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FMJ picks digital technocrat as new DICT chief
By Nidz Godino
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.has named Henry Rhoel Aguda, former president and chief executive officer of UnionDigital Bank new chief of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Aguda replace Ivan John Uy, who resigned from DICT.
In statement, Presidential Communications Office said Aguda’s experience spans banking, technology and telecommunications sectors. He specializes in digital transformation, digital banking and financial crimes.
Aguda was the digital infrastructure lead at Private Sector Advisory Council, formed by Marcos to strengthen coordination and partnership between government and private sector.
Aguda was board chairman of City Savings Bank and UBX Philippines and worked as director of Insular Health Care, BancNet, Metaverse Ventures and Platforms and Philippine Clearing House Corp.
He was the senior executive vice president at Union Bank of the Philippines and chief technology officer at Amihan Global Strategies, Globe Telecom, Government Service Insurance System and Digitel.
He likewise led software development services at WeServ Systems International and Nextel’s information operations aside from serving as assistant vice president at Bayantel Communication Holdings. Aguda also managed corporate data network for Meralco.
Aguda finished his juris doctor and bachelor of science in mathematics degree at the University of the Philippines, both cum laude.
He took graduate studies in advanced management program at Harvard Business School and strategic alliance program at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is taking his master’s degree in applied business economics at the University of Asia and the Pacific.
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“Their target is specific,” Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy said citing digital assets of Philippine Coast Guard, Office of the President, DICT, National Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies,cybersecurity activities targeting government websites have increased following arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Dy said attacks related to Duterte’s arrest can be traced mostly to local hackers, many of whom are attempting to deface government websites.
Aside from these local attempts, said are mostly aimed at embarrassing the government, Dy said they also monitored increase in activity of so-called advanced persistent threat or APT actors. These include those whose “modus operandi” is associated with Chinese actors.
He said it is possible that they are riding on recent issues to achieve their objective, to “gain access to critical databases of government.”
“I feel that they are riding on recent issues… if attacks are voluminous, their activities will be hidden, there is increase in cybersecurity activities targeting government digital assets since arrest of the former president, most of these attacks don’t really go through, but some did…there was defacement in DA ,Department of Agriculture and some DILG ,Department of the Interior and Local Government websites” he added.
Since last week alone, Dy have monitored around 70,000 to 80,000 “malicious attempts.”
“This is quite high…we’re still trying to look into patterns,” he added.
Pro-Duterte vloggers and influencers apologized for spreading fake news and disinformation in their vlogs during House of Representatives’ probe.
Vloggers Krizette Laureta Chu, claimed being editor of big newspaper, Mary Jane Quiambao Reyes and Mark Lopez were subjected to thorough scrutiny by lawmakers investigating spread of fake news and misinformation through social media.
Manila 6th district Rep. Benny Abante scrutinized Chu for her claims that children of congressmen were sent to study in Europe and Switzerland, and that government leaders were “fools” to even think of trying to get loans from other countries, as well her assertions that some Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) beneficiaries were given financial assistance even if they can afford to have braces on their teeth.
Chu admitted that all these vlogs were based on news reports and not on facts.
“I apologize… I don’t know what happened on Dec. 28 to make me angry if I wrote about it that time…it is in news that we will have to get loan this year, that is why I was angered… I was angered because I saw beneficiary of AKAP with brace… I am not laying it on congressmen… I am laying it on the… to give that person P5,000 despite that, because I am taxpayer,” Chu said.
Abang Lingkod party-list Rep. Stephen Joseph Paduano also grilled Reyes over her post claiming that extrajudicial killings were hoax.
When asked if she had documents or proof to support her claim, Reyes admitted she had none.
“OK sir, next time, sir…next time before I write something, I will get documents first under oath and not just base it from mainstream media,” Reyes said in response.
Lopez, another pro-Duterte influencer, also found himself in hot water over social media posts concerning South China Sea.
Lopez admitted to spreading falsehoods. “Sorry po, fake news po ako,” he admitted before panel.
House committee on overseas workers affairs chairman and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre also confronted Chu over her claims of mass resignation among policemen because of Duterte’s arrest and subsequent detention in The Hague for warrant issued by International Criminal Court (ICC).
Acidre questioned her source, to which Chu admitted she based her claim on unverified TikTok posts.
“In other words, it was just your impression…in short, it was rumor, it was lie you propagated,” Acidre pointed out.
