Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque remains in the Philippines, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
“Based on BI records, Roque is still in the country. There is no recorded recent attempt to depart the Philippines,” BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval clarified in a message to reporters on Monday.
The statement comes after Vice President Sara Duterte, during an online press conference on November 23rd, appeared to suggest that Roque might have already left the country.
Roque has been under an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) since August, while a separate ILBO was issued against his wife, Mylah, on September 16th. Despite this, Mylah reportedly departed for Singapore on September 3rd to seek medical treatment.
The couple has drawn scrutiny for their absence during House of Representatives hearings concerning alleged links to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). Both Harry Roque and his wife failed to attend the quad committee hearings or provide requested documents, including details of their assets.
Their absence led the House to issue separate arrest orders for their failure to cooperate with the investigation.
