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Today's headlines: Harry Roque, DepEd, Dolly de Leon & Jonjon Briones

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

• Philippines eyes Interpol among ‘many options’ to arrest Harry Roque

Philippine authorities are looking at ‘many options’ to arrest former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, including requesting the International Criminal Police Organization to issue a red notice alert on him, highlighting the complex nature of international law when it comes to asylum-seekers.

• DepEd to hire 16,000 new teachers

The Department of Education says it will hire 16,000 new teachers, after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Budget and Management approved the creation of new teaching items.

• Israel’s aid access to Gaza insufficient, offensive must stop, France says

France’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, May 20, Israel’s easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza is insufficient, warning its ally that the new offensive on Gaza had to stop or there would be consequences. 

• Dolly de Leon, Jon Jon Briones join ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ cast

Two award-winning Filipino actors will join Seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ Netflix reveals on Wednesday, the list of new cast members including Dolly de Leon and Jonjon Briones. -Rappler.com