Adiong calls for Roque to explain 'polvoron' video allegations

House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong called for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to be allowed to explain allegations linking him to a 'polvoron' video during the House Tri Committee's fourth hearing.

Vlogger Pebbles Cunanan alleged that Roque was behind the fake video purportedly showing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. using illegal drugs, which Roque denied and questioned Cunanan’s credibility.

Adiong warned that Roque’s asylum bid in The Netherlands could be undermined by these allegations, emphasizing due process is being given.

Cunanan testified during the hearing that Roque claimed to be 'good at toppling governments' during a private dinner in Hong Kong, which Adiong believes would harm Roque's case for political asylum.

Adiong dismissed Roque's claim that the committee hearings are scripted and highlighted potential legal implications for Roque if proven true, including his refusal to comply with previous congressional probes.

The assistant majority leader further noted that Roque’s application for asylum is linked to charges of qualified human trafficking and contempt orders issued by the quad-committee.