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Harry Roque released from House detention
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was detained by the House of Representatives for allegedly lying about his absence from a congressional hearing.
He was detained for 24 hours at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.
Roque decried his detention, calling it a political move to silence him and hinder his work as a lawyer for former President Duterte at the International Criminal Court.
He has denied serving as legal counsel for the Lucky South 99 POGO firm, which is under investigation.
The former spokesperson stated he would not bow down to political pressure and described the situation as a "demolition job" showing the administration's desperation.
House officials justified the detention as a fair implementation of the House's rules.
Roque was eventually released from detention after serving his sentence.
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