Philippine immigration investigates Harry Roque for potential illegal departure

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines is investigating former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for potentially leaving the country illegally. Roque recently confirmed he traveled to Abu Dhabi to notarize a counteraffidavit related to a human trafficking case against him. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado stated that Roque's name is on their lookout bulletin, and there is no record of him leaving through official channels. The BI is considering charges against Roque for falsifying documents and other offenses. Roque submitted his counteraffidavit to the Department of Justice (DOJ) while in Abu Dhabi. The DOJ is still investigating the human trafficking case, which includes allegations against Roque related to his role in a gaming operation linked to illegal activities.