Malacañang denies admin involvement in Roque's POGO dealings

Malacañang denied any involvement of the current administration in Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Harry Roque's past dealings with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro criticized Roque for allegedly blaming the Marcos administration for his legal troubles and decision to leave the country.

Castro emphasized that President Marcos Jr. was not present when Roque engaged in deals with POGO firms Whirlwind and Lucky South 99.

Roque is facing arrest warrants for qualified human trafficking in connection with the operations of POGO Lucky South 99.

Despite the charges, Roque insisted he was a victim of political persecution by the Marcos government because he is an ally of the Dutertes.

Castro rejected Roque's narrative, defending the validity of the charges against him and stating that people like him who act as obstructionists should stop and start acting like true Filipinos.