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• Marcos-allied Congress OKs final version of Maharlika bill

The two chambers of Congress separately approve the final version of the proposed sovereign wealth fund. It now only needs President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signature before it becomes a law.

• Tax court affirms Maria Ressa, Rappler’s tax evasion acquittal

The Court of Tax Appeals affirms the acquittal of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, and Rappler Holdings Corporation of their tax evasion cases.

• Broadcaster killed in Mindoro, 3rd under Marcos admin

The Philippine National Police Mimaropa says a radio broadcaster was gunned down in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. PNP Oriental Mindoro chief Police Colonel Samuel Delorino confirms the killing of Cresenciano Aldovino Bunduquin, a radio host at DWXR 101.7 Kalahi FM.

• Ex-DSWD chief Erwin Tulfo now a congressman, takes oath as newest House member

Broadcaster Erwin Tulfo takes his oath as the newest member of the 19th Congress on Tuesday, May 30, before House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe.

• Evacuation alerts, sirens cause panic in Seoul after North Korea launch

Evacuation alerts rattle residents of Seoul, South Korea early on Wednesday, May 31, after North Korea launches what it said was a satellite. South Korea’s military says North Korea launched the rocket southward.

• Al Pacino expecting 4th child at 83 years old

Veteran Hollywood actor Al Pacino is expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Noor Alfallah. E! News reports, a representative of Pacino confirms Alfallah is eight months pregnant with their first child together.

• Ogie Diaz floats Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil breakup rumors, sparking netizens’ ire

Liza Soberano’s former manager Ogie Diaz claims she and Enrique Gil have parted ways. — Rappler.com