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On July 27, alleged screenshots of the members’ group chat in the [[Messenger (software)|Messenger]] app were posted on the [[Facebook]] page “Mga taong may underrated music taste personality disorder”, leading speculations that Moñegas was removed from the band due to his political support for [[2022 Philippine presidential election|2022 Philippine presidential candidate]] [[Leni Robredo]].<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The post was deleted by request hours later; however, the page continued to publish criticism against the band and made Nobita a trending topic on Facebook and [[Twitter]].<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-28 |title=Tinanggal miyembro na kakampink? Nobita ‘sinuka’ ng netizens - Abante TNT |url=https://tnt.abante.com.ph/2022/07/28/tinanggal-miyembro-na-kakampink-nobita-sinuka-ng-netizens/showbiz/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=[[Abante]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The following day, Moñegas published his commentary on his personal Facebook account confirming his removal and ownership of the screenshots, claiming the messages were leaked without the band's consent possibly by his partner at the time and clarifying his termination was caused by his inability to maintain neutrality in the band's political affiliation.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Derrick |first=Kossy |date=2022-07-28 |title=Lester Monegas finally revealed why he left Nobita band after rumours of him getting kicked out because he's a supporter of Atty. Leni Robredo went viral |url=https://www.kossyderrickent.com/2022/07/lester-monegas-finally-revealed-why-he.html |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Kossy Derrick Entertainment |language=en-us}}</ref> In response, Nobita issued an official statement minutes after Moñegas' post, denying the accusations of [[cyberbullying]], assuring their continuous collaboration with Moñegas post-removal, claiming the band's [[Nonpartisanism|non-partisan]] stance on [[Political sociology|socio-political]] beliefs, and seeking legal advice from authorities against the personnel involved in the [[defamation]].<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />
Amidst the controversy, Agbanlog returned as the group's drummer and "Sa Ulan" was released on October 7.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Juanillo |first=Jowell |date=2022-10-11 |title=Filipino five-piece band NOBITA finds comfort amid life’s inevitable twists and turns on new single “Sa Ulan” |url=https://flingerosphilippines.com/filipino-five-piece-band-nobita-finds-comfort-amid-lifes-inevitable-twists-and-turns-on-new-single-sa-ulan/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Flingeros Philippines.com |language=en}}</ref> Described as a stripped-down [[folk-pop]] track that evokes the warmth of home and romance, Felismino noted how the track was inspired by "a pivotal moment in his life" and how the song was his way of expressing gratitude after feeling unworthy of love.<ref name=":8" /> The recording for "Sa Ulan" took five days and featured a slight departure sonically from the band's previous releases.<ref name=":8" /> On December 23, Nobita released their version of "[[Magasin (song)|Magasin]]" from the [[Eraserheads]] album ''[[Circus (Eraserheads album)|CiRcuS]]'' as a tribute to the band and as part of the [[Surround sound|spatial audio]] [[re-release]] of the [[Eraserheads discography]] to streaming sites'''''.'''''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Scott |date=2022-12-23 |title=SB19 and NOBITA release Eraserheads covers to celebrate band's reunion concert |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/sb19-nobita-eraserheads-reunion-concert-3370854 |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=NME |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Purnell |first=Kristofer |title=SB19, Nobita release covers of Eraserheads hits |url=https://www.philstar.com/music/2022/12/24/2233083/sb19-nobita-release-covers-eraserheads-hits |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=[[The Philippine Star|Philstar.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Del Rosario |first=Pauline |date=2022-12-24 |title=SB19, Nobita ginawan ng sariling version ang ilang ‘classics’ ng Eraserheads |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/333811/sb19-nobita-ginawan-ng-sariling-version-ang-ilang-classics-ng-eraserheads |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Bandera |language=en}}</ref> Regarding their [[jazz-pop]] approach on the song, the band spoke highly of Eraserheads: "Nobita heavily draws inspiration from their music, especially their brand of songwriting. Their work has shaped us into where we are now, and we’re forever grateful to their enormous contribution to [[Music of the Philippines|OPM]] artists, young and old."'''''<ref name=":10" />'''''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Jansen |title=SB19 and NOBITA put their own spin on Eraserheads' iconic anthems |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/96293/sb19-and-nobita-put-their-own-spin-on-eraserheads-iconic-anthems/story |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |date=2022-12-23 |title=SB19, Nobita add unique twist to Eraserheads’ hit tracks |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/477786/sb19-nobita-add-unique-twist-to-eraserheads-hit-tracks |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=[[The Philippine Inquirer|INQUIRER.net]] |language=en}}</ref>
=== 2023: ''Kalangitan'' ===
Nobita performed at the Circus Music Festival on January 7, 2023. Co-written by Felismino, Quintero, and Bancolita and co-produced by Palabyab, "Kalangitan" was made available on March 3
== Band members ==
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