Joint Bank Account of AR dela Serna and Harry Roque
AR DELA SERNA – The former executive assistant to Atty. Harry Roque disclosed that he had a joint bank account with the ex-presidential spokesperson.
AR dela Serna made several notable revelations during a House of Representatives hearing on September 4, 2024. He disclosed that he and Roque traveled abroad together six times in 2023. Their initial trip was to Hong Kong on April 1, 2023, where they attended the premiere of the Viva Films movie Martyr or Murderer. This premiere took place at Sunbeam Theatre Northpoint in Hong Kong on April 2, 2023, which matches AR’s account of the trip.
One of the most significant revelations was AR’s admission of having a joint bank account with Roque. The account, which had a deposit of three million pesos, was reportedly used for election-related expenses and payroll for election staff. AR revealed that he was able to withdraw PHP1.2 million to PHP1.8 million monthly from this account. Although the account has since been closed, the details of this joint account have drawn considerable attention, especially given the ongoing investigation into POGO hubs.
The controversy surrounding Roque’s connection to POGO hubs became more pronounced with the PAOCC’s raid on Lucky South 99, a POGO hub in Porac, Pampanga. Roque is the lawyer for Whirlwind Corporation, a real estate firm renting space at the Lucky South 99 compound. Despite this connection, Roque has firmly denied any involvement with the controversial POGO operations.
During the hearing, AR also discussed Roque’s financial support for his trip to Europe in October 2023. Roque had promised to cover all expenses related to AR’s travel, citing health issues such as diabetes and acute spinal stenosis as reasons for needing a companion. The documents showed Roque’s commitment to covering transportation, accommodation, meals, medical expenses, and other costs.
Roque explained that he hired AR based on his IT skills and his ability to manage social media, particularly during Roque’s time in Malacañang. AR was part of a group of friends who managed Roque’s social media presence during the election period. Roque defended their professional relationship, clarifying that there was no criminal intent behind the joint account or their collaborations.
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