But Chu insisted she used word “daw” to indicate uncertainty.
Acidre countered that legitimate journalists do not operate on “general impressions” and must verify information before publishing. National Bureau of Investigation arrested content creator in Cebu for allegedly spreading fake news and altering news report from media agency, NBI Director Jaime Santiago announced.
Suspect Wendeline Abduhan Magalso was taken into custody by NBI agents from agency’s regional office in Cebu following operation coordinated with Facebook, Santiago told reporters at NBI headquarters in Manila.
“Arrest stemmed from altered version of TV5 news report, included manipulated statements attributed to President Marcos Jr., as I promised, we are taking serious steps against vloggers who spread fake news,” Santiago said .
Further coordination with Facebook led NBI to Magalso, prompting agents in Cebu to conduct operation and arrest her.
Santiago warned other vloggers engaged in disinformation that NBI is actively monitoring online activities. “We are taking this matter seriously,” he said.
NBI has yet to release details on charges filed against Magalso, but Santiago reiterated authorities will continue to crack down on spread of fake news online.
Vloggers and social media influencers, mostly pro-Duterte, attended state-sponsored seminar in China in 2023 with all expenses paid by Chinese government, former Presidential Communications Office (PCO) secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles admitted during hearing.
Angeles made admission under questioning by House deputy speaker David Suarez about National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) of China and its role in training media practitioners from different countries.
Suarez showed photo of attendees to NRTA seminar, with Angeles and other pro-Duterte vloggers posing for picture.
Angeles confirmed her awareness of such programs, acknowledging that she was one of the invitees. She named fellow participants in the seminar, took place from May 23 to June 5, 2023, in China.
“Myself, Pia Morato, Tio Moreno was there as journalist and I think information officer Mr. Mark Lopez and attorney Ahmed Paglinawan,” she said, adding that she could not recall other names.
When pressed by Suarez about who funded the trip, Angeles admitted seminar was “sponsored,” with Chinese government covering travel, accommodation and seminar costs.
Former PCO chief revealed invitation came directly from Chinese embassy, regularly selects participants for such programs.
“They conduct these regularly, I understand,” she said, adding that mainstream media practitioners were also invited at different times.
“They introduced new techniques in social media such as short-form videos, how to take them and other technical aspects…they also gave background on China,” she said.
Suarez also turned to pro-Duterte vlogger Lopez, confirming his participation. “Sir, that is the only one that I have attended,” Lopez said, affirming it was his only China-sponsored seminar.
Suarez then asked whether seminar influenced their work.
Angeles downplayed its impact on her political views, saying she was already well-versed in China’s history.
Lopez, on the other hand, said he gained understanding of “how China media works.”
Meanwhile, Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta wants to see “face-to-face” in Congress vlogger who called him “demon” in one post.
During House tri-comm’s third hearing on malicious and fake online content, Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel granted Marcoleta’s motion to summon one Epifanio Labrador.
In video shown during hearing, Labrador cursed Marcoleta and called him “diablo” and also cursed Marcoleta’s religion.
“Whatever cursing they want to hurl at me, I don’t know them…but the way he cursed me, as you all have heard what he has been stating, but people I think will not believe him because I am not that,” Marcoleta said.
Pimentel ordered tri-comm secretariat to issue summons to Labrador.
Bureau of Internal Revenue has created task force to audit social media influencers for tax registration compliance and tax payments, BIR lawyer said during hearing.
In its last hearing, tri-comm panel directed BIR to submit list of social media content creators taxed by the agency and their respective tax payments.
BIR lawyer Ron Mikhail Uy said BIR “has already created specialized body… task force dedicated to investigating social media influencers and consequently, for issuing letters of authority for further tax audit.”
He said hearing panel has actually given his agency list of 27 social media personalities, explaining difficulty in running after these taxpayers.
Country is being divided by online fake news, PCO chief Jay Ruiz said during House tri-comm’s third hearing.
“Nation is being divided by online disinformation, misinformation and fake news, what is happening to us right now is we are being polarized, being divided online… Filipinos are being pitted against Filipinos” Ruiz told lawmakers.
Ruiz said division happening in the country is similar to discord world is seeing in US. Neutralizing malicious online content, according to Ruiz, “is big fight” nation should be waging.
