Roque files for Senate seat on last day

Harry Roque and Guillermo Eleazar filed their certificates of candidacy for senator on Monday, November 15, the last day of filing substitutions for the 2022 elections.

Roque is running under the People's Reform Party, replacing Paolo Mario Martelino. He expressed support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s candidacy without specifying a position.

In his final press briefing as presidential spokesperson, Roque announced he will join the Senate and highlighted Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte's endorsement of his senatorial bid.

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