Harry Roque runs for senator
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced he will run for senator in the 2022 elections with the endorsement of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. “Ito na po ang huling araw na …
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Roque’s candidacy for the Int’l Law Commission blocked
Palace spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that he is in New York for his nomination to be a member of the International Law Commission (ILC), an advisory body to the United …
Harry Roque: Only the president can fire me
Harry Roque will not resign from his post despite various groups’ demands for him to step down due to his behavior. “Unfortunately, only the president can fire me, and only …
Person who leaked Roque’s video shouting at doctors can face charges – Palace
Those who released a video of Harry Roque shouting at some doctors at a recent meeting of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) could …
Roque apologizes for berating doctors during IATF meeting
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque apologized after a video of him shouting at some healthcare workers demanding that the country be put under strict lockdowns due to the increase in COVID-19 …
Roque wishes those spreading fake news will get COVID-19
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was outraged by those who spread fake news amid the pandemic and increasing number of Delta variants. According to Roque, he thinks that the spread of …
Duterte no final decision yet on arming civilians: Palace
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s recommendation to arm anti-crime civilian organizations is not yet final. Last week, Duterte said he is open to the idea …
Roque says he will only run in 2022 elections under Sara Duterte
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque he would only run in 2022 elections under Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. Roque told ANC said he would only run for Senate if Sara Duterte …
Harry Roque when asked how he got hospital room: ‘That is an unchristian question’
In the face of reports that COVID-19 patients are having difficulty entering the hospital due to overcrowding, some will inevitably ask if presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, who is confined to …
Harry Roque tests positive for COVID-19
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he tested positive for COVID-19, Monday, March 15. According to Roque, he was tested twice for the virus recently. He said he tested negative on …
Roque clarifies ‘1-year vacation’ remark
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified Wednesday his recent remark that Filipinos already spent almost one year of “vacation” due to the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Roque made the …
Netizens say Harry Roque not in isolation but in Boracay diving
Netizens pointed out that Presidential spokesman Harry Roque was actually spotted diving in Boracay over the weekend after the Palace official announced that he was under isolation after his staff …
Roque now ‘sad’ on 45.5% unemployment rate, says its temporary
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified his earlier statement that he was “glad” that the unemployment rate among adult Filipinos is only 45.5 percent. “Ang ibig ko lang pong sabihin it …
Roque ‘glad’ unemployment rate in PH is only 45%
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he is “glad” that the unemployment rate among adult Filipinos is only 45 percent, adding “it could have been worse.” “Ako po’y nagagalak na hindi …
Roque explains Duterte’s rants on health workers
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque explained Monday why President Rodrigo Duterte ranted on health workers, asking why the President was the “last to know” regarding their demands. Duterte during a televised …
PhilHealth pays P300M each for hospitals with low number of COVID-19 cases – Roque
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque questioned Friday why Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) allocated funds to reimburse hospitals in areas with a low number of COVID-19 cases. Roque said in an …
Roque invites critics from UP to join IATF
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque invited Thursday, the professors from the University of the Philippines (UP). They marked the government’s COVID-19 response as “fail” to join the national task force against …
Roque on ABS-CBN franchise denial: ‘We lost a media partner’
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque issued a statement Sunday concerning the Social Weather Stations poll, which found that 75 percent of Filipinos were in favor of Congress renewing the ABS-CBN franchise. …
Roque not interested in Philhealth post, calls it a demotion
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday, answered he is not interested in being the chief of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), replacing Ricardo Morales. “Demotion po ‘yan. I’m not interested,” …
Roque: Ressa acted as if she wanted to be convicted
Malacañang spokesperson Harry Roque said Rappler CEO Maria Ressa did not provide evidence to refute the cyber libel case against her, noting as if she wanted to be convicted. Judge …
Duterte inclined to sign Anti-Terror bill into law-Roque
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said President Rodrigo Duterte is getting inclined to sign the Anti-Terror Bill as the Palace is taking a final look at the controversial measure. “Let’s just …
Roque advises Maria Ressa, Santos to apply for probation to avoid jail time
Former human rights lawyer and presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Tuesday that Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. could apply for probation to avoid jail time …
Roque clarifies statement gov’t has no mass testing plans yet
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque clarified his statement yesterday that the government has no plans yet to conduct mass testing and that it would just leave the burden to the private …
Roque: Filipinos should be ashamed as PH leads with most COVID-19 cases in ASEAN
Palace Spokesperson Harry Roque said Thursday Filipinos who lack discipline and continue to violate the ECQ should be ashamed of putting the Philippines in the number one spot in terms …
Harry Roque returns as presidential spokesperson
Lawyer Harry Roque will return to his position as Presidential spokesperson more than a year after he stepped down and withdrew his senatorial bid last year. Salvador Panelo, President Rodrigo …