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DFA cancels Harry Roque passport
The Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 157 ordered the cancellation of passports for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, Cassandra Ong, Roselyn Baterna, Dennis Cunanan, and Mercides Macabasa.
This action is in connection with qualified human trafficking charges linked to the alleged unlawful activities of the Lucky South 99 POGO in Porac, Pampanga.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed the passport cancellations, noting that law enforcement and border control authorities have been notified.
The DFA stated this action is consistent with the provisions of Republic Act 11983 or the New Passport Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Roque previously denied reports of his arrest in the Netherlands, where he is seeking asylum.
An arrest warrant for Roque was issued in May for failure to heed a summons from a House of Representatives committee.
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