The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi may have committed lapses for failing to inform the government about the presence of former presidential spokesperson Harry L. Roque in the United Arab Emirates, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. “Pag-uusapan pa namin yun (We will discuss that),” revealed...
Former presidential spokesperson Harry L. Roque may have left the country via a private plane, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday, Dec. 4. DOJ Undersecretary Raul T. Vasquez said during an interview on DZBB that "this is being looked into by the Bureau of Immigration (BI)."...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that embattled former presidential spokesman Harry Roque was in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and staying there "legally." DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza on Tuesday night, Dec. 3. said Roque and his wife, Mylah, appeared at the Philippine...
Former presidential spokesperson Harry L. Roque did not appear on Tuesday, Dec. 3, during the preliminary investigation of the qualified trafficking in persons charges filed against him at the Department of Justice (DOJ). However, Roque -- through his lawyers -- submitted his counter-affidavit that...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions for the holiday season. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote consumer rights and responsibilities, this year’s...
The Philippines leads the Southeast Asian (SEA) region as the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia due to its growing domestic consumption, revitalized services sector, and higher remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) cited...
Following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a price freeze on basic necessities in areas declared under a state of calamity. As of Tuesday, Oct. 22, the DTI said Albay province and Magpet Town in Cotabato are currently covered by...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seized nearly P15 million uncertified household appliances from a warehouse in Biñan, Laguna. In a statement, the DTI said the joint operation, codenamed "Task Force Kalasag," was conducted on Sept. 17 in...
Harry Roque l(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. has advised "fugitive” lawyer Harry Roque to be brave enough to face the consequences of his own actions. Abante had...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is optimistic about a potential partnership with Masdar, a leading global renewable energy company, to boost the Philippines' renewable energy sector. In a recent meeting, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with top executives from Masdar to discuss...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is working to finalize a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two nations. DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque recently met with the UAE's Minister of...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (left), lawyer Harry Roque (Facebook) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers says beleaguered former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque needs to do just one...
