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Solons warn Roque: Stiffer sanctions await for any new contemptible act
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was detained for 24 hours by a House of Representatives quad-committee for alleged dishonesty.
Roque had claimed he could not attend a hearing on August 16 due to a court hearing, but a certification showed he had no court appearance that day.
He was released on Friday night, August 23, after serving his sentence.
Roque attributed his absence to an "honest mistake," believing the hearing was scheduled for August 15.
However, lawmakers, including Rep. Ace Barbers, expressed disbelief in his explanation.
Two lawmakers warned Roque that stiffer penalties await if he commits another contemptible act in the future.
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