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Apple has always been criticized for being late in the game, especially with its iPhone line. Whenever a new iPhone is launched, many users would point out that its “new” feature is already old and has already been implemented with the Android competition.

While there’s some merit to it, the iPhone is still wanted by many, while Apple remains one of the most successful companies in the world. But how was it able to accomplish that? https://bitly.ws/VXSD

NAG KAPE NA BA ANG LAHAT? Let's celebrate coffee this weekend!✨☕

Sip, savor, and celebrate the magic in every cup! Happy to all coffee aficionados. May your mugs be bottomless and your mornings be bright!

P.S: Mag kape ka pa ulit mamaya, daming buy one take one oh!

REEF DAMAGE IN AREAS FREQUENTED BY CHINESE MARITIME MILITIAS

The underwater surveys of the seabeds in Rozul (Iroquois) Reef and Escoda (Sabina) Shoal showed that the marine ecosystem there “appeared lifeless, with minimal to no signs of life,” said Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea matters.

Read: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/09/18/2297178/underwater-surveys-show-reef-damage-rozul-reef-escoda-shoal-coast-guard

NAKAPAG UPDATE NA BA ANG LAHAT? 😍

LOOK: Apple’s iOS 17.0, the anticipated latest iOS update for the iPhones are now available.

The iPhone X and previous models are no longer compatible for the update and will only support models ranging from the iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) to the new iPhone 15 models.

What iOS 17.0 features are you most excited about?

The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), a convergence of winds from the northern and southern hemispheres where rain-bearing clouds form, will continue to bring rain showers to parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/19/rain-showers-to-prevail-over-parts-of-ph-due-to-itcz-1

ON THIS DAY: Nissin Foods founder Momofuku Ando, already famous for introducing instant noodles in 1958, invented the Cup Noodle after observing Americans eating instant noodles through a paper cup as the bowls that were packaged with them were not common in America.

Ando used a Styrofoam cup to be the ideal container because its shape would allow it to hold the noodles while keeping it warm. The original three flavors were beef, chicken, and shrimp. Pork flavor was added in 1978.

📸Facebook / Nissin Instant Noodles Philippines

POPE FRANCIS REMOVES A PRIEST FROM SAMAR

Pope Francis has removed a priest from Borongan, Eastern Samar, due to allegations of child sexual abuse, according to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines.

Read: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/09/17/2296972/pope-francis-removes-filipino-priest-over-child-abuse-allegations

The majority of adult Filipinos believed that their quality of life would “improve” over the next six months based on the survey findings released by OCTA Research on Monday, Sept. 18.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/18/55-of-filipinos-still-optimistic-on-improved-quality-of-life-in-next-6-months-octa

POSSIBLE COMEBACK?

Roland Abante still has a chance to return to the competition as the 11th finalist from the wild card.

Read: https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2023/09/15/2296259/filipino-fisherman-eliminated-after-2-standing-ovations-fil-am-magician-enters-americas-got-talent-finals

TheBinakolfabric, renowned for its mesmerizing illusionistic patterns, served as the focal point of the all-Filipino team’s collection, illustrating the brand's commitment to marrying tradition with innovation.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/14/binakol-inabel-and-pina-showcased-at-japan-s-rakuten-fashion-week

A few days ago, Divisoria wholesalers were offering tomatoes for ₱200 per kilo—other vegetables were likewise priced well above the reach of ordinary Filipinos. What is the housewife to do?

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/13/on-a-budget-buy-these-affordable-vegetables

The amount spent buying vegetables and the country’s basic staple rice from abroad is a lot of dollars bleeding out of the country, not to mention the fact that we Filipinos have become so dependent on other countries to feed us.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/8/ferdinand-marcos-sr-and-his-passion-for-farming

: On September 11, 2001, two commercial airliners were hijacked by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda and deliberately flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The destruction of the towers killed an initial total of 2,760 people, with thousands more injured from the aftermath.

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A father's innocent misunderstanding of his daughter’s request in Noveleta turned into a viral sensation online.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/8/panghalo-sa-sinigang-dad-who-bought-ladle-instead-of-veggies-amuses-netizens

Isabelle Daza initiated a fund-raising campaign for the eye operation of Elvie Vergara, a household helper in Occidental Mindoro who became partially blind after her former employers allegedly abused her for three years.

READ: inq.news/daza-raises-funds

IG YARN?! 📱

In case you're confused on the social networking app you have opened, there's no need to be one; the Notes feature of Instagram is now on Messenger!

The new update allows users to share their 60-word-or-less-than thought and idea bubble on Messenger while being able to directly reply to another user's notes in a more casual and spontaneous way.

Netizens, what's on your mind?

Celebrity entrepreneur Slater Young is committed to working with urban development experts and environmental groups over concerns about his latest real estate development in Cebu and has assured the public that his team will provide updates on the project.

READ: inq.news/SlaterCebuProject

A former faculty member of Cavite State University made history as she has become the first-ever instructor for the inaugural Filipino language course in Harvard University.

Harvard University said that Filipino is the fourth most spoken language in the US next to English, Spanish and Chinese.

Read: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/on-the-radar/2023/09/06/2294245/cavite-teacher-makes-history-harvard-universitys-first-ever-filipino-language-instructor

'IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERY DIFFICULTY LIES OPPORTUNITY.'

LOOK: Vice Ganda shows his love for his "It's Showtime" family following the MTRCB's decision to suspend the noontime show for 12 airing days. | 📸: Vice Ganda/Instagram

READ RELATED STORY: inq.news/Showtime-suspended

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On top of her preparations for the Miss Universe 2023 pageant, Michelle Dee has also started her training to join the Philippine Air Force. https://trib.al/wrwRMOA

HEADS UP, TRAVELERS ✈️🇰🇷

The Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) opened in Taguig on Aug. 31 to meet the growing demand amid a surge in the number of travelers between South Korea and the Philippines.

