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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

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

Jaja Santiago gears up for US pro volleyball stint

MANILA, Philippines — Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi Minowa, is set to take her talents to the United States, eyeing a groundbreaking stint as the first homegrown Filipino to compete in American professional volleyball. The 6-foot-5 middle blocker revealed she will fly to the US in November to begin preparations for her new club, with the season slated to open in January 2027. “I’m heading to the US next season. Just guess where I’ll be playing there. I think they&rsqu

New science-themed children’s book spotlights filipina scientist

THE Sulong Agham children’s book series on Filipino scientists has recently published its newest book featuring Gay Jane Perez, director general of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and professor at the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM). Limited signed copies of “Isang Puwang sa Kalawakan: Si Gay Jane Perez at ang Diwata-1” were distributed during its launch event at the l

Poe scores high in trust, performance for party-list lawmakers

Rep. Brian Poe of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List continues to earn strong public trust and support after being ranked among the country’s top-performing party-list representatives in the latest RPMD Foundation Inc. “Boses ng Bayan (people’s voice)” Governance Assessment released on June 19, 2026. In the survey, Poe placed fourth nationwide with a 67.4% index of governance (IOG), a metric that combines both trust and performance ratings. His score secured him a spot a

Philippines, US boost maritime cooperation in WPS

MANILA Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday announced that Filipino and American naval and air units conducted their fourth bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) this year. The MCA ran from June 14 to 19 and involved units from the AFP and the US Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM), now officially called the US Pacific Command (USPACOM). "The exercise featured Philippine naval, air, and marine assets, including the BRP

DOST pushes smarter, faster, safer emergency response with smart traffic system

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is advancing smarter traffic management through the Swift Emergency Response Vehicle Integration System with Smart Traffic and Electronic Enforcer on the Road (sERVis-Steer), a project developed by the DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) . Designed to address delays faced by emergency response vehicles (ERVs) during heavy traffic, the system aims to improve the movement of ambulances, fire trucks, and other emergency units. P

2-year-old child, mother and grandmother killed in Talisay massacre

Talisay, Batangas — Three people, including a two-year-old child, were killed while another child was injured in a massacre that took place inside the family’s home in Barangay Aya, Talisay, Batangas on Friday night. Maj. El Cid Villanueva, chief of the Talisay Municipal Police Station, said the victims were a 35-year-old woman, her two-year-old child, and her 59-year-old mother, all of whom sustained multiple stab wounds in different parts of the body. Two of the victims died on the

Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution

HAVANA, Cuba — Observers on Friday called Cuba’s new free-market reforms the most sweeping economic overhaul of the island’s communist economy since the Cuban revolution, as the grandson of former President Raúl Castro said in an interview that Cuba must seek to move its economy forward. The 176 measures aim to further decentralize Cuba’s state-run economy, which has been left gasping by a tightened embargo under President Donald Trump. Under the island’s cur

FREELANDER 8 Makes First Public Appearance Ahead of Official Abu Dhabi Launch

WUHU, China, June 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant milestone for the global premium new energy vehicle industry, FREELANDER 8 made its first public appearance at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum held at The Peninsula Shanghai on June 11, 2026. The showcase comes as FREELANDER prepares for its Middle East brand launch in Abu Dhabi. As one of the first international high-end investment forum to showcase the vehicle, the forum marks another significant step of FREELANDER's global journey

Gatchalian seeks more incentives for private sector participation to help public schools

FOLLOWING the opening of School Year 2026–2027, Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian is reiterating his proposal to further incentivize private sector participation in public education to help address persistent challenges in the country's education system. Gatchalian made his proposal in the Adopt-A-School Act of 2025 or Senate Bill 54. Under the proposed measure, private entities or individuals of good standing — whether foreign or local — can assist institutions offer

Pasay announces road closures for Pride Run 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Several roads in Pasay City will be temporarily closed early Sunday morning for Pride Run 2026, the Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office said. The roads will be closed starting at 1 a.m. until 7 a.m. to ensure the safety of participants and allow the smooth conduct of the running event. Affected roads include portions of SM Mall of Asia Block 20, Seaside Avenue, and Macapagal Boulevard southbound, where a zipper lane will be implemented on the northbound side t

Ateneo prepares to bring home Adili to familyin Nigeria

MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University on Saturday said preparations were underway to bring home the remains of the late Blue Eagles cager Divine Adili to Nigeria, his home country. In a statement on Saturday, the university said it was "part of the University's continuing commitment to Divine Adili and his family." "Preparations are underway for the repatriation of Divine's remains to Nigeria, where he will be laid to rest in accordance with his family's wishes," the univer

Filinvest Land partners with Rebap in nationwide accreditation program

FILINVEST Land has officially partnered with the Real Estate Brokers Association of the Philippines (Rebap) to launch the Rebap Accreditation Program. This strategic collaboration is designed to scale and strengthen the developer’s broker network by providing local sellers with direct, streamlined access to a diverse property portfolio. This collaboration aligns with Filinvest Land’s goal to support nation building by helping local economies grow and creating livelihood opportunities

P-pop girl group Bini eyed as PH tourism ambassadors

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) said it remained committed to tapping P-pop girl group BINI as the country's tourism ambassadors as negotiations continued. "They would be our ambassadors, so we are currently focused on our ongoing negotiations with them,” Tourism Secretary Bernardita Angara-Mathay said in an ambush interview on Friday. The proposed partnership follows BINI's historic performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which further elev

GARVEE Teams Up with TikTok Shop for Super Brand Day, Bringing Exclusive Limited-Time Deals Across Summer Cooling, Outdoor Living and Best-Selling Home Essentials

From June 18 to July 2, shoppers can access TikTok Shop exclusive offers on air conditioners, outdoor living essentials and summer home bestsellers through GARVEE’s official TikTok Shop store ONTARIO, Calif., June 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GARVEE has announced its participation in TikTok Shop Super Brand Day from June 18 to July 2, 2026. During this limited-time shopping event, shoppers can explore a curated selection of summer cooling products, outdoor summer lifestyle essentials and top-per

STARtista Gallery brings Filipino stars to life at Star City

MANILA, Philippines—Theme park visitors can now pose with some of the country's most recognizable celebrities, athletes and public figures as Star City officially opened the STARtista Gallery, a new attraction featuring hyperrealistic resin statues of Filipino icons. Launched on June 19, the exhibit showcases lifelike figures representing personalities from entertainment, sports and public service, offering guests a museum-like experience reminiscent of international celebrity wax attracti

Angara champions inclusive learning with first DepEd-funded ALS Center in Mindoro

THE Department of Education has formally inaugurated the country’s first DepEd-funded Alternative Learning System (ALS) Community Learning Center (CLC) in Barangay Sto. Niño, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. This milestone underscores the government's commitment to making education more accessible to out-of-school youth, learners in difficult circumstances, and adult learners seeking a second chance. The two-storey facility, constructed with a budget of P16.5 million, sits on a one-hec

Eala eyes redemption vs Noskova in Berlin Open semis

MANILA, Philippines — Filipina ace netter Alex Eala is determined to get back at Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic when they clash in the semifinals of the Berlin Open in Germany. The much-anticipated showdown is set for 8 p.m. Saturday (Manila time). Noskova previously dominated Eala, 6-2, 6-0, during their Round of 16 meeting at Indian Wells last March in California. This time, Eala is determined to bounce back and even their head-to-head record at 1-1 this season. The Filipina rising