Rep Barbers urges Roque to face quad-comm instead of criticizing it on social media

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque should address his criticisms in front of the House of Representatives' quad-committee instead of on social media, according to Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.

Barbers criticized Roque for making statements behind closed doors and urged him to face the panel directly after Roque released a video criticizing the Quad Comm's inquiry.

The quad-committee is seeking documents related to Roque's alleged involvement with illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) and his family company, Biancham Holdings.

Roque was cited for contempt by the quad-committee last week over skipping a hearing on September 12 and refusing to comply with a subpoena for key documents; law enforcement agencies are now searching for him to implement an arrest order issued by the panel.

Barbers believes Roque is still in the country despite Roque's denial of being a fugitive, stating that Roque intends to file a petition before the Supreme Court regarding the contempt citation.