Harry Roque
Harry Roque | |
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Philippine House of Representatives for Kabayan party-list | |
In office July 25, 2016 – October 30, 2017 | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | Ciriaco Calalang |
Personal details | |
Born | Herminio Lopez Roque Jr. October 21, 1966 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | PRP (2018–present) |
Other political affiliations | KABAYAN Partylist (2015–2017) Hugpong ng Pagbabago (2018–present) |
Spouse | Mylah Reyes-Roque |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Quezon City[1] |
Alma mater | University of Michigan (B.A.) University of the Philippines Diliman (LL.B.) London School of Economics (LL.M.) |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
Herminio "Harry" Lopez Roque Jr. (Tagalog:
Roque taught
Roque was requested by President Rodrigo Duterte to be his presidential spokesperson, and on October 27, 2017, Roque was officially appointed, replacing Ernesto Abella.[3] On November 22, 2017, he was designated presidential adviser for human rights concurrent with being the presidential spokesperson.[4]
Roque is a member of the Advisory Council of the Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) and was president of AsianSIL from 2018 to 2019.[5]
Education
Roque received his Bachelor of Arts (economics and political science) from the
Legal career
Through the advocacy group Center for International Law (Centerlaw), of which he was one of the founders, Roque and his team represented victims of the 2009
Roque has argued before the
Among the cases Roque argued before the high court were questioning President
Roque also helped secure for Boracay Foundation a Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO) to stop the reclamation of 42 hectares (100 acres) of land in Caticlan due to the absence of studies and guarantees that it would not damage
Roque mentored and coached some of the
Roque was nominated by the Philippine government to the
Political career
Congressman
After becoming a congressman in the 17th Congress, Roque resigned as a member of the Center for International Law (Centerlaw).[28] He was the principal author of the Universal Health Coverage Law,[29] the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act, the Free Irrigation Service Act, an act establishing a national feeding program for public school pupils, and the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.[6]
Roque was also one of three representatives who endorsed the impeachment case against the former Comelec chairman,
Presidential spokesperson
Roque assumed the role of President Duterte's presidential spokesperson on November 6, 2017.[31] According to Duterte, Roque was a fit for the role because like him, he has a "slightly naughty speaking style". Roque said that Duterte was looking for someone who could understand the remarks of the President, adding that the nature of his job required him to relay Duterte's positions.[32]
2019 Senate elections
On October 5, 2018, Roque was reported to be interested to vie for a Senate seat in the 2019 elections. Duterte said that Roque had no chance in winning, saying that Roque had no support from the military; Duterte added he will just give Roque another role.[33] Four days later, Roque was reported to have threatened to resign from his post after he was kept in the dark about Duterte's visit to a hospital on October 3.[34] He eventually resigned on October 15, expressing his plans to run for a seat at the House of Representatives, under Luntiang Pilipinas Party.[35] Roque later made his political plans official after filing his Certificate of Candidacy for Senator of the republic on October 17.[34]
On February 1, 2019, Roque dropped out of the 2019 Senatorial race, citing a medical condition.[35]
Return as the presidential spokesperson
In April 2020, Roque returned to his role as Duterte's presidential spokesperson, replacing Salvador Panelo, who replaced him in 2018.[36]
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic on April 13, 2020, Roque assumed the role of spokesperson for the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, replacing Karlo Nograles.[37][38]
2022 Senate elections
Roque filed his certificate of candidacy for the 2022 Senate election on November 15, 2021, which automatically deemed him resigned from his position as presidential and IATF spokesperson. After expressing desire to run as senator if Sara Duterte decides to run for a national position, Roque ran under the People's Reform Party, substituting the candidacy of Paolo Mario Martelino.[39] Additionally, following a protest staged in New York City against his bid to get elected to the International Law Commission of the United Nations, Roque stated he "found resolve to run" to prevent the election of allies of what he deems as extremist groups.[40] Roque lost in the Senate elections, finishing at 17th in a race to fill 12 seats.[41]
Criticism and controversies
Libel, cyber-libel lawsuits
On May 14, 2024,
Personal life
Roque is a Protestant.[46] He is married to Mylah Reyes, a former television reporter, with whom he has two children.[47][6]
Social media presence
Roque has an online program in social media called "The Spox Hour", where he speaks about various political issues concerning the Philippines. In June 2024, an old video clip featuring Roque and his guest
References
- ^ Ranada, Pia (July 3, 2020). "'Not leisure,' says Roque about swim with dolphins at Ocean Adventure". Rappler. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "Herminio Harry L. Roque Jr". College of Law, University of the Philippines. Archived from the original on July 20, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ^ "Harry Roque to be Duterte's new spokesman". Rappler. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Roque appointed presidential adviser on human rights". CNN Philippines. November 22, 2017. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
- ^ "AsianSIL Governing Bodies". Asian Society of International Law. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ a b c "The Philippines' Candidate for the International Law Commission (ILC) 2023-2027; Professor Herminio "Harry" L. Roque" (PDF). United Nations. August 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 26, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- InterAksyon with Radyo5. October 16, 2014.. The Sydney Morning Herald.
