MANILA - Incoming Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Thursday he asked President Rodrigo Duterte for a "concurrent designation."

He said he can’t divulge what the post will be because the President has not yet said anything or released the appointment papers, but “there really was an understanding.”

"It will be an advisory post and I think it will add to my credibility as a spokesperson if I can go beyond just speaking for the President," he told ANC's Headstart.

Roque, a human rights lawyer prior to becoming a lawmaker, previously said he can use his being a spokesperson to bring up human rights issues with Duterte and other government officials, especially those involved in the war on drugs, the administration of justice, and protection of human rights.

As the only Philippine lawyer allowed to practice law at the International Criminal Court, Roque also expressed openness to assist Duterte if ever the latter would need his help in relation to the complaint for crimes against humanity filed at the international tribunal.

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