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Today’s headlines: Maria Ressa & Rappler, Benny Abante, Jun Haknyeon

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

• Maria Ressa, Rappler directors acquitted in anti-dummy case

A Pasig City court acquits Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and Rappler directors in the anti-dummy case filed during the Rodrigo Duterte administration.

• Sara Duterte to skip Marcos’ SONA for second straight year — House

Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28.

• Comelec division declares Benny Abante Manila 6th District congressman

The Commission on Elections Second Division annuls the proclamation of the supposed winner of Manila’s 6th District Joey Chua Uy over citizenship issues.

• Philippines reports ‘illegal swarming’ of Chinese maritime militia in Rozul Reef

The Philippine Coast Guard says Thursday, June 19, over 50 Chinese maritime militia or CMM ships ‘swarmed’ Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea.

• Ju Haknyeon denies prostitution allegations after departure from THE BOYZ, agency

K-pop star Ju Haknyeon denies claims made by his agency ONE HUNDRED after the latter announced the termination of his contract and departure from THE BOYZ. – Rappler.com