such as bullying. "Today, I speak not only as President, but as a father, a fellow Filipino, and as someone deeply concerned about

DepEd affirms full support for ARAL program, assures teachers of welfare protection

THE Department of Education (DepEd) underscored its commitment to the success of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, assuring teachers and stakeholders that the national learning intervention remains strategically supported. As the program continues its nationwide implementation, DepEd is prioritizing the welfare of educators to ensure that learning recovery does not come at the expense of their well-being. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that the program is