DFA has no update on Harry Roque’s asylum bid

Keith Clores - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net 09/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has no update on former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s bid for political asylum in Austria, DFA Secretary Theresa Lazaro said Friday. This contradicts the statement of Interior Secretary…

Harry Roque denies Secretary Remulla’s claim Austria rejected asylum bid

Dexter Cabalza, Jason Sigales - @inquirerdotnet 09/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines —Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday that the application for asylum of Harry Roque, former spokesperson for ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, had been denied. Remulla’s claim, however, was called by Roque as “fake news.” An…

Harry Roque’s asylum application denied, Remulla claims

Jason Sigales 09/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s application for asylum has been denied, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla claimed on Tuesday. Roque, who is reportedly in Austria seeking asylum, citing political persecution, is wanted over human trafficking…

BIR files tax evasion case vs. Harry Roque, wife, and associate

Anna Leah Gonzales - Philippine News Agency 04/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Monday filed a criminal complaint before the Department of Justice against Herminio “Harry” Roque Jr., Mylah Reyes Roque, and Percival Sazon Ortega for tax violations involving Biancham Holdings…

Manhunt for Atong Ang, Harry Roque continues – DILG Chief

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 04/13/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla said Monday that the manhunt for fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and former presidential spokesperson lawyer Harry Roque is ongoing. Remulla said, in a press briefing, that Aang…

NBI director to Harry Roque: Come home, face charges 

Mary Joy Salcedo 02/24/2026

MANILA, Philippines — New National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Monday urged former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to come home and face the charges against him. Roque, who is currently outside the country, is…

Harry Roque urges Interpol to reject PH’s red notice request

Zacarian Sarao 12/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has asked the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to reject the Philippine government’s request to issue a red notice against him—insisting that he is “a protected bona fide asylum…

ICC warrant vs Bato dela Rosa already out, Harry Roque claims

Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 12/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant of arrest against Senator Bato dela Rosa is already out. This is according to the former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Sunday. The information was revealed by Roque…

Harry Roque off to Vienna as DFA cancels his passport

Kathleen de Villa, Tetch Torres-Tupas 11/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he left Amsterdam to fly to Austria on Tuesday, ahead of the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) enforcement of a Philippine court order canceling his passport over charges…

Harry Roque denies arrest rumors, shows plane ticket to Austria

Tetch Torres-Tupas - Reporter 11/25/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque denied reports that he was arrested by the Dutch authorities following the cancellation of his passport by the Pasig Court. This came after some news outfits reported on the…

Harry Roque says he has not been arrested, shows ticket to Austria

Tetch Torres-Tupas - INQUIRER.net 11/25/2025

Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque denied reports that he was arrested by the Dutch authorities…

Interpol red notice out on Cassandra Ong, also sought vs Harry Roque

Keith Clores 11/24/2025

The government has sought the help of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to track down two individuals accused of crimes related to the scam hub of a Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) in Pampanga. Presidential Anti-Organized…

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