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• Senate panel cites ‘cult’ leaders in contempt over child marriage denials

A Senate panel cites key figures of an alleged cult in contempt after the leaders repeatedly denied the practice of child marriage.

• House passes Marcos admin’s proposed P5.7-trillion budget for 2024

The House of Representatives passes the spending plan of the Marcos administration for 2024, despite intense criticisms from the chamber’s opposition bloc.

• Ateneo remains top PH school in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings

The Ateneo de Manila University continues to lead Philippine schools as the top university based on the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Ateneo places in the 1,000-1,200 bracket.

• DepEd insists Marcos dictatorship not being erased from new curriculum 

The education department insists removing the name of Marcos in ‘Diktadurang Marcos’ in the new Matatag curriculum does not seek to revise history.

• Brownlee ice cold, but Gilas Pilipinas outlasts Thailand to stay perfect in Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas stays unbeaten in the 2023 Asian Games as it delivers an 87-72 win over Thailand in Hangzhou, China.

• Netflix renews ‘Alice in Borderland’ for 3rd season

Netflix announces hit Japanese thriller series Alice in Borderland has been renewed for a third season.

• ‘E.A.T’ apologizes to MTRCB over Joey de Leon’s ‘lubid’ remark

Noontime show E.A.T’s management apologizes to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board for Joey de Leon’s ‘rope’ joke. — Rappler.com