House serves arrest warrant to ex-president Duterte's spokesman

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives confirmed on Friday night that it has served the warrant of arrest against former presidential spokesman Herminio Roque Jr. after he was cited for contempt by the Quad Committee on Thursday.

In a viber message to The Manila Times, House Secretary-General Reginald Velasco said that the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) served the order although neither he nor his staff has received it.

When pressed on the whereabouts of Roque, Velasco said that police personnel were «still looking for him,»

Former Palace spokesman Harry Roque

The Manila Times has reached out to Roque for comment.

Roque was cited in contempt by the Quad Committee due to his refusal to submit the documents that were required by the panel, which included the deed of sale of a 1.8 hectare property in Paranaque, his income tax return, statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth from 2016 to 2022 and a bank statement.