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Roque: I did not give up my principles during Palace spokesperson tenure

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 08:00 PM

Resigned Palace official Harry Roque on Wednesday said he "did not give up" his principles during his service as President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesperson. Read more »

Roque gets Miriam Santiago's party nod, thanks to Sara Duterte

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 03:17 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio lobbied to help former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque secure a nomination to run for senator, the former Palace mouthpiece said. Read more »

'Susunod tayo sa imahe ni Sen. Miriam' - Roque

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 01:19 PM

MAYNILA - Ipinangako ni dating Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque na hindi siya magiging trapo kapag nabigyan ng pagkakatong makapag-silbi sa Senado. Read more »

Roque denies bad blood with Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 01:09 PM

Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque denied Wednesday that he has ill feelings towards President Rodrigo Duterte after leaving the Cabinet to vie for a Senate seat. Read more »

HALALAN 2019: Mga naghain ng kandidatura nitong Miyerkoles, Oktubre 17

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 17 09:26 PM

Dinagsa ng mga nais tumakbo sa halalan sa 2019 ang huling araw ng paghain ng COC sa Commission on Elections nitong Miyerkoles. Read more »

'Huwag na kayong mag-ingay': Roque vows to hush Duterte critics in Senate

Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 01:08 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's former mouthpiece sent out a warning to the chief executive's vocal critics in the Senate as he eyes a seat in the upper chamber.  Read more »

Harry Roque pursues Senate bid

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 17 12:08 PM

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday filed his certificate of candidacy, pursuing his Senate bid after earlier saying he would run for party-list representative instead. Read more »

Roque, party-list rep, di pagkasenador, ang tatakbuhan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 08:13 PM

Inihayag ni dating presidential spokesperson Harry Roque nitong Lunes na hindi na siya tatakbo bilang senador sa halalan sa 2019 at sa halip ay tatakbo bilang party-list representative. Read more »

Roque: No regrets, time to go back to 'old' self

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 05:22 PM

Now that he is no longer speaking for the President, Harry Roque says it is now time for him to again embrace his “personal views.” Read more »

Harry Roque turns back on Malacanang, seeks return to his 'happy place'

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 04:16 PM

Outgoing Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday said he was looking forward to working at the House of Representatives again as he leaves the executive branch to gun for a Congressional seat. Read more »

HALALAN 2019: Mga naghain ng kandidatura nitong Lunes, Oktubre 15

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 15 08:50 PM

Nagpatuloy nitong Lunes ang paghahain ng kandidatura ng mga nais tumakbo sa halalan sa susunod na taon.  Read more »

Harry Roque drops Senate bid

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 15 01:24 PM

Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday said he is no longer running for senator in the 2019 polls, as he opted to run for party-list representative. Read more »

'Muntik ko nang hilahin': Roque says Duterte kissing OFW 'inappropriate'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 11:25 AM

Former Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque admitted Sunday he found President Rodrigo Duterte's kiss with a married overseas Filipino worker in South Korea inappropriate, contrary to his earlier statement that there was nothing wrong with the gesture. Read more »

Sara Duterte’s Hugpong to endorse 8 senatorial candidates: Dela Rosa

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 12 01:14 PM

The regional party formed by President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will endorse 8 senatorial candidates in the 2019 midterm polls, former Philippine National Police Chief Ronald Dela Rosa said Friday. Read more »

'Bigla akong nahilo': Duterte says to talk to Roque over Senate bid

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 12 01:45 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he will talk "better" with his spokesman Harry Roque regarding his plans for the 2019 elections. Read more »

Panelo is next Duterte spokesman

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 11 05:18 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo will be the next spokesperson of President Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

Roque still unsure of Senate run

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 01:03 PM

As the filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2019 elections kicked off Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said he is “still not sure” whether he will run for senator. Read more »

Harry Roque, Bong Go in PDP-Laban's Senate slate

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 09:46 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesperson Harry Roque and special assistant Christopher Go will run for senator under the Chief Executive's party PDP-Lababn, its president, Senator Koko Pimentel said Thursday.  Read more »

Roque still hopeful on Duterte's support if he runs for senator

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 12:35 AM

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday said he is giving himself a week to reach a decision on a possible run for the Senate. Read more »

Piñol disputes Roque's claim Duterte ordered 'unimpeded' rice imports

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 11:24 PM

MANILA - Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol on Tuesday disputed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque's claim that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the unimpeded importation of rice to tame soaring inflation. Read more »