Roque's daughter files SC petition against Quad Committee arrest order

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's daughter, Bianca Hacintha, filed a petition with the Supreme Court on Monday challenging an arrest order issued by the House of Representatives' Quad Committee and seeking a writ of amparo.

The 66-page petition argues that the Quad Committee abused its discretion and overstepped legislative powers in issuing the arrest warrant for Roque, who is facing contempt charges for not attending hearings related to his alleged involvement with illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Hacintha's petition asserts that her father has provided all relevant information during previous public hearings and claims he 'has the right against self-incrimination,' which is recognized in the 1987 Constitution.

The petition seeks a Temporary Protection Order to prevent enforcement of the arrest warrant, requests a writ of certiorari and prohibition to stop further document submissions and hearings, and asserts that the Quad Committee's use of contempt power is capricious and violates constitutional rights.

In a Facebook video, Roque denied being a fugitive and stated he will wait for the Supreme Court's decision.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized special tracker teams to search for Roque after receiving information on his possible location amid orders for his arrest.