Former presidential spokesperson lawyer Harry Roque (Senate Public Relations and Info Bureau)
MANILA, Philippines — An Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) has been issued in opposition to former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and 11 different people in reference to the instances involving Fortunate South 99 Corp, the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub that was raided in Pampanga.
The ILBO, launched by the Division of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday, consists of the next people:
- Katherine Cassandra Li Ong
- Xiang Tan
- Jing Gu
- Stephanie B. Mascareñas
- Michael Bryce B. Matareñas
- Zhang Jie
- Duanren Wu
- Raymund Calleon G. Co
- Randel Calleon G. Co
- Dennis L. Cunanan
- Han Gao
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“Contemplating the gravity of the doable prices, in addition to the broad media protection and public consideration this has gained over the previous months, there’s a sturdy risk that the abovementioned nationals might try to position themselves past the attain of the authorized processes of this Division by leaving the nation,” the order dated August 6 reads.
“Therefore, we deem the issuance of an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) in opposition to the topic individuals to be able to a minimum of monitor the itineraries of their flight, journey, and/or whereabouts,” it provides.
An ILBO, nevertheless, might not forestall Roque and others from leaving the nation, as it’s supposed just for monitoring functions and doesn’t represent a prohibition in opposition to departure. Solely the courts can problem a maintain departure order.
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Moreover, the DOJ said {that a} Precautionary Maintain Departure Order shall be filed with the Workplace of the Government Decide pending the preliminary investigation.
In response, Roque described the ILBO as “plain harassment” and a “political witch hunt supposed to silence” him.
“The one items of proof they’ve are: one, that I’ve accompanied Katherine Cassandra Li Ong for rescheduling of arrears cost; and two, an uncorroborated organizational chart, which I had no participation in getting ready neither did I consent to my identify’s inclusion,” Roque wrote in a Fb submit additionally on Tuesday.
“This political witch hunt is meant to silence me as a critic of this Administration, and I anticipate they may up the ante following my name, posted on Fb, to maintain Malacanang drug-free after the damning revelations of eyewitness Cathy Binag,” he burdened.
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