Harry Roque will file his COC for senator via substitution, according to PRP. HARRY ROQUE — The People’s Reform Party (PRP) disclosed Friday that the Presidential spokesperson has been counted as a senatorial candidate of the political party formed by the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. PRP vice president Rey David revealed in a press … Read more
Malacañang on candidate substitution: “Premature po para sabihing inaabuso” On Thursday, Malacañang said that it’s “premature” to say that the provision on candidate substitution in the Omnibus Election Code was being “abused”. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque noted in an interview on Unang Balita that none among those who filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) for … Read more
Harry Roque said that vaccines were the key to resuming face-to-face classes in colleges and universities in the country. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson said on Wednesday that face-to-face courting among youth will soon commence following the ceremonial vaccination of college students against COVID-19. In a taped message during the “Padyak Para sa Flexible … Read more
Harry Roque said that he held no hard feelings for Sara Duterte for choosing not to run for president. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson said on Monday that he held no hard feelings toward Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte for choosing not to run for president in the 2022 elections. Roque bared in a … Read more
President Duterte was “never exposed” to COVID-positive Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, according to PSG. PSG — The Presidential Security Group said on Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte was “never exposed” to his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, who had tested positive for COVID-19. Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Col. Randolph Cabangbang said that … Read more
Harry Roque was set to continue serving as a Presidential spokesperson. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson was set to continue serving as President Rodrigo Duterte’s mouthpiece after backing out of his senatorial bid in 2022. Roque reiterated in a text message to reporters Friday evening that he will only run for senator in the … Read more
Harry Roque said that expressing support for candidates in public events couldn’t be avoided. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson said on Friday that expressing support for candidates in public events couldn’t be avoided. Roque defended himself and his colleagues from the Cabinet from criticisms that they turned a pandemic milestone event into a campaign … Read more
Harry Roque said that his COC was “ready” in case Sara Duterte will run for president. On Thursday, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that his certificate of candidacy (COC) was “ready” in case Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte will run for president in the 2022 elections. Roque renewed his appeal to Mayor Sara to run … Read more
President Duterte believed in freedom of speech, according to Malacañang. On Tuesday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte believed in freedom of speech and has not filed libel complaints against his critics. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement that President Duterte believed in freedom of speech and a free marketplace of ideas and … Read more
Harry Roque affirmed his desire to run for senator in the 2022 national elections. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday affirmed his desire to run for senator in the 2022 national elections. In an interview on “The Mangahas Interviews”, Roque told Mangahas that he’s seeking to return the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago’s caliber to … Read more