“Lies, repeated thousand times, becomes truth…we have to fight lies with truth… voice of truth should be louder than lies,” Ruiz said as he warned of dangers of division among population caused by online disinformation and misinformation.
Ruiz also called attention to danger posed by deepfakes, as well as regulation not only of online media practitioners but of social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. However, he said problem is that these platforms are not based in the Philippines.
At Senate, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian described as “timely and most relevant,” partnership forged between government agencies PCO and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to fight growing threats of disinformation and online scams.
PCO-CICC partnership is part of administration’s broader campaign to establish safer, more truthful information ecosystem in the country.
PCO formulates and implements an integrated program of information and developmental communication on work of presidency, while CICC is responsible for all functions related to cybersecurity.
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Asociacion Feminista Filipina marker restored, Ph first women’s org
By J.Lo
“Its members advocated for better health and welfare services, access to education, and greater participation of women in civic life,” volunteers from Manileños For Heritage, network of heritage advocates in Manila, restored historical marker of Asociación Feminista Filipina, the Philippines’ first women’s organization.
Historical marker is installed at the home of Paz Natividad viuda de Zalueta on Salcedo Street (now Avenida Rizal) corner Recto, pioneering women’s organization was founded.
Asociación Feminista Filipina championed women’s rights, education, and social reforms, played key role in shaping early feminist movement in the Philippines. Restoration of its historical marker making it timely as it coincided with National Women’s Month.
Manileños For Heritage said members revived historical marker to ensure Asociación Feminista Filipina’s “legacy remains visible and dignified after years of neglect.”
“A simple act like restoring historical marker sends strong message: it reinforces significance of our shared history and encourages community to take action in preserving our cultural heritage,” heritage advocates’ group said.
Volunteers assured public restoration process followed approved guidelines of National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
They also thanked management of the building where marker stands for allowing restoration.
“Their support has been instrumental in ensuring that this piece of history continues to be recognized and remembered,” Manileños For Heritage said.
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“For foregoing reasons, Plenary of Judges of Court of Appeal unanimously decides to grant appeal and, consequently, on the basis of Article 5(3) of Constitution of the Democratic Republic of East Timor, to refuse request for extradition of Arnolfo Alipit Teves Junior, revoking contested decision,” Court of Appeals (CA) of Timor-Leste has rejected Philippine government’s request to extradite expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., after previously deciding in its favor twice.
In translated copy of supposed decision shared by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, counsel of Teves, Timor-Leste court cited recantations of several witnesses, who claimed they forced to sign affidavits “pre-prepared by police and military personnel” meant to implicate Teves in murders with which he was being charged.
Court also noted testimony of Teves’ secretary, who claimed she was detained without valid arrest warrant and interrogated under physical and psychological threats, including gun pointed in her face.
Court said it was “situation that was brought to end by intervention of Commission of Human Rights of the Philippines.”
Philippine government sought extradition of Teves for him to face multiple murder, frustrated murder and attempted murder charges in Manila for March 4, 2023 assassination of then Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, along with several others.
Aside from Degamo’s murder, Teves and others have also been charged with deaths of three individuals in Negros Oriental in 2019.
Teves, who has been out of the country since 2023, has also been designated as “terrorist” last year after he was expelled from House of Representatives for disorderly conduct and continued absence despite expired travel authority.
In June last year, Timor-Leste previously granted country’s request for Teves’ extradition in June but this was contested by expelled lawmaker’s camp on procedural grounds, specifically on number of judges involved in the decision.
With this, Timor-Leste court ordered both parties to present evidence in the case again.
Timor-Leste court again decided in favor of Philippine government’s request in December last year, but Teves has yet to be returned to Philippines.
While Department of Justice (DOJ) is yet to receive official copy of ruling, it said it is “surprised and deeply disappointed” by “adverse ruling” of appeals court, saying it is peculiar for Timor-Leste CA to reject their request now after having twice decided in favor of extradition.
“Decision is peculiar and legally improbable… sudden shift raises serious concerns, and we are currently seeking further clarification regarding basis of this decision…we reiterate our firm request for cooperation in this matter,” it said in statement.
DOJ said Philippine government will explore and exhaust all legal remedies available to bring back Teves to the Philippines to face charges against him.
“This case is not merely legal issue; it is matter of justice… Philippine government remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring accountability and upholding principles of due process…we call on all concerned authorities to respect our legal processes and uphold international cooperation in pursuit of justice,” it said.