- Murdoch, Lindsay (December 6, 2014). "Cry for justice: the Ampatuan massacre" - ^ Torres-Tupas, Tech (January 6, 2016). "Aquino may face suit for failure to help PH comfort women—lawyer". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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- ^ Clapano, Jose Rodel (March 8, 2006). "SC petitioners insist '1017' a martial law decree". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ Flores, Mikha (January 16, 2013). "Vera Files". Archived from the original on November 23, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ^ "IBP vs Atienza G.R. No. 175241". Supreme Court of the Philippines. February 24, 2010.
- ABS-CBN News. July 12, 2012. Archived from the originalon February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- GMA News Online. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ^ Punay, Edu (May 29, 2009). "Court of Appeals orders Gadian to substantiate claims of death threats". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- GMA News Online. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ Francisco, Allan (March 18, 2015). "U-P College Of Law Students...Nagwagi Sa Ilang Kategorya Ng Isang International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition". DZUP (in Filipino). Archived from the original on February 23, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- GMA News Online. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ Gregorio, Xave; Patag, Kristine Joy (November 13, 2021). "Roque loses bid for International Law Commission seat". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ Valente, Catherine S. (September 15, 2021). "Roque hits UP officials' attempt to 'ignore, erase' accomplishments due to politics". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ Baron, Gabriela (September 16, 2021). "UPIS opposes alumnus Roque's nomination to UN-led legal body". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "Roque loses bid to get seat at UN body". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (September 15, 2021). "Roque laments his ILC nomination being 'politicized'". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- GMA News Online. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- InterAksyon. September 7, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ABS-CBN News. Archived from the originalon August 23, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- GMA News Online. Archived from the originalon April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ABS-CBN News. October 5, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Corrales, Nestor (October 9, 2018). "Duterte: Roque threatened to resign, I said go". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ a b Mendez, Christina. "Harry Roque won't win as senator, says Duterte". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Harry Roque returns as Duterte's spokesperson". Archived from the original on April 15, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- ^ "Nograles out, Roque in as IATF spokesman". The Philippine Star. April 24, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Harry Roque returns as Duterte spokesman". Rappler. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- ^ Kabagani, Lade Jean (November 15, 2021). "'Mission accomplished', Roque on his journey as Palace spox". Philippine News Agency (in English and Filipino). Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Galvez, Daphne (November 4, 2021). "Roque 'found resolve to run' for Senate in 2022 after NYC rally vs ILC nomination". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Harry Roque | Eleksyon 2022". GMA Network. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Moaje, Marita (May 14, 2024). "Ex-senator files libel, cyberlibel raps vs. Duterte supporters". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Cabato, Luisa (May 15, 2024). "Trillanes sues Duterte supporters". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Africa, Raymond (June 2, 2024). "Subpoenas issued vs Roque, vlogger over cyber libel raps –". Malaya Business Insight. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "Roque, co-accused summoned to reply to cyberlibel raps". Manila Standard. June 2, 2024. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "UCCP honors members in national positions". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ^ "Harry Roque is Duterte's new spokesman; group urges lawmaker to reconsider because he's a 'fierce HR advocate'". The Philippine Star. October 28, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
...which was also attended by Roque's wife, former TV reporter Mylah Reyes-Roque...
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (June 21, 2024). "Ronnie Liang, Harry Roque's viral video resurfaces". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (June 21, 2024). "Get to know AR Dela Serna, Harry Roque's 'executive assistant'". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved June 22, 2024.