DOJ confirms Roque's asylum denied, Roque refutes claim

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed that Harry Roque's asylum application in The Netherlands was denied, a claim Roque has since refuted.

Malacañang, through Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, advised a "wait and see" approach regarding Roque's remark for the government to "come and get him."

Castro also reminded Roque not to underestimate the intelligence gathering and capabilities of the country's intelligence officers, stating that the government will not telegraph its punches.

Roque has denied the DOJ's claim, calling it "fake news" and stating that "strike two" for the DOJ Secretary has occurred.

The DOJ is proceeding with the cancellation of Roque's passport in relation to his qualified human trafficking case.

The DOJ is waiting for a formal notice regarding Roque's asylum bid, which is believed to be in Germany.

Remulla suggested that Roque could be apprehended by Interpol if his cancelled passport makes him an undocumented alien, potentially negating the need for extradition.