Read: https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/09/04/2293756/korea-visa-application-center-opens-philippines

Internet users are losing their minds seeing that the popularly bald Diesel appeared in a film where he has hair.

Read: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/on-the-radar/2023/09/01/2293040/vin-diesel-hair-goes-viral

The chain of financial distress at the oil pumps will continue for Filipino consumers, as petroleum product prices are anticipated to rise again at the pumps by Tuesday (September 5), according to the oil companies.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/2/oil-prices-on-unyielding-hikes-for-9th-week

FILIPINOS SUPPORT GOVT PROGRAMS VS CLIMATE CHANGE- SURVEY

A majority of Filipinos back stronger actions to counter the effects of climate change, a survey revealed, as typhoon onslaughts have continuously damaged properties and lives.

Read: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/09/02/2293340/typhoons-hit-majority-filipinos-back-govt-programs-vs-climate-change-survey

‘PARANG BINABANTAYAN NIYA YUNG BESTFRIEND NIYA’ 🥺❤️‍🩹

LOOK: A bereaved mom from Mandaluyong City captured the tender moment of her cat, Snow, looking at the picture of her beloved baby, who passed away due to an illness.

Kristine Mikaella Garcia told the Inquirer that her daughter was stillborn in the seventh month of her pregnancy and was diagnosed with a rare condition called “Hydrops Fetalis.”

Months after her baby passed, she revealed that she always catches Snow staying near where the photo of her daughter lay as if it was “guarding” her child.

“I always see Snow on the same spot. Parang binabantayan niya si baby and this time nilapitan [niya na nang] sobra,” Garcia said, noting Snow's close distance as seen in her post.

Further, she shared that Snow and her other cat, Bella, had kept her company during her pregnancy as she talked to them about her baby.

“Snow loves me very much, and I know mahal na mahal din niya ang bff nya,” Garcia expressed.

📷: Kristine Mikaella Garcia (via Edalyn Erandio/INQUIRER.net)

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Heart Evangelista disclosed that her dad Reynaldo Ongpauco has been hospitalized, which was the reason why she was not able to attend the wedding of her friend and fellow actress Lovi Poe in England.

READ: https://inq.news/HeartLoviwedding

[WEATHER UPDATE]

Typhoon maintains its strength as it decelerates westward as of 5:00 p.m., Sept. 1.

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Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino disclosed on Wednesday, Aug. 30, that Pacquiao’s camp has reached out to him on how the former eight-division world champion could qualify for the Paris Games.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/30/pacquiao-wants-to-fight-in-paris-olympics

South Korea’s Asia Artist Awards (AAA), an annual star-studded ceremony, will be held in the Philippines for the first time.

Korean media outlet Star News, the host of the awards, announced on Aug. 30 that the 2023 AAA will be held on Dec. 14 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.



READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/30/korea-s-2023-asia-artist-awards-to-be-held-in-ph-for-the-first-time

HEADS UP MOTORISTS!

Local oil companies announced fuel prices will once again increase as adjustments are set to be made beginning Tuesday, Aug. 29.

READ: https://inq.news/OilPrice-Aug29

DID BRETMAN JUST... 👀

Social media star Bretman Rock appears to have taken a swipe at Fil-Am actress Vanessa Hudgens.

Bretman, who is currently in Palawan, recently shared his island-hopping photos on Instagram.

"Only if that little kid who grew up in Sanchez Mira Cagayan 🇵🇭🌺🌴 knew he would have everything he ever dreamt of one day 🤎 it’s so hard not to feel proud of that little brown boy when I’m home❤️💙💛" he captioned the post.

One social media user commented, "Vanessa Hudgens is shaking."

"B***h can't even say Palawan," Bretman replied to the comment.

"This is the real ambassador of the Philippines!!! Our queen," another social media user commented.

Last March, Hudgens was tapped to become the country's Global Tourism Ambassador.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) disclosed on Monday, Aug. 28, that the motorist who figured in a viral gun-toting incident in Quezon City early this month is not the registered owner of the vehicle he was driving.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/28/motorist-in-viral-road-rage-video-not-the-registered-car-owner-lto-vows-swift-action

21-M STRONG FILIPINO STUDENTS

As the school year 2023-2024 draws near, the Department of Education reported on Saturday that more than 21 million students have already registered for the upcoming academic term.

Read: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/08/26/2291568/over-21-million-students-enrolled-school-year-2023-2024-deped-reports

Aside from exacting accountability from government personnel behind the irregular laptop purchases, the government must likewise exert efforts to recover the public funds paid to the suppliers, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said.

READ: https://inq.news/DepEd-laptopsupplier

Civil engineer and content creator Slater Young has earned mixed reactions from netizens after unveiling his new real estate project in Cebu, which is inspired by the Banaue Rice Terraces.

READ: https://inq.news/SlaterTheRise

'GORING' NOW A SUPER TYPHOON

State weather bureau PAGASA said the slow-moving cyclone will remain a super typhoon until it makes landfall over southern Taiwan on Wednesday or Thursday.

Read: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/08/27/2291788/goring-now-super-typhoon-parts-isabela-under-signal-no-3

'IT WON'T MAKE ME LESS OF A PERSON'

Kathryn Bernardo stressed the importance of “personal space,” weeks after an unsolicited video of herself holding what appeared to be a v**e went viral on social media. She said the video was a “violation” of her privacy.

READ: https://inq.news/Kathryn