DOJ issues ILBO against Roque and 11 over POGO raid

The Department of Justice has issued an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and 11 others in connection with the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga.

Roque stated that he considers this action to be 'plain harassment' and claims there is no reason for him to leave the country.

Justice Department spokesperson Mico Clavano confirmed Roque's inclusion on the ILBO but emphasized it serves as a monitoring mechanism rather than preventing travel.

The DOJ will request a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against Roque, Katherine Cassandra Li Ong, and others. If granted by a court, this PHDO would bar overseas travel for these individuals.

Meanwhile, the preliminary investigation of the DOJ panel of prosecutors on the human trafficking complaint against suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and other respondents is submitted for resolution, except for three others who asked for an extension to file their counter-affidavits.