If it was compiled from more than 1 article, it becomes an original article. The post should have only novel idea and info. is an arbitrary requirement and not the meaning of that rule.
Though I would add if author were taking anything verbatim, that should be highlighted as a quote with the original source. (edit: reading more, author has already done that.)
Though I would add if author were taking anything verbatim, that should be highlighted as a quote with the original source. (edit: reading more, author has already done that.)