In a March 19 Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Philippine government is still waiting for process of Teves’ extradition to unravel, hinting that there was “so much corruption” in Timor-Leste’s criminal justice system.
“We’re waiting for the process…there was supposed to be just one more appeal…then there’s another appeal and then there’s another appeal… morphing legal system,” he said.
Remulla said it could also cost Timor-Leste in their bid to be member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
“I think that pressure on them is immense also…they want to become members of ASEAN…and that’s going to cost them if they don’t act accordingly,” he said.
Topacio dubbed Timor-Leste’s decision “ triumph of rule of law” as well as “indictment of kind of government” Philippines has, he said, “ignores Constitution and laws of Republic in the brazen desire to silence political dissent and destroy legitimate political opposition.”
“Recent events government has again run roughshod over laws of the land in kidnapping former President of the Republic without due process and in contravention of legal system, is validation of decision of TL court that those who are targeted for political assassination in the Philippines cannot get fair shake under its now heavily corrupted executive branch,” he said in statement.
“We are confident that at the proper time, after present kakistocracy has run its course, that our client’s innocence shall be shown in impartial and unbiased atmosphere of justice,” Topacio added.
Meanwhile, former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo shared his exchange with Teves, he will not be extradited.
“Decision is out… I will not be extradited…thank you Lord…thank you, Sir,” Teves was quoted as saying in text message to Panelo bared to media.
Panelo testified before Timor-Leste court against Teves’ extradition in October 2023.
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AKAP, ayuda exemption fr spending ban lauded
By J.Lo
“We thank Comelec for acting positively on our request for exemption…this means that our mandate to our poor countrymen will be continuous even if there is an election ban,” Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian welcomed yesterday the decision of the Commission on Elections to exempt key social welfare programs from the election spending ban, ensuring continued assistance to marginalized Filipinos.
In memorandum issued on March 18, poll body approved DSWD request to exempt certain programs from Section 261 (v)(2) of Omnibus Election Code.
This marks second time Comelec has granted such exemption, following its earlier approval on Jan. 8, covered 28 social welfare programs.
Gatchalian said agency made timely decision to extend second request to ensure DSWD can provide much-needed aid to poor Filipinos.
“The DSWD does not stop in addressing key needs of people because there is election… medical assistance, burial assistance will continue because that is our mandate,” Gatchalian said.
DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao said the agency is fully committed to heed Comelec’s terms and recommendations outlined in their recently released memorandum.
As stipulated by poll body, Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP), Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) will not be allowed to disburse aid from May 2 to 12, except for individuals requiring medical or burial assistance.
Comelec further urged DSWD to ensure exemption does not influence conduct of national and local elections. It also barred presence of elective officials or candidates during distribution of cash grants under AKAP, AICS and 4Ps programs.
To uphold transparency, poll body recommended that municipal or city election officers, or their authorized representatives, be invited as witnesses during aid distribution.
“Like Comelec, DSWD anticipates nothing but clean, transparent election…rest assured that we will fully comply with their terms, conditions and recommendations… agency will make sure that our policies and guidelines are in place and will be exercised to insulate our program from any political interference,” Dumlao said in statement.
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“Disinformation is national security issue. .. erodes public trust, destabilizes institutions and manipulates democratic discourse…we cannot allow social media to become free-for-all platform for deception and propaganda,” House committee on public order and safety chair and Laguna Rep. Dan Fernandez said in statement former communications secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles and 10 other social media personalities could be cited in contempt and detained at House of Representatives if they continue to ignore Congress’ summons, particularly during tri-committee’s third public hearing tomorrow to address growing threat of disinformation and fake news online.
Committees on public order and safety, information and communications technology and public information, make up tri-comm, had earlier issued show-cause orders to individuals linked to spread of misleading online content.
Despite multiple summonses, several vloggers failed to appear before panel, prompting committee to escalate legal measures, including issuance of subpoenas to be served against 11 vloggers.
Alongside Cruz-Angeles, those facing contempt citations are Aeron Peña, Sass Rogando Sasot, Elizabeth Joie Cruz, Ethel Pineda Garcia, Jeffrey Almendras Celiz, Krizette Laureta Chu, Lorraine Marie Tablang Badoy-Partosa, Mark Anthony Lopez, Mary Jean Quiambao Reyes and Richard Tesoro Mata.
Fernandez, overall tri-comm chair, said committee is enforcing contempt citations to uphold integrity of congressional investigations.
