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Roque insists he did not violate health protocols
Senator Panfilo Lacson is calling for an investigation into Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Debold Sinas for alleged health protocol violations.
Lacson emphasized that government officials should serve as role models in adhering to established rules and warned that public compliance might falter if officials themselves disregard them.
Both Roque and Sinas have recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Sinas is under scrutiny for reportedly bypassing health screening procedures during a visit to Calapan, Oriental Mindoro.
Roque insisted he did not violate any health protocols and stated he is ready for sanctions if proven otherwise, noting he always had negative swab tests and underwent triage during his trips.
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Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Debold Sinas is under investigation for allegedly skipping COVID-19 health protocols during his visit to Oriental Mindoro on March 11, the same day he tested positive for the virus.
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Bayan Muna party-list Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate criticized Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and PNP chief General Debold Sinas for their alleged "pasaway" or stubborn behavior, particularly their travels and attendance at public gatherings despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vice President Leni Robredo asserted that government officials must lead by example in adhering to health protocols against COVID-19, stating the virus excuses no one.
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Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced on Monday, March 15, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19.
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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has recovered from Covid-19 after completing his mandatory quarantine and testing negative via RT-PCR.
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