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
Harry Roque was still hoping that Davao Mayor Sara Duterte will run for president in the 2022 elections. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson was still hoping that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte will run for president in the 2022 elections. This was apparent during the Presidential press briefing Tuesday when the Palace spokesman was … Read more
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