“Congress has authority to summon individuals to testify on matters of public interest. Ignoring lawful orders is direct challenge to our institution and democratic principles we protect,” he noted.
Earlier, Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, lead chairman of House quad committee, said House tri-comm inquiry on dissemination of fake news and malicious content on social media platforms is not intended to suppress freedom of expression or of speech.
Barbers said he and his colleagues want certain rules or best practices to govern dissemination of information on social media.
Scheduled hearing tomorrow will also feature testimony from key government agencies, social media platforms, media organizations and civil society groups.
Officials from Anti-Money Laundering Council, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Commission on Elections, Department of Justice, National Bureau of Investigation, National Telecommunications Commission and the Philippine National Police have been invited to provide insight into regulatory and enforcement measures against disinformation.
Representatives from Google Philippines, Meta (Facebook) and ByteDance (TikTok) are also expected to address concerns over role of their platforms in spreading misinformation.
Ttri-comm investigating proliferation of fake news has issued show cause orders to Philippine offices of Facebook and TikTok for their non-attendance at recent hearing on disinformation.
Media organizations, including Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, Manila Broadcasting Co., PressOne.PH and VERA Files, will present findings on extent of fake news proliferation.
Social media figures, including Jay Sonza, Vivian Velez, Enzo Recto and George Ahmed Paglinawan, have also been summoned to testify.
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Request for comment doesn’t mean petition is granted or denied
By Nidz Godino
“So when court asks party to comment or to respond, it does not mean it’s either granted or denied petition or claim,” Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Ting said in press briefing request for comment on petition does not indicate Supreme Court has ruled on the case.
Ting explained when high court directs party to submit comment, it does not mean petition has been granted or denied.
Ting’s clarification follows Supreme Court’s directive requiring children of former President Rodrigo Duterte to “personally file traverse” or response to compliance filed by Department of Justice on behalf of government respondents.
Traverse or comment is part of court’s procedural requirements, but Ting noted that traverse specifically serves as “responsive pleading” in habeas corpus petitions.
Duterte’s children Veronica, Sebastian and Paolo filed habeas corpus petitions on March 12 and 13, challenging legality of their father’s arrest. They questioned constitutionality of Philippine government’s cooperation with International Criminal Court (ICC) and sought Duterte’s return.
The former president was arrested on March 11 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon his arrival from Hong Kong. Prosecutor General Anthony Fadullon served the warrant.
Duterte was formally charged at ICC on March 14 with crimes against humanity (murder) over at least 43 killings, including those allegedly carried out by Davao Death Squad and police operations during his presidency.
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“Some people take this lightly, saying they have freedom of speech and expression, but those freedoms are not absolute,” National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Jaime Santiago said about 20 vloggers accused of spreading fake news online are being probed by NBI.
Two people are already facing arrest warrants, the NBI said.
Charges of cyberlibel and inciting to sedition could be filed against vloggers, Santiago noted.
Vlogger based in United States is under surveillance, he said.
“When you exceed boundaries of law and commit crime, we have to take action,” he said.
Meanwhile, House officials said it was “embarrassing and humiliating” that proliferation of fake news in the country peaked when International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrant for former president Rodrigo Duterte.
“Sheer volume of disinformation is not just disturbing but humiliating…a national embarrassment… a global shame,” La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega V said.
Ortega cited false narratives spread by Duterte’s former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea, who claimed that Duterte was missing and ICC was not providing him medical attention.
Fact checking group Vera Files has reported that pro-Duterte disinformation surrounding his arrest has been spreading across Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong also condemned fake news claiming Supreme Court received petition for President Marcos’ resignation.
“This is blatant act of deception, meant to sow confusion and disrupt our nation,” he said.
Adiong lauded high court for debunking fabricated document and vowed full support for efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.
ICC Presiding Judge Iulia Motoc has also been target of fake news linking her to Marcos family, among others.
Campaign to track fake news purveyors is being discussed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and NBI.
DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy met with NBI’s Santiago to discuss campaign.
“DICT has no police powers, but what we have are certain tools to monitor what’s happening on the internet,” Dy said.
Officials of National Telecommunications Commission also attended meeting.
Dy said meeting will be expanded to include other state agencies that can help in tracking down content creators, erring content and social media sites used in spreading fake news.
