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• Sara Duterte resigns from Lakas-CMD amid House drama between Romualdez, Arroyo

Vice President Sara Duterte resigns from her political party Lakas-CMD, after the ‘demotion’ of Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the House of Representatives.

• MARINA revokes Princess Empress operator’s license

The Maritime Industry Authority revokes the license of RDC Reield Marine Service, the owner of MT Princess Empress for operating the vessel without permission.

• Feminist nun questions Santo Niño costume by Binibining Pilipinas bet

Sister Mary John Mananzan, an 85-year-old feminist nun, was aghast after Binibining Pilipinas Cebu contestant Joy Dacoron dressed up as the Santo Niño de Cebu.

• Bruce Springsteen gets flak for not canceling Italy gig after deadly floods

U.S. rock legend Bruce Springsteen is criticized in Italy for pushing through with a concert in Ferrara on Thursday, May 18 after the northern Emilia-Romagna region was battered by floods that left at least nine people dead.

• 3 ‘Drag Race PH’ queens win at 2023 WOWIE Awards

Drag Race Philippines Season 1 finalists Marina Summers, Eva Le Queen, and winner Precious Paula Nicole secure wins from three different categories at the 2023 WOWIE Awards.

• Cambodia mentor Harry Savaya takes swipe at Chot Reyes; Gilas Pilipinas coach fires back

Cambodia head coach Harry Savaya says he can teach Gilas Pilipinas tactician Chot Reyes a thing or two about coaching. This, even after the Philippines held off Cambodia, 80-69, to reclaim the gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games.

• SB19 releases new single ‘Gento’

Star P-pop boy band SB19 just drops its latest single, ‘GENTO.’ The new track not only showcases SB19’s bold talent but also gives a glimpse of what’s to come in the group’s highly-anticipated PAGTATAG! era. — Rappler.com