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Senator Hontiveros Calls for Arrest of Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Amid Anti-Trafficking Case
Calls intensified for the return of Harry Roque to the Philippines following arrest warrants related to alleged violations of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act.
Senator Risa Hontiveros has asserted the need to compel the return of former Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to the Philippines.
This call comes after a court issued arrest orders for Roque and Cassandra Li Ong, an incorporator of Whirlwind Corp, concerning violations of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act linked to illicit activities within the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) sector in Porac, Pampanga.
Hontiveros emphasized that Roque's failure to return to the country would not only be an evasion of the arrest order but also a breach of the court's directives.
She noted that as a lawyer, Roque is well aware of the legal implications of avoiding prosecution.
In addition to Roque and Ong, the arrest warrant also targets Duanren Wu, who has connections with Li Duan Wang, a Chinese junket operator who reportedly attempted to obtain Filipino citizenship.
Hontiveros has called for accountability for all individuals involved, warning that they may continue to pose a threat to citizens if they evade justice.
This call comes after a court issued arrest orders for Roque and Cassandra Li Ong, an incorporator of Whirlwind Corp, concerning violations of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act linked to illicit activities within the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) sector in Porac, Pampanga.
Hontiveros emphasized that Roque's failure to return to the country would not only be an evasion of the arrest order but also a breach of the court's directives.
She noted that as a lawyer, Roque is well aware of the legal implications of avoiding prosecution.
In addition to Roque and Ong, the arrest warrant also targets Duanren Wu, who has connections with Li Duan Wang, a Chinese junket operator who reportedly attempted to obtain Filipino citizenship.
Hontiveros has called for accountability for all individuals involved, warning that they may continue to pose a threat to citizens if they evade justice.
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