Social media platforms, he said, should be held accountable for failing to protect people from fake news and content generated by artificial intelligence.
Monetization system of social media platforms, such as YouTube and Meta, is incentivizing content creators to spread fake news, he noted.
Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre will not file charges against people spreading fake news about him and other police officials.
“It’s part of the job…no worries…we can handle it,” he said.
Torre on March 12 led contingent of Philippine National Police in enforcing ICC arrest warrant against Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity stemming from his bloody war on drugs.
Deputized anti-crime investigators are being retrained to study financial transactions of troll farms, Torre said.
“We are closely examining troll farms as key aspect of our investigations, not just in elections but also in broader governance issues, especially in current landscape…their influence has become increasingly evident, particularly in aftermath of recent controversial operations,” Torre said.
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HR to seek asylum in Netherlands, ‘confident’ in proving political persecution
By Nidz Godino
“I’m formally announcing that after our meeting today, I’m filing formally for asylum here in the Netherlands,” former presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in virtual press conference announced on Monday, March 17, plans to seek political asylum in the Netherlands.
Roque was first spotted in The Hague, Netherlands on March 14, the day of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s initial appearance before International Criminal Court (ICC) for charges of crimes against humanity.
He explained that once his asylum application is approved, he would have right to “non-refoulement,” meaning he won’t be deported until asylum investigation is complete and cannot be prosecuted for illegal entry.
Under 1951 Refugee Convention, the Netherlands is state party, member states cannot return refugees to countries where they face serious threats to their lives.
Articles 31 and 32 shield refugees from expulsion and punishment for illegal entry, except under strictly defined conditions. However, these protections do not apply to those deemed security threat or convicted of serious crime.
Roque, however, clarified that he entered Netherlands legally because he has his visa.
The former presidential spokesman, seeks to represent Duterte in ICC proceedings as his legal counsel, faces outstanding contempt citation from House Quad Committee and has been ordered detained.
This is in connection with allegations that Roque was involved in illegal activities found in now-defunct Lucky South 99, Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO).
He also faces qualified human trafficking charges linked to POGO hub, with House Quad Committee alleging he was hired as legal counsel by Lucky South 99’s authorized representative Cassandra Ong.
Roque said he is victim of political persecution, accusing Quad Committee of investigating POGOs with “political motivation.”
“So I am confident that I can prove political persecution through unjust prosecution ng Quad committee,” he said.
He will apply for asylum with Immigration and Naturalization Service in Ter Apel, about three-hour trip from The Hague. He expects to stay there overnight.
Rep. Joseph Stephen “Caraps” Paduano, one of the Quad Comm’s co-chairs, told reporters mega panel’s next hearing should invite Department of Foreign Affairs and Bureau of Immigration to review and explain Roque’s documents.
He also said they may seek House legal department’s opinion on handling Roque’s outstanding contempt citation.
Roque is one of the five Filipino lawyers accredited by ICC to be part of proceedings.
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‘Game of Thrones’ star LG joins cast of Filipino film ‘Quezon’
By Cynthia Montojo
“This film is shaping up to be one of the biggest productions in Philippine cinema, with one of the largest casts ever assembled,” TBA Studios President and Chief Operating Officer Daphne Chiu is excited to share with Iain Glen and the rest of the world production scale and level of artistry Filipino filmmakers are capable of.”
“Game of Thrones” star Iain Glen, played Ser Jorah Mormont in Emmy-winning HBO series, is now officially part of “Quezon,” historical epic movie starring Filipino actor Jericho Rosales in the titular role as former Philippine president Manuel L. Quezon.
According to TBA Studios, film outfit that produced other historical movies such as “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo,” Scottish Glen will play Leonard Wood, United States Army major who became Philippines’ Governor-General from 1921 to 1927.
“Lain has gravitas…but at the same time, he can let loose, important for the role of Leonard Wood,” “Quezon” director and co-writer Jerrold Tarog explained of Lain’s addition to the film.
According to him, Glen’s casting makes film “much more alive.”
In video clip, TBA showed Lain having script reading and picture-taking with Jericho, alongside other “Quezon” stars like Benjamin Alves and Mon Confiado, in Manila Hotel.
Benjamin will play younger Quezon, while Mon will reprise his role as General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first Philippine president. Also in the cast is Karylle Tatlonghari-Yuzon as Quezon’s wife, Aurora.
“Quezon” starts its production this month, and is set for release this year.
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