The Philippines may soon lift the face shield policy, according to Harry Roque. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson said that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) was studying the possibility of finally ending the face shield policy in the Philippines. However, the Palace spokesman maintained that the public … Read more
Harry Roque slammed protesters’ alleged disruption of reception during his UN trip. On Saturday, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denounced the alleged disruption made by some protesters at a private reception he’s attending in New York that resulted in the injury of two elderly waiters. Roque’s statement came after members of Bayan USA and allied organizations … Read more
Protesters in New York held a rally to oppose Harry Roque’s ILC nomination. Some protesters held a rally at a restaurant in New York on Friday night to oppose Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque’s nomination to the International Law Commission (ILC) during a private cocktail party. ABS-CBN News reported that members of Bayan USA and allied … Read more
Harry Roque said that he’s in the United States for an official trip amidst pandemic. HARRY ROQUE — President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesperson said that he’s in the United States (US) for an official trip amidst the pandemic. During the Presidential press briefing Tuesday, the Palace spokesman said that he’s in the United States for an … Read more
Sara Duterte believed that the “ship has sailed” for the possibility of running for president in the 2022 elections, according to her ally. SARA DUTERTE — The Davao City mayor‘s ally said that the presidential daughter believed the “ship has sailed” for the possibility of running for president in the 2022 elections. This was revealed … Read more
Harry Roque shared his birthday wish during the press briefing. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson made public his birthday wish during the press briefing as he turned 55 today, October 21, 2021. Now that the Palace spokesman turns 55, he wished for the Philippines to overcome the pandemic and return to normal by opening … Read more
President Duterte was too busy to hold his second “Talk to the People” briefing this week, according to Malacañang. On Thursday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte was too busy to hold his second “Talk to the People” public briefing this week. This was bared by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque during the Presidential press briefing … Read more
Harry Roque revealed his option to run for senator in the 2022 elections as a substitute candidate. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson revealed on Wednesday that he could still run for senator in the 2022 elections as a substitute candidate. Roque was the sole guest of the Kapihan sa Manila Bay news forum last … Read more
Harry Roque revealed another factor in his decision to not pursue his Senate dream. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson revealed on Wednesday another factor in his decision to not pursue his Senate dream aside from Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s refusal to run for the presidency. Roque was the sole guest of the Kapihan … Read more
Harry Roque on why senators wouldn’t dare allow a reenacted 2022 budget amidst a spat with President Rodrigo Duterte. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson was asked if the ongoing word war between President Rodrigo Duterte and the senators would lead to a reenacted budget in 2022. The Palace spokesman was the sole guest of … Read more