Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque blamed a “high best friend” for spreading reports that he had been arrested in The Hague, Netherlands. During a Facebook Live interview, Roque, who is seeking asylum in the Netherlands, alleged that certain parties were diverting attention from videos released by Rep. Zaldy Co. These videos purportedly involve a P50-billion budget insertion linked to presidential son Sandro Marcos. “Sorry, but contrary to what you’re spreading, I’ll be eating again at a nice restaurant and not imprisoned as you claim,” Roque stated. He also referenced Senator Imee Marcos' recent accusations against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., suggesting this was a diversionary tactic. Roque and over 40 others have been charged with qualified trafficking and multiple counts of human trafficking related to an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator hub in Porac, Pampanga.
