Manila, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) clarified that it has not received any official communication confirming reports that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque had been arrested in The Netherlands.
As of now, the DILG emphasized, there is no verified information regarding the alleged arrest and reminded the public to rely only on official statements from government authorities.
Meanwhile, Harry Roque addressed the circulating reports on his social media, calling them false and urging the public not to be misled by unverified news.
The clarification comes amid the spread of online rumors suggesting Roque’s arrest abroad, which has prompted discussions among netizens and in some media outlets.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation but have reiterated that no official confirmation has been received, highlighting the importance of waiting for verified information before sharing or reacting to such reports.
Both the DILG and Roque remind the public to exercise caution against misinformation circulating on social media platforms.–Cali Demi
