Trillanes sues Harry Roque, Banat By, SMNI for libel & cyber libel | The wRap

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

• Trillanes sues Harry Roque, SMNI, Banat By for libel, cyber libel

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV files libel and cyber libel complaints against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, Apollo Quiboloy-owned network SMNI, and vlogger Banat By.

• On 3rd hearing, Dela Rosa still fails to establish alleged Marcos drug links

Senator Bato dela Rosa claims there is no hidden agenda in conducting hearings on the so-called Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency or PDEA leaks, even if testimonies suggest these were fabricated.

• Chinese ships head to Panatag Shoal ahead of civilian Atin Ito voyage

A maritime expert says the ‘largest blockade’ of Chinese vessels is en route to Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, ahead of a civilian mission to the area.

• Eric Clapton’s ‘Wonderful Tonight’ guitar up for sale, cigarette burns included

The acoustic guitar auctioneers say Eric Clapton used to compose his hit ballad ‘Wonderful Tonight’ is going under the hammer next month.

• At Cannes, ‘Bona’ finds a second life

Forty-three years after its appearance at Cannes, National Artist Lino Brocka’s film ‘Bona’ – featuring another National Artist Nora Aunor – makes a return to France. – Rappler.com