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• Hontiveros: Surigao del Norte cult abuses kids, collects DSWD aid from members

Senator Risa Hontiveros raises concern about a religious cult that allegedly manipulates its members and commits child abuse.

• ‘Abducted’ environmental activists now reunited with family, friends

Two environmental activists who went missing in Bataan reunite with family and friends. Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano return to their loved ones after their custody is transferred to the Commission on Human Rights.

• Romualdez article takedown: Editor quits, asserts no official immune from scrutiny

Inquirer.net U.S. bureau chief Rene Ciria-Cruz resigns after the article on Speaker Martin Romualdez’s supposed hefty donation to Harvard University was unceremoniously removed from the Philippine news outlet’s site.

• Russia puts assets controlled by Nobel-winning journalist under state management

Russian President Vladimir Putin transfers publishing assets controlled by Nobel Prize-winning journalist Dmitry Muratov to temporary state management.

• Pancit Malabon, canton, bihon among Best Stir-Fries in the World, according to Taste Atlas

This is it, pancit! A handful of Filipino pancit favorites make it to Taste Atlas’ list of Best Stir-Fries in the World for 2023!

• New iOS 17 features: Full-screen contact posters, auto transcription, swipe-to-reply

Apple releases iOS 17 and is available for iPhone Xs and newer models.

• Jack Johnson, Novo Amor, Beenzino to perform in Wanderland 2024

Wanderland Music and Arts Festival announces its first wave of performers for its 2024 run. — Rappler.com