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Today's headlines: Leila de Lima, Chel Diokno, Harry Roque & Cassandra Ong

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Court of Appeals reverses De Lima’s acquittal in 1 drug case

A Court of Appeals division reverses a trial court ruling that junked one drug case against former senator Leila de Lima. 

• Leila de Lima, Chel Diokno join prosecution team vs VP Sara

Opposition figures Leila de Lima and Chel Diokno will replace two lawmakers who were assigned to prosecute Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial but lost their reelection bids.  

• Court orders arrest of Harry Roque, Cassandra Ong for trafficking

A court in the Philippines orders the arrest of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and Filipino-Chinese businesswoman Cassandra Ong for qualified trafficking in persons.

• Voter turnout hits 81.65% in 2025, a record high for midterm polls

The data from the Commission on Elections shows on May 15 the voter turnout in the 2025 elections reached 81.65%, the highest in history for midterm polls in the country. 

• Girl power! BINI among Filipinos named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2025

P-pop girl group BINI is named in the Forbes’ ‘30 under 30’ list 2025 edition, for Asian groups and individuals in the sports and entertainment industries.-Rappler.com