Rappler's latest stories on presidential spokesperson
Harry Roque goes on leave
The Presidential Spokesman goes on leave on the week of the filing of candidacy for the 2019 elections
Malacañang clears Robredo in supposed Duterte ouster plot
Vice President Leni Robredo 'was not among those specifically named to be part of the conspiracy,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Roque's top pick for deputy spokesman backs out
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque says Peterson Poon, who he was grooming to be his deputy, has said he is 'not ready for a political post'
Meet Peterson Poon, Harry Roque's incoming deputy spokesman
President Rodrigo Duterte's newest spokesman is a multi-awarded public speaker who just passed the Bar Exams
Duterte 'relieved' after North, South Korea agree on peace
'Of course everyone is relieved because we were all looking at the prospects of a nuclear encounter in our backyard,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Malacañang: 'No casinos in Boracay, period'
But Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque does not elaborate on President Rodrigo Duterte's views on casinos in the popular island
Roque taunts UN rights chief: Your country has no democracy
'I would hope that although you do not have the same democratic system in your home country of Jordan, you will respect the kind of democracy that we have in the Philippines,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Roque claims mainstream media doesn't report the truth
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says pro-Duterte bloggers have become viable sources of information for netizens who don't trust media outlets critical of the administration
Harry Roque denies encouraging fake news
But President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman also says, 'Lies are part of the free marketplace of ideas'
Roque: I'll resign if Duterte tramples on press freedom
'Bakit po ako nagpapatuloy bilang isang Spokesman? Dahil naniniwala ako at naninindigan din po ako na ang Pangulong Duterte ay sang-ayon din at sumusuporta sa malayang pamamahayag,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Duterte has nothing to do with NBI subpoena vs Rappler – Malacañang
Rappler says it found it 'interesting' that Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque knows more details about the case than the respondents, who have yet to receive a copy of the complaint
UP journalism professor dares Duterte spokesman to resign
Danilo Arao of the UP College of Mass Communication says that for defending Duterte, Harry Roque, former human rights lawyer, has disappointed a growing number of friends who are lawyers and journalists
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Malacañang: ’Perpetual’ martial law will never happen
'Martial law in perpetuity is a scenario that neither the President, Congress or the Supreme Court will allow as it is patently unconstitutional,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
'Nakakaabala': Commuters slam Roque for MRT3 'PR stunt'
'Harry Roque's MRT stunt is so fake, you can actually buy it at Greenhills,' reads one tweet
Harry Roque's MRT3 experience: 'Not that bad'
During the presidential spokesman's train ride covered by media, one passenger is overheard wondering, 'Bakit pa kailangan dito magpa-presscon?'
Duterte's former spokesman goes to DFA
Ernesto Abella – abruptly replaced by Harry Roque as presidential spokesman – is now undersecretary at the Department of Foreign Affairs
Selfie kings: Bong Go, Harry Roque pose with APEC leaders
Some of the most historic encounters between Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and world leaders are documented by top aide Bong Go through selfies
Rabid pro-Duterte bloggers slam Roque for defending media
They ask President Duterte's spokesperson to resign after he said he'd explain to supporters how valuable critical journalism had been to the government and even to Duterte's electoral victory in 2016
Roque to explain value of journalists to Mocha Uson, 'DDS'
'I hope Asec Mocha will accept being a student of the spokesperson,' says President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman
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Roque threatens to throw 'hollow blocks' at Duterte critics
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque also tells those criticizing him: 'Mamatay kayo sa inggit'
Things to know about Harry Roque, Duterte's new spokesman
The human rights lawyer clashes with President Duterte on a number of key issues, such as death penalty and lowering of the criminal age of responsibility
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Duterte on replacing Abella: 'Personal decision'
'I am not about to explain why I did it,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells reporters when asked why he appointed Harry Roque to replace Ernesto Abella
'Spokesperson Roque' hopes to advise Duterte on human rights issues
'The charade is now over as Roque is liberated and obligated to be the President’s official apologist,' says opposition lawmaker Edcel Lagman in response to the Palace post of Kabayan Representative Harry Roque
Presidential Spokesman Facebook account posts troll-like comment
The 'Office of the Presidential Spokesperson' Facebook account, a verified one, commented at around 11:30 am, 'si pia at si lourd devera pantay na sa kakupalan'
Ernesto Abella's office says he 'is still presidential spokesperson'
The Presidential Spokesman's staff say it's uncertain if he will be joining President Duterte when he visits Japan next week
Ernesto Abella, the man who speaks for President Duterte
The unassuming Ernie Abella faces the challenge of imparting the true intentions of the unpredictable President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte: Panelo a ‘temporary’ spokesman
Duterte is on the look out for a presidential spokesperson He has given himself until the second week of June to finalize his appointments
Duterte's spokesman Salvador Panelo and his high-profile cases
Salvador Panelo serves as the legal counsel of Andal Ampatuan Jr before quitting in 2015
Palace, politicians: Thank you, Pia, for this Christmas gift
UPDATED The Aquino administration celebrates with the nation calling Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach a tremendous source of pride
PH climbs 5 notches in WEF competitiveness rankings
UPDATED Since the start of the Aquino administration the Philippines has moved up a total of 38 places from 85 in the 2010 2011 report to 47 in the latest one
Aquino Cabinet meets with supporters on day of anti-pork rally
The Cabinet members say reforms will continue and key bills will be passed into law
Joker: ‘Indolent’ spokespersons put Aquino in trouble
The President spokespersons play things by ear and pass it on as facts says former Senator Arroyo who once referred to the Aquino Cabinet as a student council
Palace: We can't handle quake alone
Malacañang stresses LGU responsibility in responding to a disaster like the Great East Japan Earthquake whose anniversary is on Sunday
